Archive for June, 2008

Moss M.I.A From OTA’s

Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss was missing in action today. Moss was unable to practice due to what is believed to be heat exhaustion. The Redskins have held OTA’s the last few days in temperatures in the mid to high 90′s. Santana was expected to meet with team athletic trainers late Wednesday to further evaluate [...]

Tight End Ecker Has Surgery for Injured Groin

Redskins Tight End Tyler Ecker underwent surgery today on his injured groin. The team expects Ecker to miss about 8 weeks. Tyler originally suffered the injury on the 1st day of Training Camp last season, resulting in a trip to the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list. So far this season Ecker has been unable [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]