Washington Redskins

Last week at the E3 video game convention in Los Angeles gamers and sports fans alike got another foretaste of the 25th installment of Madden. In what has become the norm for this year?s version of the virtual football experience, Robert Griffin III and the Redskins were heavily featured in the game?s first two promotional […] More...

Redskins.com intern Chris DeLisi shares an interesting tidbit about Redskins NT Barry Cofield. Over the course of the last two seasons, the Washington Redskins have seen three quarterbacks take the field, five different running backs record a carry, and multiple*safeties cracking the starting lineup. Despite the multitude of changes on a team in transition, one […] More...

I caught this article in the Forture 500 magazine I was reading while flying over the weekend, thought I should post i there. It is a little over a month old though... http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2013/...ement-package/ Quote: FORTUNE -- President Obama's proposal to limit the value of 401(k)s, pensions, and other tax-favored retirement accounts to about $3.4 million certainly sounds reasonable. After all, at a time of big budget deficits, we shouldn't subsidize "the rich" with tax breaks, should we? But when you look a little closer -- especially when you look at the value of President Obama's taxpayer-funded retirement benefits -- you might think a little differently about what "rich" means. For starters, the point at which Obama wants to eliminate your ability to deduct retirement account contributions isn't actually the $3.4 million in his budget proposal -- that's just an estimate. The real number is how much a couple age 62 would have to pay for an annuity that yields $205,000 a year. That $3.4 million -- which applies to the combined values of your pension and retirement accounts -- is subject to a sharp downward change in the future because annuity issuers charge significantly less for an annuity when interest rates are higher than they do today, with rates at rock-bottom levels. I'll grant you that $205,000 a year -- the current IRS maximum for what a pension fund can pay a recipient -- is serious money in many places. But it doesn't buy you a rich retirement lifestyle in, say, Manhattan, N.Y., where 205K is equivalent to only 88K in Manhattan, Kans. The Manhattan-Manhattan distinction, from Money's cost-of-living comparator, is an example of the difference between being rich statistically and being rich in reality. Second, I can't get past Obama wanting to limit savers to only about half the value of what he stands to get from his post-presidential package. Based on numbers from Vanguard Annuity Access, I value his package at more than $6.6 million. (My calculations are at the bottom of this piece.) That's right, $6.6 million. And that doesn't include the IRAs in which Obama has been socking away the $50,000-a-year maximum, or the $18,000 (plus cost of living) a year he will get at age 62 for his service in the Illinois senate, or any other benefits he or his wife may realize from past or future jobs. Because Obama will be only 56 when he leaves office, his annual pension -- which by law equals the salary of a cabinet secretary, now $200,000 -- would be worth $3.86 million at today's annuity rates. The inflation adjustment -- when cabinet salaries rise, a President's pension rises -- is worth at least $770,000 more. His personnel allowance -- $150,000 a year for 2 1/2 years, then $96,000 for life -- is worth $1.98 million. Total: $6.6 million. I'm not begrudging Obama his benefits, which are exactly the same as what other ex-Presidents get. I'm trying to put his retirement account proposal in perspective. If Obama feels so strongly about denying tax deductions to people like himself with "excess" benefits and to their employers, he can write checks to the IRS and Illinois for what he's saved by deducting his IRA contributions. But I won't hold my breath. Yes, there are retirement account abuses. It's unconscionable that people like Mitt Romney -- remember him? -- end up with eight-digit retirement accounts by stuffing them with assets (such as stakes in leveraged buyouts) that have low starting values but massive upsides and are available only to the elite. But that abuse is easily solved. To set up a whole new bureaucracy to monitor the value of everyone's pension and 401(k) strikes me as a vast overreaction. Although this proposal is unlikely to become law, I don't like the principle of it. We should be encouraging people to save more for retirement, as parts of Obama's budget propose, rather than penalizing "the rich" (as Obama defines them). The White House declined comm

