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Flashback Friday: Beck To The Future: The Buffalo Bills

June 1, 2025September 24, 2021 by Mark Solway

On Sunday, Washington square off against the Buffalo Bills. They don’t play each other very often. They are in different Conferences, and often at different ends of the table. This will be just the fourth time they have faced each other in the last decade. And while nobody really wants to remember, it was almost ten years ago that Washington lost to the Bills in a most spectacular fashion.

In Canada.

I was there. Though I have regretted it ever since.

On October 30th, 2011, Washington played an away game in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at the Rogers Centre. It was part of the NFL’s International Series that put games in other world cities, and Buffalo played five home games in Toronto from 2008-2013.

Wallpaper Wednesday: King Of Payne – Daron Payne

September 22, 2021 by Mark Solway

Up next in our Wallpaper Wednesday edition is The King Of Payne – Daron Payne.

The former first round draft pick for Washington is in his fourth season, and played more snaps than anyone else on the defensive line last year (881). He finished 2020 with 54 tackles, three sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception, and one fumble recovery.

Washington picked up the option on Payne’s contract this past spring, ensuring that he will be in Washington in 2022 as well.

It hasn’t panned out as expected yet in 2021, but Payne, Chase Young, Montez Sweat and Jonathan Allen are arguably the most formidable Defensive Line in football.

The season is young.

There will be Payne.

Washington Given Second Chance; Heinicke Notches First Win

June 1, 2025September 17, 2021 by Mark Solway

Did the Washington Football Team actually just catch a break? It doesn’t seem that often of late, that a critical bounce or call seemed to go Washington’s way. Yet last night, Washington got a favourable call, and rode it to their first win of the young season. The first win for Taylor Heinicke, in his NFL career.

Up And Down We Go

The fourth quarter of last night’s Thursday tilt between Washington and the New York Giants was an absolute roller coaster. The lead changed hands three times in the last five minutes of play. There was a game-winning field goal attempt as the clock was running dry. Then there was another game-winning field goal attempt when the clock had run dry.

Wallpaper Wednesday: 2021 Schedule Wallpapers

June 1, 2025September 15, 2021 by Mark Solway

My apologies for the “late” nature of these schedule wallpapers, but I was offline for an extended period. The original plan was to post these weekly for a few weeks leading up to the season. Due to their tardy nature, I am posting them all today.

It is a long tradition at THN dating back to the early 2000’s for us to create schedule wallpapers for the season. This year, most of the wallpapers posted on Wallpaper Wednesday were created for mobile devices and at 1080×1920 resolution.

Enjoy! And share!

Washington Wraps Up 2021 Mini Camp: WFT News And Notes

June 1, 2025June 13, 2021 by Mark Solway

The Washington Football Team wrapped up their three-day 2021 Mini Camp on Thursday. While these workouts are glorified walk-throughs, and no contact is involved, here are some of the observations coming out of camp.

Quarterback Situation

Much has been made about bringing in veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick in the off-season. By most accounts, Fitzpatrick had a decent camp. He did throw a few interceptions, but in his first experience in a new offense, that’s to be expected.

Washington Sign Offensive and Defensive Lineman Before Mini Camp

June 1, 2025June 8, 2021 by Mark Solway

The Washington football team made two minor roster moves yesterday, signing veteran defensive tackle Gabe Wright and interior offensive lineman Najee Toran. Both were signed just before mini camp began.

Wright has played in 15 career games since entering the NFL in 2015. He was a fourth round pick of Detroit, but he has also spent time in Cleveland, Philadelphia, Miami, Oakland and Jacksonville. He also played in the XFL before it folded.

Washington Football Team Position Breakdowns: Running Backs

June 4, 2021 by Mark Solway

It is doubtful that any other position on the roster, will see as little turnover as the running back position. In all likelihood, Washington will open the 2021 season, exactly as they finished the 2020 season.

Washington finished 2020 with a backfield of Antonio Gibson, Peyton Barber, and J.D. McKissic. The three of them finished the season with 1368 yards rushing (795 + 258 + 365) collectively – not exactly breath-taking. Is that cause for optimism or fret in 2021?

Washington Football Team 2021 Position Breakdowns: Tight End

June 1, 2021 by Mark Solway

When the offseason began, Washington only had three tight ends on the roster. It was considered a major need position. Washington addressed it with several moves, so how do they look heading into the 2021 NFL season?

There are now seven tight ends listed on Washington’s depth chart. In all likelihood, there will be three roster spots and one, maybe two practice squad slots available.

Tight End Added, OTAs Open and More Washington Football News

May 26, 2021 by Mark Solway

The Washington Football Team made another roster move just before OTAs opened, signing former Kansas City Chiefs tight end Ricky Seals-Jones. Seals-Jones played in two games for the Chiefs last year, and was targeted just once. He also appeared in two of the Chiefs’ playoff games against the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills. He did not play in the Super Bowl, as he was replaced by Deon Yelder, who also joined Washington earlier this month.

Morgan Moses Dumped, Offensive Line Trimmed By Two

June 1, 2025May 20, 2021 by Mark Solway

Washington has reportedly dumped seven-year Washington veteran Morgan Moses. Moses was given permission to seek a trade this week, but having found no suitors, will officially be released.

Moses started 97 games for the WFT, after originally being drafted in the third round out of Virginia in 2014. He wasn’t always dependable, but he grew to be dependable. Moses had arguably his best season at right tackle in 2020.