tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57901802012-02-05T21:09:33.046-08:00What to make of the Washington Redskins - thoughts from a loyal fanJarvisnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-80029893047837327482011-11-13T11:38:00.001-08:002011-11-13T11:38:20.138-08:00

Bad pun. Jim Harbaugh has had the Niners on a tear since taking over my local team. His commanding yet engaging personality has pervaded the entire organization, turning around a franchise that has been directionless for the past decade.New Niner/former Skins Carlos Rogers couldn't be happier with his new surroundings.The only thing Washington had going for them heading into this game was

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-31822494597310113672011-11-13T10:55:00.000-08:002011-11-13T10:57:45.551-08:00

With the team in disarray due to injuries and the quarterback mess, it was no surprise that the Bills dispatched Washington. What was surprising was how bad the Skins looked in their defeat. They could muster up nothing. Wound up with Shanahan's first-ever shutout loss. Ignominious distinction that he went more games than any other coach before being shut out but yet here it was, a shutout loss

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-39295352067533435992011-10-30T01:47:00.000-07:002011-10-30T01:46:58.253-07:00

Cal had beaten Utah handily. Despite Cam Newton's up and coming status, I was confident that the Skins would have this game well in hand.Unfortunately, the NFL.com analysts were right. They almost all (including Joe Theismann) chose the Panthers to win based on the Skins' inability to handle Newton. And that's what happened. cam Newton played really well and carried the Panthers to victory.Worse

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-18049554141497740192011-10-21T21:28:00.000-07:002011-10-21T21:29:06.267-07:00

The outcome was a given. We all knew that Philly was too talented to not turn it around at some point. If only I had wagered for the Eagles to beat the spread... Plus, Cal had lost to USC on Thursday anyway.Way too many turnovers for Grossman. Columnist Sally Jenkins hit the nail on the head by noting if Grossman doesn't acknowledge his own mistakes, then he will continue to be a huge liability.

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Cal lost to USC Thursday night. Doesn't portend well for Washington today. Now they are in a 7-0 hole.

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In past seasons, this is a game Washington would have lost. On the final drive, they would have let Sam Bradford drive down the length of the field and punch it in. Instead, this year's Skins team was helped by the fact that Bradford's receivers kept dropping catchable balls. They were also helped by a Redskins team that was called for numerous penalties. On the other hand, it's quite obvious

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-45015913589254086402011-10-02T15:54:00.000-07:002011-10-02T16:26:53.845-07:00

Washington seemed to have the Dallas game in hand, up 16-15. They had the Cowboys backed up and looking at 3rd and 21. Hard to blame DeAngelo Hall for failing to stop Dez Bryant. It was all Tony Romo, making that play happen, scrambling, leading Bryant, and converting the third down play. I'm in Hall's camp and would have played a more conservative defense after having blitzed the previous two

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-7570384381292024722011-09-24T18:22:00.000-07:002011-09-24T18:21:00.162-07:00

For the first 10 weeks of the 2010 NFL season, the Skins' outcome wasthe same as the California Golden Bears's outcome. When Cal won onSaturday, Washington also won that weekend. And when Cal lost,Washington also lost.It'd be a shame to see that repeated this year. Unfortunately, Callost to the Washington Huskies today in Seattle, 31-23.

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Dan Daly of the Washington Times notes that 73% of the Redskins teams that have started 2-0 have made the playoffs.I wonder what the percentage breakdown is for 3-0 starts versus 2-1 starts.

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Eight straight wins over Arizona. Nice to dominate a team like that, especially when rallying from an 8-point fourth quarter deficit. The game got off to an extremely shaky start and was in doubt until the final whistle. Two consecutive interceptions! Fortunately, Grossman was able to shake them off and leads the Skins to victory. Must have felt good for Tim Hightower to exact revenge on his

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-79931124160339772442011-09-13T08:00:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:00:04.550-07:00

Almost as nice as the Skins' victory was the fact that the Cowboys lost. Even better was that they let it slip through the fingers with a bad Tony Romo interception.

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The G-Men have owned the Skins these past few years. The Giants had won 9 of the past 10 games over the Skins. Facing the Giants, the Washington had a great opportunity to take advantage of a greatly weakened team that was without its top two pass rushers. The Giants also had suffered injuries in many other positions, forcing a 6th round draft choice to be the starting middle linebacker - the

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-9169193081758257532011-08-19T17:33:00.000-07:002011-08-19T17:36:25.258-07:00

John Beck is 14-17 for 140 yards in the first half against the Colts? Rex Grossman was 19-26 for 207 yards and a touchdown last week? Why, oh why, do the Skins have to get their fans so unduly excited during the pre-season? Don't toy with our emotions like this!

