Players of the Game

Week 7: Arizona Cardinals Offense: Clinton Portis 18 rushes, 43 yards, 2 TDs, 2 receptions, 14 yards The talk all week regarding the Cardinals was how improved their defense had become and who would line up under center for them at quarterback. The former was clearly evident as the Cardinals held the Redskins’ offense to … Read more

Players of the Game

Week 6: Green Bay Packers Offense: Chris Cooley 9 receptions, 105 yards, 1 receiving TD Cooley was the source of the Redskins’ offensive firepower in the first half when the team failed to establish a running game and quarterback Jason Campbell struggled to consistently find receivers other than “Captain Chaos.” His 105 receiving yards set … Read more

Players of the Game

Week 5: Detroit Lions Offense: Mike Sellers 5 rushes, 25 yards, 1 rushing TD, 3 receptions, 36 yards, 1 receiving TD Plain and simple, Mike Sellers’ power, dominance, and attitude set the tone for the whole team against the Detroit Lions. His crushing hit on safety Kenoy Kennedy, who is also known for his hard-hitting … Read more

PotG: Week 3: New York Giants

Offense: Santana Moss 3 receptions, 89 yards, 1 rush, 2 yards The Redskins were unable to move the ball at all in the second half against the Giants on Sunday, so naming an offensive player of the game is difficult. Santana Moss gets the nod on the basis of his success against the league’s worst … Read more

Players of the Game: Philadelphia Eagles I

Following the 20-12 defeat of the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, theHogs.net is here to list the top players of the game for the Washington Redskins. Offense: Jason Campbell 16/29, 209 yards, 1 passing touchdown, 1 interception, 6 rushes, 39 yards Campbell started out shaky, struggling to find a way to get the ball … Read more

Players of the Game: Miami Dolphins

Offense: Antwaan Randle El 5 receptions, 162 yards Yes, Clinton Portis made his return. Yes, he scored a touchdown. Yes, he came two yards shy of a 100-yard rushing performance. But Randle El put the offense in position for players like Portis to score and make plays. On his first reception (35 yards), Randle El … Read more

Skins Kick Off 07 In Baltimore

With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees in the stands and 120 on the field, the heat was on for the Washington Redskins, as they faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in their annual scrimmage. The scrimmage, taking place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, was the first chance for the inexperienced players on the roster … Read more

Former Mr. Irrelevant Making Up For Lost Time

Although penciled in as the opening day starter at wide receiver opposite of Rich Musinski for the Berlin Thunder, Ryan Hoag actually made his biggest play of the season on special teams during Week One, blocking a punt by the Rhein Fire’s Danny Baugher. Hoag relishes that role. “Special teams has always been my forte … Read more

Shaw Strives For NFL Success

Having won a World Bowl Title in NFL Europa and an Arena Bowl Championship in the Arena Football League, Bryant Shaw has seen success at just about every level of football. But he has not been as lucky in the National Football League. Only brief stints with the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and now the … Read more

Team Needs: Baltimore Ravens

Between now and the 2007 NFL Draft, THN will be taking a look at all of the NFL teams’ off-season needs. Up next is the team with the 29th overall pick in the draft, the Baltimore Ravens. 2006 Results: 13-3, 1st in AFC North 2007 Projected Cap Status: $98,400.000 ($10.6 million under as of March. … Read more