Washington Redskins

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Both RGIII and Alfred Morris rookies in 2012 turned out to be more than what the Redskins needed in the offensive backfield. Why not put two talented rookies in the defensive backfield in 2013? Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo As a "unit" Washington will be better if strong safety Brandon Meriweather returns from his torn right ACL, as expected. If he returns he will compete at strong safety, forcing Phillip Thomas to focus on playing more at free safety. Rambo is more of a natural free safety than Thomas. So... Why not put the best player at free safety (Rambo) and not just force Thomas to move to free safety because Meriweather is returning from his injury. I feel that Rambo and Thomas are better athletes than Meriweather and Thomas is a better option at strong safety. Therefore, starting rookie safeties in the backfield would be the best option for the Redskins who struggled in the secondary in 2012. Both Rambo and Thomas could still be interchangeable safeties. The athleticism of both rookie safeties will help the Redskins disguise coverages leading to more interceptions. Thomas as a (strong safety) led the country with eight interceptions over the regular season (three of which he has returned for touchdowns) and forced five fumbles. He joined Alabama's Dee Milliner and Mississippi State's Johnathan Banks as a finalist for the 2012 Thorpe Award as the nation's top defender. Rambo is accomplished ball-hawk (16 career INTs) and an intimidating hitter. In 2011, he was second in the country with eight interceptions behind Redskins second round pick David Amerson (13 interceptions). In 2012, after a second violation of Georgia's drug policy which led to a four-game suspension, Rambo returned to finish the season with 67 tackles and three interceptions. Both RGIII and Alfred Morris rookies in 2012 turned out to be more than what the Redskins needed in the offensive backfield. Why not put two talented rookies in the defensive backfield in 2013? Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo As a "unit" Washington will be better if strong safety Brandon Meriweather returns from his torn right ACL, as expected. If he returns he will compete at strong safety, forcing Phillip Thomas to focus on playing more at free safety. Rambo is more of a natural free safety than Thomas. So... Why not put the best player at free safety (Rambo) and not just force Thomas to move to free safety because Meriweather is returning from his injury. I feel that Rambo and Thomas are better athletes than Meriweather and Thomas is a better option at strong safety. Therefore, starting rookie safeties in the backfield would be the best option for the Redskins who struggled in the secondary in 2012. Both Rambo and Thomas could still be interchangeable safeties. The athleticism of both rookie safeties will help the Redskins disguise coverages leading to more interceptions. Thomas as a (strong safety) led the country with eight interceptions over the regular season (three of which he has returned for touchdowns) and forced five fumbles. He joined Alabama's Dee Milliner and Mississippi State's Johnathan Banks as a finalist for the 2012 Thorpe Award as the nation's top defender. Rambo is accomplished ball-hawk (16 career INTs) and an intimidating hitter. In 2011, he was second in the country with eight interceptions behind Redskins second round pick David Amerson (13 interceptions). In 2012, after a second violation of Georgia's drug policy which led to a four-game suspension, Rambo returned to finish the season with 67 tackles and three interceptions. Poll What are the Redskins best options at the safety positions? Rambo and Thomas Thomas and Meriweather Rambo and Meriweather 1 votes | Results

Memorial Day is a time to remember those who have fought and died for our freedom through military service. On this Memorial Day, we at Hogs Haven wish to celebrate our Redskins veteran players who have served our franchise with valor. Career Highlights: Darrell Green is one decorated Redskins veteran. Green played for an almost unheard of 20 years in the NFL, and he accumulated many NFL and Redskins records. Some of his NFL records include: most seasons with one team in one city (20), most consecutive seasons with an interception (19), most games played by a defensive player (295), and he is a 4 time NFL's Fastest Man Competition winner and the only player to win multiple times without losing. His Redskins records include: most career interceptions (54), most game starts (258), most games played (295), and most interceptions returned for touchdown (6). He could even still run a 4.43 40-yard dash on his 50th birthday. He was a monster cornerback and is arguably one of the greatest cornerbacks of all time. Green is also one of the fastest players in NFL history. He was selected to seven pro-bowls, has four all-pro selections, and is in the Redskin’s Ring of Fame. While green lacked size (5’9"), he made up for it with extreme toughness, his dedication, and not quitting on plays by chasing opposing offensive players with the ball down. Stats: In his Hall of Fame Career, Green accumulated 1,159 tackles, 1 sack, and 54 interceptions. Standout Moment: Green’s punt return against the bears during the playoffs leading up to Super Bowl XXII stands out as on of the best plays in NFL history. He returned a 52 yard punt for the go ahead game winning touchdown to advance in the playoffs. Green holds his rib cage as he runs the last 30 yards of the punt return. Even with extreme pain, he finished the play to help the Redskins win. It is one of the more memorable plays in Redskins playoff history. The video of this play is posted below. Darrell Green - 1987 NFC Divisional Playoffs (via chuckmak1979)