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Trading McNabb (+)Needed to close the chapter; coaching staff should have played it better during the seasonSigning Stallworth (neutral)Two non-descript years; worth the minimal risk to see if he pans out during training campTrading for Gaffney (-) He had 700 yards last season - why trade?Trading Haynesworth (+)Also needed to close the chapter on this troublesome guy

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-82570963945343194372011-05-22T12:48:00.000-07:002011-05-22T12:46:46.534-07:00

It's an absolute shame the way the Skins brass and coaching staff recruited Donovan McNabb to Washington and treated him. Yes, he may not have been the sharpest to pick up a brand new offense but surely they could have tried harder to adapt to his strengths. Will be interesting to see what happens with Beck or Grossman but whichever quarterback ends up as the starter, the Skins will have a tough

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-60990274514946616982010-11-14T01:25:00.000-08:002010-11-14T01:26:09.313-08:00

It already was looking grim that Cal was facing the #1 team in the country.Somehow, though, Cal's defense clamped down on the high-flying Duck offense. It seemed amazing that Cal wasn't getting blown out after the first quarter. And they were still right there at halftime. And they even were about to take the lead in the fourth quarter!Alas... if the pattern holds, the Skims will be on the wrong

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-33164476255023788842010-11-08T17:24:00.001-08:002010-11-08T17:44:13.086-08:00

Normally I wouldn't bother wasting space on the Cowboys but firing Wade Phillips mid-season is noteworthy. Possible scenarios? 1. Jason Garrett does well-enough in a turnaround effort during the second half to win the job outright. I estimate that chances are low that will happen since the defense is the side that has floundered recently and he doesn't have much influence on that side of things.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-37555780000164351322010-11-01T23:22:00.000-07:002010-11-01T23:27:04.106-07:00

Matt Stafford is going to always love playing the Redskins. Somehow, Washington loves being the team that a rookie QB can get his groove on. Last year, Stafford gained some confidence and his first NFL win against the Skins. This year, Sam Bradford was able to look like a seasoned pro, picking apart the Skins defense. In a return from injury, second year man Stafford throws 4 TDs, 3 to man-child

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As expected, Cal was whupped 35-7 to a strong Oregon State team, extending the losing streak to four.

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Against which team did the lowly Lions end their winless streak last year? Yes, unfortunately, it was the Skins. The Lions finished with only one more win the entire season (against the Browns).What else works against the Redskins? Interestingly enough, it happens to be college football. In fact, it's my alma mater - the team I follow on Saturdays.Here are the facts this year:9/11: Cal defeats

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-77457341566808714982010-10-16T01:14:00.000-07:002010-10-16T01:28:08.036-07:00

The Redskins incredibly stayed with the powerful Packer offense. Like the Houston game, they yielded yardage but were stingy with points. Then boom, one big play to Anthony Armstrong, and the Skins are right there. Armstrong is only listed at 5'11". Is it just me or does he look 6'2"? I suppose anyone will look tall compared to Santana Moss.Fantastic game by Laron Landry and he was recognized

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-23958412565117610402010-10-09T22:08:00.001-07:002010-10-09T22:14:59.668-07:00

As announced by the Post, the Skins finally parted ways with Devin Thomas. If he had the tools to be a star, he should have shined during training camp and preseason. He should have earned his way into a starting role, or at least as the #3 guy.Having worked with Andre Johnson, Mike Shanahan knows what elite receivers have. Thomas obviously does not have it.The team had the opportunity to select

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The Philly game started off beautifully and then just turned ugly when McNabb could no longer convert any passes. However, Jim Haslett's bend-but-don't break game plan worked wonderfully, forcing nickel and diming down the field. Yes, LeSean McCoy had a huge game receiving and DeSean Jackson or Jeremy Maclin couldn't get anything deep. Look for other defenses to immediately copy that strategy

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-19689534277485056462010-09-14T12:29:00.000-07:002010-10-27T22:28:02.483-07:00

It was a funny experience watching the Sunday Night Football game online while also getting scoring updates in the iPhone with the Yahoo! Sportacular app.Case in point. I'd previously paused the stream so I was about a minute behind. At the end of the half, Dallas has the ball and looked like they might drive down for a half-ending FG. Then I get an alert that Washington is up 10-0. Meanwhile,

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As previously foretold, Zorn was fired after two years and no playoff appearances.It's wonderful to have Cerrato gone an have real football men making the decisions. People may knock Shanahan and Bruce Allen every which way (no championships after Elway, the Bucs had a mixed record during Allen's tenure) but the bottom line is that they are both fine upgrades over Zorn and Cerrato.

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Fred Davis is turning out to be a fine tight end. He has really stepped it up in Chris Cooley's absence. Regular 2 TE formations next year is a must.On the other hand, although Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas are playing larger roles, they still have to be considered major busts. Two thoughts on these big young receivers: (1) DeSean Jackson - the Skins passed on the speedy Cal receiver/PR twice.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-9746536569883432112009-12-27T15:31:00.001-08:002009-12-27T15:31:17.858-08:00

Hurray! Anything is better than Vinny Cerrato. Of course, a new owner would be ideal but that's not happening.It's nice that Allen has the old family ties to the organization, at least for sentimental reasons. That won't have much bearing on Bruce Allen's effectiveness in his job other than his heart will be completely in it. Big question is how much he can educate Snyder on what a professional

