Brian Orakpo - HTTR4LIFE.com

Pierre Garcon and Brian Orakpo are Excited for 2013

Posted on May 14, 2013

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.”

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

Posted on May 6, 2013

09000d5d81ad9ec5 gallery 600 214x300 Brian Orakpo: “I Would Love to be a Redskin for Life If 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.”

Incoming search terms:

brandon jenkins signing bonus
antavian edison free agent
devin stark playing for the washington redskins
washaun ealey drafted to redskins

Redskins Injury/Rehab Updates

Posted on April 25, 2013

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday updated the statuses of several players recovering from surgeries.

“We’ve got a lot of guys with treatment right now, a number of guys that will be question marks with OTAs [next month] because they’re going through rehab, which you typically go through this time of year. But I’m hoping everybody should be ready for summer camp [in late July]. There are still a couple guys that are question marks, but I think collectively we’re pretty close to being full go.”

All quotes are attributed to Mike Shanahan…

QB Robert Griffin III (right knee ACL, LCL, medial meniscus): “I think what players do, and anybody does, trainers, they tell you to look at the muscles and you see his quads and his hamstrings. You see him working out with weights, his flexibility, how hard he’s working. Everybody’s very optimistic and they say he’s ahead of schedule.

“Human nature is you have to let a ligament heal. You cannot force that. It’s a time frame that you’ve got to make sure that you don’t push it too hard, and that’s all we’re saying. We want him to work as hard as he can. Do what you can with the muscles around the knee but don’t do anything too quick because we don’t want to set it back. We want it to heal first.”

TE Fred Davis (left Achilles’ tendon): “Fred has made some strides. I think we’ll find out in OTA’s exactly where he’s at but he’s feeling good.

DE Adam Carriker (right quadriceps tendon): “I can’t give you a percentage—I can’t say if it’s 70 or 80—but he’s making strides. It’s much better than it was a month ago, so we’re going to let the due process take care of itself and I’ll update you the more I know.”

ILB London Fletcher (elbow, left ankle): “The elbow surgery went well. The ankle surgery went well. With the elbow, it’s relieved a lot of tension. I understand that with [head athletic trainer] Larry [Hess]. The ankle, he has already gotten in the weight room working out so, he’s doing well.”

RB Roy Helu (left foot/big toe): “He’s still a little bit sore. I still think he’ll be able to go here over the next couple weeks. He’s not 100 percent but he’s close to it. He did set it back about a week ago but according to Larry, he still thinks there’s a chance, so we’ll wait and see.”

SS Reed Doughty (foot; same injury as Helu, Shanahan said): “Reed’s close to 100 percent right now. I think he’ll be able to go.”

OLB Brian Orakpo (left pectoral muscle): “Rak’s 100 percent.”

ILB Keenan Robinson (right pectoral muscle): “He’s doing pretty good. He’s doing pretty good. Just like ‘Rak, it takes a little time. …I’d say Keenan, at least the doctors think he’ll be ready to go in about a month, so we’re hoping to have him ready for OTA’s.”

Brian Orakpo Says He’s 100% and Ready to Wreak Havoc

Posted on April 17, 2013

After star linebacker Brian Orakpo tore his left pectoral muscle for the second time in as many seasons in mid-September it took him nearly a month to come to terms with the devastating injury that prematurely ended his fourth year in the league just two weeks into the season.

Eight months into his rehab, the Washington Redskins outside linebacker said he is fully healed and ready to play at the same level he did when earning consecutive Pro Bowl appearances in 2010 and 2011.

“I’m 100 percent, my body is feeling even better than what it was before as far as conditioning and strength-wise,” Orakpo told CSN Washington. “When you get hurt, you get to work on all the little muscles that you have a tendency to (overlook). It was a freak accident, it’s nothing you can control.”

Orakpo (6-4, 257) has recorded 28.5 sacks over his first three seasons, including nine in 2011 when he also forced three fumbles. In 2011, Orakpo also forced 43 quarterback hurries — third among all 3-4 outside linebackers. Orakpo registered more hurries in 2011 than both Clay Matthews and Tamba Hali.

