12
Jan
2010
Hey, it could be worse … you could be a Redskins fan (video)
The playoffs can be an emotional time for football fans. While Packers fans have been crying themselves to sleep these past few nights, and Eagles fans are attacking female Romo fans, we thought it would be good to give everyone a little bit of perspective on things. So before you go throwing yourself in front of a bus because you won’t get to watch Tom Brady’s chin any more this season, please try to keep in mind that a) it’s just a game and b) it could always be worse … you could be a Redskins fan.
Comedian Danny Rouhier – of Redskins Anonymous fame – is back to recap the painful experience that was the Washington Redskins 2009 season. Love this guy.
27
Dec
2009
Cowboys, Redskins, Live Blog
(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
I am late to the NFL party today, having missed most of today’s games (except for some highlights) because of holiday stuff. I am going to blog tonight’s Cowboys-Redskins game (just underway) . . . .
22
Dec
2009
VIDEO: Brandon Jacobs vs Albert Haynesworth
Last night’s Giants/Redskins game was pretty much over before it started, with the Giants dominating from the opening kickoff to remain in contention for the final NFC wild card spot.
One of the more contentious moments of the evening came at the start of the 4th quarter, when most people had probably already stopped watching. The teams got into a bit of a fracas, ultimately ending with punches being thrown by both Giants RB Brandon Jacobs and Redksins DT Albert Haynesworth. Predictably, the fight starts when DeAngelo Hall goes at Jacobs after the whistle (hmmm … where have I seen that before?). After Hall gets dumped to the ground, Haynesworth runs in to defend his teammate, swinging wildly at anyone who gets in his way. Meanwhile, Jacobs takes a boxers stance and squares off with both Hall and Haynesworth.
Enjoy the MMA action:
Now, clearly both players should have been penalized (not just Haynesworth), and there’s no doubt that Jacobs will receive a fine from the NFL. But these are two of the biggest, baddest men in the game today, and there was definitely something thrilling about watching them go toe-to-toe with one another.
It’s too bad that was the most fight the Redskins showed all night.
7
Dec
2009
Robert Meachem & Saints strip ‘Skins of seemingly sure superiority
The Washington Redskins once again managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory yesterday, losing to the New Orleans Saints 33-30 in OT. The Redskins jumped out to an early lead, and were up 30-20 early in the 4th quarter before the wheels fell off. Just when you thought the Saints undefeated streak was going to come to an end, Redskins K Shane Suisham shanked a 23-yard FG with under 2 minutes remaining — a FG that would have given the ‘skins a two posession lead. That miss allowed New Orleans to tie the game in regulation with a 42-yd TD pass to WR Robert Meachem, and go on to win in OT.
But earlier in the game, Meachem made an incredible play that might have given us a hint that things weren’t going to go the Redskins way on this day. With less than a minute remaining in the first half, the Saints had the ball in Washington territory, trailing 17-10. On 3rd and 26, Drew Brees threw an ill-advised pass that was intercepted by Kareem Moore. It seemed like a spectacular momentum-shifter, one that would allow the Redskins to head into the locker room ahead, and to believe that the impossible was possible.
And then, this happened:
You’ve gotta hand it to Meachem on this one … he didn’t give up on the play, and made a spectacular individual effort. But this, along with the missed FG and a few other balls that bounced New Orleans’ way, had some people wondering if the Saints hadn’t employed some hometown voodoo on the proceedings:
“I don’t know about the voodoo, but I definitely believe in destiny,” said Drew Brees. “I believe in karma, and what goes around comes around. We’ve been on the other side of this deal probably too many times, and maybe it’s our time, that we start catching some of the breaks.”
12
Nov
2009
Mike Smith fined $15k, DeAngelo Hall $0 for role in sideline brawl
(Photo: AP)
The AP is reporting that Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has been fined $15,000 for his part in Sunday’s sideline skirmish with Redksins CB DeAngelo Hall.
