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Saturday Slop: RG3 Must Succeed In The Run Game If The Redskins Are To Beat Atlanta; Garçon Ready To Go For Third Start

Posted on October 6, 2012

Redskins WR Robinson: It was bizarre; it was scary | WashingtonExaminer.com
“I started hearing everyone saying, ‘He’s knocked out! He’s knocked out!” Robinson said. “I couldn’t move. I was trying to wake up but I couldn’t.” Robinson said he was fine the rest of the day.

Redskins Final Thoughts: Week 5 | WashingtonExaminer.com
The more I’m around Robert Griffin III the more I’m impressed, just by the way he is with others. He’s not perfect so I’m not going that route. But there’s a savviness that comes through in many ways. Even in press conferences. I’ve seen athletes who come across as, uh, too rehearsed, in fact some may have played quarterback here recently.

Redskins vs. Falcons: Three things I learned | WashingtonExaminer.com
Matt Ryan is excellent throwing between the hashes and the numbers. Saw that in the Falcons’ game vs. the Panthersand then heard that the Redskins consider him the best at throwing in this area.

Meriweather Still Out; Injuries Force Redskins To Adjust Game Plan ” CBS DC
“The other day we knew Meriweather was going to play. We had a lot of plans for him, a lot of things to do. He actually becomes our third corner in a lot of situations so we had to scrap all that stuff. So, you’re sitting in the locker room crossing things off and thinking of things you can do, and we decided to go with [safety] Reed [Doughty] as the starter. It changed your plans because everybody has their strengths and weaknesses. Meriweather has great strengths because he’s an ex-corner that can play coverage. He’s a really good cover guy and we just lost that ability at the time”, said Jim Haslett.

Robert Griffin III Must Succeed In The Run Game If The Redskins Are To Beat Atlanta ” CBS DC
Make no mistake about it quarterbacks Cam Newton and Robert Griffin III are the future of the NFL. The game is evolving to a point where one day, every NFL quarterback will be required to run like Mike Vick and throw like Drew Bees (some say RG3 already fits the bill). Look for NFL coaches to continue to implement college style formations and plays into their respective gameplans. The NFL will never completely resemble the NCAA, but it’s easy to see that certain collegiate staples are beginning to find a cozy home in the National Football League.

Garçon Ready To Go For Third Start
“You have to go out there and play hard and try to set the tone for the team, the offense and help the running backs get more yards when you’re blocking for them. It’s part of the game,” Garçon said. “You just have to go out there and give a great effort. That’s what coaches ask for and that’s what we’ve got to give them every time.”

Redskins Music: “Shut-Up” (by Black Boo of Mambo Sauce) Week 5
Each week this season we will display a Redskins hype song/video by Black Boo @blackofmambo of Mambo Sauce.This week he brings us another classic “Shut-Up”

Video: NFC East Week 5 predictions – NFC East Blog – ESPN
Despite an inexcusably miserable record over the first four weeks, we soldier on with predictions for the three games on this weekend’s NFC East sche

Need to Know: Who has the better offense? – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
It all adds up to the Redskins being ranked third in the NFL in terms of yards gained with 1687 while the Falcons are 15th with 1461 yards. The Falcons have faced tougher defenses in terms of yards given up in their four games than have the Redskins. Atlanta’s offense has gone up against three defenses ranked 13th or better and the Redskins have faced three that are 19th or worse including the 30th- and 32nd-ranked units.

Morris has only one speed
“Alfred is very conscientious,” offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Thursday. “He never feels like he’s arrived. He’s working every day in practice [and] walkthroughs.” Shanahan added: “He only goes one speed. We try to slow him down in walkthrough [because] he’s running as hard as he can.”

RG3 will need to set rookie record again
Prior to the scoring change, Griffin was credited with 252 rushing yards, the most any Redskins rookie quarterback has had in a season. As a result of the changes, Griffin now is credited with 18 fewer rushing yards. That makes his total 234 for the season, six yards short of Sammy Baugh’s rookie record of 240 yards.

Need to Know: Moss accepting his new role – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
His numbers aren’t off because he’s playing poorly, they are off because he’s getting fewer opportunities. After being the team’s primary receiver since coming to the team in 2005, Moss has taken a back seat to Pierre Garçon, Josh Morgan, and Leonard Hankerson.

Sacks lacking up front for Redskins – Washington Times
Through four games, the Redskins have seven sacks but none from their down linemen. Getting less production from those positions in a 3-4 defense is common, but linemen are determined to make more of a tangible impact. “I believe that the sacks will come,” Kedric Golston said. “There’s really no excuses, whether it’s max protection or quick throws. It’s our job to get the quarterback down on the ground.”

Redskins vs. Falcons: 5 Questions – Washington Times
Which defense will stand up? Atlanta has the third-highest scoring offense in the NFL, averaging 31.0 points per game. The Redskins rank fourth at 30.8. Only two games have a greater over/under than the 50 points oddsmakers assigned to this one. The Redskins’ defense is way better on third down (34.1 percent), though, than Atlanta’s (48).

RGIII visits Broad Run game
Because Robert Griffin III isn’t actually a real person but rather a cyborg sent from outer space to set offensive records and inspire teammates and make both hard-core football fans and suburban parents swoon, he decided to show up at Broad Run on Friday night and pose for photos with cheerleaders and assorted students while wearing a breast cancer awareness shirt.

HTTR24-7-Skins Podcasts & Blog – Episode 21: feat John Keim
Special Guest and Friend John Keim dropping by, with a lot of you guys calling in.

