Washington Redskins

Is it time to wake up already?

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(*Cue dramatic nature-like music & deep voice-over-type voice*) Like a bear – a big, burly brown bear – or wait, maybe a like a black bear, yeah, a black bear – like a black bear, I awaken from my winter slumber to emerge into the spring that isâ€Ĥ..the NFL Preseason. Just like the bear, I am hungry – starving for sustenance. For him that means fish and berries – for me, it means Redskins football. And just like the bear, I have to poop, since I’ve been holding it for months. Actually, that’s where the metaphor falls apart, because I have been pooping all winter, but hang in there with me for a moment longer. (*Ahem*) Just like the bear, I’ve forgotten the struggles of the last year, and I look forward to the triumph that the new season seems to promise. And as the bear and I gaze upon the shining spring sun, we’re both thinking the same thing – ‘Man, I hate the *bleeping* Cowboys.’

So now that I’ve warmed up my metaphoric muscles, I’ll get to the meat of the act. I was going to write about how we as Redskins fans need to CALM DOWN and not get all giggly and squirmy just because the team has looked pretty darn good in the first couple of preseason games. But then I thought – hey, why not get all giggly and squirmy? This may be our only chance to get all giggly and squirmy, so we might as well do it now.

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Is it time to wake up already?

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(*Cue dramatic nature-like music & deep voice-over-type voice*) Like a bear – a big, burly brown bear – or wait, maybe a like a black bear, yeah, a black bear – like a black bear, I awaken from my winter slumber to emerge into the spring that isâ€Ĥ..the NFL Preseason. Just like the bear, I am hungry – starving for sustenance. For him that means fish and berries – for me, it means Redskins football. And just like the bear, I have to poop, since I’ve been holding it for months. Actually, that’s where the metaphor falls apart, because I have been pooping all winter, but hang in there with me for a moment longer. (*Ahem*) Just like the bear, I’ve forgotten the struggles of the last year, and I look forward to the triumph that the new season seems to promise. And as the bear and I gaze upon the shining spring sun, we’re both thinking the same thing – ‘Man, I hate the *bleeping* Cowboys.’

So now that I’ve warmed up my metaphoric muscles, I’ll get to the meat of the act. I was going to write about how we as Redskins fans need to CALM DOWN and not get all giggly and squirmy just because the team has looked pretty darn good in the first couple of preseason games. But then I thought – hey, why not get all giggly and squirmy? This may be our only chance to get all giggly and squirmy, so we might as well do it now.

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Burgundy and Gold Faithful Invade Canton

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What a weekend to be a Redskins fan. Two legends are officially enshrined as members of the hallowed Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday. Then the current crop of Washington Redskins kicks off the NFL preseason in the annual Hall of Fame game against the Indianapolis Colts one night later.

August 2nd marked the beginning of what Redskins fans were looking forward to since February. Former cornerback Darrell Green, who spent 20 years in Washington, and former wide receiver Art Monk, the Redskins all-time leading receiver and retired as the NFL’s most prolific pass-catcher, officially became members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Dan Snyder Talks ‘Skins

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In this morning’s edition of the Washington Times, David Elfin published a transcript of an interview he did with Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder and a corresponding article. While I have issue with some of the things David Elfin writes and was unimpressed with the way he handled the inclusion of fan sites in the 2004 Mini Camp I was lucky enough to attend, this interview gives an interesting insight into how Dan Snyder views himself and the organization in its current state.

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Jon Jansen Signed A Contract Extension For The Redskins

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The longest tenured player on the Redskins roster – Jon Jansen – signed a contract extension on Tuesday that just might guarantee that he will remain a Redskin for his entire career. At 31-years old, it’s doubtful that Jansen’s football days will see much more than the 2011 season that he extended his contract through. … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 2

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THN caught up with running back prospect Jesse Lumsden again to complete our exclusive interview, that was started yesterday. The Canadian athlete has been drawing attention during training camp, and this Jesse Lumsden Redskins camp conversation reveals the person behind the player pursuing his NFL dreams in Washington. In the conclusion to the Jesse Lumsden … Read more

Q and A with Jesse Lumsden: Part 1

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Jesse Lumsden

THN was fortunate enough to grab Redskins running back hopeful Jesse Lumsden for an exclusive sit-down on Monday. In this Jesse Lumsden interview, the Canadian prospect discusses his journey from McMaster University to the NFL, drawing attention from both fans and coaching staff as a promising newcomer. This interview represents the first part of a … Read more

2006 NFL Combine Results – All Player Stats

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The 2006 NFL Combine brought together some of the most talented college football players vying for their shot at professional careers. Held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, this year’s combine featured future NFL stars and provided crucial performance metrics that would influence draft decisions across all 32 teams. The combine testing included the standard … Read more