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DeAngelo Hall Happy to Take pay cut for Chance to win

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dhall 300x187 DeAngelo Hall Happy to Take pay cut for Chance to winWashington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall was on NFL Total Access on Tuesday and was asked about re-signing with the team for less money.

“For me, this time around, it wasn’t about the money,” he said “We started something here in Washington with coach (Mike) Shanahan and that was the biggest thing I wanted to stress. I felt like my contract along with (Albert) Haynesworth were the reasons we were in the situation we were in. So for me, it wasn’t about the money.”

Hall said he’s made plenty of money in his career, including $8 million to play eight games for Oakland in 2008.

“I wanted to come back here,” Hall said. “I wanted to finish something I started. I grew up in Virginia Beach area. I’m a local l kid, went to Virginia Tech. I want to be a part of this football team. I’ve been a part of it when we weren’t so good. So to finally be on the cusp of being great, I want to be a part of that. I was willing to take a pay cut and get back on this football team to help us win.”

Hall said he hopes RG3 will be ready, but if he’s not the team has faith in backup Kirk Cousins to lead them to the playoffs.

“If (Griffin’s) ready to go, we’re all for it,” Hall said. “We can’t wait to have him out there. But if he’s not, like I said, we feel great having Kirk out there, whoever else we put out there in different schemes and all that to win football games.”

The full interview can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.

Pierre Garcon and Brian Orakpo are Excited for 2013

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The veterans on the Washington Redskins football team are excited for next season.

“We’re growing,” receiver Pierre Garçon told fans during a Mastercard event at Redskins Park. “We’ve got a long of young guys on the team; a lot of young coaches and players.

“We’ve got one year under our belts and we’re continuing to work on our craft, looking over tape from last year.”

After spending last year learning a new playback and searching for his place in the Shanahan scheme, Garcon is ready to flourish in year two.

“Instead of learning everything brand new this year, we’ll be taking a step forward and perfecting it,” he said. “We definitely will continue to grow and be one year smarter, one year more consistent.”

Brian Orakpo, much like Garcon, is also pumped for next year after missing last seasons magical run due to injury.

“It was phenomenal to watch because I’ve been here through the down times,” he said. “Now I see our team growing and rising, having that popularity around the country.”

“We’ve been getting better each year since general manager Bruce Allen and head coach Mike Shanahan took over,” he said. “As far as personnel, as far as tradition and bringing in the right type of guys with the right type of character.”

Orakpo assured fans that he is 100 percent recovered from his pectoral surgery and is looking forward to full participation in OTAs and looking ahead to training camp.

“I’m very excited because we won the division last year and went to the playoffs for the first time in a long time,” he said. “We can build off that to make the playoffs be a consistent thing every single year.”

Redskins Sign Draft Picks Brandon Jenkins & Bacarri Rambo

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The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed 2013 fifth-round draft pick linebacker Brandon Jenkins (162nd overall) and sixth-round pick safety Bacarri (buh-CAR-ee) Rambo (191st overall). In addition, the team announced that it has waived wide receiver Jason Thompson.

Jenkins (6-5, 251) played in 40 games with 28 starts at Florida State from 2009-12. In his time as a Seminole, he recorded 119 tackles (81 solo) and exited the program ranking ninth in school history for career sacks (22.5).

Jenkins, 23, was a preseason All-ACC selection before missing the majority of the 2012 season with an injury. His 13.5 sacks as a sophomore in 2010 were the third-most in school history and helped the Seminoles tie for most sacks in the country that season (48).  Jenkins deal is worth $2.328 million, including a $168,860 bonus

Rambo (6-0, 215) played in 47 games with 36 starts at Georgia from 2009-12. He exited the program tied for school records in career interceptions (16) and career interceptions returned for touchdowns (three), ranking in the Top 10 all-time in SEC history in both categories.

Rambo, 22, had 73 tackles (47 solo) as a senior last season. He had three interceptions, one year removed from a junior season in which his eight interceptions were second-most in the Football Bowl Subdivision behind only NC State’s David Amerson, a fellow 2013 draft selection of the Redskins. Rambo’s four-year deal is worth $2.261 million, including a $101,672 bonus.

Thompson originally signed with the Redskins as a college free agent on May 1, 2013.

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Jackie Griffin: What It’s Like to be the Mother of RGIII (Video)

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Fox 5 did a sit-down interview with Robert Griffin III’s mother, Jackie Griffin this week. She spoke about what it’s like to be “RGIII’s” mother and she also told one of RGIII’s secrets in the second video below.