According to FantasyPros, Alfred Morris' average draft position is 10th overall, and ninth among running backs. Why such a high average draft position for Morris? Why on earth not? He ran for more yards than any other running back not named Adrian Peterson in his rookie season, proved capable of being trusted with over 300 touches and also plays on a high-scoring, run-heavy offense. When defenses line up across from the Redskins offense and have to pick their poison—Morris or Griffin—Morris is the lesser of two evils. As a result, Morris has had the benefit of facing vulnerable defenses, but even when he didn't, he still thrived in the Redskins backfield. He's a bruising back who never shies away from contact, again ranking below Adrian Peterson in yards after contact and just four yards behind Tampa Bay's Doug Martin, according to Pro Football Focus. Additionally, Morris' average of 3.0 yards after contact ranked fifth in the NFL. Whichever way you slice it, Morris picked up yards on the ground, and motored his way to being a top-five running back in standard fantasy leagues in 2012. So what about 2013? There's not much to suggest Morris can't have another great season anchoring the Washington backfield, but like everything in Washington, much will depend on the health of Robert Griffin III. If Griffin is his usual self, Morris numbers could be on par with what we saw in his record-setting season last year. If Griffin is to miss some time and defenses key more on Morris, then I'm still not overly concerned. Morris' yards per carry may take a hit from his gaudy 4.8 mark from a season ago, but because the Redskins are such a run-heavy team and because Morris is a proven bell-cow, his volume will compensate for a diminished average. For fantasy purposes, Morris reminds me a lot of when Michael Turner first came to the Falcons, and even how Arian Foster stands now in the fantasy world. Even if they don't blow you away with highlight reel runs—and that's not to say Morris doesn't or can't—they are pretty much automatic for 20 to 25 carries and at least 90 yards each week. Morris' volume makes him a high-floor fantasy back as well as a high ceiling one, and because of this, he is absolutely worthy of his high average draft position, especially in standard scoring leagues. Expect another big year for Mr. Plow. Rushing Projections: 315 carries, 1,420 yards, 4.5 yards per carry, 11 rushing touchdowns. Receiving Projections: 10 receptions, 74 yards, 0 touchdowns. Follow @PFF_Dan Poll Where would you draft Alfred Morris? A must-have. Top five pick. Love him. First Round talent, first round production. First round draft pick. Like Him. Second Rounder. I'll take him if he falls to the third round or further. Nothing higher. Not touching him at all. 36 votes | Results

A few weeks back ESPN?s Mike Sando conducted a study on the average age of starters for each team entering the 2013 season and while the Redskins starting 11 on defense ranks as the second oldest (only the Steelers D can claim to be more ?seasoned?) the offense?s 11 is filled with young, talented players. […] More...

Tyler Polumbus and his TKO (Tyler Kids' Outeach) program got together with the NFL Foundation and Redskins Charitable Foundation to provide a unique opportunity for disabled children from the DMV area to play with Redskins players on the Skins' practice field. Fifteen Redskins players supported Polumbus including Ricky Elmore, Kirk Cousins, Xavier Nixon, Chris Chester, Jordan Bernstine, and Kedric Golston. Link to video:

People have to approach a workers comp attorney, if they get stuck with medical compensation claims for mishaps or accidents at work. Accidents in a workplace generally happen due to unforeseen reasons like an electrocution fall when taking care of a machine due to failure of an equipment, a wrong decision, or injuring a leg or a hand. These examples are unfortunate because these accidents generally do not happen on a daily basis. However, these natural events do occur at times leading to unexpected situations. The majority of these firms supply their work force with health insurance from insurance companies. The function of a business to reimburse an injured worker for medical bills concealed is nearly negligible. After any such work injury has happened, the insurance provider is responsible to repay a worker who is injured from all of those medical invoices referred by an authorized treating physician . Besides compensating for these medical costs, the insurance provider can be liable to pay up to 66.6% share of a worker’s wage given weekly. An employee is injured critically and must not able to work permanently or temporarily on any account for medical reasons. In a way, the employee is protected by an insurance plan. An insurance provider may pay back all the claims from any compensation. In many of these cases, it has been discovered that insurance companies will attempt to flee from any statements made by the employees who were injured. The victim must approach a workers comp attorney who is aware of the legal rules and capable of filing a lawsuit to receive the total compensation, if an injured worker is denied of medical compensation claims. As there are lots of law firms that will enable a victim to file a suit within the court jurisdiction, a person approaching for a workers comp attorney within the state is not a huge deal. There are lots of alternatives, but an individual making a wrong choice would wind up in an embarrassing situation. The victim ought to be careful while determining which lawyer to approach. Seasoned workers comp attorneys who know how to handle work injury and compensation cases have the ability to assist a person to recover the precise number of compensation that an individual requires to discharge all medical expenses. A victim is known commonly to witness an insurance business to deny the compensation claims from an employee.

