When the Redskins drafted Sean Taylor instead of Kellen Winslow Jr., many Redskins fans thought that the hope of getting tight end help in the draft seemed bleak. But in a late first day trade, Washington swapped their 5th round pick (139th overall) with the Saints 5th round pick (151st overall), and gave up their … Read more
While the Redskins are in the process of gearing up for another season, the news and rumors have been flying, and rapidly. During the entire offseason, many moves have created stirs, from the Steve Spurrier resignation/not resignation/resignation to the re-hiring of Joe Gibbs. Free agency played a large part to the re-tooling of the Redskins, … Read more
Once again, the fan favorite, the circus maximus that highlights the start of NFL season has passed by. The lights have dimmed, and the workers have come to cleanse the sands and remove the losers from the floor. But, who, in the matches of the weekend that brings shouts of anger and joy from onlookers … Read more
It was a strange draft day to say the least. One that was difficult to predict with a record 28 trades, and at times, difficult to understand. One thing it definitely was, was interesting. 1. San Diego Chargers- QB Eli Manning- Ole Miss Despite his stating that he would sit out if they drafted him, … Read more
Amidst all the rumors, wallowing in the quagmire of prognostication, despite all the smoke and mirrors, the Redskins did the smart thing Saturday and used the fifth overall pick to draft safety Sean Taylor. Despite all reports to the contrary, this had to be the order of business from the get-go. Especially considering that Kellen … Read more
The revamping of the linebacker corps continues. Thursday, the Redskins signed former Giant middle linebacker Michael Barrow to a 6-year deal. The contract reportedly will pay Barrow approximately $3 million per season over the first 3 years and virtually guarantees the departure of Jeremiah Trotter. Trotter never seemed to be in the new regime’s defensive … Read more
WHAT: 69th Annual National Football League Player Selection Meeting. WHERE: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, between 31st and 33rd Streets in New York City. WHEN: Noon ET, Saturday, April 24, 2004 (Rounds 1-3). 11:00 AM ET, Sunday, April 25, 2004 (Rounds 4-7). The first three rounds will conclude on Saturday by approximately 10:00 PM … Read more
Here is the second run at picks for the 2004 Draft on April 24-25th: 1. San Diego Chargers- Larry Fitzgerald-WR- Pittsburgh The talk surrounding this pick is that they may trade out but if they stay, they go with the best receiver in the draft. Considering that they have committed to Brees for at least … Read more
So Chris Samuels is reportedly on the trading block eh? Well let’s examine the facts of the case as opposed to a reporter’s conjecture. Samuels has three years remaining on his contract and he has approximately $9 million in signing bonus money that is still owed to him. The latest rumor has Chris heading to … Read more
How many times have you thought to yourself that you would give anything to be able to play just one more game in the sport that you once excelled? One more chance to step onto a stage that you once thought you would never leave? One more chance to feel the warmth of the spotlight … Read more