Archive for August, 2009

The Washington Post reports on the latest cuts on the team today:

The Redskins have cut five players, according to a Tweet by the team’s official blogger. Offensive lineman Devin Clark, defensive tackle Michael Marquardt, wide receiver Marques Hagans, linebacker Alfred Fincher and safety Michael Grant are now former Redskins. Fincher was a key [...]

Fullback Mike Sellers has screwed up before, and now he’s saying sorry again for throwing down the American flag before the game last night vs the Pats. “I meant no disrespect,” he said.
The Redskins last year began a routine in which the last person introduced before a game runs out of the tunnel hoisting [...]

It’s become apparent that coach Zorn wants the Redskins offense to have a dual-back system. In the dual-back, it tends to be more dangerous if the two backs each have not only a different style of running but a different body structure as well. If a team has two backs of complete difference, then said [...]

Are you a die-hard Redskins fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Redskins and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as RedskinsGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 offseason and beyond. Share your [...]

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This is interesting – DeAngelo Hall is working with a boxing coach to try and get better on the football field in 2009:
When Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall first approached Mark Craig and asked for his help, Craig wasn’t sure what to think. A popular boxing coach in the area, the 42-year-old Craig had just [...]

Stephon Heyer will be the starting right tackle September 13th when the Redskins open the regular season at the New York Giants. after the third-year player who wasn’t drafted out of Maryland has shown more than the veterans brought in to compete against him. Mike Williams has been beset by injuries, and Jeremy Bridges looks [...]

The Washington Post reports that once again Todd Collins will serve as the backup for the Skins for the 2009 season:
For the fourth consecutive season, Todd Collins will be the Redskins’ backup quarterback, and Colt Brennan is in a battle with rookie Chase Daniel for the No. 3 job, Coach Jim Zorn said today after [...]

During the heart of the off season it was fun to daydream the possibilities of what the Redskins revamped defensive line could accomplish. Since the off season has finally manifested into preseason football, several of the positive thoughts and hopeful wishes for QB sacks, QB pressures, and collapsed pockets have come to fruition.
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Brian Orakpo looked out of place, foreign if you will, when playing the linbacker position in the game against the Ravens. While at linebacker his feet seemed heavy and shifty, similar to a young man attempting to dance the Tango for the first time without his instructor.
But when lined up at the defensive end position, [...]

After throwing a beautiful touch-pass to Marko Mitchell for 6 points, Chase Daniels took the lead over Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, and Colt Brennan in the preseason pass touchdowns category.
With his second touchdown pass of the night, he doubled his lead and began running away the contest. Daniel’s 6 for 8, two touchdown [...]

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