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First Off-season Move: Albright Re-signs
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:19 pm
by ANT7088
The Redskins have re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright, the team announced on Wednesday. Albright, a 12-year veteran who has played in Washington the last five years, has been a staple on the Redskins' special teams units.
In a job that gets little notice unless something goes awry, Albright has been consistent and reliable during his tenure in Washington. The 6-5, 265-pounder was flawless as the Redskins' long snapper last season, playing in all 16 regular-season games, plus both playoff games.
Albright also recorded four special teams tackles last season and has 53 tackles for his career.
It was the tenth consecutive season that Albright had played in all 16 NFL regular-season games.
Albright, easily identified around Redskins Park due to his bright red hair, began his NFL career in 1994 as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins. He joined the Buffalo Bills in 1996 and served as the team's long snapper for five seasons before signing with Washington in 2001.
The Redskins also completed the signing of defensive end Sean Guthrie, a 6-4, 269-pounder who was with the Indianapolis Colts last preseason. He was released by the Colts on Sept. 3.
Prior to his stint with the Colts, Guthrie was with the New York Giants from 2002-04 but did not see any game action. He played his collegiate ball at Boston College.
http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=15406
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:24 pm
by Skeletor
Excellent move! Albright is a long snapping machine. Kudos to the staff for not taking the position for granted.
The other guy is probably just training camp fodder...
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:29 pm
by skinsRin
yeah, good resign.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:30 pm
by Chris Luva Luva
The Redskins also completed the signing of defensive end Sean Guthrie, a 6-4, 269-pounder who was with the Indianapolis Colts last preseason. He was released by the Colts on Sept. 3.
Good deal. One of these guys are going to turn out to be a gem, I can just feel it!
Im glad Ethans back on board. He does a heck of a job.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:43 pm
by John Manfreda
Good Ethan is pretty good.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:19 pm
by Hogfather
Great news!
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:20 pm
by rick301
That's GREAT news!
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:25 pm
by 1niksder
This was going to happen sooner or later, good to have it done.
Good to see we are looking at DE also.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:23 pm
by Redskin in Canada
Sean Guthrie
http://www.nfleurope.com/news/archive/03132004_2minute
PRO CAREER
• Returns for a second season in NFL Europe after being selected by the Rhein Fire in the third round of the 2005 Free Agent Draft
• Played for the Fire in 2004 and recorded 19 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and 1 pass batted down
• Was originally allocated to NFL Europe by the New York Giants after re-signing with the NFC East club on January 13, 2004
• Was an 11th round selection of the Fire in the 2004 NFL Allocated Player Draft
• First signed with the Giants as an undrafted rookie free agent coming out of Boston College but was released on June 12, 2003.
COLLEGE
• Moved into the starting lineup as a sophomore, collecting 118 tackles with 18.5 sacks and 23 tackles for loss.
http://www.nfleurope.com/players/playerpage/1315
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:30 pm
by fredp45
I'm sure they got Albright to sign for the veteran league min which is approx $800K...however, he only costs us something like $450K on the cap.
This guy is valuable. Way worth the money.
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 10:34 pm
by hkHog
Awesome! Glad we got that out of the way, this guy is almost irreplaceable.
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:30 am
by Jake
By the way I read the article it appears it was for a one-year deal. Great re-signing. I just wish we could have locked him up to a long-term deal. I'm glad he's loyal to the Skins.
Guthrie was signed to the Skins practice squad during the last weeks of the season (I don't think it was even announced on Redskins.com) and his practice squad contract ran out a few weeks ago so therefore we re-signed him.
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 12:58 am
by GibbSkins11
Ever since the Washington Redskins have had Ethan Albright he has helped me get over the 2000 playoff game at tampa bay.
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:29 am
by gay4pacman
albright has been quiet but thats a good thing when you are a long snapper
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:12 am
by SkinsChic
Glad to hear that news
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:35 am
by redskinz4ever
good news
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:37 am
by Warmother
Great to have the Red Snapper back.
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 12:28 am
by tcwest10
Again, hate to speak ill of the dead...but Dan Turk is a shining example of how the long snapper can make or break a game for you.
Albright goes unnoticed unless he screws up...which is never.
Great move.