Recurring columns and weekly editorial series from the Redskins era.
With the Redskins’ season being ostensibly over like it is, and drawing near the Christmas holiday, I thought that a break from the rigors of a non-playoff season was in order. For those of you regulars to The Cheap Seats, you will see that this is not the normal stuff. Christmas has always been my … Read more
Good day, Shaolin Redskins fans. It is a crisp dawn here outside my little hut, but the fish are biting in the deep pools edged with ice. It has been some days since our army returned from battle; the loss was perhaps anticipated, but there is excitement nonetheless at the skills and leadership exhibited by … Read more
This Week 15 2002 edition of The 5th Quarter takes a look at the performance of Washington’s units in the Redskins vs Eagles game this past weekend. Each unit is given a rating, with five quarters being the top grade. RUSHING: When Stephen Davis had 24 yards on his first 2 carries, it looked as … Read more
1. First of Two, Tune Up Games for the Playoffs In the words of them immortal, Jim Mora “Playoffs!?, Playoffs!?” Yes, PLAYOFFS. The Redskins have on meaningful game remaining on the schedule this season – December 29th, at home, versus the Dallas Cowboys. In Darrell Green’s final game as a Washington Redskin, the streak must … Read more
So here we are again. Another season drawing to a close with the Redskins “playing out the string”. With three games left in the season and the playoffs well out of the picture, the Redskins should start to prepare for the 2003 season. It is hard not to look around the league and compare our … Read more
Greetings, Shaolin Redskins fans. Our army returns again to our little valley with heads down, swords dragging in the dust. They know that they can only now fight to salvage some personal pride and to cause problems for other contenders. But at the same time, the Ol’ Ball Coach has spent the past few weeks … Read more
This Week 14 2002 edition of The 5th Quarter takes a look at the performance of Washington’s units in the Redskins vs Giants game this past weekend. Each unit is given a rating, with five quarters being the top grade. RUSHING: Coach Spurrier’s ‘de-emphasis’ of both the running game and Stephen Davis continued against the … Read more
1. “W” Got the “W”, then the “L” Danny Wuerffel finally got his chance – and made the most of his opportunity. Wuerffels’ stats were impressive, 16-for-23 235 yards, no interceptions. More importantly, Wuerffel was a leader in the huddle. He frequently audibled to successful plays and scrambled out of the pocket to make plays. … Read more
The owner of the Washington Redskins, Dan Snyder, was dubbed “The Danny” or just “Danny” by the media shortly after acquiring the storied franchise. Many articles have been written about Mr. Snyder’s brief tenure thus far as the owner and about the decisions that he has made. While not every decision or move made by … Read more
Ah, Shaolin Redskins fans, our little village lays smothered under the forlorn detritus of our day of thanksgiving. We were feasting on so many wonderful dishes–and then disaster struck. Our troops, after an early domination of our sworn enemies, collapsed and their defeat was secured. It is a dark time for all of our peoples. … Read more