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Washington Redskins’ Brian Orakpo Says He’s “100 Percent” Healthy
April 15th, 2013 at 11:12 AM
The Washington Redskin's defense is poised to get a major boost this season with the return of outside linebacker Brian Orakpo to the every day lineup.
Orakpo, entering his fifth season in the NFL, has been slowed by major injuries over the past few seasons. He suffered injuries to his left...
London Fletcher Plans to Return for 2013 Season
March 6th, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Good news for the Washington Redskins this week: London Fletcher plans to return for the 2013 season.
In the first step of making preparations for his 16th NFL season, the 37 year-old middle linebacker will have surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday morning and elbow surgery later this month as...
Washington Redskins and Free Agent Lorenzo Alexander Far Apart in Latest Negotations
February 27th, 2013 at 11:34 AM
The Washington Redskins seemed to navigate through cap penalties last season without much difficulty. It's already causing issues this offseason.
Free agent Lorenzo Alexander told John Keim of the Washington Examiner that the Redskins initial offer was "not close."
“They offered me a deal but obviously at this point I’m not...
What Should the Washington Redskins Do with Brian Orakpo?
February 6th, 2013 at 4:47 PM
The Washington Redskins face an interesting dilemma this offseason regarding outside linebacker Brian Orakpo. Should the keep him in the starting lineup or shop him around for a player that might plug another hole in the leaky defense?
The former first round pick out of Texas has been a staple in...
Washington Redskins Week Six Game Ball
October 18th, 2012 at 1:28 PM
Even though we here at Redskins101.com write up game recaps and do quarter season report cards we've never done a weekly feature on a single player who played the best for the Burgundy and Gold the previous Sunday. Well I was doing some thinking and well that's about to change.
Starting...
Washington Redskins Fans Rejoice as Brian Orakpo is Eliminated from Madden NFL 13 Cover Contest
March 28th, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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Washington Redskins outside linebacker Brian Orakpo has been eliminated from contention in EA's Madden 13 Cover vote. The fan favorite lost to division rival, breakout wide receiver Victor Cruz by a margin of 82% (Cruz) to 18%. While undoubtedly Orakpo must be disappointed, Washington Redskins fans everywhere are happy to...
Could the Washington Redskins Re-Sign Linebacker London Fletcher This Week?
March 26th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
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Washington Redskins fans have been in a state of unrest since the NFL's Free Agency period began almost two weeks ago. The unrest comes at the fact that free agent Pro Bowl middle linebacker London Fletcher has yet to be re-signed.
When the Redskins' dismal season came to a close last...
Washington Redskins Need’s Drastically Switch; Moving Forward, Defense is Priority
March 14th, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Now that the Redskins have a bona fide identity on the offensive side of the ball, pre-draft focus should switch to the defensive side. This league is predicated on scoring points...and—as we often forget—stopping the other team from scoring points. With MAJOR holes at strong safety, free safety and middle linebacker, the latter could prove difficult.
Washington will most likely need to address two of...
Washington Redskins’ London Fletcher Leads NFC Pro Bowl Team in Tackling After Early Snubbing
January 30th, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Initially slated as a Pro Bowl alternate, London Fletcher took the place of the Bears' middle linebacker Brian Urlacher in Honolulu. Urlacher suffered a knee injury in 17, which opened the proverbial door for London, as the only Washington Redskin to make it to the Pro Bowl. London ended up leading the NFC team with seven solo tackles, proving he shouldn't have been snubbed in the first place.
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Washington Redskins Mock Draft 1.0; What If Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III Aren’t Available at Number Six?
January 3rd, 2012 at 8:31 PM
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The Washington Redskins will select sixth in the 2012 NFL Draft, a draft position that has more than a few fans nervous. While it's almost certain that two top flight quarterbacks---Stanford's Andrew Luck and Baylor's Robert Griffin III---are coming out, the worry is that several teams will try to leap...
Snap Counts Can Be Deceiving, Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan Hit Rookie Wall Several Weeks Ago
December 30th, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Rookie Ryan Kerrigan has exceeded expectations in his rookie year. Not only has he proven to be an asset opposite Brian Orakpo, he hasn't missed a snap all season – 960 of 960 per Ryan O'Halloran. After week ten's match-up with the Dallas Cowboys, Kerrigan said, "As far a rookie wall, I dunno, I think that’s all just mental." I would argue...
Washington Redskins’ Linebacker London Fletcher Snubbed Again, Which Proves the NFL Pro Bowl Selection is Still a Joke
December 28th, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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I have always maintained that professional sports All-Star games are a mere joke, especially the NFL's Pro Bowl. This is because the spirit of All-Star games is to honor that season's best players. However, this hasn't been the case since the leagues have begun to let fans vote on the...
Key Redskins Become Free Agents in the Off-Season, Who Should Be Re-signed and Who Should Go
December 23rd, 2011 at 1:59 PM
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When the disappointing 2011 season concludes the Washington Redskins will obviously be thinking about who will be the quarterback next season. However, they can't be so focused on a quarterback they forget about key pieces to the Redskin family.
Notable players who will become free agents at the end of the...
Are the Washington Redskins on the Cusp of Being the Next Worst to First Team in the NFL?
December 19th, 2011 at 11:05 AM
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To describe my feelings on the last month of Washington Redskins football I would have to quote fictional Cleveland Indians' manager Lou Brown (brilliantly played by James Gammon in 1989's Major League) "It's all starting to come together."
Since the injury bug once again reared its ugly head towards the Redskins...
Washington Redskins Fans, Help Lorenzo Alexander Get to the Pro Bowl
December 12th, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a big supporter of fans voting for the Pro Bowl (or any All-Star game for that matter) because it makes the selection process more a popularity contest than an actual honor for the players who attend. Every year several players who deserve to...
Washington Redskins Vs New England Patriots Recap: Refs Gone Wild
December 12th, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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Yesterday might have been one of the most entertaining Redskins football games in at least four or five years. It was back and forth, touchdown for touchdown and since we had nothing to play for I wasn't losing my mind watching the Patriots score.
However, what I did lose my mind...
ESPN 980: Washington Redskins’ Brian Orkapo “Puts Blame on Himself”
November 22nd, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Today, ESPN 980 had Brian Orakpo on their station and tweeted; "Brian Orakpo says he puts blame on himself for not finishing plays." That was clearly the case Sunday and I have a few pictures to help shed some light on the situation.
The first two are of Brian Orakpo's near sacks, that he couldn't make happen. The...
Is Washington Redskins’ Brian Orakpo Living up to His Offseason Comments?
November 1st, 2011 at 4:15 PM
The Washington Redskins' Brian Orakpo was upset last offseason for not being voted a Top 10 pass rusher (putting it nicely). The Pro Bowl linebacker recorded 8.5 sacks last year after "Rak'ing up" 11 in his rookie season. Here were Orakpo's exact words on the subject:
“I seen some list rankin the...
Washington Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan Could Have a Big Game with Panthers’ Tackle Jeff Otah Injured
October 20th, 2011 at 8:50 AM
***PHOTO1*** The Carolina Panther's first pick in 2008, Jeff Otah is out for the season with a knee injury. This opens the door for Ryan Kerrigan, who will face undrafted rookie Byron Bell this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers.
Kerrigan is already on an outstanding pace for...
