It Was Over When:
DeSean Jackson ran the game’s fourth play from scrimmage in for a touchdown. Could a game really be over that early? It seemed to be – the Redskins never really did get all the way back. The game was just two minutes old and yet the wind had been completely sucked from the Redskins’ (and their fans) sails.
Mark Solway
By The Numbers: Eagles
Here is a look at the numbers from the Washington Redskins 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night: 308 – Total yards for the Redskins, 46 more than Philadelphia’s 262. Considering the Eagles’ dominance on the scoreboard, it’s a stat that almost always means that there is a big turnover number involved somewhere. … Read more
Caps Steal One In Overtime
It Was Over When:
Mike Green decided that it was – see the goal notes on the overtime winner by Brooks Laich.
THN Turning Point:
Green’s goal in the third period – it gave the Capitals life, and seemed to subsequently put the Islanders back on their heels.
News and Notes: Saturday, October 24
Why don’t we start with the good news? Levi Jones is doing well enough that he may be activated against Philadelphia.
Samuels Update
As news of Chris Samuels retirement rapidly spread across the internet yesterday, Redskin fans began their outpouring of gratitude for a decade of great service. It was a bit premature.
So Long Chris?
Jason Reid at the Washington Post WAS reporting that Chris Samuels was officially retiring; but now the blog has been updated to say that, “A source close to Samuels said he will not make a final decision on retirement until December or January.”
After suffering a neck inury two weeks ago, many have speculated, myself included, that the injury could bring about the end of his career – the end of an era really.
News and Notes: Zorn / Cerrato / Largent / Thomas
While it has become almost painful to watch the Redskins fumble through each and every week, it’s our job at THN to keep bringing you the news – no matter how ’embarrassing’ some of it might be.
Yesterday, Vinny Cerrato publicly endorsed coach Jim Zorn’s job stability.
Zorn Remains Dignified
As Redskin fans spend the week looking for a nice deep hole to stick their head in and hide, Jim Zorn suffered the dubious distinction of having to hold a Monday Press Conference and explain the state of the team to the media. Somehow, he did so with grace and dignity.
Jones-ing For Some O-Line Help
While I’m sure what I wrote had nothing to do with it, last week I blogged that I couldn’t believe that the Redskins hadn’t brought in an offensive lineman or two; at least give them a look, and see if they could try and improve the team’s anemic line play.
By The Numbers: Chiefs
Here is a look back at some of the interesting, and again painful, numbers and statistics from the Redskins 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday: 265 – Total yards for the paltry Redskins offense – this against the NFL’s 32nd-ranked defense (going into the game). 109 – Yards receiving for Dwayne Bowe … Read more