The Future Of The NFL: Mobile Quarterbacks -
The game is moving at a different speed than that of the 1960′s,70′s, 80′s, and even 1990′s. It’s a whole different animal. As defenses get faster, offenses have to find ways to subvert that speed. The solution? More speed. Ever hear of the old saying “Fighting fire with fire”? I’m pretty sure Steve Young and his 49ers used that term when talking about how to get around defensive speed.

Trent Williams, Fred Davis earn back Redskins teammates’ trust – The Washington Post
“That’s a driving force behind a lot of things that I do as of now,” Williams said this week. “I made a mistake, and I kind of use it as a learning experience. Of course, I alienated my team for four games and wasn’t able to be there. I was a captain at the time, and that made me feel even worse. This year I’m just trying to prove to them that I’ve grown up a lot and that’s not me anymore.”

Washington Redskins pass defense hindered by instability at safety – The Washington Post
But things haven’t gone as scripted, with Meriweather hurt and Jackson serving a suspension by the NFL for violating the sport’s substance abuse policy. The Redskins again are left patching together a lineup at safety to face the unbeaten Atlanta Falcons and their highly productive quarterback, Matt Ryan, Sunday at FedEx Field.

Redskins Music: “I Do” by Black Boo Week 4

Posted on September 28, 2012

Each week this season we will display a Redskins hype song/video by Black Boo ( @blackofmambo) of Mambo Sauce. This week he brings us another classic “I Do”, the video was produced and edited by us here at HTTR4LIFE.COM.

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Alfred Morris Has Been Impressive so Far This Season

Posted on September 25, 2012

Washington Redskins rookie running back Alfred Morris celebrates a touchdown.

Washington Redskins rookie running-back Alfred Morris has been everything you could ask for in a six round draft pick so far this season. The Florida Atlantic product that was once thought to be to slow to make it in the NFL has been hard at work trying to prove his doubters wrong. So far this season he has rushed 61 times for 263 yards and 3 touchdowns. His 263 yards have him 9th in the NFL in rushing, and his 3 touchdowns have him tied with 6 other players, including Robert Griffin III, for 1st. All of that, and he still drives a $1300 dollar vehicle to Redskins Park everyday.

The 23-year old Morris is quickly making his case to be ”the next Shanahan back” that the Redskins have been looking for. Many were shocked and said “who” when they found Morris’s name at the top of the depth chart after the team cut Tim Hightower this year, most of those who were shocked, now have fallen in love with the 5-10 and 218 pound back that goes by the handle @Trey_Deuces on twitter. The reason it has been easy to fall in love with him is simple, the kid knows how to hit the holes and looks like a natural fit in the zone blocking scheme Mike Shanahan has made famous. His ability to complement RG3 has helped the Redskins become the top scoring team in the league so far this season.

It may come as a surprise to some, but Morris has been a Redskins fan for some time now (as he told @BurgundyBlog in an interview this past May) so it’s a dream come true for him. Much is still unknown on just how well Morris will hold up to the grueling beat-down NFL running backs undergo, but he is already turning heads and becoming a house-hold in the Redskins community!

Saturday Slop: If You Don’t Hit RGIII, the Redskins Will Score 45 Points; Garcon a Game-Time Decision

Posted on September 15, 2012

Redskins’ Garcon a game-time decision | WashingtonExaminer.com
Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon will be a game-time decision, coach Mike Shanahan said, after being limited in practice the past two days because of a bruised right foot.

Redskins final thoughts: Week 2 | WashingtonExaminer.com
Cortland Finnegan is an aggressive corner, which definitely will be something to watch on Sunday. Yes, I’m sure the Redskins will test that aggressiveness. But quarterback Robert Griffin III also must be wary of his presence. Detroit’s Matthew Stafford knows that all too well. Last week, Finnegan picked him off when the defense baited him into a throw.

Holden & Danny: If You Don’t Hit RGIII, the Redskins Will Score 45 Points « CBS DC
“Robert Griffin III is elite, he’s got the speed, he’s got the poise,” Farr said. “He keeps you on your heels until you can no longer be aggressive. If you don’t put pads on him, he’ll put 45 point on you.”

Elfin: RGIII Bearing Down On Bradford « CBS DC
“I remember (Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops) always talking about him and being worried about him with his ability to make plays with both his arms and his feet,” Bradford said

Redskins GM Allen meets with Cooley | WashingtonExaminer.com
Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said general manager Bruce Allen spoke with Chris Cooley on Thursday. But Cooley’s return does not appear imminent. There’s no reason for him to return at this point anyway. All three tight ends are healthy as is fullback Darrel Young. But if something happens to one of their tight ends, the Redskins would consider bringing him back.

Osi Umenyiora agrees to call RGIII by his nickname, not ‘Bob’ – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Well, it only took one game for Bob to make Osi to eat his words. “Yes,” the Giants defensive end told USA Today. “I will call him RGIII.” When asked what led to the change of heart, Umenyiora said that Griffin has now earned it. “He showed me that his name is RGIII. If he performs the way he performed that game, his name can be whatever he wants it to be.”

What to Watch: Redskins vs. Rams | NBC4 Washington
“A lot of excitement, a lot of optimism,” defensive tackle Barry Cofield said earlier this week. “You get a quarterback, a young guy comes in with that type of energy and that type of upside and ability, it pretty much puts a smile on your face. You feel like that guy can make a play to change the game at any time.”

