Archive for December, 2008

Blache Says He Wants Taylor Back in 2009

From: Washington Post Redskins Defensive coordinator Greg Blache said after the game that he hopes DE Jason Taylor returns for a second season in Washington. “If it was up to me, yes,” Blache said. “I just think he’s a real real pro, he’s a class act, he’s been a good addition to our locker room, [...]

PFT: Zorn’s Future Hasn’t Been Discussed

From: ProFootballTalk.com Redskins coach Jim Zorn has gone back and forth this week about whether he’s actually the worst coach in America. But while Zorn has engaged in his own discussion about the job he’s doing, the Redskins’ front office says it hasn’t had those discussions. Redskins Executive VP of Football operations Vinny Cerrato said [...]

Portis Misses Practice with Back Spasms

From: Washington Post Jason Reid reports that, according to Redskins Head Coach Jim Zorn, RB Clinton Portis missed practice because of back spasms.

PFW: Skins Offense Struggling in First Quarter, Defense in Fourth

From: Pro Football Weekly The Redskins have lost five of six games after a 6-2 start for a variety of reasons, but there are two clear trends that have hurt the team badly during this tough stretch. In the past four games (three losses and one narrow win), the team has been outscored 41-0 in [...]

Sammy Baugh Dies At 94

Taylor Says He’s Not Worth the $8 Mil He’s Making

From: ProFootballTalk.com Redskins defensive end Jason Taylor wanted to leave Miami and sign with Washington because he didn’t want to spend the twilight of his career on a rebuilding team. But as it turned out, the Dolphins are spending December fighting for a playoff spot, while the Redskins have gone in the tank. And in [...]

Could Zorn Be Forced to Dump Assistants?

From: DC Examiner The emerging scapegoat may be several assistants to allow Jim Zorn’s hiring of a few allies. Maybe some of his former Seattle associates come loose following coach Mike Holmgren’s retirement. Zorn inherited a Snyder-picked staff with only three assistants chosen by the head coach. It wouldn’t be as hard on Zorn to [...]

Campbell: Skins Success Won’t Happen Overnight

From: Washington Post The Redskins’ giddy 6-2 start, as Jason Campbell was in the midst of a streak of 271 passes without an interception (a franchise record), only led to a nauseating somersault in their fortunes, and now struggling at 7-7 and finding it difficult to score, he has become a chief scapegoat. “I think [...]