Archive for September, 2008

Redskins Rally to Upset Saints 29-24

Quarterback Jason Campbell played a solid game completing 24 of 36 passes for 321 yards and one touchdown. Redskins fans hope this is a sign of things to come as Campbell looked comfortable in the pocket. Jason made quick decisive reads and delivered the ball with consistency. On the day Campbell completed passes to nine [...]

Pair To Miss Redskins Game vs. Saints

A pair of defensive players will miss the Washington Redskins-New Orleans Saints game on Sunday – starting safety Reed Doughty and linebacker Marcus Washington; Doughty has a stomach virus while Washington is suffering from a hamstring injury.  Rookie S Chris Horton will replace Doughty while H.B. Blades will take Washington’s spot.

Kendall Fined $5000 for His Back and Forth w/ Giants LB Pierce

The wallet of guard Pete Kendall is a little lighter today, as the Skins OL was fined $5000 for his actions during a push and shove with Giants LB Antonio Pierce during the opener back on September 4th. Pierce didn’t escape a $5000 fine as well for the incident.  Kendall was fined for yanking Pierce’s [...]

Redskins Home Opener Sunday Against Saints

The Redskins tee off their home schedule Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.  To get its first win, Washington will have to shut down running back Reggie Bush.  Defensive coordinator Greg Blache of the Redskins knows this is no ordinary talent.  He calls Bush one of the best backs he’s seen in his two decades [...]

Cooley To Play Sunday But Misses Practice

Tight end Chris Cooley plans to play Sunday in the opening home game for the Redskins against the New Orleans Saints.  Yesterday, the star tight end sat out practice for the first time since turning pro due to a bruised quadriceps.  Cooley has been the most consistant pass receiver for the Burgundy and Gold.  Last season, [...]

Redskins Hope to Bounce Back Against Saints In Home Opener

The Redskins will resume preparations today for Sunday’s home opener with the New Orleans Saints.  Washington quarterback Jason Campbell says you have to keep working and try to build on each ensuing week over the course of a long season.  Wide receiver Santana Moss says he has lots of confidence in the offense’s ability.  On [...]

Redskins Refocusing For Saints At FedEx Sunday

There is concern among players and coaches of the Washington Redskins about the team’s offense.   Head coach Jim Zorn is thinking about using the shotgun formation more to give quarterback Jason Campbell more reaction time before passing.  Kickoff with the New Orleans Saints is one o’clock.  Washington dropped its season opening game on the road [...]

Opening Nightmare; Skins Run Over by Giants 16-7

For the new look Redskins, at least the first 29 minutes of opening night vs the Giants was about as bad as it gets.  The team opened up the 2008 season with a lackluster 16-7 loss at the Meadowlands to their NFC East rival, and they were beaten up rather soundly by a defense that [...]