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Archive for August, 2008

Skins Roster Down to 53 After Numerous Cuts

The Skins are officially down to their 53-man roster after a number of roster moves.  QB Derek Devine, FB Nehemiah Broughton,WR Maurice Mann, WR Horace Gant, WR Billy McMullen, WR Anthony Mix, DT Matthias Askew, DT Ryan Boschetti, T Devin Clark, T Tavares Washington, G Andrew Crummey, G Fred Matua, LB Curtis Gatewood, LB David [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008

Redskins Slapped Around by Jags 24-3 in Preseason Finale

After three solid preseason outings that got fans thinking about what could be in 2008, the Washington Redskins hit a wall last week and tonight, losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-3 to finish the preseason 3-2.  Washington went against the norm, and their starters played to start the game on offense, and the move backfired, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 28 2008

Redskins Prepare For Last Preseason Game With Jaguars

The Redskins play their last preseason game of the season tomorrow night at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coach Jim Zorn plans to play the starting offensive team well into the action in Landover. Washington has a last chance to get things in-sync ahead of the season opener with the New York Giants [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 27 2008

Williams Stays Bonded To Sean Taylor, Redskins

Gregg Williams now is the defensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars and will be on the other end of the field Thursday night in Landover. That is where the Washington Redskins and the Jags will lower the curtain on their preseason schedules. Williams says he feels a special kinship to the Burgundy and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 26 2008

Redskins Hopeful Of Getting Taylor Back Soon

The Redskins are back on the practice field, anxious to put to bed bad memories from Saturday night’s blowout loss in Charlotte. The good news is defensive end Jason Taylor’s strained knee isn’t that serious. There is optimism the veteran may be back in time for the season opener a week from Thursday [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 26 2008

Video: Taylor Out With Sprained Right Knee


Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 25 2008

Taylor Will Be Out Up To Two Weeks

The Redskins may not have defensive end Jason Taylor for the regular-season opener a week from Thursday against the New York Giants. The good news is that an MRI showed nothing worse than a knee sprain against the Carolina Panthers in Saturday night’s debacle. Washington lost the game 47-3 and has to try [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 25 2008

Redskins React Deaths Of Gene Upshaw, Holly Bugel

There is sadness in the hearts of NFL players, coaches and administrators over the death of Gene Upshaw. The 63-year-old Upshaw learned only last weekend he had pancreatic cancer. Lately, he was the Players Union representative. Owner Daniel Snyder of the Washington Redskins says he got friendly with Upshaw after buying the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 22 2008

Portis, Taylor Rib And Support Each Other

Clinton Portis is making Jason Taylor feel more comfortable with the Redskins. Each has ties to Miami. Portis was a star running back at the “U”. Taylor spent 11 years with the Miami Dolphins. Portis says he’s buddying up with the six-time Pro Bowler to help indoctrinate him to Northern Virginia. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 21 2008

Who Returns Kickoffs for the Skins This Year?

The big question in Ashburn this week is will the secondary of the Redskins be ready for the kickoff of the regular season? Safety LeRon Landry still is nursing a hamstring injury and won’t play Saturday against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte on Saturday. Cornerback Carlos Rogers saw limited action in last Saturday’s [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 20 2008