NFL details key officiating issues from Week One | ProFootballTalk
NFL Network has unfortunately discontinued the “Official Review” segment that used to be one of its most enlightening segments of the week, with the league’s head of officiating (previously Mike Pereira and now Carl Johnson) going over some controversial or unusual calls from the previous week’s gam…

The Redskins Blog | Behind Enemy Lines: Rams Edition
On how St. Louis going to try to slow down Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III, who has been the talk of the NFL this week: “It’s definitely the talk of St. Louis, too, and certainly the talk of Rams Park. They know they’re not going to stop him; it’s just one of those things that’s like, ‘Look, let’s try to keep the lid on him.’ Jeff Fisher and Mike Shanahan go way back, so Jeff’s obviously got a lot of respect for Mike Shanahan, and he knows that what the Redskins try Sunday could be totally different than what they tried or used in the opener against New Orleans.”

Madieu Williams, DeJon Gomes fined for hits vs. Saints
The league fined Williams $21,000 for unnecessary roughness after a helmet-to-helmet hit on tight end Jimmy Graham. Gomes was fined $7,875 for unnecessary roughness after he made a late hit running back Darren Sproles.

Robert Griffin III takes home player of the week, rookie of the week honors
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was awarded both the Pepsi Rookie of the Week and the FedEx NFL Air Player of the Week honors for his performance in the season opener against New Orleans.

Lorenzo Alexander re-elected as Redskins NFLPA player rep
Washington Redskins players on Thursday re-elected linebacker Lorenzo Alexander as their team representative for the NFL Players Association. As player rep, Alexander’s responsibilities include acting as liaison between NFLPA officials and players and keeping teammates informed on any developments between the league and union.

Redskins coaches to continue experimenting with Robert Griffin III, offense
“It’s the challenge with everything. Each week, each year it’s harder in the NFL,” Shanahan said. “You always got to adjust on offense, you’ve always got to adjust on defense. But the thing now, you’re excited. You’ve got players, you’ve got a quarterback and they’re all capable of doing everything. You want to go into a game with the plan but you to always have a chance to adjust depending on what people are doing.”

Final Word: NFC East – NFC East Blog – ESPN
Pivotal odds week. Three of the NFC East’s four teams won in Week 1, which means the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles each have a chance to start the season 2-0.

Redskins vs. Rams: 5 Storylines – Hogs Haven

Dan Ciarrocchi of Hogs Haven addresses five storylines within Sunday’s Redskins/Rams game.

Five Non-Starters to Watch: Rams Edition – Hogs Haven

Who are the five Redskins non-starters to keep an eye on this week against the Rams?

Questions and Answers with NFL Players Chris Wilson and Darrel Young live from the Greene Turtle in Dulles VA | Sports Journey Broadcast Network

Questions and Answers with NFL Players Chris Wilson and Darrel Young live from the Greene Turtle in Dulles VA. Chris, Darrel, and Sports Journey Owner and NFL/NBA Media Member Lake Lewis break down the Washington Redskins big win over New Orleans and where the team is as a unit for the 2012 season. [...]

Alfred Morris goes 1-on-1 with Chick Hernandez

Can RG3 turn the Redskins into The Greatest Show II?
If RG3 can keep doing what he did on Sunday, could the Redskins could have an offense to rival that of Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk and company in 1999?

NFL Videos: Playbook: Redskins vs. Rams
Can Robert Griffin III build off his Week 1 debut with another great performance against the Rams? Brian Baldinger and Donovan McNabb explain how the Redskins can take advantage of the Rams defense.

Kicking units need to rekindle chemistry – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
Chemistry. It’s a word that gets tossed around a lot when discussing NFL field goal and punting units. Yet it remains hard to define and, for some teams, can prove elusive. After adding kicker Billy Cundiff on Aug. 28, the Redskins field goal kicking operation found its groove last week. Now, though, the unit must start all over again as Justin Snow replaces Sundberg, who broke his arm against the Saints on Sunday. “Obviously, two out of the three of…

Zone read gives Redskins’ offensive line new challenges – Washington Times
The Washington Redskins gained 459 yards against the New Orleans Saints and left the Superdome with an impressive upset victory. But the offensive linemen that plowed the way for those yards offered a lukewarm assessment of their play.

Redskins vs. Rams : How The Hail Do We Win?
The Redskins face the Rams on Sunday. How will they win?

Are We Witnessing the Evolution of Professional Football as We Speak? – Sporting Paragon
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III lined up in shotgun with a 3 WR set (Josh Morgan split wide left, Santana Moss in the slot to the right, and Aldrick Robinson split out wide to the right). RB Alfred Morris was situated in the backfield to Griffin’s right side, and TE Fred Davis found himself motioning across the formation in the H-back position, ending up just off the hip of RT Tyler Polumbus.

HTTR24-7-Skins Podcasts & Blog » Week 2: Redskins-Rams Preview
What a difference a week makes. Last week going into the first week of the season, there was uncertainty of course but there was also a thought that Robert Griffin III would have ups & downs playing in his first regular season game & the Redskins would presumably fall to the mighty Saints.

Redskins Music: “Amen” (by Black Boo of Mambo Sauce) Week 2
Each week this season we will display a Redskins hype song/video by Black Boo ( @blackofmambo) of Mambo Sauce. This week he brings us another classic “Amen”

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Five Things to Look for: Redskins vs Chicago Preseason Game

Posted on August 18, 2012

Heading into the second preseason game tonight against the Chicago Bears, the Washington Redskins will look to give rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III a few more snaps (30-35). The following list consists of five things I will be looking for tonight as I sit-down and watch the game.

