Six Pack: Cowboys I

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. 1) The Redskins can make the playoffs. We’ll … 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

Hog Wire: Another Wide Receiver

The Washington Redskins now have ten wide receivers on the 2007 pay roll, forty percent of them are inactive. On Thursday, wide receiver Brandon Lloyd was placed on injured reserve after suffering a fractured right clavicle injury in practice on Wednesday. The team re-signed wide receiver Jimmy Farris to replace Lloyd on the active roster. … Read more

Hognostications Week 11

Congratulations to HOOKBASSGA for being our weekly winner with a 9-5 mark last week, during a dismal week of picks. HOOKBASSGA once again proved that he/she is by far the top Hognosticator and maintains a significant lead in our season standings. Keep the faith Redskin fans! Despite numerous injuries, heartbreaking losses and some just plain … Read more

Six Pack: Eagles II

What follows is an answer to the chorus of complaints from the legions of fans tired of being distracted by “sensible” analysis, backed by “facts” and “knowledge.” If you seek shelter from the twin storms that are “reality” and “logic,” then this is your port of call. 1) Having been a proud member of the … 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

Hog Wire: Off Balance

The Washington Redskins are 5-3 going into the second half of the season. They could easily be 7-1 (they lost two games after posting at least a 14 point lead: they manhandled both the Green Bay Packers and the New York Giants going into halftime of each loss), and just as easily the Redskins could … Read more

Hognostications Week 10

One can’t help but be impressed with the ability of the Hognosticators we have in our friendly competition. Three of them — HOOKBASSGA, Skinsfan33 and jeremyroyce — were 13-1 last week! Congratulations to Skinsfan33, who through the tiebreaker was our weekly winner. HOOKBASSGA continues to pad his/her 13-game lead at the season’s halfway point at … Read more

On the Line with Todd Wade

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

By The Numbers: Jets

Here is a look at some of the most interesting numbers from the Washington Redskins 23-20 overtime victory over the New York Jets last Sunday: 296 – Ground yards for Washington. That’s more than twice what Jason Campbell managed through the air (12 of 23 for 142 yards) 196 – Yards rushing for Clinton Portis. … Read more