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Dan Snyder is both a great owner and an infuriating owner. He's a great owner in the sanme way that Jack Kent Cooke would open up his pocketbook to acquire any star player necessary. It's too bad that these days championships are won by building through the draft with solid scouting and talent evaluation.Unfortunately, to that point, Snyder is an infuriating owner because he gets involved in

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-21915546540259871942009-02-28T17:11:00.000-08:002009-02-28T17:47:31.168-08:00

DeAngelo Hall - It was a must to re-sign this top-notch corner. Hall will likely play at a Pro Bowl level next season. The only question mark was that it seemed the offer was much higher than it needed to be. The Skins probably would have been able to keep him by matching any equivalent offer on the open market.Derrick Dockery - Good move to go younger on the O-line with by bringing Dock back as

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-20275166099896418132009-02-28T17:02:00.000-08:002009-02-28T17:10:00.129-08:00

Just as wonderful as a 6-2 start was, so too was the pain of the 2-6 finish. As mentioned in a post about a year ago about moods affecting reading and blogging. I'd resolved to be more consistent but obviously couldn't do so. I wasn't surprised in the least by the weak second half of the season.In the first half, Zorn's offense was new and he was a risktaker. Everyone was healthy. By the second

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-73457871679223365802008-11-07T15:19:00.001-08:002008-11-07T23:51:00.215-08:00

Signing DeAngelo Hall is a great move. Shawn Springs and Fred Smoot have been hurt all season. He adds superior depth in a troublesome spot. I had been disappointed that the Redskins hadn't drafted Aqib Talib in the first round but Hall is a considerable upgrade. Best of all, he comes at low risk and minimal cost. Chances are that he will play well, the Skins will part ways (unfortunately) with

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-29040435722531275702008-11-07T15:11:00.001-08:002008-11-07T15:19:00.381-08:00

Obama wins! Tough sacrifice for diehard Redskins fans but one that almost anybody would be willing to make.All comedy aside, though, the Skins were in for a rough night when they could only scrounge 6 points in the first quarter. Dick LeBeau showed exactly how to handle Jim Zorn's offense. As the Washington Post noted, quarterback Jason Campbell was the one who paid the price, suffering seven

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-34732783432109881282008-11-07T15:05:00.001-08:002008-11-07T23:53:15.291-08:00

Again Washington played down to their level of competition. This game proved that the Skins were not an elite team. Even though they dominated, their errors and inability to close the game kept the game in doubt. An elite team would have destroyed the Lions with its no-name quarterback. It's nice to have the luxury of Santana Moss as a secret weapon on punt returns. It's also unfortunate that the

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The Skins played down to their level of competition, the feisty but error-prone Cleveland Browns. They even recognized it. The team really needs to spread the running burden around. Cartwright and Alexander accounted for six runs but should have accounted for 10 carries. Portis has been outstanding but it will catch up with him in the second half of the season. Let's hope that Betts is ready to

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-47635541792377613382008-10-13T22:04:00.001-07:002008-11-07T23:55:05.763-08:00

Of course. Classic trap game and the Skins fall right into the trap. Everything pointed to the Rams pulling off the upset. The 0-4 Rams were in a desperate funk, most importantly, had two weeks to prepare, had re-installed Marc Bulger as starting QB, and were determined to make a strong first impression with Haslett at the helm. In addition, the potential has been there all along - they just

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-73776387142069256822008-10-07T22:51:00.000-07:002008-10-07T23:36:22.389-07:00

Not panicking. Not abandoning the game plan. Jim Zorn has done a remarkable job with this veteran football team in keeping everyone even-keeled. Staying the course. Whatever you want to call it. The Redskins spotted the Eagles a great first drive and DeSean Jackson's punt return to be down by two touchdowns. By sticking to the plan, the team then scored 23 unanswered points before Akers' last

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-74268508486647761332008-09-28T19:59:00.000-07:002008-10-07T23:35:39.246-07:00

I didn't have high expectations for Washington this week. I just dearly hoped that they would not be absolutely blown out of the water by the high-powered Cowboys.Instead, what happened was that the Jim Zorn-led Skins kept pace with Dallas for the first half. Then, in the second half, Jason Campbell, Clinton Portis, and mates consistently drove into Dallas territory to come away with three field

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-55614134376175133812008-09-21T13:12:00.001-07:002008-09-21T23:39:07.057-07:00

True grit. The Skins hung tough and pulled out the win against a rising Cards team. Two wins against some decent teams. Can they continue the momentum?Aside from Campbell's development, what I've been most impressed with the last couple weeks are Zorn's gutsy play-calls to close out the game. Against the Saints, he went for it on fourth-and-two and the slant to Moss gave the Skins the necessary

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-22661175604018066042008-09-16T00:10:00.000-07:002008-09-16T00:32:35.528-07:00

After the clunker in Week One against the Giants, I was sure that the Redskins were doomed to a woeful season of ineptitude, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Instead, the offense came up with plenty of huge plays on Sunday.The Saints are a high-powered team with a standout quarterback in Brees and the most versatile player on the field in Reggie Bush. Shockey's no slouch, either.