Robert Griffin III – Just how will Washington look to use this young talent in only his second preseason outing? That will be probably depend on just how well the offensive line performs. Griffin was excellent as far as going through his options on the last drive of the Bills game, so I think the Shanahan’s will start the offense off in the same spot it left off on the 14th play against Buffalo.
Orakpo and Kerrigan – Against Buffalo these two looked like they could be on the brink of being the best linebacker combo in the NFL. Look to see them shifting from strong-side to weak-side more often this week as it appears they want to move them around more this year. That should lead to more opportunities for Orakpo to get at the quarterback, I personally believe Ryan Kerrigan is going to have a monster season this year so I will be focused on him mainly.
Neil Rackers vs. Graham Gano – Last week these two didn’t get any chances at moving their chess pieces at all in their kicker battle. Let’s hope this week is different, just for the record I picked Gano to win this battle.
The Redskins Secondary of ‘Misfits’ – Now don’t think I’m bagging on the team, the ‘Misfits’ label is one the group came up with for themselves. Brandon Meriweather will be playing against his former team and there may be a little hostility between the two since the Bears cut him last year. Rookie Richard Crawford looked good in the preseason opener and he will look to shine again as he continues to try to make the 53-man roster (which I have him doing). With the group of guys still contending for the free safety spot it should be interesting to see who can step up and win the job this year.
The Offensive Line – Last week they didn’t look very good in run blocking but appeared to get it together on the final drive that Robert Griffin III played, in which they scored a touchdown. The line still is dinged up a bit but looks to try and improve over last weeks showing.

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Saturday Slop: D.Hall Looking For A Team-Win In Chicago; Will Kirk Cousins win the Backup QB Role?

Posted on August 18, 2012

So as we head into preseason week 2 for the Redskins tonight, here is the weekend version of the ‘Daily Slop’, a collection of Redskins news from around the web…as seen daily over on Hogs Haven.

Redskins thoughts: Three things I learned | WashingtonExaminer.com
Aldrick Robinson is anxious for another chance to return punts. He attempted to return two last summer, but he had never done it in college and fumbled both his opportunities vs. Pittsburgh in the preseason. But Robinson worked a lot on catching punts while on the practice squad last season. He said he catches 10 punts a day now in practice (they rotate the returners). “Last preseason was kind of tough,” he said. “But I’ve learned how to catch the ball. I’m better at catching it and feel more comfortable. I’m way better than I was.”

Elfin: Redskins Tradition Began Thirty Years Ago, And No One Expected Them To Win Either ” CBS DC
Thirty years ago this month, the Washington Redskins had a very young team that surprised the world and went on an unsuspected Super Bowl run, while enduring the player strike.

RG3 Report: Aug. 17 | WashingtonExaminer.com
They liked what they saw. They know they need to see more. Not that Robert Griffin III’s teammates doubt what he can ultimately do, but they also know there’s a long ways to go. Griffin was poised and relaxed in the pocket in his preseason opener vs. Buffalo. However, quarterbacks succeed in the NFL based on their ability to handle duress as much as anything. “It’s hard to stay poised as a rookie when things aren’t going well,” backup QB Rex Grossman said. “He had a couple open guys, made the right throws on time [vs. Buffalo]. Looked good. I thought he looked great. I thought he handled every situation given to him.”

Redskins selling RGIII-Andrew Luck rivalry T-shirt – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
A Redskins T-shirt trumpeting a preseason matchup is not at all over the top.

The Redskins Blog | ‘Hey Hey Hey!…’ That’s Chris Baker!
Though it’s always great to see childhood photos of the Washington Redskins players, I’d say there’s very few guys on the team who have a picture of them posing in “Fat Albert” pajamas. But that’s exactly what Baker, the Redskins defensive lineman, posted last night.

Fred Davis is biding his time and waiting for the ball to come his way – The Insider – The Washington Post
Last year’s best offensive playmaker isn’t worried about opportunities during preseason

Redskins RB Alfred Morris eager for heavy workload vs. Bears – The Insider – The Washington Post
Redskins rookie RB Alfred Morris figures to see significant action Saturday against the Bears, and possibly could start.

Anthony Armstrong wants to make it difficult for Redskins to cut him – The Insider – The Washington Post
With a few slots up for grabs, he hopes to bounce back from injury and a poor 2011 against the Bears Saturday

Redskins kickers Graham Gano, Neil Rackers hoping for their shot vs. Chicago Bears – The Insider – The Washington Post
The Redskins’ place kickers hope Saturday’s preseason game in Chicago gives them their first in-game opportunity to compete for the starting job.

Hall Looking For A Team-Win In Chicago
“We have a lot of things we need to work on individually, collectively as a group, and were going to try and work on those things,” Hall said this week. “We started out good in Buffalo, so we’re going to try to, at the end of the day, leave it up to our young guys to try to get a win out in Chicago.”

How Reliable is Fred Davis as a Run Blocker? – Hogs Haven
Fred Davis looks set to be the top tight end on the Redskins depth chart, but can his run blocking ability stand up to the task of a number one tight end?

Darrell Green’s Son, WR Jared Green, Impressing at Panthers’ Camp – Hogs Haven
Updates on Redskins’ great Darrell Green’s son, WR Jared Green, who is wowing Panthers brass in camp.

RG3′s locker shrine stars Spidey, Hulk, Baylor Bear – NFL.com
Washington Redskins rookie QB Robert Griffin III allowed the media to peek inside his locker for the first time ever this week. Knowing what we know, we shouldn’t be surprised by what they found.

Need to Know: RG3 vs. the Bears zone pressure – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Saturday as the Redskins take on the Bears and one week away from the Redskins vs. Andrew Luck and the Colts at FedEx Field. Game day need to know Here is your need to know about the game itself: —Chat right here starts at 7:00. Kickoff is at 8:00 —The game will be telecast exclusively in HD on Comcast SportsNet. The live telecast in available only in the Redskins market. Check…

Will Cousins win the backup QB role?
Will Cousins win the backup QB role?

