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Archive for April, 2008

Thomas and Kelly Look to Fit into Roles in the Offense

A couple of young Redskin wide outs are looking to have big impacts once the 2008 season kicks off.  Those two WR’s are draft picks Devin Thomas and Malcom Kelly, both of whom landed in the Skins lap over the weekend at the NFL Draft.  New coach Jim Zorn wants to run plenty of 3 […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 30 2008

New Crop Of Redskins Introduced

The Redskins have latched onto three pass catchers with the first three draft picks.  Fred Davis is a tight end from Southern California who says he’s excited to be part of the “Burgundy and Gold” that has a winning tradition.  The new selections, such as top choice Devin Thomas from Michigan State, and the veterans […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 29 2008

Redskins Go For Offensive And Defensive Help In Draft

The Redskins beefed up the offensive line by taking Chad Rinehart from Northern Iowa with the 96th overall choice.  Later, the emphasis was defense, as the franchise took cornerback Justin Tryon of Arizona State with the 124th selection.  Durant Brooks is a punter from Georgia Tech, nabbed on the sixth round.  He will compete with Derrick […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 28 2008

Redskins Play Three Primetime Games In ‘08

Three primetime games are part of the 2008 schedule for the Redskins.  The season opener on NBC is Thursday night, September 4th.  On November 3rd, Washington is at Pittsburgh on Monday Night Football.  There is also a night game at Dallas on November 16th.  The first home game is with the New Orleans Saints on September […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 16 2008

Redkins Add KR Mathis

Friday the Redskins made their first free agent acquisition of the year.  The Redskins signed former Pro Bowl kick returner Jerome Mathis.  The acquisition is a huge boost to the Redskins special teams.  The pick up could also bolster the Washington passing game.  Mathis is explosive speedster who holds the NCAA record for kick return […]

Posted by Joseph Clifton on Apr 05 2008

Hall of Fame Weekend to Be a Special Time for the Skins and Fans

On Sunday, August 3 the Washington Redskins will open preseason play versus the Indianapolis Colts.  The game itself will cap a phenomenal weekend for Washington Redskins fans.  Without a doubt the highlight of the weekend will be the enshrinement of Darrell Green and Art Monk into the professional football hall of fame.
As every Redskins fan […]

Posted by Joseph Clifton on Apr 04 2008

Sean Taylor Would Have Been 25 Yesterday

Emotions are running high at Redskins Park this week.  All Pro safety Sean Taylor would have turned 25 yesterday.  Instead, players, coaches, fans, friends and relatives are still reflecting on his senseless death this past November.  Taylor was gunned down in his suburban Miami home during what cops believe was a botched robbery attempt. 

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 02 2008

Redskins Draft Day Party 2008: You’re Invited!

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Posted by Al Gordon on Apr 01 2008

Skins Get Three Compensatory Draft Picks

The Redskins get three compensatory picks in the 2008 NFL Draft.  The league says these compensatory free agents are determined through a formula based on post season awards, salary and playing time.  Franchises losing more or better compensatory free agents than it gets in one year qualify to get compensatory draft picks.  The “Burgundy and […]

Posted by Matt Loede on Apr 01 2008