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The team looked awful. On defense, Eli stood in the pocket, withstood the pressure, and picked the team apart alongside his partner-in-crime Plaxico Burress. Brandon Jacobs bowled over the defense figuratively and then literally with Laron Landry. On offense, the Skins couldn't execute. Jason Campbell has severe deficiencies. It was obvious that he wasn't progressing in his reads to the second

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1255546686434708162008-08-27T19:32:00.001-07:002008-11-07T23:55:52.786-08:00

The loss of Osi Umenyiora, coupled with the un-un-retirement of Michael Strahan leaves the Giants with a mediocre D-line at best. (In retrospect, the Skins were lucky to get Jason Taylor when they did.) In addition, several members of the Giants LB corps and secondary are gone as well. Eli is a year more experienced. The running game was jelling in the playoffs. Ahmad Bradshaw will be better.

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I have to admit that I was ambivalent about the signing of Jason Taylor given that he's on the downside of his career. And the Skins gave up a second round pick (and sixth, but I consider those a dime a dozen) to get him.However, now that it's been a few days, it's definitely a needed upgrade. Remarkably, the D-line gets younger with Taylor in the lineup. Even though he's 34, Philip Daniels is 35

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-80739935013738281332008-06-10T18:29:00.001-07:002008-06-10T18:29:10.566-07:00

Eagles - Fantastic addition with Asante Samuel. The Skins can only hope to minimize that addition by trusting their big young receivers to go up and get the ball. However, Campbell can only do that on the periphery. One tipped pass between the hashes and Samuel will take it back the other way for 6.Chris Clemons, the former Skin, adds good depth as a situational pass rusher. His speed is a big

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-59753950240997971972008-05-12T17:42:00.001-07:002008-05-12T17:42:40.505-07:00

The two most pressing needs appear to be 1) LB (with Rocky McIntosh's injury) and 2) CB (due to Carlos Rogers' injury). Warrick Holdman appears available and would provide veteran, if slow, reinforcement. Is Junior Seau also available?I'm not sure what happened with David Macklin last year and why he didn't really play. Wasn't he a starting corner at some point? How can he not even get on the

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-56052114019712281792008-04-27T16:31:00.000-07:002008-04-27T18:09:32.259-07:00

I won't pretend to have heard of any of the players drafted by the Redskins on day two other than Hawaii QB Colt Brennan.Judging from the descriptions on nfl.com, though, it appears that the 2008 Redskins draft graded quite well. On day two, they got a couple of defensive backs from big-time programs (Tryon from ASU and Horton from UCLA) and a defensive back from a small program but with good "

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-86882592344084175882008-04-26T20:30:00.000-07:002008-04-27T18:08:39.039-07:00

1. Devin Thomas, WR. I am SO glad that the Redskins traded out of their spot at #21. I was really hoping that they would draft Aqib Talib but unfortunately, he was picked one spot (#20) earlier by the Buccaneers. It's also too bad that the Skins couldn't draft DE Phillip Merling when they got around to picking at #34.However, I'm not happy with the pick of a receiver. The Redskins just don't have

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-22952382523595701282008-04-23T20:00:00.000-07:002008-04-26T20:30:37.960-07:00

Kudos to Vinny Cerrato for attempting to trade for Chad Johnson. He is definitely worth two hit-or-miss first round picks. He should have another 3-4 good years left. It's too bad that it didn't work out.On a related note, though, it seems a bit ridiculous that NFL players are decrying the contracts they signed just a couple years ago, saying that they've "outplayed" their contracts. What's the

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-81600270343563247972008-04-16T21:07:00.001-07:002008-04-26T20:30:37.961-07:00

Don't do it! Don't draft Malcolm Kelly in the 1st round. If CB Aqib Talib is available, draft him to replace Shawn Springs. When I see Malcolm Kelly, I can only think of one thing - Rod Gardner.

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I don't understand the move to sign Mathis when the Skins already have recently re-signed Rock Cartwright and also have Ladell Betts back to return kickoffs. They have Randle El to return punts. And they have James Thrash as a proven backup for both return spots. It would have made sense if the team had lost Cartwright to free agency but since they didn't, the Mathis signing is a head scratcher.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-14433072449576560982008-04-05T16:07:00.000-07:002008-04-26T20:29:26.327-07:00

February 2, 2008 was an amazing day for Washington Redskins football fans as two recent legends of the game were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. For Darrell Green, it was hard to see him not being a first ballot HOF'er. For Art Monk, it was a long time coming.Darrell Green played at a high level for an inconceivable 20 years. He played in three Super Bowls and won two (XXII and XXVI)

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One Washington Post article I read when Jim Zorn was first hired questioned Dan Snyder's qualification at judging Jim Zorn. Specifically, he said to Joe Gibbs, "This guy (Zorn) would make a terrific head coach."The questioning of his assessment ability is spot-on. Snyder has no idea what makes a "terrific head coach." His best coaching hire was one that was already voted into the Hall of Fame

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-39659203629661620692008-03-15T19:28:00.000-07:002008-04-26T20:30:37.962-07:00