Offseason has Wilson comfortable with defense
A year ago, Josh Wilson had to learn the defense on the fly after arriving as a free agent during training camp. After OTA’s and minicamp, he fills much more prepared this season.

Transcript: Mike Shanahan 08.17.12 – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
Mike Shanahan addressed the media on Thursday, here is a transcript of that session from Redskins PR: On the plan for how much starters will play against Chicago: “Pretty much what we talked about last week. We’ll let them go about anywhere from 30-35 plays, usually it’s about a half.” On who will start at running back: “I’m not going to go through all the substitutions, but the guys that are getting most of the carries will be…Alfred [Morris] will…

NFL Videos: Cooley: ‘I have so much to prove’
Washington Redskins tightend Chris Cooley joins the “NFL AM” crew to discuss his recovery from injury and the upcoming season.

Redskins-Bears: Washington faces a tougher defense this week – Hard Hits – The Washington Post
Washington faces a team with established veteran talent Saturday

Robert Griffin III has a go-to guy in Pierre Garcon, hopes to get other Redskins receivers involved – The Washington Post
Robert Griffin III established instant chemistry with Pierre Garcon last week against the Bills. Now he must turn to his other wideouts against the Bears.

” Eposide 16: Feat John Keim and Chase Minnifield
The Normal Crew is back with John Keim and Chase Minnifield.. We talk a little Bears game , RG3 and check in with Chase to see how he is feeling

” Redskins/Bears Preview

2nd pre-season game means more than a sample size of snaps you’ll see the starters take. The starters will go about a half this game, so for all you fans crying about RG3 only playing 14 snaps last week…you’ll see more!8 Things I’m looking For: 1.

Closing thought: Alfred Morris’ big chance and some roster math – Washington Times

The Redskins’ sixth-round rookie running back faces an enormous opportunity Saturday night.

Redskins injury updates (8/16) – Washington Times

The Redskins held their final full practice before Saturday’s preseason game against Chicago.

Redskins vs. Bears, by The Numbers

Redskins take on the Bears and here are the numbers to watch for.

Need to Know: RG3 will go 30-35 plays – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Friday, two weeks before the final cut to 53. Game chat starts tomorrow at 7 I will not be in Chicago on Saturday night but I just got a new 55-inch LED TV so I’ll have a good view of Comcast SportsNet’s exclusive HD telecast of the game. The chat will get going at about 7 p.m. Kickoff is at 8:00 and we’ll roll until the game is over. RG3 and…

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How much of an adjustment was it to fill in for London Fletcher as the quarterback of the defense? “Obviously it’s a huge adjustment because I’ve got to know all of the plays and know how to call it depending on how the offense comes out,” he said. “But it’s good. I just wanted to make sure I could hear everything they were saying to me and get used to hearing that. Especially with the crowd noise and everything, it’s a little bit harder because I’m not used to it. So I just wanted to make sure I got the call clearly so I could relay it to everyone so no one is panicking.”

Redskins 2nd Preseason Game: What I’ll Be Watching | Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog
Again it’s not surprising that the most important part of the game I will be looking at is the play of Robert Griffin. I was impressed with his first career action versus Buffalo last week and look for him to continue against a solid Bears starting defense even without Brian Urlacher.

Revisiting the Receiver Position Battle: | Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog
As we head towards the 2nd preseason game I thought it would be a good time to take a deeper look at where the wide receiver position battle stand. Though there will obviously be an order for this group, the focus is on who is making the roster. That means I won’t be focusing on Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson and Josh Morgan, since they have their roster spots locked up. Also, I’m not going to really address any of the “camp bodies” at the position. Instead I’m focused on the guys who I think have a real chance to make it, and first up is the wide receiver battle.

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Saturday Slop: Smoot says RGIII Will Get Better Every Game; Richard Crawford Quite Active in Debut

Posted on August 11, 2012

The weekend edition of the ‘Daily Slop’, as seen daily on Hogs Haven.

Redskins vs. Bills game review (offense) | WashingtonExaminer.com
Speed does make a difference on handoffs. It might not be much of one, but it exists. Granted, sometimes the landmarks might be a little different in these scenarios, but the overall difference was consistent. When Robert Griffin III handed off in a stretch zone run, it took him approximately 1.10 seconds to get it to the running back each time. When Rex Grossman did it, it took him nearly 1.25 seconds. That’s not a knock on Grossman, but it is an example of the speed. Oh, and it wasn’t just Griffin. Kirk Cousins’ times were about the same as Griffin’s.

Redskins vs. Bills game review (defense) | WashingtonExaminer.com
Linebacker Brian Orakpo lined up in a four-point stance the entire first series (all of three plays). There are some NFL coaches who still think he’d be best used as a 4-3 defensive end, so it makes sense to have him play with his hand in the dirt on occasion. Orakpo likes doing this and it works at times. Like on the first play when he badly whipped the left tackle with a terrific get-off and speed around the edge. That forced Ryan Fitzpatrick up in the pocket. However, thanks to Adam Carriker collapsing the pocket with power, Fitzpatrick had nowhere to go. He sort of slid to his left, but that’s where Ryan Kerrigan was waiting. Kerrigan had looped all the way around, going behind the QB and to the other side. When the right tackle bumped into the left tackle in the backfield, it enabled Kerrigan to get home for the sack. But he got there thanks to the initial work of others.

Need to Know: Practice time changes – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, one week before the Redskins travel to Chicago for their second preseason game: Time changes The Redskins announced just a few days ago that today’s “TBA” practice time was going to be 2:00. That was changed yesterday when they said that the practice has been moved up to 12:55. The session is open to fans. Monday’s practice schedule will remain the same as it has been for most days of…

Holden & Danny: Fred Smoot says RGIII Will Get Better Every Game ” CBS DC
Ex-Redskins Cornerback Fred Smoot joined Holden and Danny to break down Thursday’s pre-season opener.

