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Archive for November, 2007

Taylor, James Thrash To Get MRIs Today

Two players for the Redskins are scheduled to get MRIs later today on their respective injuries.  Safety Sean Taylor has a sprained knee, suffered in yesterday’s home loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.  Wide receiver James Thrash caught two touchdown passes before suffering a high ankle sprain.

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Defense Falters in 33-25 Loss to Eagles

The Redskins defense melted down again late in the game, giving up 20 points to the Philadelphia Eagles, as the Birds soared past the Burgundy and Gold, 33-25.  Brian Westbrook rushed for 100 yards with a touchdown, and also caught five balls for 83 yards and two scores.  Donovan McNabb tossed for 251 yards and four [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2007

Skins Look to Keep Rolling vs Philly

The Eagles and Redskins will battle Sunday at FedEx Field in an effort to stay in the NFC East race.  Philadelphia is still looking for its first win in the division, having lost all three attempts so far this season.  The Eagles were trounced 38-17 this past Sunday night by the Dallas Cowboys and former [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 10 2007

Portis Thursday Costume Tradition Is Back

Clinton Portis is going back into the costume closet.  The Thursday tradition is back at Redskins Park.  The running back is having fun again by dressing up as dance instructor “Choo Choo,” ahead of a key NFC East pairing with the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in Landover.  Portis says his message is for the “Burgundy and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 09 2007

Lloyd Admits Sleeping at Locker Caused Him to Miss Meeting

Receiver Brandon Lloyd has admitted falling asleep at his locker.  That caused him to miss a meeting and was benched last weekend against the New York Jets.  After meeting with coach Joe Gibbs yesterday, Lloyd says he’s not sure how much he’ll play against the Philadelphia Eagles in Landover on Sunday.  Quarterback Jason Campbell is playing [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 08 2007

Randle El Getting Respect Of Teammates

Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El is turning a lot of heads among teammates and coaches.  The former Pittsburgh Steelers pass catcher snared a key two-point conversion in last Sunday’s three-point win over the New York Jets.  He also isn’t afraid to lay out opponents with solid blocks.  Washington center Casey Rabach is among those calls [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 07 2007

Suisham NFC Special Teams Player Of Week

Kicker Shaun Suisham is NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for booting five field goals in Sunday’s 23-20 win over the New York Jets in overtime.  The game winner game from 46 yards out in the extra session at Giants Stadium.  This was Suisham’s second game winning kick in overtime this season.  On opening day, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 07 2007

Redskins Look To Eagles After Grounding Jets

The Redskins are glad to have fought back from 14 points down to outlast the New York Jets in overtime on Sunday.  Defensive back Pierson Prioleau says he didn’t see Shaun Suisham’s game-winning kick from 46 yards out at Giants Stadium.  He says he was talking to an assistant coach and later knew from the reaction [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 06 2007

Running Redskins Rally Past Jets 23-20 in OT

For those that had been waiting for running back Clinton Portis to finally have a big day - wait no more.  Portis went off Sunday against the New York Jets as he ran all over them for a whopping 196 yards on 36 carries as he lifted the Redskins to a gutsy 23-20 overtime win [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 04 2007

Redskins Hope To Ground The Jets Sunday

As the Redskins prepare to try to ground the New York Jets on the road Sunday, Leigh Torrence is getting much needed experience in the secondary behind Sean Taylor and Fred Smoot.  The defensive back saw plenty of action in that blowout in New England last weekend and is getting good reviews from Assistant Head Coach [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 03 2007