With Orakpo sidelined by the injury, the Redskins finished the regular season ranked 28th in sacks per pass attempt. The Redskins’ pass rush improved late in the season, as Jim Haslett’s defense notched 11 sacks over their final four games. Until that point, the Redskins had one sack or fewer in six of their first 12 contests.

Orakpo is unsure if he will be a full-participant in Redskins’ OTAs that begin in late-May.

The No. 13 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, he is entering the final season of his five-year, $15.4 million rookie contract.

“I’m ready to wreak havoc,” Orakpo told CSN Washington. “I’m ready to get my crown back as far as putting hell to these quarterbacks in the NFC East and all over the NFL.”

Incoming search terms:

rise up brian orakpo

Rob Jackson Suspended for First Four Games

Posted on March 20, 2013

Washington Redskins outside linebacker Rob Jackson has been suspended for the first four games of the 2013-14 season according to Washington Post beat reporter Mike Jones.

Source confirms Rob Jackson has been informed he will miss first 4 games of ’13 for testing positive for banned substance.Jackson appealing

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 20, 2013

According to reports, the suspension is for testing positive for a banned substance. Jackson will be able to participate in the team’s off-season, training camp, and preseason games. Rob Jackson was re-signed just last week to a one year deal, early word is Redskins knew about the suspension before the contract was offered.

The Redskins now face another obstacle at the beginning of next years season. Stud Brian Orakpo is making a comeback from a major injury already and the team lost Lorenzo Alexander to free agency as well, making the depth at linebacker pretty thin.

Jackson is coming off of a career year in which he started 14 out of 16 games and made 37 tackles, 4.5 sacks and four interceptions – one returned for a touchdown – and two forced fumbles.

We will have updates as new information becomes available.

UPDATES

I’m told Jackson’s suspension is related to an unprescribed pain medication. — Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) March 20, 2013

I am double confirming that Rob Jackson’s suspension is from an unprescribed pain medication #Redskins — John Keim (@john_keim) March 21, 2013

Someone familiar w/ Rob Jackson’s situation said he took an unprescribed pain med to help w/ toothache one day before a random drug test. — Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 21, 2013

.. The unprescribed medicine had codeine in it, which resulted in his failed drug test according to this source. Appeals process is ongoing.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) March 21, 2013

Redskins vs Vikings: Five Things to Look For

Posted on October 13, 2012

The Washington Redskins will face the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at FedEx Field as Washington tries to break it’s current home losing streak, which stands at 8 (a number which stretches back to week two of the 2011 season). This game is a must-win for the Redskins with them heading to New York to take on the Giants next week and Pittsburgh the following week after.

Robert Griffin III - Easily the biggest story-line of them all, Griffin still has yet to be cleared to play this weekend but all signs point to him making a comeback this week from last week’s “mild” concussion. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has already said that the game-plan will stay the same no matter if RGIII plays or not. Griffin’s play making ability is hard to match, so obviously the chances of winning are greater if he is the signal caller who is under center on Sunday.
New Kicker, hopefully better results – Earlier this week Redskins place kicker Billy Cundiff was released and Kai Forbath was signed to replace him. Forbath, a former Lou Groza award winner from UCLA, has never kicked a field goal in an NFL game but was 5-5 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in preseason this year. In the last few weeks the kicking game, or lack there of, has taken the wind out of the offense on more than one occasion and has hurt the time as far as momentum has been concerned. The Redskins are hoping Forbath can at least be an answer in short range after Cundiff proved inept in that department.
Containing Percy Harvin – With the Redskins secondary being the weak-link of the unit this year, seeing Harvin lined up across the line should be something that defensive coordinator Jim Haslett worried. Harvin has 38 catches on the season for a total of 407 yards and a touchdown, thing is, Harvin has gotten 77.6 % of his yards after the catch, which is amazing. Washington will need to find an answer to Harvin early or look for a long day on defense.
Pressure on the QB – Minesota finds itself near the top of the league in this department and the Redskins offensive line will need to pay extra attention to defensive end Jared Allen if they want to control the tempo of this game. The Redskins have found themselves in un-familiar territory this year as Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker both went down early on this year. Second year linebacker Ryan Kerrigan has shined and will need to get to Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder early and often. The defensive unit needs one or more people to step up and give Kerrigan some help if the Redskins are to get any better this year, keep an eye on Barry Cofield and Jarvis Jenkins in this one.
Control the clock – For Minnesota this game will mark the first time Adrian Peterson has returned to FedEx Field since a season ending knee injury last year, Peterson’s performance will dictate whatever the Vikings do on offense. For the Redskins they will need to get rookie Alfred Morris going early and make the game as simple as possible for Robert Griffin III to be able to manage without mistakes or injuries. Morris will try to become the first running back in NFL history to rush for 75 or more yards in his first six games, he is tied with Eric Dickerson currently with 5.