HomerMcFanboy ” redskins-bills playlist
*After defeating the Redskins, Buffalo went on to lose seven of their final eight games of 2011. The good news is, since last we saw these two teams, the Redskins have undergone a pretty serious facelift. No longer are local fans subjected to the Rex Grossman-John Beck “pupu platter” — not after the franchise traded away a bevy of high draft picks for the right to select Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III.

Robert Griffin III’s Redskins Debut Delivers Record TV Ratings ” CBS DC
Robert Griffin III’s debut delivered record television ratings Thursday night.

The Redskins Blog | Was Griffin III Robbed Of Perfection?
Last night against the Buffalo Bills, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was credited with four completions on six attempts, for 70 yards and a touchdown. Using whatever convoluted system they use to factor QB ratings, NFL mathematicians credited Griffin III with a 145.8 rating–an NFL best among preseason performances. But videographic evidence seems to suggest that during the opening drive, receiver Pierre Garçon actually had two feet in-bounds on his reception, before going out of bounds. The play was incorrectly ruled incomplete on the field, leading to a Sav Roccapunt. Had the call gone in the Redskins’ favor, Griffin III’s final line might have been five-for-six for 84 yards and a touchdown, which calculates out to a perfect 158.3 QB rating in his Redskins debut.

Former Redskin Tony Banks On RGIII’s Debut: “Preseason Is Nothing Like Real Thing” | NBC4 Washington
Did anybody ask for his opinion? Oh well!

Redskins-Bills: Another rookie, Alfred Morris, had a pretty good game too – The Insider – The Washington Post
Most of the attention in the Washington Redskins’ preseason opener Thursday night in Buffalo was on quarterback Robert Griffin III. But a couple pf other rookies, running back Alfred Morris and cornerback Richard Crawford, also helped themselves with their performances during the Redskins’ 7-6 win.

Robert Griffin III shines in exhibition debut for Washington Redskins – Peter King – SI.com
Griffin, the reigning Heisman winner from Baylor and second overall pick in April’s draft, looked as composed and sharp as he did against one of the league’s best defensive fronts. Maybe the best: Mario Williams making his Buffalo debut at left end, Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus at tackle, and Chris Kelsay and ex-Patriot Mark Anderson at right end.

Redskins-Bills: Five observations from Thursday night’s game – The Insider – The Washington Post
Pierre Garcon may fit the part – Garcon looked like a much more complete receiver than he did in Indianapolis. With theColts, he primarily was used as a deep threat. When the play wasn’t designed for him, Garcon would take the lid off the defense and open up things underneath for Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark.

Redskins-Bills: Richard Crawford quite active in debut – The Insider – The Washington Post
“I like Crawford. He loves football,” Haslett said on Tuesday. “He works. He’ll do anything. He’ll play nickel, corner, dime and he’ll punt return, so he does a lot of different things.” Crawford wiped out Buffalo’s hopes at a scoring drive late in the second quarter, when he intercepted a Tyler Thigpen pass at the Washington 22-yard line. In the third quarter, he posted his punt return. Crawford fielded another punt but didn’t return the kick after waiving for fair catch.

Observation deck: Redskins-Bills – NFC East Blog – ESPN
Trent Williams made the most impressive play of the game. The Redskins’ mercurial left tackle got downfield quickly and blocked two defenders at once on the Garcon touchdown catch. Williams is fast, athletic and as talented as any left tackle in the league, and the sense in Redskins camp is that he’s more focused and motivated than he’s been in his first two seasons. He looked tremendous on that play and is capable of dominating at the point of attack and at the second level. Williams injured his foot on the extra point, but Mike Shanahan said after the game that X-rays were negative. It would be bad for Washington if Williams were seriously injured. He is by far the best thing the Redskins’ offensive line has going for it.

Reaction To Redskins Preseason Opener – Hogs Haven

Notes and reaction from the Redskins preseason opener against the Bills.

Officially, it’s getting to be a mess

The regular season is about a month away, and there’s no end in sight to the NFL’s two-month old lockout of its officials.

Starting defense pressured Fitzpatrick into mistakes – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins

The Redskins first team defense played 12 snaps against the Bills on Thursday night, here are some notes and observations from those plays. —Carriker and Bowen just pushed the pocket back on the Bills’ first snap from scrimmage. Ryan Fitzpatrick was immediately looking at a human wall when he set to look for a receiver. That allowed Kerrigan, who initially had run past the QB, to keep after it, loop back around, and drag down Fitzpatrick from behind. —On third…

Analyzing Robert Griffin III’s Redskins debut – Washington Times

Here’s some thoughts and observations about QB Robert Griffin III’s preseason debut, in which he completed 4 of 6 passes for 70 yards, threw for a touchdown and posted a passer rating of 145.8.

LT Trent Williams injures foot in preseason opener – Washington Times

Trent Williams might miss time with a sore left foot.

Burgundy Bites – Burgundy Blog [On the World Wide Warpath]

Burgundy Bites Couldn’t care less about the final score but I’m pretty satisfied with the Redskins’ performance last night. A few impressions, first on RGIII: • Griffin’s (awesome) QB Rating is pretty…

Washington Redskins: Live From My Couch: 10 Observations : Washington Redskins

DVOA 7.0: Best Teams by Pass and Run : Football Outsiders
In Football Outsiders Almanac 2012, and recently on the website, we introduced the latest iteration of our DVOA formula, which we are calling DVOA v7.0. The biggest change in the new formula is that all years are normalized so the league average equals 0%, and that moves players and teams up and down our all-time rankings depending on how strong offense was league-wide that season. Today, we’re going to continue looking at what the new version of DVOA does to our all-time rankings by looking at the best teams split into offense and defense by run and pass.

