What a week one W does for the Skins

It was a tight game, decided by three points. Early in the game the Skins had lost a key player, Jon Jansen, at one of the positions where our depth is most questionable. Our quarterback is still learning the offense, but played well enough that he led Redskins deep into Miami territory in the fourth … Read more

Hognostications Week 1

If you read or listen to the experts, the NFL can go ahead and award the Lombardi trophy to either the Colts or the Pats, and the NFC East crown to either Philadelphia or the Cowboys. This third season of THN’s Hognostications, as with the two seasons prior, attempts to serve as the antithesis of … Read more

THN Cartoon: Redskins vs. Dolphins

Well it’s the start of the 2007 NFL season, so THN thought what better way to kick it off than with one of our cartoons? In the past, we’ve done lots and lots of cartoons, but they just take so long to make. We hope to bring you more than the ONE that we were … Read more

Hog Wire

The Washington Redskins finished the 2007 preseason with a 2-2 record. In their preseason finale, the Redskins lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-14 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. In his limited action, which tested the condition of his bruised knee, Jason Campbell led the first-team offense to a touchdown on his only drive of the game. … Read more

What worries me and what doesn’t

Week 1 of the NFL is the often the answer to eight months of questions for every team. For the Redskins, it’s finally time to see whether the payoff of Campbell’s offseason work ethic will be immediately apparent. LaRon Landry has looked good in practice: will he step seamlessly into a full-length NFL game, without … Read more

Hognostications 2007-2008

Finally, the 2007-2008 football season has arrived and with it the 3rd season of TheHogs.net Hognostications competition. Welcome back to all those who have participated and an encouraging ‘get in the game’ to anyone who hasn’t. Hognosticating is a lot of fun, it keeps you up to speed on the NFL’s upcoming matchups, and provides … Read more

Redskins 14, Jaguars 31 – Post Game Wrap

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/sonnyboy__/Team%20Logos/100redskins.gif VS http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t250/sonnyboy__/Team%20Logos/100jaguars.gif Fans were treated to the 1st offensive TD via Jason Campbell during the Redskins final preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a game mostly played by backups, the Redskins went into the half feeling good about their 1st and 2nd string players with a 14-10 lead over the Jags. The Jaguars … Read more

The Fifth Quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars

Surrounded by trade rumors, Mark Brunell played in Jacksonville for the first time since joining the Redskins, and on Thursday night he made his case for taking a spot on the final roster. The Jaguars struggled early against the Redskins, but a consistent passing attack and a solid defense by the Jags in the second … Read more

Safety In Numbers

When the Washington Redskins square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars tonight at Municipal Stadium, both teams will be taking some long hard looks at certain positional battles. For the Redskins, one of the most difficult decisions will come at safety. The starting safety jobs are locked up. Sean Taylor will start at free, and rookie … Read more

Redskins 13, Ravens 7 – Post Game Wrap

Fans waited out a one hour rain/lighting delay for the pre-season game between the Ravens and the Redskins on Saturday night. Washington led 13-7 with 11:38 to go in the 3rd quarter when the game was suspended then canceled due to a second thunder/lighting storm passing though the area. Our post-game analysis can be found … Read more