Hall, on the other hand, was not fined at all. This may seem a bit odd considering that Hall launched himself into the Falcons sideline seemingly intent on starting trouble (mission accomplished!). But apparently Mr. Goodell saw something different than the rest of us, and decided to punish everyone involved except Hall.
Other fines handed out following the brawl include Redskins safety LaRon Landry ($7,500), Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth ($5,000) and Falcons director of athletic performance Jeff Fish ($2,500).
And again, Hall = $0. Makes perfect sense.
Smith had this to say after Thursday’s practice:
“I received a letter from the NFL office this morning,” he said. “I want to reiterate that I’m always going to have my players’ backs and I’m going to take care of them.”
Good for Smith. DeAngelo Hall is a punk with a history of starting trouble, and it’s ridiculous that Goodell would let him off the hook like that.
8
Nov
2009
VIDEO: DeAngelo Hall vs Mike Smith
From today’s Falcons/Redskins game – here’s former Falcon, current Redskin DB and noted jackass DeAngelo Hall squaring off against the entire Atlanta bench, including Head Coach Mike Smith. Watch for the shock of white hair in the middle of the scrum … it almost looks like Smith might have thrown a right cross in there!:
20
Oct
2009
Mike Shanahan knows better than to coach the Redskins
Even Shanahan can't help you now, Danny Boy
NFL Fanhouse is reporting that Napoleonic Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has contacted former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan about possibly replacing current HC Jim Zorn. Fortunately for him, Shanahan knows better than to take command over a sinking ship in mid-season, and turned the job down:
“Shanahan told the franchise there was little he could do in the middle of the season for them and that changing coaches during the season in the NFL rarely works,” a Redskins management source told FanHouse. “Several people that Dan Snyder trusts have suggested, if he makes a move, he should turn it over to secondary coach Jerry Gray. That could still happen.
Finally, someone who is actually making common sense! Someone who realizes you can’t just make wholesale changes to a team in mid-season and expect results. Once again, Snyder thinks he’s playing Fantasy Football, and that he can just switch out coaches & players like they’re batteries, with no regard to team chemistry or consistency.
I for one hope Dan Snyder stays in Washington for a long, long time. As long as he’s there, it’s pretty much a guarantee that the Redskins won’t be a factor in the NFC East. And I’m totally cool with that.
18
Oct
2009
VIDEO: Redskins Fan Support Group
Here is a fantastic insight into the mind of a Washington Redskins fan from comedian Danny Rouhier:
13
Oct
2009
John Riggins Rips into Redskins, calls Jim Zorn a high school coach
John Riggins is hoping to instill some of that fire that brought Washington their last Super Bowl. 18 years ago.
Things aren’t going so great in Washington these days with the 2-3 Redskins. After another loss to a previously a winless team (the Panthers), the calls for head coach Jim Zorn to be replaced have started growing louder & louder around the Beltway.
You can add Hall of Fame Redskins RB John Riggins to the list of critics who are none-too-pleased with the state of the franchise. Riggo just posted this video to his Twitter account – apparently fresh from chopping wood – in which he pulls no punches in calling out GM Vinny Cerrato and Zorn as the main problems with the ‘Skins. In fact, he goes so far as to suggest that Zorn would be a better fit coaching at the high school level:
“Jim, you are not a head football coach in the NFL. High school? Definitely. You can coach my son in high school any time. Ankle biters for sure.
[...]
You’re out of your league Jim. No offense to you, but I don’t think you’re gonna grow into this job. I just don’t think that you’re cut from that right bolt of cloth … But I wish you luck, and you are gone.”
Ouch. Check out the entire rant below, and prepare for the groundswell of support among DC-area sports radio callers around a “Riggins for Head Coach” campaign.
2
Oct
2009
Happy Friday from the Washington Redskins Cheerleaders
It’s Friday, so we thought we’d go with the lowest common denominator here at RnR and share this video of the Washingon Redskins Cheerleaders – aka the “First Ladies” – preparing for a big game.
It’s pretty much exactly like you had imagined:
Keep your eyes peeled for the Albert Haynesworth cameo around 1:50.