NFL to teams: No complaining about the replacement refs! | Shutdown Corner – Yahoo! Sports

NFL teams can be fined or otherwise sanctioned if the league feels like it for taking after officials based on in-game situations, but it seems as if the league is just a bit more sensitive about the issue of public criticism of its officials while the actual refs are locked out in a labor dispute.

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Monday Mailbag: How Many Rookies Make the Team/Who Will Return Kicks in 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012

This week in our Monday Mailbag we have four questions from from different readers.

J. Chester from Va. asks:

The Redskins reportedly are almost 7 million under the cap, can you envision any signings before camp?

That number is a bit deceiving, the Redskins still have yet to sign Robert Griffin III and Josh LiRibeus to their rookie contracts. RG3′s contract should be a cap hit of somewhere close to the five million dollar range and LiRibeus should get somewhere near $700,000 – $800,000. That will bring us down to probably just over the million dollar mark (around 1-1.4 million). Barring injury don’t expect anything, even then I wouldn’t be surprised if Shanahan goes with what he already has.

J. Minor from Maryland asks:

Who is going to return kicks for the Redskins in 2012?

That certainly could be a wide-open contest right there. Brandon Banks is the incumbent, but Mike Shanahan has said recently that in order for Banks to make the team he must be able to return kicks and contribute at wide receiver. To be honest, I’m not sure if Banks, at his size, will step up and ever become a NFL level receiver or not. Banks has some competition this year as well, Aldrick Robinson and Terrence Austin both can return kicks, and play the slot. It should be interesting to say the least to who the Redskins keep and who they cut if they intend to only suit up six wide receivers this season. If I was a betting man, I would go with Robinson.

S. Cochran from Florida asks:

Can you give us an early win/loss prediction for the season?

I can try, even though I loathe making win/loss predictions because I always feel like an idiot if the Redskins don’t meet them. I have looked over the schedule a few times and the number I keep coming up with is 9-7. I will however say that that record could stray to one side or the other depending on a variety of things. It’s always tough to call when we haven’t even seen them practice in pads yet. I will revisit this subject after a couple of preseason games…

D. Melton from DC asks:

How many players from this years draft will make the opening day roster?

I’m thinking six out of the nine will make the team this year. Griffin, LiRibeus, Kirk Cousins, Keenan Robinson, Adam Gettis and Alfred Morris. Gettis or LiRibeus could push to start depending on how fast/good they pick up on the system. Tom Compton could make the team as well depending on just how much he needs to develop (camp/preseason will tell that story), I believe with the amount of players that the Redskins picked up in the secondary this year in free agency that Richard Crawford and Jordan Bernstein will start the season off on the practice squad.

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Saturday Slop : Shanahan More Confident Heading Into Camp; Does RG3 Have a Secret Admirer?

Posted on June 23, 2012

Your weekend dose of Washington Redskins news from around the web!

The Redskins Blog | 80th Tour Bus Visits Land Of Gary Clark
Dexter Manley predicts a winner in 2012: “Of the 90 players on the team right now, only about 15 of them are left from before Shanahan came. We’ve got a young stud here today in Darrel Young, and I think we’re headed for a turnaround this year. They’re gonna play great defense, be aggressive on offense, and I think we’re gonna win at least 10 football games. How about you? I think that Redskins fans are the best in the National Football League!”

Position series: Redskins cornerbacks – NFC East Blog – ESPN
Projected starters: DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson Reserves: Cedric Griffin, Kevin Barnes, Brandyn Thompson, Richard Crawford, Chase Minnifield

RG3 (the player) talks about RG3 (the nickname) – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins

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Podcast: Ball Hogs Radio 06-19-12 (Ladell Betts) | Ball Hogs Radio

Make sure you subscribe on iTunes to get these automatically downloaded! On this show: Seg1: NBA Finals Talk Seg2: Redskins Talk; NFL new film fe…

The Redskins Blog | Redskins Remembered For Playoff Feats

The Redskins have three Super Bowl-winning campaigns, two additional NFL championships and plenty of other great playoff runs in their illustrious history, so it comes as no surprise that the team dominates a recently-released list of the NFL’s top playoff performances of all time.

Barnes: Defense Has To Help Out Griffin III

“I want to produce turnovers, to give the offense short field to help our rookie quarterback out,” he said, referring to Robert Griffin III. “He’s going to go through his growing pains, so the defense has to help him out.”

Former Redskin Adam Archuleta attempts second career in broadcast booth – The Washington Post

Former Redskin, four years removed from the NFL, is attempting a second career as a broadcaster.

Does RG3 have a secret admirer?
It seems as though a certain reality star has a thing for Redskins rookie QB Robert Griffin III…

Kim Kardashian zeroes in on Redskins’ Robert Griffin III – NFL.com

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III will be hunted by dangerous foes throughout his rookie campaign. Jason Pierre-Paul, DeMarcus Ware and Jason Babin are enough to keep you up at night, but none pose the threat of a man-eating minx from the hills of Los Angeles.

Shanahan more confident heading into camp
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O.J. Atogwe looks to become player he once was | National Football Post

Hoping to get back on track after poor year in Washington

Redskins 2011 Offense Review: First Half of the Giants Opener – Hogs Haven

Redskins 2011 Offense Review: First Half of the Giants Opener. We look at some of the Redskins tendencies from the first half of last seasons week one match up against the Giants.

