Posts Tagged ‘daniel snyder’

Snyder Says He is Embarrassed About the Skins Start

Redskins owner Daniel Snyder talked to reporters at a charity event, and told them he is sorry for the way that the season is playing out for the Skins. “I think number one I feel bad for the fans. I feel sorry for the fans,” Snyder said. “And we’re very, very appreciative of our great, [...]

What if Daniel Snyder Were a Genius?

Whether by accident or design, the Redskins’ inability to snag Sanchez, combined with the dumb luck of finding Texas DE Brian Orakpo still available at the #13 spot, set the tone for a defensive-focused 2009 Draft. Combine the draft picks (DE, CB, LBX2) with the free agents (DT, CB) and you have a team that [...]

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 Burgundy and Gold [...]

Williams Lands Job With Jags

The main player of the Redskins favored to replace Joe Gibbs as coach has been hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars.  Gregg Williams will bring his talent to north Florida as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach.  With Washington, he was assistant head coach of the defense.  Despite four interviews with Redskins owner Dan Snyder, he never [...]

Redskins Honor Monk, Green, After Elections

It was billed as a news conference, but was more of a chance for two of the greatest players in the history of the Washington Redskins to speak directly to the fans in the days after receiving the ultimate honor.  The team brought wide receiver Art Monk and cornerback Darrell Green to Redskins Park last [...]

Fassel Set to Take Over; To Be Named Head Coach Thursday

The Redskins are going against the grain, as the Washington Post is reporting that the team is not giving the head coaching spot to Gregg Williams, instead the team is going with former Giants head coach Jim Fassel.  Two days ago Fassel and Skins owner Daniel Snyder met for the third time, and evidently that [...]

Cerato Named Redskins Executive Vice President

Vinny Cerato is now Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the Redskins.  Owner Daniel Snyder says Cerato will assume responsibility for all aspects of the team’s football organization such as personnel, the team roster, scouting and salary cap management.

Jim Mora, Jr. To Meet Again With Dan Snyder

  There is a new development in the search for a new coach for the Redskins.  Jim Mora, Jr. is scheduled to meet today with the former coach of the Atlanta Falcons and current assistant with the Seattle Seahawks for a second time in Indianapolis.  Ron Meeks became the fifth and last contender interviewed by team [...]