Evaluating the Redskins – Secondary

Over on my blog, Don’t Laugh, People, I’m evaluating the 2011-12 Washington Redskins. Every day over the next week+, I’ll be evaluating the Redskins in groups. Players, phases, and coaches will all be evaluated. I’ve decided to contribute this material here at TheHogs.net since Mark has been cool enough to allow me to post here and opened avenues to new audiences.

First up: Secondary…  Read more... (1657 words, estimated 6:38 mins reading time)

Fellow Mayo Native Tries to Make His Presence Known in the NFL

On Monday night, the Redskins played host to the New York Giants. Obviously, as a Redskins fan it did not turn out the way I had hoped (it actually turned into a living nightmare) but one small aspect of the matchup that stood out to me was not what happened on the field, but who is involved.

In this case, I took a particular interest in the fact that a man in the NFL is representing my hometown of Mayo, Maryland.  Read more... (1459 words, 3 images, estimated 5:50 mins reading time)

Redskins Retain Albright, Re-Sign Westbrook, Claim Alridge, Release Plackemeier

On Friday the Redskins announced they had re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent.

Albright has been the model of consistency since his arrival in Washington in 2001. Known for his accuracy and speed on his snaps and solid blocking, he made his first appearance in the Pro Bowl last February.  Read more... (342 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

Redskins Sign Punter, Second Fullback As Practice Squad Contracts Expire

The Redskins have signed Zac Atterberry to compete with current punter Ryan Plackemeier this offseason.

The team also signed it’s second fullback of the offseason to compete for a reserve role behind Pro Bowler Mike Sellers, who was the only active fullback on the roster in 2008.

Fullback Jonathan Evans joins the team as an unrestricted free agent. His last NFL stop was with the Buffalo Bills.  Read more... (147 words, estimated 35 secs reading time)

Redskins Announce Practice Squad

The Washington Redskins announced their 2008 practice squad on Sunday.

Here is the group of 7 players:

• Nehemiah Broughton, FB
• Devin Clark, OL
• Andrew Crummey, OL
• Horace Gant, WR
• Curtis Gatewood, LB
• Matterral Richardson, CB
• Byron Westbrook, CB

For all updated roster moves, please visit our Redskins Transactions and Roster pages.

For more on today’s cuts, please check out:

Redskins.com

Redskins Insider Blog at WashingtonPost.com  Read more... (77 words, estimated 18 secs reading time)