Hog Wire: News and Notes

Mr.Irrelevant Comes to Washington The Redskins kept WR Mike Espy on the 53-man active roster this week, and on Tuesday they signed 6-2 , 200 pound WR Ryan Hoag to the practice squad. Hoag is a former track star who played briefly for the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, after being the last player … Read more

Hog Wire: News and Notes

Clinton Portis to undergo surgery on his left shoulder Portis injured his right hand in the first quarter of Sunday’s 27-3 loss at Philadelphia, and three screws were inserted into his right ring finger on Monday. Tuesday it was reported that he would be placed on injured reserve. The shoulder surgery should take place sometime … Read more

Hog Wire: News and Notes

Joe Gibbs recently defended how the team is structured, saying that when he returned he felt the structure, with him as the top decision maker, was the right way to go. He reaffirmed his belief in the “group decisions system”, which includes Vinny Cerrato, Louis Riddick, Dan Snyder, as well as the rest of the … Read more

Cheap Seats: What Every Skins Fan Should Know

Redskins fans carry a reputation for being among the most knowledgeable fans in the nation, and rightly so: At its core, Washington has been, and will always be, a football town. However, the excessive media attention given to the Redskins, who are the most profitable sports franchise in the U.S., ensures that a special, scrutinizing … Read more

Hog Wire: News and Notes

Former Redskins G/T Ray Brown is leaving his TV/Radio jobs to rejoin the Redskins organization as a Consultant. He does not currently have an official title, and his role has not yet been defined. – During the bye week the Redskins held regular practice on Tuesday and Wednesday and Jason Campbell worked with the first … Read more

Is it time for a Change?

There are a lot of cries for the Redskins to make some changes. The demands for change are not limited to our quarterback or safety, but include calls to change whoever it is that makes these personnel decisions. Yep, it’s that time of the season again. We all know it: that point in the year … Read more

Hog Wire News and Notes

Walking Wounded (Injury Report) Cornerback Carlos Rogers had surgery on Monday, having three screws inserted into the thumb that he injured during last Sunday’s loss to the Titans. Carlos is listed as “Out” for this Sunday’s game. Defensive tackles Cornelius Griffin (hip) and Joe Salave’a (calf), who were both out for the Titans game, returned … Read more

Hog Wire News and Notes

Wide receiver Santana Moss was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 4 after his three-touchdown performance against Jacksonville. Moss has been honored in this fashion twice before (for his performances against the Cowboys and Giants last season). Moss is ranked third in the NFL in average yards per catch at 19.2. … Read more

Unsung Heroes – A Salary Cap Tale

Well it looks like “the Danny” has done it again. He has got what some call “the most talented team in NFL history” the same year he was reported to be forced to field 22 rookies. How do the Washington Redskins do it? It is hard to believe due to the sources – the same … Read more

Player Profile: TJ Duckett

With the addition of running back TJ Duckett via a three team trade, THN wants to take the opportunity to introduce Redskins fans to this powerful ball carrier. -eds Born: 02/17/1981 Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI College: Michigan State Drafted / Acquired: Drafted 18th overall by Atlanta in 2002 / Trade 2006 to Redskins Height: 6’0” Weight: … Read more