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Archive for February, 2008

Backup QB Collins Agrees to Terms with Skins

It appears that new Skins coach Jim Zorn is going to get his wish, as reports today state that QB Todd Collins has reached a deal to stay with the Redskins.  The 36-year-old was visited by Zorn this week specifically to try and talk him into staying with the team and being Jason Campbell’s backup […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 29 2008

Collins to Draw Interest on the Free Agent Market

Todd Collins has stated that he will allow the Redskins to match any offer he gets through free agency, and from all indications he will be getting offers pretty much right away once free agency hits later tonight.  The Washington Post is reporting that Collins will have “heavy interest” from the Jags as well as […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 28 2008

Skins Rework Contracts; Release WR Lloyd

The Redskins freed up some money today as free agency approaches, as the Washington Post is reporting that the team   reworked big offensive tackle Chris Samuels’ contract, which will clear up around $3.2 million in cap space. The team has now restructured Samuels and tackle Jon Jansen, which then frees up about $6.3 million and […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 26 2008

Zorn Glad To Have Clinton Portis

Redskins coach Jim Zorn says running back Clinton Portis will play a key role in his west coast offense.  The formation stresses the short passing game.  Zorn says to threaten with a run, a draw or a screen and then have him pass protect in a blitz situation completes what he calls a fullness on […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 25 2008

Former Skins Punter Eagle Day Dies at 75

Former Redskins punter Eagle Day, a quarterback at Mississippi in the 1950s whose first college pass went for a 63-yard touchdown, died. He was 75. Day died Friday at his daughter’s home in Nashville after a short unspecified illness, the university said. He played two seasons with the Redskins as a punter. Day spent 12 […]

Posted by CJ on Feb 23 2008

Skins Know That Going After Briggs Won’t Be Cheap

 
Washington Post Skins Insider Jason LaCanfora is reporting that the Skins are going to take a long look at bringing in linebacker Lance Briggs of the Bears, but the price won’t be cheap. Briggs is on the verge of being a free agent, and according to league sources, Briggs could command a deal worth about […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 22 2008

Zorn Says He Wants Collins Back as His Backup QB

The Washington Post is reporting that new head coach Jim Zorn is all for backup QB Todd Collins coming back to the Skins in 2008.  The paper says that Zorn called Collins this past week to tell Collins they want him back, despite Collins being a free agent and being free to go to the […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 18 2008

Wide Outs Will be Available for Skins in Free Agency

With former QB now Skins head coach Jim Zorn bringing a new look to Washington, one thing that it appears he will be bringing with him is a new look to the offense, that sorely needs to open up in 2008. When Zorn was hired to be the offensive coordinator before he was elevated […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 17 2008

Redskins to Look at WR’s in the Draft

From The Sporting News:
If new Redskins coach Jim Zorn wants to run three-wideout packages, the team will need someone who can line up on the outside and permit Santana Moss or Antwaan Randle El to move into the slot.  Two possibilities at No. 21 are Florida’s Andre Caldwell and California’s DeSean Jackson.

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 15 2008

Bengals State the C.J. Won’t Be Moved

Word out of the “Queen City” on Valentine’s Day was that the Bengals are not trading wide receiver Chad Johnson.  The star pass catcher has expressed interest in a lucrative contract.  When that happens, Washington owner Dan Snyder has a reputation for whipping out his checkbook to dangle big bucks to attract Pro Bowl players.  Cincinnati […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Feb 15 2008