Slinging Sammy Passes at 94

All-time great Sammy Baugh passed away Wednesday night at Fisher County Hospital in Rotan, TX. Baugh was 94, and had reportedly been battling multiple ailments in an assisted-living home. Baugh should be in consideration for the greatest quarterback ever. He is considered one of the founding fathers of the modern-day NFL passing game. Baugh was … Read more

THN Weekly with Andre Carter: Week 15

Andre Carter THN Weekly

Only in the virtual world is there a “re-do” option. The Redskins are wishing that what they are experiencing is just a bad Madden 09 simulation. Unfortunately that is not the case. The Redskins lost their third consecutive game 24-10 on Sunday night. This time it was just up the road against the Baltimore Ravens, … Read more

By the Numbers: The NFC Playoff Picture (updated)

Here’s an update to last week’s HogWire which looked at what would happen if the NFL playoffs had started last week:

#1 Last week the Detroit Lions were the only NFC team not in the hunt for one of the six annual post season spots, this week they are still the only team not in the hunt, although the Philadelphia Eagles are doing their best to join them. The Eagles 36-7 lost to the Ravens on Sunday dropped them to 5-5-1 and behind every team in contention for a playoff berth with the exception of the Green Bay Packers who fell to 5-6 after giving up 51 points to the Saints.

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THN Weekly with Andre Carter: Week 11

Andre Carter THN Weekly

As the season builds, each game seems to have increased importance. Sunday night versus the Dallas Cowboys is no exception. With quarterback Tony Romo expected to return for the Cowboys after nursing a pinky injury and Redskins running back Clinton Portis’ playing status still uncertain due a lingering knee sprain that limited his ability to … Read more

THN Weekly With Andre Carter: Week 10

Andre Carter THN Weekly

After the ninth week of the 2008 season, the Washington Redskins finally experience their bye week. Considering the team began training camp before any other team and helped kick off both the first preseason and regular season games of the NFL season, this late bye week is welcomed with open arms. As he gets older, … Read more

THN Weekly with Andre Carter: Week 9

Andre Carter THN Weekly

Yes, the Redskins beat a winless team they should have beat in the Detroit Lions. Yes, the Redskins are 6-2 at the halfway point, a feat last accomplished eight seasons ago. But not everyone is happy about the performance. Especially defensive coordinator Greg Blache, who was interviewed on Redskins Post Game Live on Comcast Sports … Read more

Gameday Preview: Week Nine

The Washington Redskins will host their first primetime game of the season as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers at Fed Ex Field Monday night, Kickoff is at 8 pm. Pittsburgh fell to 5-2 last week after Ben Roethlisberger was sacked five times and threw four interceptions. He only completed 13 of the 29 passes … Read more