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Wide Receiver to Watch: Roydell Williams
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 28, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
in Redskins Analysis
8 comments
Roydell probably would have won a starting spot on Zorn's squad last year if he hadn't broken his finger in training camp. Zorn had spoke highly of him until then, and now he is back fighting for a spot. Williams shattered Tulane and Conference USA's career TD reception record with 35 TDs. In the NFL, he eventually made the 3rd year jump to a solid WR (holy sh!t it can happen) in 2007 after the Titans drafted him in the 4th round. Early in the 2008 playoffs, he broke his right ankle and struggled after that. Roydell filed a grievance against the Titans after he said they rushed him back (giving him shots to the ankles) and releasing him immediately after they realized he couldn't play.
Sounds like a mess, but he seems to be recovered now. He has great hands and runs crisp routes. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
Stats after the jump...
Willie Parker Outlook: Fast & Furious or Free Willy? Career Receiving Stats Shed Light
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 28, 2010 9:00 AM EDT
in Redskins Analysis
12 comments
It's a travesty I was unable to attend any of the OTAs or minicamps this off-season. Damn weddings. Last year when Ken and I attended, we could clearly see Fred Davis was going to be a breakout player...and, well, that was about all we saw. Making predictions for this camp is a lot more difficult not having that first-hand knowledge of seeing the players run around. However, one of my friends is a coach at Chapel Hill and told me Willie Parker has been has been a workout warrior down there, running sprints, lifting, and running a 4.4 - 40. Sounds like a perfect fit for this squad. Over twitter yesterday when several people said they'd rather have Westbrook than Willie, I made the bold prediction Willie would make this squad.
Rich Tandler from CSNWashington chimed in that Willie did not look good in minicamps. I emailed him for further explanation (since it's tough to tell things without pads), and he replied,
"I just thought he looked slow. No pop through the hole. I also think that Shanny is going to want to keep one young back (probably Torain) so there isn’t room for all three. He certainly could change my mind if he shows something resembling a burst in camp. But, from what I can tell so far, Fast Willie isn’t very fast. We will see."
Eesh. That doesn' sound good. Willie does have a $3 million deal this year, but it's laced with incentives, so he's very expendable. I think it's safe to say Larry will make this squad, so who's left? I still think Willie makes this squad, solely since he's had good seasons catching the ball out of the back-field:
$20 of food and drinks at RFD for only $10
If you live in D.C., then you should know RFD. It's in Chinatown and has one of the better beer selections you could ever ask for. SBN passed this on to us so I'm relaying to you guys. Next week I'm told there is a 50% off deal from a golf package. Beer and golf at 1/2 off is a nice deal.
Buffalo Wild Wings Hosts Taping of Burgundy & Gold Magazine This Monday
by Ken Meringolo on Jul 27, 2010 4:41 PM EDT
in Redskins Events
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Calling all Skins Fans!!!
Join us at Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. for a taping of the TV show, Burgundy and Gold Magazine, hosted by Redskins historian Mike Richman, author of The Redskins Encyclopedia and the Washington Redskins Football Vault. Special guests include legendary Redskins defensive end Dexter Manley and Hogs Haven writer Ken Meringolo. An autographed copy of The Redskins Encyclopedia will be given away during the show!!
For all you Hogs Haven readers who are able to make it, come over and show your support for this show on Monday night. Mike Richman is a dedicated Redskins fan and writer. We'll be focusing on developments in training camp and Russ Grimm's induction into the Hall of Fame, and provide a look ahead to the 2010 season. Don't miss it!
5 Major Questions Going into Training Camp that Likely Won't Get Answered
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 27, 2010 11:39 AM EDT
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Just like any business meeting, let's talk about what we want accomplished out of training camp. I've listed my 5 major concerns, and unfortunately, I don't see them getting answered. Let me know if there's more Kool-Aid around because my can of mix is dry and clumpy.
Defensive Line depth: With starting NT, Ma'ake Kemoeatu, still nursing that achilles, it's imperative a new starting-caliber NT emerges in camp. Howard Green proved to be valuable last year for the Jets, but he's listed at 320 lbs, a noticeable drop-off in size from Ma'ake. So many DLinemen are simply old or didn't play last year, and add in the fact they're learning a new scheme and never played together...it's a big leap of faith to say the DL will perform well over the schedule. Carriker backing up Daniels is legit, but Golston behind Haynesworth (?) is iffy and of course the NT position.
