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Playoffs are a Bonus for the Washington Redskins in 2012
December 2nd, 2012 at 12:37 PM
The Washington Redskins recent success has been reinvigorating as a fan. With big division wins over the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys, the Redskins have brought back the initial hope RGIII provided early in the season, and added a playoff conversation to it. Yet just three weeks ago--or two games--head coach, Mike Shanahan all...

Enough is Enough Redskin Fans, We Knew What Kind of Team We Had Going into This Season
November 5th, 2012 at 11:56 AM
***PHOTO1***  Yesterday during the lack luster Washington Redskins vs. Carolina Panthers game I had to close Twitter down.  Yes the team, especially the defense played poorly, but the fan reaction was getting ridiculous.  All the complaining about defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has reached the heights of ridiculousness.  Is our defense terrible? ...

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...

Believe It or not Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen Might Know What They’re Doing
September 19th, 2012 at 9:05 AM
***PHOTO1*** I'm not quite sure when it happened but at some point in the last 15 years or so Redskins' fans began to question everything the front office did.  Coaching moves, players moves, and what lawn service Fed Ex Field was using. No matter the move there was usually a vocal...

Thoughts on Washington Redskins Loss to St. Louis Rams, 31-28
September 17th, 2012 at 2:40 PM
The Washington Redskins entered Sunday riding last week's victory over the Saints but stumbled in St. Louis, leaving fans shocked and confused. It was one of the stranger games in recent memory; awful refereeing, another blocked punt, and an impressive Rams offense. Sadly, the list of negatives continues throughout this post. And...

Ten Thoughts on Washington Redskins 2012 Season; Includes Win-Loss Prediction
September 4th, 2012 at 7:14 PM
The Washington Redskins kick off their season this weekend, facing the New Orleans Saints. As of now, not a lot is expected of the Redskins--some doubt any growth at all--but they could easily be misled by seasons of the past. Who am I to judge? I have my own thoughts...

Washington Redskins Display Tremendous Depth in 30-3 Victory Over Bucs
August 30th, 2012 at 6:54 PM
The Redskins finished their preseason 3-1, after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-3 on Wednesday night. Preseason wins normally hold little value--take the Lions' 4-0 to 0-16 debacle as an example--and starters don't even play in the fourth game usually. But this was an impressive win? Yes. For the first...

Washington Redskins 53 Man Roster: Defense and Specialists
August 23rd, 2012 at 11:35 AM
As the season nears, the Washington Redskins will have some tough choices ahead of them. This is the deepest team Mike Shanahan has had in Washington and the first line of cuts is right around the corner. In this post we'll cover the defense and specialists. Last year Shanahan kept 24 on...

Washington Redskins Wide Receiver Battles: Size Matters
August 14th, 2012 at 3:05 PM
The Washington Redskins have turned over most of the team since the arrivals of Bruce Allen and Mike Shanahan. One of the major changes has taken place at wide receiver and it's beyond just bringing in new players; it's a new philosophy--which looks surprising like Green Bay's. In the last...

What are Alfred Morris’s Chances of Making the Washington Redskins 53-Man Roster?
August 4th, 2012 at 7:33 PM
There's an open competition at Redskins' Park that has everyone's attention in Washington, and that's at running back. Three backs have returned from last season and all three are expected to make the roster. So, how about Alfred Morris? ***PHOTO1*** Morris was originally practice squad destined...and for a sixth round pick, it's...

How Many Rookies Make the Washington Redskins’ 53-Man Roster?
July 11th, 2012 at 2:32 PM
The Washington Redskins signed all twelve of their 2011 draft picks to the 53-man roster at some time, last season. This year they drafted just nine players--for the luxury of Robert Griffin III--and all nine won't be so fortunate to make the team. Head coach, Mike Shanahan has finally added enough talent and depth to the...

Washington Redskins 2012 Offseason: the Last Rebuild
July 10th, 2012 at 2:06 PM
Since Mike Shanahan became the Redskins Head Coach, the word "rebuild" has been thrown out non-stop. Sometimes the organization would say they're not rebuilding (and the McNabb signing was supposed to be proof, ha). More recently they have toned down their anti-rebuild rhetoric and accepted what the fans have seen...

Brandon Banks Will Have to Contribute on Offense If He Wants to Make 2012 Roster
June 13th, 2012 at 5:15 PM
***VIDEO1*** Following Tuesday's minicamp practices, Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he's informed third year kick returner Brandon Banks that he'll have to contribute on offense if he wants to make the team. Banks is undoubtedly an explosive player, but nagging knee injuries slowed down his ability to return kicks in...

Mike Shanahan Compares Washington Redskins’ Niles Paul to Shannon Sharpe
May 16th, 2012 at 3:53 PM
In an interview with ESPN 980, The Sports Fix, Mike Shanahan confirmed that Niles Paul was transitioning to tight end and that he reminded him of Shannon Sharpe. ***PHOTO1*** He gives you a chance to have a difference maker at the tight end position I hate to compare anybody to a hall of fame...

Robert Griffin III and Incoming Free Agents Bring Balance to the Washington Redskins
May 7th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
Since 2008, the Washington Redskins have failed to gain more yards or score more points over a season than their opponents. Now, Robert Griffin III and a pair of free agent receivers will do their best to bring balance back to the Nation's Capital. At the beginning of free agency, the...

Redskins Offensive Line No Longer a Question Mark, “Question Mark?”
May 1st, 2012 at 1:20 PM
After selecting three offensive linemen in this year's NFL Draft, the Washington Redskins should no longer have depth concerns. But does that mean that their O-line is set moving forward? It certainly doesn't appear to be the "line of the future" yet; not with Jamal Brown at tackle and injury/penalty concerns still about. But maybe after a few seasons, some players will blossom into Pro...

Washington Redskins Ink Kicker Neil Rackers to a Deal, but was It the Right Move?
April 25th, 2012 at 9:19 AM
***PHOTO1*** After meeting with Washington Redskin head coach Mike Shanahan and special teams coach Danny Smith on Monday, former Houston Texan kicker Neil Rackers has signed a deal with the Skins. Rackers told FOX26 in Houston that he made the decision to leave the Texans because he had been promised a long-term...

Should Washington Redskins Answer If HBO’s Hard Knocks Comes Calling?
April 24th, 2012 at 8:34 AM
***PHOTO1*** Just this week the Atlanta Falcons became the latest NFL franchise to say "thanks but no thanks" to HBO and their reality football series Hard Knocks.  A few years ago HBO had little trouble nabbing teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City...

Could the Washington Redskins Re-Sign Linebacker London Fletcher This Week?
March 26th, 2012 at 10:31 AM
***PHOTO1*** 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’ Free Agency, Day One Review; New Look Offense
March 14th, 2012 at 7:22 AM
In case you missed a signing or its details, here's a wrap up of Monday' activities. Contrary to popular belief—after the salary-cap scandal—the Washington Redskins were extremely active, despite being docked $18 Million dollars, the same day. After about 24 hours of worries, Redskins' fans can celebrate the Rams trade, officially (filed to...