Redskins vs Cowboys 2006: Washington Edges Dallas 22-19 On Wild Sean Taylor Play

Throwback Thursday On This Day

On this Redskins throwback for November 5, the Washington Redskins pulled out an exciting 22-19 home win versus the Dallas Cowboys. The 2006 game at FedExField was full of twists. Washington led early. Then the teams traded blows until a wild finish decided it. Troy Vincent and Sean Taylor combined for one of the craziest … Read more

Clinton Portis Gets Six Months Jail Time For Fraud

Former Washington running back Clinton Portis has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for defrauding a health care benefit program for retired NFL veterans. He also received six months of home confinement. The 40-year old plead guilty to the charges in September. Portis was charged for filing false claims for medical equipment that he never received.

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Leftovers – Week 3 2010

Andre Carter THN Weekly

In this week’s edition of Leftovers, Andre Carter talks about the running game, Albert Haynesworth’s deactivation against the Texans and about the passing of Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley.

To read this weeks edition of THN Weekly, click here: THN Weekly with Andre Carter – Week 3

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Redskins/Ravens – Postgame Thoughts

Washington Redskins helmet

Okay, so the Ravens game was everything the Bills game wasn’t; it was ugly. That being said, it wasn’t without it’s glimmers of hope. For example, Donovan McNabb’s completion percentage may have been dismal, and at times he looked like he was off target (well, was off target) but when he did connect it was for first down yardage. He completed 11 passes for 206 yards.

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Expectations Too High?

So, it’s not unusual for there to be high optimism for Redskins fans during the offseason. This one feels real though. With Cerrato, Zorn and Campbell gone, replaced by Allen, Shanahan and McNabb it’s easy to see why Redskins fans are excited.

It doesn’t help matters much that Shanahan has said he expects to “win now.”

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Bobby Turner In

The Redskins announced that they have hired Bobby Turner to be the running backs coach, and assistant head coach. The move reunites Mike Shanahan with the assistant who helped the Denver Broncos produce more rushing yards than any team in the league since Turner joined them in 1995.

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They Won? Sorry… I'm Waiting for the Other Shoe…

Posted from Curmudgeon Corner, Maine

Ok, I admit it. The homer in me is thrilled with the result today.

The Redskins got a W. The offense found a little of it’s mojo, albeit not until the second half, with both a rare Redzone touchdown, and an even rarer deep strike for a 59 yard touchdown. The defense played pretty tough, and got the plays when they needed them. They consistently got off the field on third down. Tackling was solid.

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