Friday, January 27, 2006

ESPN.com - NFL - More assault charges filed against Redskins' Taylor

ESPN.com - NFL - More assault charges filed against Redskins' Taylor: "up to 46 years in jail"

Of course, when I buy a player's jersey, not only does he change his number making my jersey an instant throwback, he now may be in jail altogether...

Monday, January 23, 2006

ESPN.com - NFL - Gibbs to give up play-calling duties for first time

ESPN.com - NFL - Gibbs to give up play-calling duties for first time: "While Gibbs will remain actively involved in game planning and offensive strategy, team sources say Gibbs will embrace more of a CEO/GM mentality and turn his attention even more to the personnel side -- such as the big decisions as to whether to trade backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey and keep linebacker Lavar Arrington."

Thursday, January 19, 2006

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator: "Redskins coach Joe Gibbs upgraded his offense Thursday by adding one of the brightest offensive minds to his sidelines.

Gibbs hired Chiefs offensive coordinator Al Saunders as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, convincing him to sign a three-year contract worth more than $2 million a year. Saunders was considered the leading candidate for the Raiders head coaching job after their first set of three interviews but he had not been offered the job."

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator: "Redskins coach Joe Gibbs upgraded his offense Thursday by adding one of the brightest offensive minds to his sidelines."

Well, this move can't hurt. Our offense improved without a doubt but it still failed us in the end....

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator

ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins hire Saunders as offensive coordinator: "Redskins coach Joe Gibbs upgraded his offense Thursday by adding one of the brightest offensive minds to his sidelines."

Well, this move can't hurt. Our offense improved without a doubt but it still failed us in the end....

Friday, January 13, 2006

Heading to Seattle

Well,the situation is now reversed from last week. Last week, we had a chip on our soldiers stemming from the cheap win given to the Bucs during the regular season, and I intentionally say 'given'. That chip led us to a quick lead and defense did the rest. Now we waltz into Seattle knowing fully that we beat them in the regular season in overtime.

Both teams are completely different from that first matchup however. The Redskins are a little beat up on defense and offense. However, they are riding a 6 game win streak and the kind of heart and determination that can keep an underdog in the playoffs. Not to mention not a soul is giving them a chance.

Seattle comes to this game well rested, if not a bit rusty. They come into the playoffs as the number 1 seed, and consensus favorite at least in this game if not to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

What needs to happen. Our offense needs to control the ball. Portis needs to keep running like he has and Chris Cooley needs to be 'first-down' huge on third down passing situations. Brunell must settle down early which means the o-line can't let him take a hit or two early in the game. Tends to make him antsy in the pocket.

Defensively, we have got to stop them on first and second down. They are near the bottom of the league in third down conversion attempts meaning they usually only need two plays to get a first down. Plugging up Shawn Alexander will go along way in controlling the tempo of this game....

I say that like it's easy.....;)


Monday, January 09, 2006

Playoff history

Sunday, January 08, 2006

ESPN.com - NFL - Williams to get $1 million bonus if he's not successor

ESPN.com - NFL - Williams to get $1 million bonus if he's not successor: "Still, he's not going anywhere and Mortensen has confirmed that if and when Joe Gibbs retires, Williams will get a $1 million bonus if he is still on staff and is not named as Gibbs' successor."

Friday, January 06, 2006

Excitement mounting

So we're back in the playoffs, facing a team that was given a victory against us earlier in the season, on their home field, with a 5 game win streak.

The key to closing Tampa's season will be the overall health of Portis and Brunell. If Portis is 95% healthy and able to break off some early 5 or 6 yard runs, the field will open up for Santana Moss. If Brunell is 95%, Santana Moss and Chris Cooley should have big days. In fact, we need them to have big days. Our defense should be able to withstand the on again off again Bucs offense. It will be a matter of who can establish the run to open the pass.

Tuesday, January 03, 2006

Keeping it together



ESPN.com - NFL - Redskins give assistant Williams three-year, $8M deal
Gregg Williams, one of the league's most attractive candidates, and a man expected to have been courted by several teams seeking a new head coach, is off the market.

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