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Redskins 1996 NFL Draft: Washington Finds a Steal in Stephen Davis

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The Redskins 1996 NFL Draft was defined by bold decision-making, calculated risk and one fourth-round selection that would go on to become one of the most productive running backs in franchise history. Washington entered draft day without a first-round pick — having traded it for defensive tackle Sean Gilbert — but still managed to come … Read more

The Redskins Sean Gilbert Roller Coaster Was 30 Years Ago

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Way back in 1996 – thirty years ago today exactly – Washington began the Redskins Sean Gilbert roller coaster ride. Washington traded their sixth overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft to acquire defensive tackle Sean Gilbert from the LA Rams. Gilbert made an immediate impact with the Rams after the team selected him third … Read more

Flashback Friday: Saying Goodbye To A Legend – Redskins Vs Cowboys – December 29, 2002

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Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to another game of epic significance on December 29, 2002, when the … Read more

Flashback Friday: Lavar Arrington Takes Out Troy Aikman

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It was 21 years ago today – December 10th, 2000 – that Lavar Arrington put a hit on Troy Aikman that would prove to be Troy’s last.

This blog isn’t to glorify an injury. Not at all. It was just a significant moment in the Washington | Dallas rivalry.

Aikman was running out of bounds and throwing the ball away on the play, but Lavar finished the hit as he should. There was nothing dirty or malicious about it. It was just a strong football play.

But if you want to trigger a Cowboys fan and see them turn salty, just mention this play.

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Throwback Thursday: 2000 NFL Draft

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In honor of today’s NFL Draft, it seemed fitting to make this week’s Throwback Thursday pay homage. It’s hard to believe it was 15 years ago that this photo was taken. While they were Redskins during some pretty lean years, both Lavar Arrington and Chris Samuels represented the burgundy and gold with pride for years … Read more

Lavar Goes Off!

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Lavar Arrington is a passionate dude. Have any doubts? Read on.

I’ve spent too much time trying to defend the guy, and trying to tell other Redskin fans how right he often is, to do so again here. Some like him, some don’t. That’s up to the individual.

But the clip of him going off about Clinton Portis is quite simply the best rant I’ve ever heard on a radio show. Ever.

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