Hog Wire: Redskins News for March 21, 2015
Here is what’s going on in Redskins Nation in the last 24 hours…
From the mainstream media:
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Redskins Get Much Needed Secondary Help
The Redskins have signed cornerback Chris Culliver to a four year deal.
Four signings, four defensive players – the message is clear.
Culliver instantly improves the secondary, and was sought after by several teams in free agency. His deal is reported to be worth $14-16 Million in guaranteed money, with over $30 Million potential.
Read MoreBy The Numbers: Chargers
It was a big win for the Redskins on Sunday over the Charger – they kept pace with the rest of the NFC East. Here is a look at some of the more interesting statistics and numbers from Washington’s thrilling 30-24 overtime victory:
Read MoreObservations from Redskins at Buccaneers
Keeping in mind that this blog is in the context of analyzing reserves in the fourth preseason game, there was plenty to take away from Washington’s 30-12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Read MoreObservations from Redskins vs. Bills
The Redskins improved to 3-0 in the preseason with their well-rounded 30-7 victory over the Buffalo Bills Saturday afternoon. Although scores and records don’t matter in the preseason, performance does. Here’s what I took away from yesterday’s game:
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Redskins 2013 Draft Day 3
On Friday night, the Redskins chose to address two needs with their top picks. One was a pressing need. The other, not so much.
Washington needs bodies in the secondary and they addressed that spot with the selection of North Carolina State cornerback David Amerson. For the second time on the night, the Redskins decided to pass on the most pressing need, safety. Instead, Washington’s brass went by who they felt was the best player available in Florida tight end Jordan Reed, an athletic and elusive receiver who was a highly touted quarterback coming out of high school.
Read MoreRedskins 2013 Draft Day 2
The only thing predictable about this draft so far has been its unpredictability. After one round, we’ve seen Shariff Floyd fall from a projected third overall choice down to No. 23 with the Vikings, who ended up drafting three players in the first round. We’ve seen the Bills take E.J. Manuel as the first quarterback off the board. The Cowboys traded back and drafted a projected second rounder with the 31st selection.
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