Player Profile: TJ Duckett

With the addition of running back TJ Duckett via a three team trade, THN wants to take the opportunity to introduce Redskins fans to this powerful ball carrier. -eds Born: 02/17/1981 Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI College: Michigan State Drafted / Acquired: Drafted 18th overall by Atlanta in 2002 / Trade 2006 to Redskins Height: 6’0” Weight: … Read more

Duckett is Here

In sports, every trade comes with questions, but only one really matters: did the team improve? For the Washington Redskins, who sent draft picks to the Denver Broncos in a three-way trade for running back TJ Duckett, the answer is yes. At first glance, his numbers are less than impressive. Last year, Duckett rushed for … Read more

Q and A with Kerry Carter

Last Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, Kerry Carter’s knee gave out while making a cut in the backfield, and his 2006 football season with the Washington Redskins was over before it had seemingly begun. But after talking to the young Canadian, it was obvious that this wasn’t a journey that had just begun, and it … Read more

Carter, Clemons Receive Injury Settlements

With one of two Canadians sidelined with an injury for the Bengals game, it meant the other Canadian was going to get a chance to really make a splash at making the 2006 Washington Redskins. But for Kerry Carter, it just wasn’t mean to be this year, eh? Kerry Carter suffered a season ending knee … Read more

Jacobs Traded To San Francisco

The Redskins cut ties on Monday with Taylor Jacobs by sending the fourth year receiver to the San Francisco 49ers for cornerback Mike Rumph. A former second round selection, Jacobs’ career in Washington began with plenty of promise and ended with minimal results. Jacobs was never able to climb the depth charts and battled many … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 2

THN was fortunate enough to catch up with Jesse Lumsden again today and finish off our question and answer period. Our thanks to Jesse for giving us his time and affording us the opportunity. THN: Thanks for talking to us again Jesse. I’ll just pick up where we left off yesterday if that’s alright with … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 1

THN was fortunate enough to grab Redskin Jesse Lumsden for a few questions and answers on Monday. Lumsden has managed to draw a fair bit of attention for a newcomer both from the fans and from the coaching staff. Here is the first part of hopefully a two-part interview; we will try to catch up … Read more

Training Camp Primer 1

The NFL off-season is less than a week from being officially over for Redskins fans. That’s right, we’ve finally reached the point in the year where the days may get longer, but the wait is made easier. No more plowing through rhetoric and sensationalism in the media, in the hopes of finding just one iota … Read more

Camp Battle: The Kicking Game

Training Camp starts in about two weeks and it is time to look at players that are competing for the same spot. No one looks at the kickers, but this will be an important competition at Redskin Park through out this training camp. When looking at last years kicking game, many will wonder why ‘the … Read more

Tackling the Offensive Line

Summer’s here, and that means football season is right around the corner for the Washington Redskins. With training camp on the horizon, here’s a look at the Redskins offensive line prospects this year. Will this finally be the year that Jon Jansen earns a Pro Bowl nod? All he did last year was return from … Read more