THN will be profiling over a dozen players in the weeks leading up to the Washington Redskins 2005 Training Camp. Up next in the previews is offseason UFA pick-up, center Casey Rabach. Number: 61 Position: C Height: 6’4″ Weight: 305 School: Wisconsin Major: Agricultural Journalism Hometown: Sturgeon Bay, WI Birthday: 09/24/1977 How Acquired: Rabach was … Read more
Well it’s July again and that can mean only one thing here at THN… time to gear up for the Washington Redskins training camp — 2005 edition. Camp officially opens on August 1st, with Fan Appreciation Day coming on a FRIDAY this year (August 5th). We have put together all of the information that you … Read more
It seemed appropriate that we close out our Washington Redskins mini-camp coverage with some of the best quotes heard over the course of our three days at Redskin Park. Here are some of our favorites: Head Coach Joe Gibbs On Second year vs. first year for the coaches: “The biggest thing is you’re trying to … Read more
It could have easily been billed as a motivational speech, or as a blueprint for how NFL players should conduct themselves. Last Saturday afternoon at the Washington Redskins mini-camp, Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams spoke openly and candidly about the Redskins, his defensive coaches and players, the media, and life in general in the NFL. … Read more
Here is our next installment of our question and answer sessions held with various players during the course of the Washington Redskins’ mini-camp last weekend. Here is our chat with third-year guard Derrick Dockery: THN: Derrick are you feeling more comfortable with the offense this year after getting a full season under Coach Bugel and … Read more
Joe Tuipala granted THN an interview during the NFL – Europe season while playing for the Cologne Centurions and we caught up with Tuipala following practice again on Sunday to follow-up that interview: TheHogs.net: How are things going at camp so far? Joe Tuipala: Pretty good. Just trying to learn the defense and get familiar … Read more
THN caught up with Matt Bowen at the Redskins mini-camp on Sunday and had a chance to get in a couple of quick questions about the off-season and the upcoming season: THN: Matt how are the safeties shaping us this year? BOWEN: We look good, we just added TD (Tony Dixon) and to have that … Read more
When people here the name Red Snapper, most people think of a fish. Some may even think of ‘Wheel of Fish’ from Weird Al Yankovic’s cult-classic, ‘UHF’. For die-hard Redskin fans however, Red Snapper truly is “very tasty”. Ethan Albright has quietly become one of the best long snappers in the NFL — quietly because … Read more
Not a press conference went by during the Washington Redskins’ three-day mini-camp, in which wide receiver Antonio Brown’s name was not mentioned. By all accounts the West Virginia University product has been the most surprising player of the 2005 off-season. Brown is perhaps best known for his electrifying punt and kick return abilities. His blazing … Read more
Dan Hines caught up with Washington Redskins’ center Cory Raymer on Saturday at the mini-camp, and had a chance to have a question and answer period with him. We’d like to thank Cory for taking time out of his busy schedule to make time to talk with us one-on-one. THN: Cory how are you doing, … Read more