Building A Better O-Line

The Redskins organization took a huge step in shoring up their offensive line today, when they signed free agent guard Dave Fiore to a four-year deal. In signing Fiore, they began assembling a “Hog-esque” offensive line, something that has been lacking in Washington for years. Fiore, a three-year starter with the San Francisco 49ers, has … Read more

A Driven Man: Regan Upshaw

If you’re only familiar with his reputation, you might look at Regan Upshaw as a modern-day football stereotype. The gold teeth. The three pitbulls. Fines for spitting. Penalties for late hits. “Thug,” you might think, and dismiss him out of hand. But you’d be wrong if you did. It isn’t–and he isn’t–that simple. Let him … Read more

Rob Johnson

In the off-season, the Redskins have made a lot of moves to provide Steve Spurrier with the weapons he needs to make the Fun ‘N Gun work in the NFL. What the Fun ‘N Gun really needs, is a quality starting QB. The’ Skins think they have that man in second year QB Pat Ramsey. … Read more

‘Trouble’ Runs Deep

Before he could walk, Laveranues Coles was dubbed “Trouble.” Most people would associate the nickname with old headlines from his days at Florida State University. While Coles certainly found trouble, his nickname was given to him by his mother’s doctor. Laveranues Coles was born after an extended labor – four days of labor. An off-hand … Read more

The New Faces in Washington

The Redskins have been the busiest team in the NFL signing both unrestricted and restriced free agents – 14 of them in fact. They re-signed veteran Tre Johnson, as well as re-signing OL Wilbert Brown and Alex Sulfsted. They added Trung Canidate via a trade with the Rams. At the time of this story’s release, … Read more

What a Winfall !

We’re three days into free agency and the Redskins have already taken drastic steps towards fielding a playoff contender for 2003. With many holes to fill, it was uncertain how the Redskins would go about filling their needs in the offseason. Apparently the answer is… quickly. Day one of free agency saw the Redskins first … Read more

Ken Harvey Interview

Recently we were approached by the Redskins Alumni to help promote their new website www.redskinsalumni.com. Naturally, we were honored. Hopefully most of our surfers have already been to the site via the banner at the top of the page. Their website has not yet been officially launched but you can check out their upcoming events. … Read more

Redskins Offseason Team Needs

Last year’s season for the Redskins was both disappointing – and tantalising – in equal measures. The ‘Fun and Gun’ went 7-9, which represented a step back from the 8-8 record posted by the ‘Marty Ball’ team of the year before. However there were encouraging signs down the stretch which give hope (which springs eternal … Read more