Washington Redskins Examiner

Redskins-Cowboys preview

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:21:30 -0700

As the Redskins and Cowboys renew their storied rivalry for the 2009 season, I caught up with Dallas Cowboys Examiner, Dan Telvock for insights on the division leading Cowboys. Before we get to the Q&A a reminder that I will be hosting Com...

Hosting Redskins-Cowboys in-game live chat with Comcast Sports Net

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:44:34 -0700

Comcast Sports Net asked me to host their live in-game chat for the Redskins-Cowboys game this Sunday. Stop by and join the conversation and analysis for the Redskins first trip to the new Cowboys Stadium. We will kick things off a...

Portis out, big plays, and Carlos Rogers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:05:07 -0700

Coach Jim Zorn said Clinton Portis will not play Sunday against the Cowboys. “Clinton is going to continue to be monitored, continue to be checked, but we’re not going to play him this week,” Zorn said. Zorn indicated that ev...

Redskins satirist Danny Rouhier in town for two shows this weekend

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:47:31 -0700

Danny Rouhier from www.funnydanny.comDanny Rouhier, the young funnyman whose hilarious videos have provided Redskins fans with much needed comic relief in this season of discontent, has two shows in the area this weekend.Saturday November 21 at the B...

Redskins vs Broncos: A tale of two tailgates

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:05:47 -0700

Photo by Mark Newgent

What a difference a win makes. Below are two videos I shot in the FedEx parking lots. The first is from the angsty pre-game festivities the other in the post-victory gloamin.

Redskins, Betts gallop past Broncos, 27-17

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:31:45 -0700

After Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall torched the Redskins secondary for his second long touchdown of the first quarter giving Denver a 14-7 lead, one could be forgiven for thinking the Redskins were ready to drop their fifth straight game....

Redskins-Broncos Preview

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:58:14 -0700

The 6-2 Denver Broncos come to FedEx looking to break a two-game losing streak. After reeling off six wins to start the season the surprising Broncos have come back to earth a bit with consecutive double digit losses to Baltimore and Pittsburgh. D...

A new Redskins helmet design?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:37:05 -0700

Graphic designer Ken Carbone, writing for Fast Company, thinks the Washington Redskins helmet is one of the weakest designs, among others, and is “a graphic mess.” Carbone took a stab at a redesign of the helmet see picture at left. ...

Russ Grimm as next Redskins head coach?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:29:30 -0700

Kevin Ewoldt of Hogs Haven convened a symposium of Redskins writers to address that question. The group included Rich Tandler of Real Redskins and Comcast Sports Net, Ben-over-the-hill Folsom of the Curly R, David Elfin of the Washingto...

Redskins place Chris Horton on injured reserve

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:01:38 -0700

Safety Chris Horton is on the shelf for the rest of the season. The Redskins placed him on injured reserve, and recalled running back Quinton Ganther, who the team released last week. The question still remains as to who will t...

Add injury to insult for Redskins

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:26:23 -0700

More injury has now been added to the insult of the Redskins 2-6 start to the season. Three starters were injured in the 31-17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Clinton Portis suffered a concussion in the first quarter and is listed as doubtful for Sun...

DeAngelo Hall to file complaint against Falcons coaches

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:44:15 -0700

Mike Smith mixes it up. (AP Photo/ John Amis)The AP is reporting that DeAngelo Hall plans to file a complaint to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell against members of the Atlanta Falcons coaching staff for their actions during the melee after LaRon Landr...

Dumb and dumber Redskins fall to Falcons 31-17

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:33:04 -0700

Michael Turner (AP Photo)Stow any talk of bright spots or silver linings in the Redskins spirited second-half comeback. No matter how much fight they showed or how hard they played, the bumbling, ineffective team you saw in the first half of thier 31...

Redskins-Falcons fourth quarter notes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:03:30 -0700

Redskins 17, Falcons 31 Campbell hits Yoder for a touchdown, reviewed but upheld. Michael Turner snuffs out the comeback—58-yard touchdown run. LaRon Landry and DeAngelo Hall need remedial tackling lessons. Campbell injured a...

Redskins-Falcons third quarter notes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:13:24 -0700

Redskins 10, Falcons 21 Campbell starts the second half. Reports said he had a chest contusion. Redskins put together a nice opening touchdown drive to the second half, moving the pocket for Campbell and getting the run game going. Bet...

Redskins-Falcons second quarter notes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:32:41 -0700

Redskins 3, Falcons 24 Clinton Portis out with a concussion. DeAngleo Hall booed loudly by the Atlanta faithful on his first punt return: calls for fair catch. Jason Campbell sacked five times already this half. Slow to get up after the...

Redskins-Falcons first quarter notes

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:42:47 -0700

Redskins 0, Falcons 14 Falcons attacking the weak side and moving Ryan around on bootlegs to keep the Redskins pass rush off kilter. Matt Ryan has induced Albert Haynesworth to jump offside twice, once on a fourth and inches inside the ten...

Redskins-Falcons inactives

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:14:24 -0700

Redskins inactives: CB Kevin Barnes, TE Chris Cooley, DT Anthony Montgomery, G Chad Rinehart, P Hunter Smith, CB Byron Westbrook, FB Eddie Williams, DE Renaldo Wynn. Falcons inactives: DE John Abraham, DT Thomas Johnson, RB Jerious Norwood, LS...

Redskins-Falcons preview

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:41:50 -0700

The Redskins take on the 4-3 Falcons in Atlanta. Falcons Examiner, Daniel Cox sat down to answer some of my questions. Mark Newgent: The Falcons have made a remarkable comeback in just two years from the Michael Vick fiasco and Bobby Petrino b...

Zorn proud of Devin Thomas' development

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:29:29 -0700

Coach Jim Zorn praised the development of Devin Thomas over the course of the season, yesterday. “His practice speed and his practice attention has dramatically increased. I’ve seen this in other guys in other places I’ve been...