Archive for January, 2008
Gibbs Resigns as Coach
Didn’t see this one coming. After lots of talk of signing an extension, Joe Gibbs has quit as the head coach of the Redskins. He leaves the team three days after their season ended with a 35-14 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in a NFC Wild Card game. The team released a statement stating that [...]
Report Says Gibbs Likely to Sign Extension
After leading his team to a playoff appearance, there is a good chance that head coach Joe Gibbs will be back roaming the Redskins sideline next season. The Washington Post is reporting today that Gibbs will likely be back as coach and team president, and will more than likely sign a contract extension. The paper [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 07 2008Redskins Meet For The Last Time Before Heading Home
The Redskins are heading their separate ways after a final meeting at Redskins Park. One of the big questions is will Todd Collins stay on as quarterback of the team. He says he wants a chance to play and is interested to hear what the “Burgundy and Gold” has to say, now that he’s a [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 07 2008Collins Talks of Testing the Free Agent Market
With a few good games under his belt, Skins QB Todd Collins appears set to go out and test the free agent market. After Saturday’s poor outing vs the Seahawks, Collins stated that he would like to look to get more playing time next season, even if it means changing teams. “I’d like to have [...]
4th Quarter Comeback Not Enough as Skins Fall 35-14 in Seattle
In an entertaining playoff opener, the Skins had the Seattle Seahawks by the throat in the fourth quarter. But, instead of putting them away, the gave the Seahawks just a little bit of life, and Seattle ran with it, all the way to 14 points to put the Redskins away and move to the Divisional [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 05 2008Skins, Seahawks Kick Off NFL Wild Card Weekend
The NFL’s wild card weekend begins Saturday afternoon in the Northwest as the Redskins battle the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field. The Redskins look to carry their late-season momentum into the Emerald City, having won their final four games of the regular season to overtake the Minnesota Vikings for the final playoff spot in the [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 04 20085 Keys to the Redskins Beating the Seahawks
The Redskins will be looking this weekend to continue their streak as they travel to Seattle to take on the NFC West Champion Seahawks in a NFC Wild Card Game on Saturday. The Skins have rallied to make it to the playoffs, and are hoping to build on their solid end of the season. Below [...]
Redskins Practicing Again For Seattle
Redskins quarterback Todd Collins is the NFC Offensive Player of the Month of December. The backup for the Burgundy and Gold has tossed five touchdown passes in relief of the injured Jason Campbell without throwing any interceptions. Among Collins’ favorite receivers is Santana Moss. Collins says the fleet wide out can change the complexion of [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 03 2008Redskins Resume Drills Today In Preparation Of Seattle
This is the day the Redskins head back to the office to gear up for Saturday’s NFC wild card playoff showdown in Seattle. The Seahawks are sixth in the league in points allowed. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is directing a sound air attack and Shaun Alexander is a healthy running back again. Gregg Williams says Seattle [...]
Posted by Matt Loede on Jan 02 2008
