Archive for October, 2007
Skins Start Practice Today for Slumping Jets
It’s time for the Redskins to put on the helmets and pads again to start preparing for the New York Jets. Players and coaches have had a chance to get last Sundays pasting by the New England Patriots out of their system. The challenge for the “Burgundy and Gold” now is to build momentum for some […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 31 2007Rogers out for year with knee injury
In what has to be considered a big blow to the team’s secondary, Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs announced today that starting cornerback Carlos Rogers more than likely will miss the remainder of the regular seaosn with an injury to his right knee. Rogers left Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots after he […]
Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Oct 29 2007Thump! Skins Trounced by Pats 52-7 in Foxboro
The Redskins have been outclassed by the New England Patriots, 52-7. Quarterback Tom Brady of the unbeaten Pats led the pasting, hitting on 28 of 39 passes for 306 yards and three scoring strikes. Brady also scored twice as New England ran its record to 8-0 and sets up a battle of undefeated teams with the […]
Pats Welcome ‘Skins To Foxboro
The Patriots will look to build on their perfect season when they welcome the Redskins to Gillette Stadium. Not much has gone wrong this season for the Pats, who rank first in the league in points, yards and pass yards per game. At 7-and-0 they are one of two undefeated teams in the NFL. Tom […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 26 2007Cornerbacks Rogers, Smoot To Play Sunday
The Redskins will get cornerbacks Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot Sunday for the game with the New England Patriots. Assistant head coach for the defense, Gregg Williams, says they are overcoming injuries. Williams also wants more of a pass rush from defensive tackles and ends to bother quarterback Tom Brady of the Pats. New England […]
Posted by CJ on Oct 26 2007Skins Big Underdogs for Sunday’s Contest in Foxboro
The Redskins are a 16-point underdog Sunday in Foxboro against the unbeaten New England Patriots. Quarterback Tom Brady of the Pats already has tossed 27 touchdown passes this season. Washington tight end Chris Cooley says the “Burgundy and Gold” is psyched to play a team many consider the tops in the NFL. The Redskins are […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 25 2007O-Line Continues to be an Issue for Skins
One reason the offense of the Redskins has been sluggish much of the season is a patchwork line to block for runners and protect the quarterback. A noticeable absence against the Arizona Cardinals was center Casey Rabach. He says it’s like going to a buffet with all your buddies and not being able to eat. Rabach says […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 24 2007Redskins Reflect And Look Forward
The Redskins are looking ahead to Sunday’s big road test against the unbeaten New England Patriots. To a player, the team knows the defense is the reason the “Burgundy and Gold” outlasted the Arizona Cardinals 21-19 in Landover this past weekend. Running back Clinton Portis says the offense needs to show up in Foxboro. He admits […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 23 2007Redskins Survive Scare 21-19 Over Cardinals
The Washington Redskins improved to 4-2 today after a 21-19 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.Clinton Portis lead the Redskins offense today with 2 touchdowns on the ground. Offensively their was nothing much to get excited about as the Skins struggled to move the ball. The offense totaled only 160 yards on the day.
Washington’s defense looked […]
Redskins Ready For Cardinals
The Redskins look to pick up a win at the expense of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The offensive line is wobbly and decimated by injuries. Stephon Heyer remains sidelined while Pete Kendall worked out at the Park. Running back Clinton Portis isn’t sure if he’ll be back in “Burgundy and Gold” next season, knowing there’s […]
Posted by Matt Loede on Oct 20 2007

