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Archive for June, 2008

Redskins Offensive Line Is Healthy

The offensive line of the Redskins is healthy, heading into the first year under new coach Jim Zorn.  Guard Randy Thomas missed most of last season after tearing a triceps against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second game of 2007.  Quarterback Jason Campbell calls Thomas “chef,” since he’s wild over the barbeque that the veteran offensive [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008

Redskins Launch Last Week Of OTAs

The Redskins braved blistering heat to kick off the last week of organized team activities.  Guard Randy Thomas likes the torrid temperatures.  He says it beats two-a-day workouts in the height of summer in July.  No shows were running back Clinton Portis, who had an excuse.  And, cornerback Shawn Springs.  He hasn’t shown up yet [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 10 2008

Redskins Make Roster Moves; Signing Smith and Wallace

The Redskins have re-signed defensive end Dorian Smith and linebacker Rian Wallace. The “Burgundy and Gold” also cut cornerback Eddie Jackson and linebacker Bryan Wilson.  Smith starred at Oregon State for two years.  He first joined Washington as an undrafted free agent the first of last month.  Wallace was a fifth round pick in the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 10 2008

Skins Line Coach Joe Bugel Addresses the O-Line

On Friday June 6th Redskins line coach Joe Bugel discussed the state of the offensive line. Serious Redskins fans have cause to be concerned, after injuries have ravaged the unit the last few seasons. The Redskins need stability in there front five if they hope to get continued development from quarterback Jason Campbell.
Coach Bugel was [...]

Posted by Joseph Clifton on Jun 08 2008

Zorn Says Offense Has About 70-Percent Of His Formations

Four days into the organized training activities for the Redskins, first year head coach Jim Zorn says the offense has been introduced to roughly 70-percent of the formations he wants to incorporate this year.  The former quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks says he wants to delve deeply into how to handle the two-minute drill once training [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 06 2008

Springs Is Now The Only Redskins No-Show At OTAs

Cornerback Shawn Springs is the only no-show for the Redskins at the OTAs in Ashburn.  Springs worked out in Arizona at this time a year ago and seems to be repeating that action, since the drills are voluntary.  Safety LeRon Landry and wide receiver Santana Moss checked into the facility yesterday after missing the opening day of [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 04 2008

Redskins Kick Off OTAs In Ashburn

The Redskins have launched their latest series of workouts in Ashburn.  All the players were there except for wide receiver Santana Moss, who has the flu.  Also missing for unknown reasons are defensive stars LaRon Landry and Shawn Springs.  Among the newcomers for organized team activities is defensive end Erasmus James, recently acquired from the Minnesota [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 03 2008

Skins Ink Former Raiders Safety Schweigert

The Skins today added depth to their secondary with signing former Raiders safety Stuart Schweigert to an undisclosed deal.  The 26-year-old safety has spent his entire four-year career with the Raiders, recording 315 tackles and four interceptions.  The team wanted to go in another direction with their secondary, so they dumped May 21st.  He was [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 02 2008