Martin Collinson Fred Smoot can usually be relied on to have something to say about most things. Not all of what he says makes sense and he is not known for his brevity – but a recent comment he made about Steve Spurrier and this year’s version of the Redskins offense sums things up quite succinctly. ‘Coach … Read more
In the off-season, the Redskins have made a lot of moves to provide Steve Spurrier with the weapons he needs to make the Fun ‘N Gun work in the NFL. What the Fun ‘N Gun really needs, is a quality starting QB. The’ Skins think they have that man in second year QB Pat Ramsey. … Read more
There are many ways to win football games – great special teams play setting up field position, or a strong defense making big plays coupled with a ball control offense. But let’s face it, when Dan tempted Steve Spurrier off of the Florida golf courses with $5M per year to coach the Redskins, it was … Read more
Last year’s season for the Redskins was both disappointing – and tantalising – in equal measures. The ‘Fun and Gun’ went 7-9, which represented a step back from the 8-8 record posted by the ‘Marty Ball’ team of the year before. However there were encouraging signs down the stretch which give hope (which springs eternal … Read more