Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
Say it ain’t so Satchmo. Tell us that you were kidding and that you aren’t really leaving us. Tell us that come Monday morning we won’t have to be reminded of how good we used to have it from the hours of 10am to 1pm, when we were treated to the stories of one Mr. … Read more
The Redskins have signed three cornerbacks since the departure of Champ Bailey. Newly acquired, Shawn Springs will be the starter opposite Fred Smoot. Former-Giant, Ralph Brown and Former-Bear/Colt, Walt Harris have been signed to compete with Rashad Bauman for the nickle-corner spot. However, Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator, Greg Williams, has been known to use as … Read more
Every now and then, someone finds an entirely new way of looking at the world. The Redskins have taken a unique position in the view of NFL Draft picks. The value of draft picks has been tied to the position of finish as ranked by the NFL. The team with the worst record in the … Read more
The price of poker in the NFC East has risen considerably since the end of the 2003 NFL season. The increase is not sudden, in fact the stakes have been rising steadily over the past few seasons. The Dallas Cowboys were the first to up the ante when they brought Bill Parcells out of retirement … Read more
It’s interesting to see what Greg Williams and Joe Gibbs are doing with their choices in the free agent market. What is somewhat amusing is the fact that none of the experts out there are picking up on what the Skins are doing with their acquisitions. It would appear that rather than concentrating on the … Read more
With the stroke of midnight came the most anticipated and perhaps the busiest time of the NFL season…the free agency signing period has come again. Many look forward to this time of year like kids waiting for Christmas. Much like last season, the Redskins will be looking over the list of free agents and determining … Read more
Defense S Matt Bowen: Bowen was taken by the St. Louis Rams in the 6th round of the 2000 NFL Draft out of Iowa. He started at strong safety twice and played in all 16 games. He also had 12 tackles against the Chargers that year. He signed with the Packers in 2001 and spent … Read more
Offense WR Laveranues Coles: Laveranues Coles was the biggest catch (no pun intended) of the 2003 offseason for the Redskins. In 2002, he set career highs in receptions and reception yardage as a member of the New York Jets. The team signed him to an offer sheet and the Jets refused to match the contract, … Read more
The recent talks between the Denver Broncos and the Washington Redskins have been made very public. The rumor is a trade involving two of the best players in the NFL – Champ Bailey, the Redskins shut-down corner and Clinton Portis, the Broncos young, talented, super-stud running back. The Redskins should take a step back and … Read more
Taking part in the NFL combine in Indianapolis are over 300 of what are considered to be the best NFL prospects for the upcoming draft. The combine can offer a chance for fringe players to increase their draft value or in some cases, for prospects draft value to drop. No matter what the prospect’s situation … Read more