The release of DJack by the 49ers gives the Redskins a good option in case Hackett doesn't sign. In fact, the team should have him visit Redskins Park immediately as he is a proven commodity with three 1,000 yard seasons under his belt. While he is likely on the downside of his career, he doesn't turn 30 until the end of the year so he's a veteran who knows the offense and could be reinvigorated

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-5913152579241491092008-03-14T18:01:00.001-07:002008-04-26T20:30:37.963-07:00

Bringing on board a veteran WR familiar with the West Coast offense like DJ Hackett would be a much better move than drafting one. Very few rookie WR's would be able to contribute immediately. This is even more the case for a team like the Skins learning an entirely new offense.Signing Hackett (assuming a reasonable price) allows focus on the first round to be on the defensive line.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-48988476381313742902008-03-10T17:57:00.001-07:002008-04-27T18:09:47.446-07:00

According to the Washington Post, Jim Zorn appears to be targeting a bigger wide receiver for his West Coast offense. Question is, can a rookie WR making the jump to the pros contribute? Probably not unless he's a high first rounder. Zorn also will be drafting a young QB to develop behind Campbell.Blache needs an active lineman to help Andre Carter. At DT, Cornelius Griffin's best days are behind

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-84367573980120640042008-03-08T00:51:00.001-08:002008-03-15T19:35:04.712-07:00

It's quite the trend this free agency period. Griese back to the Bucs. Kearse back to the Titans. Muhammed back to the Panthers. Booker back to the Bears. (I pity the Bears who signed Brandon Lloyd. But I pity the Skins for having wasted $10 million on him in the first place. Yes, he made some nice plays against the Skins as a Niner but there was never any sign of consistency or promise that

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-32336016746948424282008-03-07T18:00:00.001-08:002008-04-23T20:18:16.021-07:00

He deserved so much better. Four years as heir apparent. Support of the team and fans. Support of yours truly. Four long interviews.But he obviously sealed his own fate all along. He apparently had never reached out to form a relationship with Snyder. He hadn't earned Snyder's admiration and respect. He didn't have the charm that Snyder found with Zorn (and seemingly saw in Mora as well).It was a

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-25156936778898251422008-03-07T17:46:00.000-08:002008-03-18T15:07:47.888-07:00

Heartbreaking loss. Sports figures are so magnified in our society through the media that a loss like that really feels like we've lost a friend. Many of us feel that way even though we may not have actually met #21. I watched the video tributes available online (on redskins.com and washingtonpost.com). Was anybody able to watch those tributes and maintain dry eyes.There was no denying his talent

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-80947771797968801122008-03-07T17:34:00.001-08:002008-03-15T19:35:04.713-07:00

The problem I've found with blogging about my favorite sports team is that when they lose, I don't feel like rehashing and dissecting their loss in detail. I'm depressed that they lost and can't stand to read about it on washingtonpost.com. By the same token, when they're winning, I can't get enough. So I've been an absentee blogger for much of the season.What about their winning stretch when

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-79478743827581069982007-11-03T12:34:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.713-07:00

Running the RockIt's hard to run the football when your starting offensive line has been decimated by injuries. From last year's O-line, only Chris Samuels and Casey Rabach are playing.Derrick Dockery, who now has his own ugly Web site, departed for the Buffalo Bills. Outstanding OG Randy Thomas has endured a season-ending injury for the second consecutive season. Jon Jansen also suffered a

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-77440352774635198422007-10-30T22:46:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.713-07:00

Redskins Fantasy OutlookThe upcoming game with the Jets, while familiar for many on the team, hopes to provide a refreshing respite for several key Redskins players.Against the JetsKellen Clemens is suspect. Gregg Williams is sure to mix it up for the fresh faced quarterback leading the 24th-ranked offense. He could be in for a few turnovers.That said, Laveranues Coles has had a solid season thus

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-13193964570637912352007-10-30T21:14:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.713-07:00

4-3This is about where the Skins figured to be.The 2-0 start was nice - a good start by getting past the struggling Dolphins and Eagles teams. The Eagles game, in paticular, was a surprise.The Giants game was definitely a lost opportunity - up 17-3 at halftime and crumbling at the end.It was surprising that the Skins were able to bounce back and crush the high-flying Lions but they definitely had

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-78096760459443462572007-09-17T21:21:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.714-07:00

2-0Far better than 0-2.Great:* Campbell's poise -- able to make big plays with his 20-yard scamper and the beautiful TD toss to Cooley* Redskins defense containing McNabbGood:* Redskins defense smothering inept Eagles receivers* Commitment to the running gameWhew:* Beat the Fins with a brand new QB and offensive system* Skins were lucky McNabb was off* Bend but don't break defensive philosophy

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-73624916767155382632007-09-08T23:42:00.001-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.714-07:00

PredictionsThe beginning of the season always imbues fans with a renewed sense of optimism. The Redskins were especially good at that a few years ago with spectacular offseasons. However, the last couple have been quiet. Per my previous post, the organization has actually not sparked any excitement in fans about the strides made to improve upon last season.Dallas CowboysThe Cowboys will start out