Follow @HTTR4LIFE

Incoming search terms:

rhonda janey
eric dickerson and doug williams

Saturday Slop: Pierre Garcon Likely out Again; Alfred Morris has Been Fast Enough to Churn out Yards for the Redskins

Posted on September 22, 2012

Opportunity is Knocking for Jarvis Jenkins and Rob Jackson
By now every Washington Redskins fan has heard that Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker were both lost for the season last week.

NFL fines Josh Morgan $7,875 for unsportsmanlike conduct penalty
Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander was fined $15,750 for unnecessary roughness during the Rams game. Rams cornerback Janoris Jenkins was fined $15,750 and defensive lineman Robert Quinn was fined $7,875, both for unnecessary roughness.

Redskins Final Thoughts: Week 3 | WashingtonExaminer.com
Losing Pierre Garcon for another week won’t help the Redskins. However, even without him last week the offense moved the ball and was in position for another 30-point plus game. Had they scored on that last drive, or had Aldrick Robinsonheld onto a deep ball inside the 15, they would have had a huge day.

Quick hits: Pierre Garcon likely out again
Shanahan said Garcon pushed hard during Friday’s practice but his foot remained sore and he was unable to participate in full team drills.

Adam Carriker describes the Rams’ dirty play – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
“They were doing a lot of dirty things. I still think they have an extremely good team, that doesn’t take anything away from them, but the game was unprofessional,”

The Redskins Blog | Markus White Ready To Prove Himself
“It’s good to be back,” White said. “It’s where I started out, and I didn’t feel like I fully accomplished everything I wanted to. Just being able to have another shot, I want to take advantage this time around.”

The Redskins Blog | Thankful Johnson’s Return ‘Unexpected’
“It was unexpected, really,” Johnson said. “I’m very thankful for the opportunity they’re giving me to come back.”

Alfred Morris has been fast enough to churn out yards
“I think with those fast guys, those [NFL scouting] combine fast guys, you don’t see as many long runs,” Shanahan said. “Game speed is about carrying your pads, pressing blocks, putting your foot violently in the ground and how much you accelerate out of the cut. Al is a guy that once he puts his foot down, he actually gains momentum from that. He can put his foot in the ground and accelerate out of it and actually run faster out of the cut than he did going into it.

Redskins-Bengals: Five story lines to follow
Secondary adjustments: In each of the past two weeks, the Redskins’ defensive backs have been vulnerable to opponents’ double moves, and they also have given up seven pass plays of 25 yards or more. In the words of defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, “Stuff like that shouldn’t happen.”

Bengals defensive player to watch: DT Geno Atkins
“Usually interior guys don’t get a whole lot [of sacks],” Redskins left guard Kory Lichtensteiger said. “Those are big numbers for him. I see a pretty dynamic guy that plays run and pass both very well. I don’t think he’s very heavy, but the weight that he has, he uses effectively. He’s got power and some finesse, too, so you’ve got to prepare on all fronts.”

Redskins rookie Alfred Morris is still driving his 1991 Mazda | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo! Sports
Player parking lots at any NFL team headquarters could double as luxury car lots, with Lexus, BMW, Porsche and Cadillac dominating the landscape. And then there’s Washington Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris, who gets to and from work in …

Redskins Music: “16 Games” (by Black Boo of Mambo Sauce) Week 3

Each week this season we will display a Redskins hype song/video by Black Boo ( @blackofmambo) of Mambo Sauce. Here is another classic “16 Games”.

Ten Yard Fight: There Are Plenty of Reasons to be Excited About the Future – Hogs Haven

The Washington Redskins have issues on defense, but fans should have no issues believing in the future of this team.