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Flashback Friday: Sammy Baugh Throws 4 TD’s and Gets 4 Interceptions (Video)

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This weeks Flashback Friday details the 1943 game between the Washington Redskins faced the Detroit Lions in front of a home crowd of over 35,000 at Griffith Stadium  A game that featured Washington Redskins Hall of Fame quarterback ‘Slingin’ Sammy Baugh intercepting four passes and throwing four touchdown passes in the same game.

Sammy was the NFL’s top passer while also starring at defensive halfback and punter for Washington. No one has ever matched his performance from that day, there have been several players who have had four interception games, including current Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall, but none of those same players played on both sides of the ball and excelled to the point Baugh did.

Baugh’s four picks against the Detroit Lions on Nov. 14, 1943, was only part of his big day. The Redskins star led his team to a 42-20 win on a chilly day in Washington by also throwing four touchdown passes and continually pinning the Lions deep in their own end with his quick, accurate punts.

Sunday, November 14, 1943
1 2 3 4 Final
Detroit Lions (3-5-1) 0 0 13 7 20
Washington Redskins (5-0-1) 7 14 7 14 42

 

Scoring

DET WAS
1st Redskins Bob Masterson 10 yard pass from Sammy Baugh (Bob Masterson kick) 0 7
2nd Redskins Bob Seymour 28 yard pass from Sammy Baugh (Bob Masterson kick) 0 14
Redskins Lou Rymkus 21 yard interception return (Bob Masterson kick) 0 21
3rd Redskins Bob Masterson 10 yard pass from Sammy Baugh (Bob Masterson kick) 0 28
Lions Jack Matheson 22 yard pass from Frankie Sinkwich (kick failed) 6 28
4th Redskins Andy Farkas 41 yard rush (Joe Aguirre kick) 6 35
3rd Lions Frankie Sinkwich 39 yard interception return (Augie Lio kick) 13 35
4th Lions Bill Callihan 40 yard pass from Frankie Sinkwich (Augie Lio kick) 20 35
Redskins Joe Aguirre 4 yard pass from Sammy Baugh (Joe Aguirre kick) 20 42

Team Stats

DET WAS
First downs 10 12
Rush-yards-TDs 21-80-0 29-106-1
Comp-Att-Yd-TD-INT 13-34-170-2-5 18-30-180-4-2
Sacked-yards 0-0 0-0
Net pass yards 170 180
Total yards 250 286
Fumbles-lost 2-1 2-0
Turnovers 6 2
Penalties-yards 8-75 6-60

 

Passing, Rushing, & Receiving

Passing Rushing Receiving
Tm Cmp Att Yds TD Int Lng Att Yds TD Lng Rec Yds TD Lng
Sammy Baugh WAS 18 30 180 4 2 0

sammy baugh 1943 Flashback Friday: Sammy Baugh Throws 4 TDs and Gets 4 Interceptions (Video)

Redskins Sign Former Titans Center Kevin Matthews

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matthews kevin ci Redskins Sign Former Titans Center Kevin MatthewsThe Washington Redskins have signed former Titans center Kevin Matthews.

Matthews, a three-year veteran, played in 14 games from 2010-2012, starting three including two last season. He only played in three games in 2010 and none in 2011.

Kevin Matthews is listed at 6 foot 3, 302 pounds. The 26-year-old played collegiately at Texas A&M and was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, an assistant coach for the Titans at his position.

The Redskins released center Kyle Wilborn, who was signed as a college free agent on May 2, in a corresponding move done to free up a roster spot.

Matthews will likely backup starting center Will Montgomery.

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Redskins Announce 2013 Training Camp Schedule

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The practices sessions listed below are open to the public free of charge; practice dates are subject to change without notice.

Practice times will be released closer to camp. Two practice sessions are tentatively scheduled for each day of training camp.

The following practice dates are expected to be open to the public:

  • Thursday, July 25
  • Friday, July 26
  • Saturday July 27
  • Monday, July 29
  • Tuesday, July 30
  • Wednesday, July 31
  • Thursday, Aug. 1
  • Friday, Aug. 2
  • Saturday, Aug. 3 (Fan Appreciation Day – Noon)
  • Monday, Aug. 5
  • Tuesday, Aug. 6
  • Saturday, Aug. 10
  • Monday, Aug. 12
  • Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Thursday, Aug. 15
  • Friday, Aug. 16

Times are subject to change, and the Redskins will notify fans of changes and cancellations as information becomes available.