Temporomandibular Joint disorder or TMJ is caused by a host of different problems that cause a malfunction in the jaw joint. Things like disc erosion, misalignment of the joint, a damaged cartilage, or a result of an accident, just to name a few possibilities. There is pain and a dysfunction of the muscles that control the movement of the jaw. Some cases involve muscle disorders while others involve severe joint displacement. Treatment for TMJ Treatment for TMJ starts with a visit to the primary doctor or the dentist. When the patient starts to notice severe pain in the neck or head and they feel as if they have a constant earache, that is when they seek medical attention. There are two types of TMJ treatment: non-surgical and surgical, doctors suggest exhausting all natural and medical forms of treatment before resorting to surgery. The primary doctor will refer the patient to an oral surgeon if the problem seems severe enough, and they will proceed from there. Nonsurgical Treatments Treatments like physical therapy, bio-feedback, ultrasound, stretching exercises, warm compresses at the site of the pain, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and relaxation techniques are all used to decrease the pain and discomfort of TMJ. Drug therapy is also an alternative, in this case doctors may administer anti-inflammatory medication or muscle relaxers. Lastly there are stabilization or bit splints that are used, a mouth guard is placed on the top row or bottom row of teeth. This will prevent the teeth from grinding. This method is usually tried first on most non-severe patients. Surgical Treatments In cases where there is a tumor, severe jaw locking, degenerative joint disease or jaw bone displacement, surgery may be a viable option. Surgery is the last resort and several opinions should be obtained before any procedure is done. Most surgeons will recommend that the patient tries all natural remedies and exercises before they resort to talks of surgery. There are side effects with any surgery and complications that may occur, and patients with minor issues of TMJ should try physical therapy first. In the cases of surgery part of the jaw bone may be removed and replaced with a bone graft, or some other surgical device.

The need for a good Los Angeles dentist is a highly important aspect in overall well being. Far too often people tend to neglect their teeth and gums and thus dental issues come about. This is not good for the rest of your body as the blood vessels, nerves and bones in your mouth can have a direct impact on the rest of your body. You need to routinely see a Los Angeles dentist if you want to have a healthy, bright and white smile. This is important as you can help prevent cavities from forming by seeing a Los Angeles dentist at least one to two times per year. This will also help you correct any lingering issues that could pose larger problems. This happens when teeth have been left go and thus become infected. That infection can easily move throughout the rest of your body and cause other issues so the need to have a good and reliable Los Angeles dentist is important. The right Los Angeles dentist is the one that can handle both routine cleanings and cavity fillings but also offer emergency services for when teeth get chipped, cracked or start hurting due to an infection. It is highly important that everyone see a Los Angeles dentist for proper and proactive dental care. From infants and toddlers to teens and older adults; dental care is one of the cornerstones of good health. You need to properly care for your teeth on your own and you also need to see a Los Angeles dentist for routine visits and anytime in between when issues arise. This is the best way for you to ensure that you will keep your natural teeth longer and combat any issues such as gum disease as soon as they come about. You want your smile to be clean and healthy and the right way to achieve this is through the use of a professional, reputable and well qualified Los Angeles dentist who can give you that smile you want and need. Your smile truly is one of the first things people notice and thus you need to take care of your teeth.

(AP photo) A few weeks back ESPN’s Mike Sando conducted a study on the average age of starters for each team entering the 2013 season and while the Redskins starting 11 on defense ranks as the second oldest (only the Steelers D can claim to be more “seasoned”) the offense’s 11 is filled with young, talented players. Last year the rookie duo of Robert Griffin III (then 22) and Alfred Morris ( then 24) where not only a reason why the burgundy and gold’s average starter age dropped, but of course bringing our Nation’s Capital its first NFC East title since 1999 as well. With Major League Baseball currently seeing a surge in production from highly touted, first year players, NFL.com has piggybacked off their record numbers to bring to light some of the greatest debuts in league history. While some on the list go as far back as when the world was black and white, we all know what colors Griffin III wore last year. NFL.com looked back on 10 of the greatest debuts in the league’s first 92 years of existence. After being selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft No. 10 was instantly anointed as the Redskins starting quarterback. While Redskins Nation (and teammates) got a glimpse of just how special the Heisman-winner was through the dog days of summer, his performance in preseason games meant little in the long run—they wanted to see him in “real” game action. On September 9th they got their chance. Against a New Orleans Saints defense that had given up the third most passing yards in 2011 and recorded only nine interceptions, No. 10 made it seem as if he was still at Baylor going against a college secondary. “The big talking point surrounding the 2012 NFL Draft was RGIII’s league readiness. All of this talk caused RGIII to take the field for the Washington Redskins with a chip on his shoulder as he began his rookie year with 320 passing yards and two touchdowns.” Unless you promised yourself no television, internet, texting or human interaction over the last nine months you know No. 10’s brilliance didn’t stop there. “Griffin managed to stay hot passing for 1,067 yards, rushing for 234 yards, and racking up eight total touchdowns over the course of his first four starts. Griffin capped off this incredible 2012 rookie year by taking home the 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.” Bravo again, Robert!