Picking Up the Torch

Writes THN member welch, our local history buff: “Just have to come back to the only online Redskins home to smile some more. One game is not a season, as we all said last week, but it sure helps when that game is a win!. Hail to the Redskins. Remember Gene Brito every time a … Read more

Malcolm Kelly progressing

Malcolm Kelly, who came out of college with some injury concerns and came into Redskins training camp out of shape, appears to be working his way out of a slow start. Jason La Canfora reports on the Insider blog: Zorn expressed excitement about the return of rookie wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, who practiced today. “Good!” … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Buffalo Bills

On many levels it was difficult to watch the Washington Redskins play host to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Aside from the obvious heartache that still surrounds the team after losing Sean Taylor earlier in the week, we had to endure a familiar pattern that has haunted the Redskins all year: play tough and get … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yesterday’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been put in perspective by the tragic shooting that took place at Sean Taylor’s home early Monday morning. On behalf of the staff and the community here at TheHogs.net, our thoughts and prayers are with Sean Taylor and his family. We of course hope that, first and … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Dallas Cowboys I

Simply put, there is nothing worse than losing to the Dallas Cowboys. Yet, this week, it is hard not to have quite a bit of pride over how the Washington Redskins performed. This loss, even though it was to Dallas and even though it is still a loss, sits better than perhaps two or three … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Philadelphia Eagles II

The Washington Redskins managed to steal one from the Philadelphia Eagles in week two of this season, and unfortunately for Redskin fans, the Eagles returned the favor this past Sunday. What’s worse than losing? Losing when you control the majority of the game; and sadly, three out of the Redskins’ four losses this year have … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: New England Patriots

There isn’t much to say after witnessing a game like this one. This loss, according to the scoreboard, ranks among the Washington Redskins’ worst 5 games in history. Certainly there have been other games that were more painful, but this certainly was a display of dominance by a New England Patriots team that is very … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Arizona Cardinals

Sunday’s matchup between the Washington Redskins and the Arizona Cardinals may prove to be the ugliest win of the season for the Redskins. One should never speak too soon, however, as there are ten games left with plenty of potentially-tense finishes to go. On to the Fifth Quarter rankings, which are based on a scale … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Green Bay Packers

In yesterday’s game against the Green Bay Packers, the Washington Redskins showed decisively that their second-half collapse against the New York Giants in week three of this season was by no means a mere aberration. Despite leading 14–7 going into the half and not allowing the Packers to score an offensive touchdown in the second … Read more