The Fifth Quarter: Farewell Texas Stadium

Once again, the Washington Redskins silenced the critics winning the “unwinnable” against the “best team in football” in their house, something they were told all week they had no chance to do. The Redskins downed the Dallas Cowboys in their final visit to Texas Stadium, 26-24. Passing Offense Santana Moss continued his dominance against the … Read more

Hognostications: Week 4

Congratulations to BigRedskinDaddy for going 14-2 in last week’s hognostications.  There were many close games in which several games weren’t decided until the clock reached zero. 

What happened to the Pats?  Colts?  Da Bears?

It looks like anything can happen this season so choose wisely.  That said, below are my picks for week 4.

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The Next Two, Whoop-dee-doo

ESPN’s John Clayton writes in his latest ‘First and 10’:

Now, the Skins embark on their most important two-game road trip of the season. It starts Sunday in Dallas and concludes in Week 5 in Philadelphia. If they win at least one of those games, the Redskins will establish themselves as contenders for the NFC East title. Losing both will make them 0-3 in the division and extreme long shots.

I understand what he’s saying here, and while I agree that losing both of the next two games would make winning the division difficult for the Redskins, I don’t agree with the tone of Clayton’s article, which seems to imply that the next two games will determine the Redskins playoff hopes. 

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THN Weekly With Andre Carter

Andre Carter THN Weekly

It’s Dallas Week and Redskins fans know what that means: having to face the NFL’s top ranked offense, led by quarterback Tony Romo. The Cowboys are averaging 440 yards a game, with 289.3 of them coming through the air. A crucial element to stopping the Cowboys aerial assault is containing tight end Jason Witten and … Read more

Redskins Play Musical Linebackers on Practice Squad

The Redskins signed former Detroit Lion and Kansas City Chief linebacker Johnny Baldwin to the practice squad. Baldwin, who played college at Alabama A&M, replaces linebacker Curtis Gatewood, who was released from the practice squad yesterday. Baldwin entered the league in 2007 as a fifth-round selection of the Detroit Lions. Gatewood was originally signed by … Read more

Dallas Week Is Here!

The Washington Redskins will make their final regular season visit to Texas Stadium Sunday; kickoff is at 4:15 p.m. ET. The Redskins will continue their long-standing rivalry with a team that is currently tied for first place in the NFC East after defeating the Green Bay Packers last Sunday to improve to 3-0. Tight End … Read more

The Six Pack: The Road Ahead

1) I have a confession: I cheat at minesweeper. I find even the easy version is too much for someone of my limited patience/intellect. I like to play the “custom” version wherein I make a huge board but I have only 10 mines … it takes me about two clicks to win. Sometimes I still … Read more

Cheese and Whine

There’s something about the Cardinals I just can’t stand, I can’t put my finger on it.  Maybe it’s the fact that they used to be in the NFC East, and we played them twice a year.  Maybe it’s their whining, annoying quarterback, or their obnoxious kicker, or that silly looking cardinal head on the side of the helmet.  Whatever the reason, it certainly feels good to beat them.

I’m excited.  I know, I know, it’s early, and we have some tough challenges ahead, but the Redskins are right where they’re supposed to be at this point.  The next two will be difficult, no doubt, and coming out of the division games on the road against the Cowboys and Eagles at 2-3 would be a success in my view.  We then have a three game stretch of Rams – Browns – Lions, all of whom are struggling.  We win those, and we’re back in the hunt for the back stretch.Inflatable Happy Clown Bouncer

And by the way, no lucky underwear this week.  The ‘help’ (a.k.a. the wife) wasn’t able to get the laundry done in time, so we were living on the edge.  No doubt I’ll have those underwear pressed and ready for next week at 4:15 p.m.  And without further ado, here’s some of the stuff that came oozing out of my brain on Sunday… 

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Ken Houston Wallpaper – Retro Style!

New to THN this year, we will be periodically releasing retro wallpapers of some of the Greatest Redskins.  This week, we are proud to introduce a new Ken Houston Wallpaper. Check out more Redskins Wallpapers . Ken Houston Career Houston is regarded as one of the best safeties in NFL history. His contributions to the … Read more