There are are a lot of new faces at Redskins Park these days, especially today as the Redskins kick off the offseason schedule with the Rookie Mini-Camp. Combine that, with the fact that it’s Friday, and that means Follow Friday on Twitter, I thought it would be prudent to put together a (hopefully) comprehensive list of the twitter handles of all the new blood.
Mark Solway
Mini-Camp and OTA Dates
The Redskins have officially announced the dates of their mini-camps and Offseason Training Activities (OTAs) Minicamps: May 4-6 (rookies), June 12-14; OTAs: May 21, May 23-24, May 29-31, June 4-7 Training camp dates have not yet been announced, and probably won’t be until some time in June.
Hog Wire: News And Notes
Gaffney Released
I’m not sure I really understand the ‘celebration’ of some Redskins fans of the news today that Jabar Gaffney had been released, but whatever. Gaffney was the most dependable receiver on the roster last season, his only season in the burgundy and gold. Other than a Twitter tirade that may or may not have been him (he says that his account was hacked), his time in Washington was very positive.
He hauled in 68 catches for 947 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2011 – all team highs. All three were also career highs (touchdowns tied 2007).
Griffin Dazzles In Presser
Robert Griffin III got his first opportunity to woo the Washington media and fans on Saturday at FedEx Field, he did not disappoint. Asked about everything from Redskins history to Redskins future, here are some of his comments:
On the attention he has already received…
“I went to a signing in Chantilly and saw 7 different variations of my name on a shirt, so I kind of understand the anticipation, the excitement. You just gotta realize it’s about more than just one person. Quarterback always gets all the attention. He also gets all the criticism. So it’s not necessarily how you can take the praise and the attention. It’s how you can deal with the type of criticism you’re bound to get. I know this is a business. I have to be a professional. “
LeRibeus In Third
With the 71st selection in the 2012 NFL Draft – the Washington Redskins selected Josh LeRibeus, Guard from SMU. The Redskins originally held the 6th pick in the 3rd round (69th overall) but dropped two spots with the Buffalo Bills to 71, and picked up an extra 7th round selection on Saturday (217th overall). LeRibeus … Read more
Griffin Arrives
Last night at 8:15pm at the 2012 NFL Draft, the face of the Washington Redskins franchise changed for now and for the foreseeable future. After weeks of terrible secret keeping, and bad acting, the Redskins selected Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor University, with the second overall pick in the draft. And with the selection, an … Read more
If Vinny Were Here
I had a funny daydream about the NFL Draft that I wanted to share… I call it… “If Vinny Were Here.”
I found myself bemused by people still worried about the draft and the Redskins getting Griffin, and what on earth could possibly go wrong? So of course I thought of My Cousin Vinny.
RGIII Thoughts
Been a minute since I blogged something – had some family strife to deal with, and life got in the way, but on a day of most significance to Redskins Nation, it seemed prudent to pen a few thoughts.
Well unless you crawl under a rock for the entire NFL offseason, you’re probably aware that today is the opening of the 2012 NFL Draft in New York. If you are under a rock, then you won’t be reading this anyway, so I’m going to presume that you know what’s what.
Today is the day that the Washington Redskins select Robert Griffin III with the second overall pick in the draft – a pick that they paid dearly to move up and get – but a move that they desperately needed to make.
2012 Washington Redskins Schedule
DATE OPPONENT (NETWORK) TIME (ET) Sunday, Sept. 9 @ New Orleans Saints (FOX) 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 @ St. Louis Rams (FOX) 4:05 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 vs. CINCINNATI BENGALS (CBS) 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (FOX) 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7 vs. ATLANTA FALCONS (FOX) 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. … Read more
Torrence Returns to Redskins Secondary
Leigh Torrence was signed by the Redskins yesterday, four years after the cornerback left the Redskins to go and ultimately win a Lombardi with the New Orleans Saints. While the move didn’t exactly set Redskins Nation on its ear, it is the third signing in two days that was made to shore up some depth, and that made good football sense.
Torrence won’t likely challenge DeAngelo Hall or Josh Wilson for playing time, but he is a capable back-up, can play nickel, and is an excellent special teams player. He is also a respected veteran in the locker room – something that this now youthful roster can use a little bit of. There are currently more than 35 players under contract with the Redskins, that have less than four years of NFL experience.