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Preseason Week 2: Steelers (1-1) @ Redskins (1-0)

From Redskins.com
Washington hosts the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday, Aug. 18, at FedExField in the preseason home opener for the Redskins. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
It’s the first time the Redskins and Steelers will have played in the preseason since 2005.
The Redskins-Steelers game will be broadcast locally on WUSA-TV 9 and […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

TE Chris Cooley Looking to Improve

Tight end Chris Cooley looms big in the offensive scheme for the Redskins this season.  Coordinator Al Saunders says the Utah State product is a lot better than at this point in 2006 and says Cooley has the talent to rival Tony Gonzalez who played under him with the Kansas City Chiefs.  Cooley caught 57 balls […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 16 2007

Redskins or Steelers - Which Team has the Better Franchise?

When the Washington Redskins host the Pittsburgh Steelers Saturday, it will won’t just be another meaningless pre-season game. It will be another meaningless preseason game featuring two of the most storied franchises in the NFL. Most fans will swear that their team is the greatest of all time. OK, Texans fans and Cardinals fans probably […]

Posted by Gavin Jenkins on Aug 15 2007

Two A Day Workouts Are Over For Redskins

The Redskins are breathing a collective sigh of relief.  Those dreaded two-a-day workouts are over in Ashburn for another year.  Brandon Lloyd is third on the depth chart among receivers.  He sat out Saturday’s win in Nashville with shin splints.  Last year, Lloyd caught only 23 balls.  He wants to improve on that output in 2007.  […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2007

Skins Reflect On Win, WR Pinkston and DT Askew Signed

 
The Redskins won their preseason opener, but some units know they have lots of work to do before the regular season kickoff.  For example, the offensive line leaves alot to be desired after running backs total just 34 yards on 15 carries in the 14-6 victory over Tennessee in Nashville Saturday night.  Offensive line coach Joe […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 14 2007

Locals Help Skins Beat Titans

Two local players helped the Redskins rally to beat the Tennessee Titans, 14-6, to kick off the preseason Saturday evening.  Georgetown Prep graduate Marcus Mason scored the tying touchdown on a short plunge late in the game in Nashville.  Only moments later, DeMatha product Byron Westbrook pounced on a fumble in the end zone for Washington’s […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 13 2007

Redskins vs. Titans - The Good and Bad

With the Redskins first preseason game in the books, it’s time to take a look at the good and bad of Saturday night’s 14-6 victory over Tennessee.
THE GOOD:
1. The Redskins won – Though Washington trailed for the first three quarters […]

Posted by Johnny Buck on Aug 12 2007

Redskins Kick Off Preseason Tomorrow Night

The Redskins are about to kick off the preseason tomorrow night against the Tennesee Titans in Nashville.  Linebacker H.B. Blades is trying to stick with the team as a sixth round draft choice from Pittsburgh. His uncle, Brian Blades, was a receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.  His father, Bennie Blades, was a safety with the Seahawk […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 10 2007

Skins Trying Marcus Washington At Defensive End

The Redskins are rounding out their game plan as they prepare to kick off the preseason schedule Saturday night in Nashville with the Tennessee Titans.  Marcus Washington is working out at defensive end.  The linebacker used to play that position at Auburn.  Defensive end Phillip Daniels says he knows Washington can play the position when called […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 09 2007

Whittiker Cut

 
In training camp, a twist of fate is never more than a turned ankle away.
That’s what offensive lineman Will Whittiker learned Tuesday, when he was cut by the Washington Redskins.
Whittiker had impressed coaches over the offseason and initial week of training camp, filling in for injured guard Randy Thomas with the first-string offense. However, the […]

Posted by Johnny Buck on Aug 08 2007