Jake Russell After a dismal season in 2006, the Redskins defense needed on-field leadership and direction. That is exactly what they received when they signed middle linebacker London Fletcher last spring. Under former assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, the Redskins defense ranked third and ninth in 2004 and 2005 respectively. An unexpected drop to 31st overall … Read more
One of the most frequent questions asked by the media and Redskins fans following Jim Zorn’s promotion from offensive coordinator to head coach was: “How will Jason Campbell adjust to Zorn’s version of the West Coast offense?” Campbell has been hearing questions like that his whole career. Now entering his fourth season as a pro, … Read more
2007 Results: 9-7 2008 Projected Cap Status: $3,239,580 under the cap 2007 Season Recap: The 2007 Washington Redskins dealt with a tragedy unlike any other with the loss of young star safety Sean Taylor, who was posthumously named to the Pro Bowl. The passing of Taylor, who seemed to be on track for a Hall … Read more
2007 Results: 5-11 2008 Projected Cap Status: $12,457,200 under the cap 2007 Season Recap: Determined to vastly improve their 7-9 record in 2006, the 49ers spent a lot of money in their 2007 shopping spree that included the signings of cornerback Nate Clements (to an $80 million contract), safety Michael Lewis, and wide receivers Darrell … Read more
The Redskins completed their final contest of the year against the San Francisco 49ers in a similar heartbreaking fashion that mirrored the season as a whole. The Redskins had high hopes at the halfway point with a record of 6-2, while the hopes of a victory following their halftime lead against San Francisco dwindled as … Read more
Redskins defensive end Andre Carter is returning to San Francisco’s Candlestick Park — the place he called his NFL home for his first five seasons — for the first time since 2005. Washington was eliminated from the play-offs last week by the Atlanta Falcons, bit Carter has plenty of motivation following the Redskins completion of … Read more
This Sunday night, the Redskins face the Minnesota Vikings in the most important game of the year. A win will allow them to determine their own destiny for attaining the sixth and final NFC wild-card playoff spot but a loss will end any chance. In this week’s edition of On the Line, Todd discusses the … Read more
This week, Todd is recovering from MCL and Achilles injuries, forcing him to sit out Thursday night’s victory against the Chicago Bears. He discusses what to expect this week from Todd Collins, who filled in for starting quarterback Jason Campbell to lead the team to victory against the Bears; as well as how he and … Read more
Darnerien McCants hasn’t been Sean Taylor’s teammate for three seasons. For Ryan Hoag, it’s been just under three months. However, both have very similar memories and experiences with a man who was arguably the most-feared safety in all of football. McCants was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL … Read more
TheHogs.net is proud to introduce On the Line with Todd Wade, a weekly article with the eighth-year veteran offensive lineman who is in his second season with the Washington Redskins. On the Line will preview each weeks game, specifically, Todd’s weekly assignment. It will give fans a first-hand perspective from a Redskins offensive lineman, something … Read more