The King of Clutch is gone.

Yes, this is not about Redskins football… but, please, bear with me.  Among my cherished memories is that of watching a grizzled old Raiders “kicker” and part time back up quarterback winning a game with no time left. There are not many like George Blanda. The man was effective, till the end.    Brett Favre?  Not quite yet. 

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Musings from Curmudgeon Corner 1/22/10

Posted from Curmudgeon Corner, Maine

So, the topic is moving to the draft. The Redskins have the 4th pick. There will be several exceptionally talented players availible at that point.

At the moment, the “pros”, led by Mel Kiper, seem to be betting that the Redskins will select a quarterback. Redskins fans, on the other hand, seem to be hoping for a focus on the offensive line, and most want Okung, if he’s still there.

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Redskins make Minor Roster Moves

If Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb doesn’t play in the final two games and coach Mike Shanahan has said he won’t, he’ll finish his 12th season in the league with 3,377 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. It marks the first season of his career that McNabb has thrown more interceptions than touchdowns and … Read more

Evaluating the QB

The Washington Redskins and head coach Mike Shanahan went into week 15 with what is being billed as “evaluation mode”. It happened the same week the Redskins were scheduled to play their biggest divisional rivals (if you as any Redskins fan) at “Jerry’s World”.  David Buehler made a 39-yard field goal with 50 seconds left to … Read more

Leftovers – Week 15

Andre Carter THN Weekly

Redskins linebacker Andre Carter talks about Graham Gano’s performance against the Bucs, low attendance at FedEx Field, LaRon Landry being place on I.R., and the switch at QB.

To read this week’s edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 15

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Musings from Curmudgeon Corner, 6/17/2010

Posted from Curmudgeon Corner, Maine Fans are cranky, these days. With the optimism that has come with the new management team, has also come “Mr Petulant”… Albert Haynesworth. Hey, Al… you blew it. You have taken an outstanding opportunity and screwed it up…  Totally.  You have become the poster child for “How not to manage … Read more