The Washington Redskins took the field in Richmond, Virginia Thursday for their first practice of 2017 training camp. Below are some sights from the Bon Secours Training Center. (more…)
NFL preview magazines predict down season for 2017 Redskins
Jordan Reed (and his health) will be key to how the Redskins perform in 2017. Photo by Brian Murphy.
Firing popular general manager Scot McCloughan on the first day of free agency seemed to add to the discontent the fan base developed toward the Washington Redskins after a disappointing late-season collapse in 2016. However, the team gradually salvaged a disastrous start to their offseason with respectable free agency and draft hauls. The team signed big-bodied receivers Terrelle Pryor while addressing each level of their defense, highlighted by their first-round selection, defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, falling to them at pick No. 17 and the signings of linebacker Zach Brown and safety D.J. Swearinger.
The Redskins missed the playoffs by one game in 2016 and the road to the postseason in 2017 hasn’t gotten any easier based on the improvement of their NFC East counterparts.
Let’s take a look at what the top NFL preview magazines expect from the Redskins this season. (more…)
Highlight videos of the Redskins’ 2017 draft class
Round 1 – 17th Overall – Jonathan Allen – DE – Alabama (more…)
Redskins 2016 Training Camp Photo Gallery – Day 2 PM Practice
Cooler temperatures brought more fans to Richmond on Friday. The Redskins went through an upbeat morning walkthrough and a lively afternoon practice. (more…)
Redskins 2016 Training Camp Photo Gallery – Day 1 PM Practice
The 2015 NFC East champion Washington Redskins kicked off training camp Thursday for their fourth summer at Richmond, Virginia’s Bon Secours Training Center. The fanfare was surprisingly minimal but that could be attributed to the scorching heat.
Enjoy some shots of the team’s first training camp practice of 2016. (more…)
NFL preview magazines mixed on 2016 Redskins
I must say it is fun to parlay my love for NFL preview magazines into a Washington Redskins-centric breakdown. Even though I typically anticipate their projections won’t be very good, especially by national media, I never really know where they’ll end up. Feel free to enjoy my 2014 and 2015 breakdowns.
The Redskins surprised just about everyone by winning the NFC East in 2015 under Scot McCloughan’s first year as the team’s general manager with a record-breaking season by quarterback Kirk Cousins, an infusion of young talent and gritty, low-cost veteran additions over the course of the season.
The burgundy and gold’s first division title since 2012 was followed up by an offseason primarily spent acquiring top special teams contributors and reserve players. That was until cornerback Josh Norman became available in late April to the surprise of just about everyone throughout the league. Pairing Norman with third-year corner Bashaud Breeland should help cushion the loss of defensive tackle Terrance Knighton up front. The team also rid itself of 2012 stalwarts Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris.
Washington is looking to post its first string of consecutive winning seasons since 1996 (9-7) and 1997 (8-7-1) and its first run of back-to-back playoff appearances since going to the postseason from 1990 to 1992. The team also hasn’t won consecutive division titles since winning three straight from 1982 to 1984.
Highlight videos of the Redskins’ 2016 draft class
Round 1 – 22nd Overall – Josh Doctson – WR – TCU (more…)
Redskins select TCU’s Josh Doctson in first round of 2016 NFL Draft
Wide receiver Josh Doctson holds up his Washington Redskins jersey. Image via ESPN screenshot.
In a surprise move Thursday night, the Washington Redskins selected TCU wide receiver Josh Doctson in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 22nd overall pick. The move stabilizes a position that expects to see both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon hit free agency following the 2016 season. (more…)
Redskins reportedly interested in Josh Norman
The Carolina Panthers shocked the football world Wednesday when they rescinded the franchise tag from shutdown cornerback Josh Norman. Now, the Washington Redskins hope to pounce on his newly-anointed status as an unrestricted free agent. (more…)
Flashback: The first Redskins-Panthers game
When the Washington Redskins (4-5) head to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers (9-0) on Sunday, it will be the 12th all-time meeting between the two squads. The Redskins lead the series 7-4 after winning the first six games.
The first meeting took place on Christmas Eve 1995 at RFK Stadium in front of 42,903 fans. Led by Terry Allen’s 105 total yards and two rushing touchdowns, the Redskins beat the Panthers 20-17. That score would be duplicated three more times over the course of the series, with the Redskins taking the first two (December 24, 1995 and September 3, 2000) and the Panthers taking the next two (November 16, 2003 and October 11, 2009).
Quarterback Gus Frerotte completed 10 of 24 passes for 185 yards. Defensive end Rich Owens and linebacker Marvcus Patton each logged a sack while safety James Washington and cornerback Scott Turner each tallied an interception.