Fans are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on during practice, overlooking the practice fields. No bleachers are available on-site. Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center visitors can walk around designated areas outside the practice fields to watch their favorite players.

For security purposes, all visitors and bags entering the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center grounds are subject to search by team security.

The City of Richmond will offer a variety of parking options for Redskins fans during training camp. Please see the list of parking options to include both surface lots and parking decks at www.redskins.com/trainingcamp. With the exception of City Stadium, which will cost $7 and includes a shuttle, all parking facilities will be $5.

The following items are prohibited at the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center: alcohol and illegal drugs, weapons, firearms, glass bottles, video cameras and animals (except for certified guide dogs assisting disabled guests).

Food and beverages will be available for fans to purchase on-site.

Camp Breaks on Friday, Aug. 16. All practices from this date on will be closed to the public.Camp Breaks on Friday, Aug. 16. All practices from this date on will be closed to the public.

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Brian Orakpo: “I Would Love to be a Redskin for Life”

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09000d5d81ad9ec5 gallery 600 214x300 Brian Orakpo: “I Would Love to be a Redskin for LifeIf Brian Orakpo has his way, he will not be wearing any other teams jersey except the Redskins.

“I would love to be a Redskin for life,” Orakpo said at the golf tournament he hosts yearly for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. “That’s my goal. Obviously, when I talked to Mr. Snyder, he said that’s his goal. Coach Shanahan said that’s his goal. As long as both sides take care of our business, it shouldn’t be a problem.”

He and the team have not discussed an extension in detail, Orakpo said Monday. That could have something to do with the season-ending torn left pectoral muscle he suffered in Week 2 last season. Orakpo said Monday he is fully recovered from that.

Orakpo also tore the same pectoral in the final game of the season in 2011, though each tear occurred in a different place on the muscle.

“It feels differently because I’m not having any aches, I’m not having any pains,” Orakpo said. “I’m not having any sort of discomfort once you’re post-injury or post-surgery, you know?

“A lot of times when you come back from injury you can have some setbacks. You can have some discomfort, but you try to play through it. This time around, it’s really been beneficial for me as far as not really feeling any pain, and it’s great so far.”

Orakpo would not rule out signing an extension before training camp.

“The coaches know what I mean to this organization,” he said, “and that shouldn’t be a problem once it’s all said and done.”

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Bacarri Rambo Impresses Coaches at Rookie Camp

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628x471 Bacarri Rambo Impresses Coaches at Rookie CampBacarri Rambo was drafted in the sixth round by the Washington Redskins after a solid career at Georgia that would have made most think he would be selected sooner.

A couple suspensions during his career with the Georgia, at least one for a failed drug test, likely caused the safety’s stock to slip.

“All that’s behind me,” Rambo said Sunday when the Redskins concluded their three-day rookie minicamp. “I’ve moved on from that. It helped me grow (into) the person I am today. I’m just a regular, cool guy. I feel like I built my trust up . I know I still got things I need to improve on . just to show them, ‘Hey he’s not that guy. He grew from that.’”

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Rambo aced a test to measure prospects’ dedication and work ethic. That and background checks and talks with the coaches at Georgia, including former Redskins linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, convinced them that Rambo was worth a sixth round pick.

That’s the same round Shanahan drafted 1998 MVP Terrell Davis for Denver out of Georgia in 1995 and record-setting running back Alfred Morris for the Redskins last year.

“I know Coach Olivadotti had something to do with it, told ‘em what kind of player I was and about my true character,” Rambo said.

Shanahan was impressed with the skill set of Rambo and fellow rookie safety Phillip Thomas, Washington’s 4th round selection. There is a starting spot available in the secondary.

Tanard Jackson, who was supposed to start at free safety last year remains on an indefinite NFL substance abuse suspension until at least August 31st. Madieu Williams, who started last year, wasn’t re-signed after not having a very good year in 2012.

“Their ball skills were very evident over the last few days,” Shanahan said of Rambo and Thomas. “We do a lot of different things with our secondary. We put a lot of pressure on them mentally as well as physically. You’ve got be able to play both (strong and free safety). They’ve got the size and the athletic ability to play both positions.”

Rambo pleased the coaches with an interception on Sunday.

“I kind of knew the system because we run the same system at Georgia with Coach Olivadotti,” Rambo said. “I really learned a lot from him and it carried over. I just follow the scheme and do what the coaches ask me to do. Once you do that, it allows you to make plays, it allows you to play full-speed. It’s just natural once the ball’s there to go get it and make a play.”

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