Dr. James Andrews, the renowned surgeon who rebuilt Adrian Peterson’s knee before his MVP 2012 season, and who has said Robert Griffin III is making “superhuman” recovery from his own reconstructive knee surgery, would like everyone to understand something: Peterson and Griffin are the exception, not the rule. Andrews told Newsday that a couple of… More...

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/63239/104-day-nfl-warning-31-minutes-of-sean-taylor-being-even-better-than-you-remember When reader Eric Wagman sent along this video last week, I was hesitant to use it. No conversation about Sean Taylor really inspires excitement. It’s impossible to consider him as a football player and a person without lamenting what might have been. When Taylor was killed outside his home in November 2007, he’d emerged as one of the best defensive players in football, but more important was the other emergence, the one of a man who’d found himself through family and fatherhood. But as I started watching, I realized that it’s also impossible to consider Sean Taylor as football player and not love what football can be. In this excellent video remembrance of Taylor, Clinton Portis notes that to watch Taylor play was to watch someone born to play. And he’s right. A high school running back built like a linebacker who could run like a corner, Taylor was the purest of football talent. That he didn't wear gloves later in his career really is too perfect. So with that in mind, here’s 31 minutes of Sean Taylor playing football in a way that few ever have, or could have. http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/63239/104-day-nfl-warning-31-minutes-of-sean-taylor-being-even-better-than-you-remember When reader Eric Wagman sent along this video last week, I was hesitant to use it. No conversation about Sean Taylor really inspires excitement. It’s impossible to consider him as a football player and a person without lamenting what might have been. When Taylor was killed outside his home in November 2007, he’d emerged as one of the best defensive players in football, but more important was the other emergence, the one of a man who’d found himself through family and fatherhood. But as I started watching, I realized that it’s also impossible to consider Sean Taylor as football player and not love what football can be. In this excellent video remembrance of Taylor, Clinton Portis notes that to watch Taylor play was to watch someone born to play. And he’s right. A high school running back built like a linebacker who could run like a corner, Taylor was the purest of football talent. That he didn't wear gloves later in his career really is too perfect. So with that in mind, here’s 31 minutes of Sean Taylor playing football in a way that few ever have, or could have.

Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said he expects safety Brandon Meriweather, who’s working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, to be “fine” for training camp, Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports. “I think Brandon will be fine once we get to camp. … He did a good job in his drill work,” Shanahan said following Thursday’s offseason practice at Redskins Park. “The one thing you don’t want to do when somebody hurts his knee is get him going too quickly — just let it heal and strengthen the muscles around the knee. Right now he looks pretty good.” Meriweather was less definitive about his status for the outset of training camp. “Any doubt? I don’t know, to be completely honest,” he said after spending Thursday’s organized team activity working on rehabilitation drills. “I never really had a torn ACL so I don’t know what the timetable is like. If you ask me, I’ll tell you I can go today. If you ask me if there’s any doubt, I’ll say no. But if you ask the doctor and the trainer, they may say yes. So to be honest, I really don’t know.”

Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said he expects safety Brandon Meriweather, who's working his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, to be "fine" for training camp. "I think Brandon will be fine once we get to camp. He did a good job in his drill work," Shanahan said following Thursday's offseason practice at Redskins Park. "The one thing you don't want to do when somebody hurts his knee is get him going too quickly ? just let it heal and strengthen the muscles around the knee. Right now he looks pretty good." Read full article >> More...

Quarterback Robert Griffin III says he could envision himself starting the Washington Redskins? regular season opener in September even if he doesn?t play in any preseason games, if it comes to that. ?I?ve thought about that and yeah, I would … Continue reading → More...

Quarterback Robert Griffin III says he could envision himself starting the Washington Redskins’ regular season opener in September even if he doesn’t play in any preseason games, if it comes to that. “I’ve thought about that and yeah, I would … Continue reading →