Steven Jackson to Robert Griffin III: ‘It’s not the Big 12′ – NFL.com

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson has taken a lot of hits in his NFL career. That’s probably why he doesn’t have much sympathy for Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Need to Know: Garçon’s injury not a big concern–yet – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins

Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, September 22, the day before RG3 and the Redskins open their home season against the Bengals. Chat starts at 12:30 We’ll get the chat underway live from the press box at FedEx Field at 12:30 with Tarik, Jen X, and yours truly talking about what unfolds as Robert Griffin III makes his official FedEx Field debut. I might get it going early so keep an eye on Twitter (@Rich_Tandler). It…

Behind enemy lines: Bengals woeful D getting healthy

After leading the team to a playoff berth in 2011, Cincinnati’s defense has been picked apart through two weeks.

Redskins defense is doing one thing well
The Redskins defense has been giving up a lot of yards but they have been good at one thing.

The Internet Is For Zorn | Redskins 2012 Media Guide App is a Thing

Redskins 2012 Media Guide App is a Thing http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/2012-washington-redskins-media/id555708987?mt=8 Maybe I’m wrong, but when I worked for the Redskins I always felt like fans…

HTTR24-7-Skins Podcasts & Blog ” Week 3: Redskins-Bengals

As of right now, the Bengals passing offense stands middle of the pack in the NFL. But that doesn’t make them any less dangerous. 2nd year QB Andy Dalton found a groove in the Cleveland game, & he has weapons.

The Life Of A Redskins Fan: Numb -

A story about the life of a Redskins fan.

Incoming search terms:

atkins from the washington redskins

Opportunity is Knocking for Jarvis Jenkins and Rob Jackson

Posted on September 22, 2012

By now every Washington Redskins fan has heard that Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker were both lost for the season last week. Now what every Redskins fan should realize is that yes, these injuries do hurt the defense,but, the Redskins have capable backups at both positions which should balance out the loss.

Last year in training camp Jarvis Jenkins was the talk of the Redskins community on twitter, but Jenkins was lost due to a knee injury that kept him shelved his entire rookie season. This season, Jenkins has at times, looked like he hasn’t returned quite yet to the level of play that had many thinking he would be a huge contributor last season. When Carriker went down last weekend with a torn quad injury, Jenkins was presented with a chance that he needs to deliver on.

Jenkins doesn’t yet do a good job of consistently occupying two blockers, freeing up the linebackers. And he hasn’t yet learned to stay low all the time and take advantage of his strength in moving blockers back. When Jenkins stays low he’s tough to handle. But too often by his second step he’s a bit high and loses leverage. With Orakpo out, the Redskins need another dynamic player within the front seven and if he can get past the few things I just mentioned, then he can very well be that guy. Kendrick Golston is available if Jenkins is ineffective.

Rob Jackson is a player who I myself have viewed as a linebacker who could start on several other teams. This Sunday Jackson will get his shot to prove to the Redskins coaching staff that he can fill in for Brian Orakpo this season. Some view Jackson as an all around better fit in the Redskins defensive scheme. If Jackson can’t prove to get the job done the Redskins also have Chris Wilson and Markus White to turn to.

Incoming search terms:

kendrick golston redskin
facts about kendrick golston
facts kendrick golston
Kendrick golston age
when was kendrick golston born

Saturday Slop: Goldberg Predicts ‘Pain’ For Redskins Opponents; Can the Redskins Upset the Saints?

Posted on September 8, 2012

20 questions in 20 days: #1 Is RG3 the answer?

The NFL is a quarterback league and for the last 20 years or so the Redskins have been bringing a knife to a gunfight. They haven’t even enjoyed an extended period of competence at the most important position in sports. They have settled for a good season here, a nice stretch of games there. They gave up a record haul of high draft picks to try to solve that problem and they drafted Robert Griffin III. Can he be The Guy?

HomerMcFanboy ” 10 (semi-) bold predictions for 2012
Robert Griffin III will not make the Pro Bowl. This year.

Holden & Danny: Boomer Esiason Predicts 8-8 Season For The Redskins ” CBS DC
Boomer Esiason’s affinity for Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan have him convinced the Washington Redskins defense will be good enough to carry a significant load for Robert Griffin III’s inaugural season.