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-53236377003394890512007-09-08T23:06:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.715-07:00

Season Starts AnewIt's been a long time between posting. It has been tough to recover from the embarrassing 5-11 that was last season. In addition, the team has done little to bring cause for hope during the offseason.Needs:(1) General Manager - not addressed(2) D-line - not addressed(3) LG-replacement for Derrick Dockery - TBD(4) Bolster secondary - addressed(5) Overall team youth/depth - not

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-84382552741998023322007-01-03T23:44:00.000-08:002008-03-15T19:35:04.715-07:00

Insightful ArticlesOver the past week, the Washington Post has produced some superb articles on why this past season was so tough. The pieces provide keen introspective writing into the Redskins organization, thanks to unrivaled access to coaches and players.The Post identifies a few key areas that led to unraveling:General Manager - This has been brewing for years. Mention of a hiring of a true

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1162885869338550472006-11-06T23:34:00.000-08:002008-03-15T19:35:04.716-07:00

Unbelievable Win!The win against Dallas was without a doubt, the most thrilling last minute reversal of fortunes I have ever witnessed. The 14-13 win in Texas Stadium felt like a better win because it got the Skins to 2-0 whereas the team is currently 3-5. However, Moss' 2 TDs in that game came while there was still a few minutes left on the clock.Why is this blog so infrequent? Why only after

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1159769615836922992006-10-01T23:09:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.717-07:00

Snyder Rewrites Pro SportsDan Snyder is changing the face of professional sports franchises. He brought his media and marketing savvy to sports and is showing other owners how to make money. He was not content to rest on his laurels after buying his favorite team. It is quite impressive to see what Snyder has done to grow the business and team's value.Many professional sports teams are family

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1159769345148046592006-10-01T23:04:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.717-07:00

Thrilling VictoryThe Skins did an amazing job against a strong defense. It's very clear now what a difference Clinton Portis makes. Things are starting to click between Portis' return to health, confidence building from the win against the Texans, and familiarity with Saunders' offense.Santana Moss did an excellent job with the overtime catch. If he didn't go up to snatch that ball thereby

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1159247144207889382006-09-25T22:02:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.718-07:00

Redskins AmBush Texans The Skins desperately needed a win. How fortunate that the Texans could provide such an opportunity. The team needed a confidence builder and this was it. They have something upon which to build. Now if only they can address all the penalties.Jacksonville is going to be a rough game. They've looked like one of the top teams in the league early in the season. At least the

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1158550006833599992006-09-17T20:22:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.718-07:00

It's time to turn over the reins to Jason Campbell.Mark Brunell has been dreadful. The last few games of the regular season, Brunell was mediocre at best. During the two playoff games, he was horrendous. During this preseason, he did nothing. And these first two games of the 2006 season, Brunell has looked old, slow, and out of sync.Yes, Brunell is a good guy. Yes, Brunell is a veteran. Yes,

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1158547662868697382006-09-17T19:47:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.719-07:00

Kenny Wright sucks! Why do they have him on the team?

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1158476870548992432006-09-16T23:58:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.719-07:00

Loss to MinnesotaWhat a heartbreaker. The first half started off quite well. The bumbling of the preseason seemed forgotten as the Washington offense was able to mount drives. The fact that they were forced to settle for field goals instead of touchdowns came back to haunt them, though.On the other hand, perhaps Minnesota did a great job adjusting at halftime or the Skins just went stale. Either

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1156780371791009162006-08-28T08:49:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.720-07:00

YikesThis preseason is making every Redskin fan feel sick to their stomach. A 41-0 pounding by the Patriots? A blocked field goal and Ben Watson punishing the Skins inside the hash marks? Breakdown after breakdown?At this point, it's hard to conceive that the team can turn it around to ride the momentum of last year's 5-0 regular season finish.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1156219543599679062006-08-21T20:39:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.720-07:00

MiserableThe Skins have been lousy in their first two preseason games. It has rather startling for fans that were hoping to see the team execute like a well-oiled machine. In fact, the team has executed as if there are a bunch of monkeywrenches in the system. The offense is clearly not in sync with Saunders' system so far. The first-team looked stellar against the Bengals but that was against

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1154199344290071172006-07-29T11:44:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.721-07:00

Al Saunders' OffenseThe season preview magazines I've read tout Al Saunders' offense as a completely new offense. Also, articles about Jason Campell talk about how he's learning a new offense for the fourth time in four years. The thing is, Saunders' offense is an Air Coryell offense. Granted, it's evolved since then but the fundamentals are there. That's one of the reasons Gibbs brought him in.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1153365970603464642006-07-19T20:20:00.000-07:002008-03-15T19:35:04.722-07:00

Birthday Gift!What a great gift my wife got me. We're going to be in Maryland visiting relatives over the Christmas holiday (we live in the San Francisco Bay Area) and I'd talked about catching a Redskins home game one of these days when we make the occasional trip back every few years. Well, this time, she stunned by getting me tickets while we were going to be in town. She coordinated it with

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1152933724644588822006-07-14T20:14:00.000-07:002006-07-14T20:22:04.696-07:00

