Six Pack: Bears

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) We had previously asked the football gods … Read more

On the Line with Todd Wade

This week, Todd is recovering from MCL and Achilles injuries, forcing him to sit out Thursday night’s victory against the Chicago Bears. He discusses what to expect this week from Todd Collins, who filled in for starting quarterback Jason Campbell to lead the team to victory against the Bears; as well as how he and … Read more

The NFL Network Dining Experience

Did you not see this win coming a mile away? I could have told you the Redskins would win days before the game. When have they ever missed an opportunity to raise our hopes about a playoff spot? I wouldn’t be surprised if they pull out another squeeker this weekend against the Giants, just to … Read more

By The Numbers: Bears

Here is a look at some of the more interesting numbers from the Washington Redskins game last Thursday against the Chicago Bears: 345 – Total yards of offense. It wouldn’t normally be that impressive, but considering the next entry, it certainly was. 224 – Yards through the air by Todd Collins. When Jason Campbell could … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Chicago Bears

In what amounted to mid-season playoff game, the Washington Redskins and Chicago Bears squared off on Thursday night to determine which team would stay in the hunt for a wild card berth and which would start thinking about next year. The Redskins, coming off a short and tumultuous week, fought through great adversity to pull … Read more

Not just a clipboard holder…

Todd Collins… extraordinary?!? Huh? NFL stud? Nah. Elite quarterback? Nah. Good quarterback? Nah, not really. Good enough quarterback? Apparently. Wow, what a performance from a guy that I KNOW not many people would have given even an outside chance of being able to do so. It started out tough, but he hung in there. Largely … Read more

Hognostications Week 14

Congratulations to juansushi for being our weekly winner with a 12~4 mark in week 12, winning through the tiebreaker over five others. HOOKBASSGA continues to hold a seemingly insurmountable 17-game lead in our seasonal standings with four weeks to play in the regular season. Chicago at Washington How’s this for hognosticating? The Washington Redskins win … Read more

Hog Wire: Short Week In Washington

On Monday morning the Redskins (players, coaches and team officials) traveled to Miami and back courtesy of the team owner. The trip was to honor and celebrate the life of safety Sean Taylor. Monday is the normal day off for players, but some players routinely go to Redskins Park on Mondays for treatment or film … Read more

Bill me later.

I have never been accused of being a realist. I don’t believe in fairies (at least not the kind that fly), or the Bermuda Triangle, or Dick Cheney, or foolish stuff like that, however my mind does not always operate in the most logical and grounded manner. Often, after a close game in which the … Read more

Six Pack: Bills

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) We spent a bit of time trying … Read more