HomerMcFanboy: Redskins quarterbacks are really, really bad
How do stats of Beck/Grossman/McNabb compare to those of Campbell/Brunell/Ramsey?
Zen is a skill. Shanny doesn’t have it. – Blogging the bEast
Bad mouthing or just downright making fun of players that have left your team does absolutely zero good.
Redskins' Kyle Shanahan fine with all his critics | John Keim
"I expect to get criticized," he said. "I expect it from you guys. I expect it from my wife, and I expect it from myself. It's embarrassing. I've never been shut out before, and I don't ever want it to happen again, but it is what it is, and you've got to man up and deal with it." Yes, even from his wife. "She was pretty short with me," he said. "She said run the ball more." (OK, NOW IT's EMBARRASSING).
Redskins injury report: Oshiomogho Atogwe misses second straight practice - The Insider - The Washington Post
Oshiomogho Atogwe heads the Redskins’ injury report on Thursday as he misses practice with knee and toe injuries.
Brandon Banks aiming to turn the corner in return game - The Insider
"The schemes are getting better and we’re blocking a whole lot better than we were starting off, but it’s not all them. It’s about me making the better reads," Banks said. "But we’re getting closer. We were close on one last week, so hopefully it means we break through this week."
Three to Focus on - 49ers @ Redskins | ProFootballFocus.com
Right guard Chris Chester is the only projected starter this week who hasn’t struggled in pass protection, grading out at +0.4 in that area after giving up no sacks, three quarterback hits and 13 hurries. However, Chester is by far the worst lineman on the roster at run blocking (-12.3).
Frank Gore and Clinton Portis, together again - Washington Times
Only a dozen NFL backs in the last 50-odd years have had a streak of four games or longer in which they rushed for 125-plus yards. Gore can continue that this week.
Redskins' Erik Cook brings comedic demeanor to job on reconfigured offensive line - Washington Times
The flood started with Erik Cook's wrinkled shirt.
Notes, quotes & observations: Montgomery at LG; Armstrong's sophomore slump; etc. - Washington Times
Notes, quotes and observations from Thursday at Redskins Park
Why The Redskins Need To Bench Anthony Armstrong and Dante Stallworth | Fanspeak
Phil Simms: Stanford QB Andrew Luck Won't Be an NFL Savoir | NBC Washington
We look at an NFL mind gone a little nutty.
Jason Cole: Redskins should fire Mike Shanahan - DC Sports Bog
"I do not believe in guys winning a Super bowl one place and trying to recreate that magic somewhere else. I don’t think they have the energy, the emotion that it takes, the patience that it takes to really do that job. So Mike’s got to go, I’m sorry." (wait what?)
John Beck, condoms and the Redskins sack record - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
In at least one way, John Beck can now be compared to Joe Theismann and Sonny Jurgensen.
This Evening: Aaron Rodgers Was Rambo For Halloween
Clinton Portis’ Early Retirement | Mr. Irrelevant
Timeline of Portis' not so exciting attempts to get back into the NFL.
'Titanic' season is bringing 49ers national attention - Sacramento Bee
Aldon Smith has twice been the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Week, then he was named Defensive Rookie of the Month for his 61/2-sack performance in October. Frank Gore has rushed for 125 or more yards in four consecutive games, and he was the league's "Ground" Player of the Week after running for a season-high 141 yards against Detroit. Ted Ginn has won Special Teams Player of the Week, and Patrick Willis has been the Defensive Player of the Week.
The Redskins Blog | Redskins Vets Picking On The New Guy
Choice.
HomerMcFanboy " redskins roll the dice on tashard choice
The way I see it, Choice is a low-risk, high-reward addition. He’s young, has loads of potential and fits the mold of the players Shanahan has sought since taking over the Redskins (see: Hightower, Jabar Gaffney, etc.)
Ahmad Brooks looks forward to Washington homecoming - The Insider - The Washington Post
Ahmad Brooks remembers going to RFK Stadium as a child to cheer for the Washington Redskins, the team his father, Perry Brooks, played for as a defensive tackle from 1978-84.
The Redskins Blog | Williams: Sunday Closer Than ‘Longshot’
The Redskins Blog | What If Durant Played For The Redskins?
Some pictures of Durant in Redskins gear.
Redskins Thursday Open Locker Room " CBS Washington
Ashburn, VA-Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett & others spoke today during the Redskins open locker room as they prepare for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Bickel’s Blog: Anybody But Rex " CBS Washington
NY Jets coach Rex Ryan to star in Adam Sandler movie - as Patriots fan - NY Daily News