Washington PostThere has been a dearth of updates in the Post's Redskins section. Am I the only one suffering? The Post used to be the best resource for getting the latest updates. It hasn't updated in weeks.Instead, Redskins.com has become the go-to source. With the insider view that Larry Michael provides on the video side including 1-on-1 interviews, its value as a resource to fans has really

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1152598885856398812006-07-10T23:16:00.000-07:002006-07-10T23:21:25.866-07:00

Shadow JerseyI'm sorry but I think it's dumb. I am really sorry for offending anyone out there who just bought it because they love the way it looks. It absolutely does NOT appeal to my aesthetic tastes. I find it so blech. My feeling is if you want a Redskins jersey, you are doing it to don burgundy and gold, possibly on white. But black and gray has nothing to do with the Skins. That's the

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1152156760533376742006-07-05T20:22:00.000-07:002006-07-05T20:32:40.603-07:00

Brandon LloydSmooth as silk.I have to say that when I heard about the acquisition of Brandon Lloyd that I wasn't particularly excited. He was the number one option in a woeful offense. He gained 733 yards last season. In an earlier post I compared him to Rod Gardner. Gardner was also the number one option in a woeful offense his rookie year and he went over 1,000 yards (barely).Lloyd makes some

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1150516978915565582006-06-16T20:59:00.000-07:002006-06-16T21:10:23.343-07:00

Sean Taylorhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/06/16/bc.fbn.redskins.taylor.ap/index.htmlUnbelievable that he was able to avoid jail time in the holdup case. It's pretty ridiculous the naivete of the young man who keeps getting himself in trouble. He's got all the right folks around him, from a great supporter in Gregg Williams to a fatherly role model in Joe Gibbs to hard working

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1146027635339152752006-04-25T21:14:00.000-07:002006-04-25T22:00:35.396-07:00

Redskins' Draft HistoryWith the draft only a few days away, it's appropriate to review the team's draft history over the last decade with what I can recall about each of the draft picks.1996 1. Andre Johnson, T, Penn State - Played a few disappointing years 4. Stephen Davis, RB, Auburn - Set the rushing record, great years in a Redskins uniform, too bad the Spurrier era ended

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1145694266992873552006-04-22T01:17:00.000-07:002006-04-22T01:24:27.003-07:00

Draft MovesThe team needs a LB to replace Arrington despite re-signing Warrick Holdman. They should package some of their lower picks to turn into a higher pick for another 4th or 5th round pick for a linebacker.Arrington About to Sign with G-MenIt's disappointing to think that LaVar (and Antonio Pierce) will play the Skins twice each year. The saving grace has to be that Gregg Williams knows

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1144879849405434202006-04-12T14:26:00.000-07:002006-04-12T15:10:49.480-07:00

Stephen DavisHere's a thought. What if the Redskins signed Stephen Davis for the veteran minimum for a 1 or 2 year deal? Does it make sense?Yes, it makes sense because Davis is the perfect size back in the mold of Riggo. Yes, because having Davis retire with the Redskins would be a great ending. Yes, it makes sense because Ladell Betts is entering the last season of his contract. Yes, because

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1143013835615885532006-03-21T23:38:00.000-08:002006-03-21T23:50:35.626-08:00

Redskins.com TVI have to say, the Redskins organization has done an impressive job with new and refreshing video content on the Web site to keep fans engaged all year long. Sure, there aren't that many highlights during the offseason but the video on the site is as good as it can get. During the combine, there was extensive footage provided following Joe Gibbs around. Before that, Larry Michael

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1142891515148739822006-03-20T13:34:00.000-08:002006-03-20T13:51:55.213-08:00

First round lossesNow RamseyWhat a shame for the Redskins to invest so much in first round picks these past few years and to have them go out the door for almost nothing.In 2000, the Skins drafted LaVar and Chris Samuels. Those of us who simultaneously hated and admired Lawrence Taylor all hoped that Arrington would be the next HOF incarnation of LT. The fact that his last two years disappeared

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1142404761851012572006-03-14T22:36:00.000-08:002006-03-14T22:39:21.850-08:00

Edge is in the CardsEdgerrin James in Arizona will make the difference that J.J. Arrington didn't. Everyone (including yours truly) expected Arrington to have incredible year as the second round steal of the draft. Instead, Arrington didn't run hard between the tackles and supposedly went down rather easily. All that is surprising given that demonstrated hard running traits while at Cal.With Kurt

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1142404295328376202006-03-14T22:22:00.000-08:002006-03-16T08:51:55.476-08:00

Archuleta, Carter, CollinsKnowing that they would lose Ryan Clark, the Redskins desperately needed to sign a playmaking safety. Taylor, in all likelihood, will be spending a few years behind bars. Shawn Springs and Carlos Rogers return but they definitely need a solid nickel corner. Prioleau and Stoutmire were good for bit roles but it's nicer to have them provide depth than rely on either as a

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1142232867101118562006-03-12T22:36:00.000-08:002006-03-12T22:54:27.146-08:00