Redskins Notes and Quotes: Shanahan on Cooley; Hall High on Sproles ” CBS DC
Notes and quotes from the Washington Redskins’ final practice before their season opener against the New Orleans Saints.

Goldberg Predicts ‘Pain’ For Redskins Opponents, Recalls Playing For Jim Haslett ” CBS DC
One of the biggest names in pro wrestling history is predicting pain for the Washington Redskins opponents this season. And Bill Goldberg would know.

Joe Theismann says it’s ‘very conceivable’ the Redskins win 10 games – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
“The Redskins, to me, are the most underrated football team in the National Football League,” he said then. “People don’t know how good the Redskins are gonna be, and they’re gonna find out on Sunday afternoon.”

Bruce Allen on RGIII’s expectations – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Redskins GM tells WTOP that the franchise has ‘an uncompromising commitment to be successful.’

The Redskins Blog | Redskins Players Recall First NFL Games
Eight rookies are on the Washington Redskins’ 53-man roster heading into Sunday’s 2012 season opener against the New Orleans Saints. And although all eight of those rookies — Jordan Bernstine, Kirk Cousins, Richard Crawford, Adam Gettis, Robert Griffin III, Josh LeRibeus, Alfred Morris and Keenan Robinson — received significant playing time in the Redskins’ four preseason games this year, each one of them is yet to taste the thrill of a regular-season football game.

Shanahan, Allen: Door is open for Cooley | WashingtonExaminer.com
When the Redskins cut Chris Cooley nearly two weeks ago, they left open the possibility for his return. Then, Friday, they increased that chance even more.

DeAngelo Hall ‘extremely confident’ in Redskins’ secondary
It doesn’t exactly appear to be a favorable season-opening matchup for the Redskins. Brees set a NFL season record for passing yards a year ago. But cornerback DeAngelo Hall said Friday he’s confident the Redskins can succeed.

Shanahan still refusing to name RB starter, but signs point to Alfred Morris
Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan declined to say Friday which of his tailbacks will start Sunday’s season opener at New Orleans. “Not yet,” Shanahan said. “Keep them guessing.” There are signs that rookie Alfred Morris is likely to get the starting nod over second-year pros Evan Royster and Roy Helu.

Redskins-Saints: Five story lines to follow as Week 1 kicks off
“You’ve got to communicate, and it’s not easy,” says Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett, who coached the Saints from 2000 to 2005. “It’s loud. Even when you’re on defense, it’s loud.

Redskins Music: “We Dem Redskins” (by Black Boo of Mambo Sauce)

Each week this season we will display a Redskins hype song/video by Black Boo ( @blackofmambo) of Mambo Sauce. “We Dem Redskins”

Chris Cooley returning to Washington Redskins? – NFL.com

When Chris Cooley was cut by the Washington Redskins a few weeks back, we came up with six potential teams he could wind up on. The Redskins were on the list, although we thought Cooley could do better by finding a starting job elsewhere.

Orakpo, Lichtensteiger listed as probable

Mike Shanahan said that both Brian Orakpo and Kory Lichtensteiger will be listed as probable for Sunday’s game in New Orleans.

Appeals panel overturns suspensions for Saints’ bounty scandal players – Washington Times

This week, the Washington Redskins have been preparing for an extra-motivated New Orleans Saints team, given this tumultuous offseason created by the bounty scandal and subsequent suspensions.

Cooler Talk: Can the Redskins Upset the Saints? | Cowboys Vs. Redskins

In the past 24 hours I’ve been reading tweets, statuses and messages from Redskins fans about the Cowboys stating, “It’s only one game,” “We beat the Giants twice last year,” “It’s not a big deal,” etc. However if the ‘Skins can win in New Orleans, the HTTR Family will celebrate just as much, if not more.

Redskins vs Saints, Pros and Con(vict)s

Prior to the week 1 Redskins vs Saint match up of the 2012 NFL Season, the NFL lifted suspensions placed on current and former Saints defensive players.

Saints bounty scandal: Players win appeal – Washington Times

The suspensions of Jonathan Vilma and three other players in the NFL’s bounty investigation were lifted Friday by a three-member appeals panel and the league reinstated those players a few minutes later.