Redskins 2011 Offense Review: Second Half of the Giants Opener – Hogs Haven

Redskins 2011 Offense Review: Second Half of the Giants Opener. We look at some of the Redskins tendencies from the second half of last seasons week one match up against the Giants.

Hogs Haven Podcast: Can We Kick It? YES WE CAN! – Hogs Haven

Hogs Haven Podcast: Can We Kick It? YES WE CAN!

2013 NFL Mock Draft Round 1 | NFL DRAFT
Check Out Fanspeaks NFL Draft Blog Picks 1-16, 17-32, Round 2 Oakland Raiders- QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee -The Raiders are doing a complete overhaul

N.F.L. Retirees Ask A.F.L.-C.I.O. to Expel Players Union – NYTimes.com
The former football players contend that their pensions and disability programs are inadequate and that the union is more interested in meeting the needs of active players.

NFL denies witness retractions in bounty probe – Washington Times
The NFL denies accusations it covered up retractions made by key witnesses in its bounty investigation, or that Commissioner Roger Goodell has placed gag orders on Saints employees and others who could help punished players clear their names.

Saturday Slop: Terrence Austin Learning To Be A Pro Receiver;Chase Minnifield Makes Strong First Impression

Posted on June 16, 2012

For Robert Griffin III And Washington Redskins So Far, So Good « CBS DC
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III plans to remain focused on football until he and his fellow rookies are due back in Ashburn on July 16 to prepare for training camp.

Mike Shanahan on Peyton Manning staying at his house – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
The Redskins coach took the opportunity to remind us that sometimes news gets by us.

The Redskins Blog | Austin Learning To Be A Pro Receiver
“When I got here, I didn’t really understand how to be a pro,” Austin said. “What I mean by that is understanding the intangibles of a wide receiver — making sure I run a route a certain way against man or zone coverage. You know, just simple things like that, and also just being a student of the game — being in the film room and just taking advantage of learning of guys who were ahead of me like Santana Moss.”

LaVar & Dukes: Is Robert Griffin III Facing More Pressure Than Andrew Luck? « CBS DC
Who is facing more pressure? Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins or Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts? LaVar and Dukes explored.

Redskins email report: Hope at safety? Maybe | Washington Examiner
One longtime general manager in this week’s email report referred to the Redskins new safeties as “patchwork guys.” It’s tough to argue. Brandon Meriweather, Tanard Jackson and Madieu Williams all come with baggage, whether from injuries, fading play or drug suspensions.

The Redskins Blog | Darrell Green’s Son Gives NFL A Shot
“He should have been drafted, I truly believe that,” Darrell Green said. “But he’s taking the beltway around. And that’s OK. But he’s worked and worked and now he’s going to have to keep working.”

Coaches still expect much from Santana Moss – The Insider – The Washington Post
“Santana’s entire offseason. . . to me he came in possessed. He was ready to go,” Shanahan said. “You saw it physically, and then to see him in the meeting rooms, he’s been great. He’s been so attentive and it’s shown over to the field. The guy’s not thinking out there, he’s confident in his speed. He feels confident in his knowledge of the offense and there’s no hesitation. He’s been very exciting.”

Brandon Meriweather appears set at strong safety, but Redskins free safety job still up for grabs – The Insider – The Washington Post
The Washington Redskins’ offseason program draws to a close today, and in six weeks, the players report for training camp. But there still are questions about the secondary.

Minnifield Makes Strong First Impression
“Obviously, it would have been better if I was drafted because the team would have invested more into me,” he explained. “But at the end of the day, this is the NFL and if you’re not playing up to your capabilities, you get cut. It’s the best guys that are going to play–whoever is getting the job done.”

Cooley, Niles Paul and more Redskins notes – NFC East Blog – ESPN
My Washington Redskins fans ask a lot about tight end Chris Cooley, who’s one of their favorite players but hasn’t been the same the past few years du

80 Years on the Warpath: The Sammy Baugh Era 1937-1952 – Hogs Haven
80 Years on the Warpath: The Sammy Baugh Era 1937-1952

Raheem, trash talker supreme – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
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Redskins Pondering Their Options with Robert Griffin III – Hogs Haven
Redskins Pondering Their Options with Robert Griffin III. Reports suggest the Redskin could look to run some form of the option offense. We take a look at a few of the more common plays.

Will RG3 be running into danger? – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
When Robert Griffin III said earlier this week that he will not slide if he runs late in games brought a collective gulp to many Redskins fans and perhaps some coaches, too. “He can’t do that, he’s going to get killed if he runs” was a typical comment.

Hogs Haven Podcast: Swine Time is Fine Time – Hogs Haven
Hogs Haven Podcast: Swine Time is Fine Time. The latest podcast from the Hogs Haven crew, with special guest John Keim.

Culturally feeling better about Redskins
It’s a measure of the culture change that Robert Griffin III’s arrival has meant for the Redskins not necessarily to look just at how he will — apparently already has — make an impact on the team itself. But step back and view it from the outside.

Redskins 2012 schedule analysis
One national football magazine dissects the highs and lows of the Redskins schedule.

Madieu Williams has edge in Redskins’ safety battle – NFL.com
The Redskins overhauled their safety spots this offseason. O.J. Atogwe, LaRon Landry, out. Brandon Meriweather looks like he’s got the strong safety job, and an ex-Niner could start alongside him.

Mike Shanahan: ‘Fit the system’ to Robert Griffin III – NFL.com
The Redskins and coach Mike Shanahan know that a tailor-made offensive system is the key to Robert Griffin III having a successful start in D.C.

Andrew Luck, RG3 won’t match Newton, says scout – NFL.com
NFL scout Greg Gabriel believes Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III will have Andy Dalton-like rookie seasons but that Luck is more prepared for the playoffs.

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