Now there was three

kkryan · Post by **kkryan** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:33 pm

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6956

We have released Timmy!

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:45 pm

Hasselbeck Caught In Number's Game
By Casey Husband
Redskins.com
May 4, 2005

When the Redskins selected Auburn's Jason Campbell at No. 25 in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft a week and a half ago, it became apparent that quarterback was a crowded position around Redskins Park.
Tim Hasselbeck, the 6-1, 211-pound third-year player out of Boston College, became the one to go Wednesday when he was released by the team.

Head coach Joe Gibbs said he met with Hasselbeck after the draft and also spoke with the player's agent.

Said Gibbs: "Their preference is for Tim to be released from the team to be able pursue opportunities with other teams this offseason."

Gibbs added that the decision to release Hasselbeck, one of the most popular players on the Redskins, was not an easy one.

"As an organization, we think the world of Tim," Gibbs said. "We love what he did for us while he was here. We wish Tim all the best for his future."

Tim Hasselbeck
Added Hasselbeck: "Being a part of the Washington Redskins team for two seasons and the tradition and history that go along with it has been tremendous. I appreciate Coach Gibbs and the organization looking out for my best interests."

With Patrick Ramsey the projected starter at quarterback for 2005 and with 11-year veteran Mark Brunell as an experienced backup, Hasselbeck appeared to be on borrowed time around Redskins Park once the team selected Campbell on Saturday, April 24.

Hasselbeck was listed as the team's third quarterback for all 16 games a year ago and did not see game action during the regular season.

He joined the Redskins during Week 8 of the 2003 campaign, following an injury to Ramsey, and became the team's starting quarterback for five games down the stretch. He completed 95-of-117 passes for 1,102 yards and five TDs that season.

In December of 2003, Hasselbeck started at the Meadowlands and turned in his best performance as a Redskin. He was 13-of-19 for 154 yards, with touchdown passes to Darnerien McCants and Rod Gardner, in a 20-7 Washington win.

Hasselbeck was a restricted free agent this offseason, and the Redskins re-signed him April 19. He had been participating in voluntary off-season workouts at Redskins Park.

An All-America pick as a senior at Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, Massachusetts, Hasselbeck was the MVP of the Aloha Bowl during his final season at Boston College. He is the younger brother of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and the son for former NFL standout Don Hasselbeck.

Tim Hasselbeck joined the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2001 but was released by Buffalo prior to training camp and by Baltimore later that year. He spent time with Carolina and Philadelphia before signing with the Redskins in October 2003.

On Moday, April 25, Hasselbeck said that he appreciates the way Gibbs has handled the situation, adding: "He's been very up front with me. He made me feel that he wanted to help me in terms of my career and in terms of the long run."

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=6956

That's too bad, I liked his play and attitude. I hope the best for him!

Steve Spurrier III · Post by **Steve Spurrier III** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:47 pm

As much as I hate to seem him go, there just isn't room on this team for him. Here's to hoping he finds a home with a new team very soon (but not in the NFC East)...

SkinsLaVar · Post by **SkinsLaVar** » Wed May 04, 2005 2:49 pm

I love Tim

Clinton Portis · Post by **Clinton Portis** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:01 pm

Woah There!

Anyways Tim's a good guy, I'm glad he got released as a request, not really a cut.

He's a good guy, hope he finds a niche somewhere.

Michaelf382 · Post by **Michaelf382** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:09 pm

too bad we couldnt get rid of the old rusting dodge dart we have sitting in the number 2 spot right now. Brunell is classy but should realize that father time is nipping him in the bud and he should trade the shoulder pads in for a lincoln and a house on the water.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:09 pm

I wish Tim nothing but the best in the NFL.

John Manfreda · Post by **John Manfreda** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:09 pm

www.redskins.com

Pudgeman37 · Post by **Pudgeman37** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:21 pm

Well, you know its going to be in the Northeast area, so you might see him in eith a Philly or in a Giants uniform. Wish him luk and hope this not a Frank Gifford situation.

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:30 pm

His wife sells clothing made by Asian children?

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:37 pm

Tim was a very nice guy with a big heart but let's face it, he was a serviceable QB at best.

I wish him nothing but the best but unfortunately, sometimes people get caught on the short end of the stick. I liked him as a 3rd string QB and a good guy in the locker room but never as a full time starter.

Redskins Rule · Post by **Redskins Rule** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:37 pm

This is great news!!!!

I'm gonna have a few beers tonight celebrate! -drinking

Hogfather · Post by **Hogfather** » Wed May 04, 2005 3:56 pm

All the best to Tim and hopefully he lands with someone soon.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:13 pm

YES!!!!!

Brunell stays!!!! Super Bowl here we come!!!

ejay183 · Post by **ejay183** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:14 pm

I wish Brunell could be released instead of Tim.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:16 pm

Too late!!!! See you along the SuperBowl parade route come February 2006!!!

SKINZ_DOMIN8 · Post by **SKINZ_DOMIN8** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:27 pm

If anything, this puts more pressure on the QB's that are staying here. Now its down to 3.

terps and skins · Post by **terps and skins** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:30 pm

so what do you guys think the news that larry michael and coach gibbs were talking about in that video?

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:47 pm

SKINZ_DOMIN8 wrote:If anything, this puts more pressure on the QB's that are staying here. Now its down to 3.

Now we need to make it down to two. Can anybody give me a "B"? What about a "R"? What about a "U"? ....

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed May 04, 2005 4:48 pm

Fios wrote:His wife sells clothing made by Asian children?

What?????

Fios · Post by **Fios** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:16 pm

Pudgeman37 wrote:Wish him luk and hope this not a Frank Gifford situation.

Hatsoff: Make sense now? (the asian children thing)
If not, I don't feel like explaining it and it's not that interesting. Or funny for that matter, clearly.

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:46 pm

Great, Im glad we released him. I'd hate to see him waste his career at the bottom of our depth chart. I wish him much success and anticipate seeing him doing great things!

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:57 pm

I think he'll end up w/ NY Jets or Giants. He could also end up in Buffalo or even Chicago. He'll go somewhere and be their #2. If he goes to Buffalo or Chicago, he could end up starting for them b/c of their young QB's and lack of health on both of them.

hatsOFF2gibbs · Post by **hatsOFF2gibbs** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:59 pm

Fios wrote:
Pudgeman37 wrote:Wish him luk and hope this not a Frank Gifford situation.

Hatsoff: Make sense now? (the asian children thing)
If not, I don't feel like explaining it and it's not that interesting. Or funny for that matter, clearly.

Yeah, I gotcha now. I'm really slow with jokes.....Right TC?

Ramsey's Hog · Post by **Ramsey's Hog** » Wed May 04, 2005 6:23 pm

I wish there was some way that we could have gotten rid of Brunell and kept Tim.

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