Mark Solway, Author at The-Hogs.net

Redskin Fans, Meet Chris Neild

May 26, 2016August 3, 2011 by Mark Solway

The Washington Redskins selected Defensive Tackle Chris Neild with the second to last pick of the 2011 NFL Draft, 253rd out of 254 selections. While many experts and arm chair experts alike, would possibly pontificate that such a late round pick has little chance of making much of a mark, don’t be so quick to … Read more

Hankerson Continues To Impress

June 1, 2025August 1, 2011 by Mark Solway

The Redskins third round draft pick Leonard Hankerson had another solid practice today, in his bid to make Washington’s 2011 roster. The big receiver from the ‘U’ has impressed early in camp, and has wowed the crowds with a couple of circus catches.

Tips For Watching Training Camp Practices

June 2, 2025July 31, 2011 by Mark Solway

With the Washington Redskins first open training camp practice on Saturday, fans were finally able to get their first look at the 2011 Redskins. As bleeders of burgundy and gold poured over lists and tweets to try and figure out who that guy was wearing number XX, the players were out on the field working hard.

THN Toon – Haynesworth

July 30, 2011 by Mark Solway

When I heard that Albert Haynesworth had failed his physical with the New England Patriots – I wasn’t the least bit surprised. Were you?

Yeah, I couldn’t help myself…

Daniels Wants To Set The Record Straight

June 1, 2025July 29, 2011 by Mark Solway

Phillip Daniels is upset with Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post’s DCSportsBog.

The very recently released defensive lineman obviously had to face a barrage of questions over the last 24 hours, and he’s not to pleased about the interpretations of his comments, made by Steinberg. Daniels took the opportunity this afternoon, to make his side of the story clear on Twitter. What follows is a series of tweets by Phil (@PhilDayz93), with links to the actual Twitter posts.

A Prodigal Son Returns Home

June 2, 2025July 29, 2011 by Mark Solway

If you’re looking for a blog about a Washington Redskin fan favorite returning home – then this blog is the wrong place to look! Sort of.

This blog is just an FYI and a teaser that a long, long time friend of THN is making his way back to the Redskins blogosphere. In fact, he’s been gone long enough for us to say, that he and I were blogging about the Redskins before there were blogs.

Some Player Cuts, Cut Deeper Than Others

June 1, 2025July 28, 2011 by Mark Solway

Today the Redskins released veteran defensive lineman Phillip Daniels.

That sucks.

I don’t want to have an intellectual conversation about how the team is doing this, or the team is doing that – I will say only that I am very happy with the moves that the organization has made in the last few days.

Most of them.

Santana Is Back!

July 26, 2011 by Mark Solway

The first day of ‘free agency’ has been relatively quiet for the Redskins, but they made their first splash this afternoon re-signing Santana Moss. The 3-year deal is reportedly worth$15 Million, with a $5 Million bonus, and $6 Million in guaranteed money.

2011 Redskins Training Camp Schedule

June 2, 2025July 26, 2011 by Mark Solway

For Redskins fans that are interested in going to training camp, the schedule was released today. There are eleven practices that are open to the public, and all of them are at 8:30am. Here is the schedule:

UDFA Feeding Frenzy Begins

June 1, 2025July 26, 2011 by Mark Solway

With the NFL lockout ending yesterday, football fans everywhere celebrated and flocked to Message Boards, Blogs, Facebook and Twitter to express their feelings on the situation. Information and misinformation was flying fast and furious. You had to have your head on a swivel, and you had to be very careful about determining what was truly news, as opposed to just hype or conjecture.

NFL teams were granted permission to start football operations, and despite the fact that they can’t sign anyone until Friday, teams are allowed to make hand shake deals with this year’s crop of Undrafted Free Agents. Rumors swirled all night on the world wide web, and it appears as though at least three college players agreed in principle to Redskin contracts. Keep in mind that none of the transactions can be completed until the end of the week, so players can change their minds.