Washington Redskins Final 53 Man Roster Projections

Posted on August 30, 2012

So now that preseason has come to an end, the Washington Redskins will start cutting players to get from 75 (where the roster is at now) to the final 53-man roster, which will be set on Friday night. Since I posted my 53-man roster predictions (which you can check out by clicking here) a lot of things have happened to change the landscape of everything. Here is how I think the final 53-man roster will look.

Quarterbacks (3)

Robert Griffin III
Rex Grossman
Kirk Cousins

No surprise here, Cousins may pass Rex in the pecking order further down the road, but the backup spot belongs to Rex at the moment.

Halfback/Fullback (5)

In my previous roster prediction post, I talked about players on the bubble, well it just so happens that one of those players, Alfred Morris, has played his way onto the team. It should be real interesting what happens in terms of the Redskins running back position. Will they keep four halfbacks or only three? If only three, then who gets cut? I believe barring a last minute trade, that the Redskins will go with four. Not sure if a depth chart is truly needed as we all know Shanahan normally goes with whoever has the hot hand in the backfield at the moment.

Halfback

Tim Hightower
Alfred Morris
Roy Helu Jr.
Evan Royster

Fullback

Darrel Young

Wide Receivers (6)

The wide receiver race was possibly where the best competition of the preseason to make the final 53 occurred. The only change to this list that I think has occurred since my last breakdown is that Anthony Armstrong has lost his spot to Aldrick Robinson. Some may argue that the Redskins should keep seven receivers this year, I believe that may be the only way that Brandon Banks makes the roster.

Previous list:

Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Anthony Armstrong, Dezmon Briscoe

Final list:

Pierre Garcon
Josh Morgan
Santana Moss
Leonard Hankerson
Aldrick Robinson
Dezmon Briscoe

Tight Ends (3)

Well, a move that I myself was not expecting, but one that probably had to be made because of cap issues happened this week, veteran Chris Cooley was released. Beyond a re-signing by the Redskins, Cooley’s release answers the question that many had about how many tight ends should the Redskins keep, I predicted they would keep three. Logan Paulsen looks to benefit the most from this scenario.

Fred Davis
Logan Paulsen
Niles Paul

Offensive Lineman (9)

Jammal Brown finally found his way onto the PUP list last week after having surgery, so I believe my projections from before will come out right as far as the offensive line is concerned.

Tackles:

Trent Williams
Tyler Polumbus
Willie Smith

Guards:

Kory Lichtensteiger
Chris Chester
Maurice Hurt (Hurt can play tackle and guard)
Josh LeRibeus
Adam Gettis

Center:

Will Montgomery

Defensive Lineman (6)

Originally I had Chris Neild making the roster, since that time Neild had a season ending knee injury. In his absence, Chris Baker has certainly stepped it up during the preseason.

Nose Tackle:

Barry Cofield
Chris Baker

Ends:

Stephen Bowen
Adam Carriker
Jarvis Jenkins
Kedric Golston

Linebackers (8)

If the Redskins go with three running backs, it may be a move that leads to nine linebackers being kept, if that happens Bryan Kehl will be the extra man in. I almost penciled Kehl in, but I’m not sure Shanahan will take the chance of Keenan Robinson not clearing waivers and making it to the practice squad. Chris Wilson made his case with a solid showing this preseason, but I believe Shanahan will go with the youth of second year lb Markus White.

Outside:

Brian Orakpo
Ryan Kerrigan
Rob Jackson
Markus White

Inside:

London Fletcher
Perry Riley
Lorenzo Alexander
Keenan Robinson

Defensive Backs (10)

I predicted that this year Kevin Barnes would be cut, well he was traded to Detroit last Friday. I’m sticking with my original predictions here, it should be noted that I said Richard Crawford would make the team before preseason. I honestly have no clue how they will stack up on a depth chart at this point though, this unit worries me the most on the team.

Josh Wilson, DeAngelo Hall, Cedric Griffin, Madieu Williams, Tanard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes, Brandyn Thompson, Richard Crawford

Special Teams

Last week this category got real different, real quick. Billy Cundiff was brought in after being released by the Baltimore Ravens, and Graham Gano and Neil Rackers were released.

Kicker:

Billy Cundiff

Punter:

Sav Rocca

Long Snapper:

Nick Sundberg

Incoming search terms:

rex grossman net worth
lorenzo alexanderdrug test