Offensive Line Depth: Let's face it...if McNabb gets hurt, we'll all be spiking our Kool-Aid. So, what are the odds McNabb plays all 16-games? I put it at less than 50-50. McNabb had one of the better OL's in football his time in Philly while the Redskins are coming off a fresh overhaul from last year's disaster. We have to expect Trent Williams to make some mistakes given all the Pro-Bowlers' he'll be facing, so that means some clean shots on McNabb.
Rabach will be 33 in September, Artis Hicks 32, and Dockery 30. Not over the top ages, but it's the drop-off in depth that will hinder this team again. If there's one injury the Redskins must avoid, it's the OL (and thus the QB). We've seen Heyer, Montgomery, Rinehart, and Edwin Williams in action. I'll be trading my burgundy and gold colored sunglasses for a blind-fold if they have to ever start.
Backup Quarterback: Rex Grossman vs Colt Brennan. Based on the OL analysis above, does it really matter who wins this battle? If McNabb gets injured, it's pretty safe to say I won't be rushing to fold up my tailgate and get into the game each home game. In the single game Rex played last year, he had a QB rating of 5.6. Based on what I saw out of camp from Colt last year and the few number of reps he's gotten in minicamps this summer, he's a long-shot to make this team.
Football Outsiders 2010 Almanac Nails Redskins Preview: Better Now, Worse Later
by smutsboy1 on Jul 27, 2010 9:54 AM EDT
102 comments
They will be better this year, and worse in the long run.
Highlights (lowlights?):
- ...the Redskins haven’t built a true contender. They’ve built another version of their 2005 team, which went 10-6 in Gibbs’ second season.
- The 2010 Redskins have even worse long-range prospects than their 2005 counterparts, who at least surrounded Brunell with a young group of offensive weapons, had a pair of bookend offensive tackles in their prime, and possessed a few other assets. This year’s Redskins have an alarming number of players who are about to simultaneously grow old...
- ...Some in the Redskins organization will feel vindicated when the team loses in the second round of the playoffs. Snyder and others will convince themselves that they made all the right moves. Allen could win Executive of the Year if he takes the team from four wins to ten. There will be a lot of backslapping for a very small accomplishment. And of course, that will only encourage Snyder and company to climb back on the horse.
Daily Slop: Former NT Ted Washington Offers to Tutor Haynesworth
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 27, 2010 7:45 AM EDT
in Daily Slop
9 comments
Former NT Ted Washington offers to coach Haynesworth [WaPost]
Phillip Daniels live-chats with Redskins fan [Redskins Blog]
He had nice things to say about Carlos Rogers and Sean Taylor's legacy living on
DC Pro Sports Report reviews every Redskins blog [DCPSR]
Some kind words for this blog...much appreciated.
Madden 11 will play 'HTTR' fight song [Skins Blog]
Pictures from Zo Alexander's Charity bike ridre [Skins Blog]
Under Armour drops Dez Bryant [nfl.com]
Continuing to wear Nike products is, yea, a problem. It's amazing how much this kid is under a microscope. Cowboys and Roy Williams down-play shoulder pad-gate.
Phillip Rivers Bic's his head...looks like Britney [nfl.com]
Cowboys TE Martellus Bennett has nude photos hit the internet [espn]
Matching Simpsons Characters with Redskins Players
by Kevin Ewoldt on Jul 26, 2010 1:47 PM EDT
in Parodies (Having a Laugh)
40 comments
What do you do when you love two very different things? Put them together. It worked with Red Bull and Vodka, Jack and Coke, so why not the Simpsons and Redskins? When my mind drifted off the other day, it came to me how much Haynesworth reminded me of Barney Gumble. Lazy, fat, bumbling...soon after more and more Redskins fell into place. What's ironic is that Barney isn't even the best fit for #92 (see after the jump). Behold are my 25 Redskins to Simpsons characters. I'm looking forward to the comments (additionial entries) for this one and special thanks to a couple of my friends who contributed to this as well (jayisthemac).
| Character | Description | Redskin |
Duffman |
Athletic smooth-talker who wears tight clothes and drinks heavily. Both have scored multiple cheerleaders. OH YEAAH. |
Captain Chaos |
Principal Skinner |
The head principal who lacks authority, is the primary subject of mockery, and at the end of the day is left to think of better days in the past. With Skinner, it was ‘Nam – and with Cerrato Notre Dame and San Fran. Can't you just picture the Redskins owner yelling "VINNNNY!!" the same way Super Nintendo Chalmers yelled "SKINNER!" |
Vinny Cerrato |
Disco Stu |
Not much explaining needed here. | Clinton Portis |
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