Randle Elhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/12/AR2006031201424.htmlAm I glad that the Redskins acquired Randle El? Yes. But was Randle El worth $11.5 million in guaranteed money? No way. So far he's topped out at 601 yards receiving in a season and has scored only 7 TDs over four seasons. In fact, he started 15 games this season compared to 7 last season and caught fewer

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1142130884939861782006-03-11T18:30:00.000-08:002006-03-11T18:39:27.540-08:00

Javon Walkerhttp://sportsline.com/nfl/story/9300655What an intriguing concept. Seeing Javon Walker join the Redskins would be thrilling. Although, he's damaged goods with his recent knee injury, he's only one year removed from an outstanding season with 1400 yards.It's unlikely that the Redskins can land him and even more unlikely now since the Redskins have acquired Brandon Lloyd. However, it's

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1141627588197222362006-03-05T22:41:00.000-08:002006-03-06T16:00:58.003-08:00

LaVar GoneMost diehard fans knew from the way news stories were going that chances were slim that LaVar would be with the team going into 2006. Nevertheless, those of us who love his energy and passion and penchant for big plays never gave up hope that differences between him and management/ownership would get reconciled.The scary thought is of playing against LaVar and his big play ability.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1141325958086859842006-03-02T10:51:00.000-08:002006-03-02T23:03:19.803-08:00

Sinorice MossWith all Redskins fans enamored by Santana Moss' success this past season, and with the Redskins in dire need of a legitimate threat opposite him, I'm sure it's occurred to many fans that the Skins should try to draft his speedy brother Sinorice.Midway through last season, Sinorice was projected as a second or third round pick. However, with his success at the Senior Bowl in Mobile

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1141275110219102902006-03-01T20:40:00.000-08:002006-03-01T20:51:50.230-08:00

Salary Cap Crunchhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/01/AR2006030101963.htmlOf the candidates mentioned to be released, the first few make a lot of sense.Walt Harris - yes, solid player but victimized at timesBrandon Noble - yes, unlikely to come backCory Raymer - yes, a liability coming off the benchTom Tupa - yes, Derrick Frost did fineJohn Hall - yes, Novak did just

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1137477909072476832006-01-16T21:44:00.000-08:002006-01-16T22:05:09.136-08:00

To keep or not to keep?The Redskins organization has already started negotations to keep Ryan Clark and Robert Royal. Arrington has expressed a desire to stay. The fans love him but from a system-perspective, the team wouldn't lose much if he left. There is considerable upside if he can harness his playmaking talents into the system and Gregg Williams uses him even more. I'd be very surprised if

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1137303954480368352006-01-14T21:28:00.000-08:002006-01-14T21:45:54.523-08:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/14/AR2006011400588.htmlhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/14/AR2006011401280.html?nav=hcmoduleThe Redskins came up short against Seattle. Forcing three turnovers, hardly being penalized, and knocking Shaun Alexander out of the game early, it's hard to believe that the Redskins wouldn't win.The game was over

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1136688176132901432006-01-07T18:12:00.000-08:002006-01-07T18:53:27.116-08:00

The Skins win, defeat Bucs 17-10!http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/07/AR2006010700671.htmlIn unimpressive fashion, the Skins sprung out to an early lead in the first quarter, thanks to the defense and then hung on to edge out the Buccaneers.The Washington offense was completely ineffective against the league's best defense, with under 100 yards rushing and 50 yards

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1136335806486802582006-01-03T16:25:00.000-08:002006-01-03T16:50:06.536-08:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/03/AR2006010300765.htmlRedskins' fans prayers are answered (at least for one season). Gregg Williams will be around for at least one more year. However, he may listen to job offers next year. Snyder played it smart to keep him around for at least this next year since these are when the most tempting job offers to Williams are appearing

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1136236839188326172006-01-02T13:05:00.000-08:002006-01-02T13:20:39.240-08:00

Phillip Daniels and Cornelius GriffinThese two have provided the much needed pressure the Redskins have been lacking. Daniels finished the season with 8 sacks, with 6 of those in the last three weeks. Add pressure from the front four with an additional rush from Marcus Washington or Arrington and the Redskins may be ale to compensate for the depleted secondary in the game against the Bucs.

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Redskins are in the playoffs!http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/01/AR2006010100489.htmlA downright scary game. Washington barely beat a team they should have swatted around. The depleted secondary was dangerously exposed.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/02/AR2006010200062.htmlJoey Galloway will be hard to contain without Springs on the field.

Jarvisnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5790180.post-1135924841410512452005-12-29T22:38:00.000-08:002005-12-29T22:40:41.420-08:00

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/27/AR2005112700943.htmlThis WP article after the Cardinals game cited the following stat.4: Times in 27 games since Gibbs's return the Redskins have scored more than 21 points.New stat.3: Times in 4 games since then that the Redskins have scored more than 21 points.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/29/AR2005122901331.htmlhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/28/AR2005122801331.htmlMight things be different if Gregg Williams takes on a head coaching gig elsewhere? Worst case: Redskins lose both Williams and Arrington during the offseason. Best case (but unlikely): Both stay put, Arrington has a great year,

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