Tag: Robert Griffin III

Flashback Friday

Flashback Friday: OT Win By The Washington Redskins Over San Diego Chargers – November 3, 2013

Mark Solway
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Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention back to November 3, 2013, when the Washington Redskins took on the San Diego Chargers. As we dive into the archives, let’s try relive the events that unfolded on that historic day.  Read more... (791 words, 2 images, estimated 3:10 mins reading time)

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Flashback Friday: Shootout Between the Washington Redskins And Dallas Cowboys – October 27, 2014

Mark Solway
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Welcome to Flashback Friday, where we take a trip down memory lane to revisit yesteryear moments in Washington football history. From jaw-dropping plays to nail-biting finishes, Washington football has provided its fans with countless memories throughout the years. Today, we turn our attention way to October 27, 2014, when the Washington Redskins took on their most hated rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. As we dive into the archives, let’s try relive the events that unfolded on that historic day.  Read more... (749 words, 2 images, estimated 3:0 mins reading time)

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Throwback Thursday: RGIII’s Memorable 76-Yard Run Versus The Vikings

Mark Solway
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On this day in Washington history – October 14th, 2012 – Robert Griffin III had arguably his most electric, and memorable run for Washington.

Who doesn’t remember when RGIII took a quarterback draw 76-yards down the sidelines for a touchdown, to seal a 38-26 victory over the Minnesota Vikings?  Read more... (257 words, 1 image, estimated 1:02 mins reading time)

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Flashback Friday: This Day in 2012

Mark Solway
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On this day, September 30th, in 2012, the Washington Redskins scored a come from behind victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Billy Cundiff kicked a 41 yard field goal to give Washington a 24-22 victory, after Robert Griffin III executed a near perfect 2-minute drill with 1:42 to play. He completed 3 straight passes, before taking off on a 15-yard scamper that put Cundiff in range.  Read more... (103 words, estimated 25 secs reading time)

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Hog Wire: August 17, 2015

Mark Solway
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Here is what’s going on in Redskins Nation in the last 24 hours…

From the mainstream media:  Read more... (391 words, 1 image, estimated 1:34 mins reading time)

  • Posted by Mark Bullock…
    A closer look at how Morgan Moses and Brandon Scherff played in their preseas…
  • Posted by John Keim…
    Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall, Bruce Allen focal points for Monday
  • McCloughan likes what he saw from RG3 in exhibition opener (The Associated Pr…
  • Posted by HOWARD FENDRICH…
    McCloughan likes what he saw from RG3 in exhibition opener
  • Posted by Andrew Walker…
    Redskins Sign Tight Ends D.J. Williams And Ernst Brun
  • Posted by Lauren McLendon…
    Redskins Sign 2 Tight Ends, Including Former Packers Draft Pick D.J. Williams
  • Posted by mpilla…
    Daily Double: Redskins sign 2nd TE to fill injury void
  • Posted by John Keim…
    Robert Griffin III, Redskins’ protection have tougher day
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Redskins Overcome Injury Woes To Thrash Jags

Mark Solway
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Things looked bleak at Fed Ex Field early, when Robert Griffin III was carted off the field early in the first quarter; but when your back-up throws a touchdown on his first pass, it helps you move on quickly. Kirk Cousins and the Redskins overcame injuries not only to RGIII, but to receiver Desean Jackson, and a host of others, by putting in one of the most solid performances up and down the line-up in some time. The Jacksonville Jaguars were lit up by Washington 41-10, and were no match for a very determined Redskins bunch.

Its easy to get caught up in individual performances on Sunday – there were many good ones – but the Redskins head coach deserved as much credit as any.  Read more... (1111 words, estimated 4:27 mins reading time)

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Mistakes Prove Costly in Redskins’ Season Opener

Mark Solway
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Were it not for a couple of critical mistakes at critical times for the Washington Redskins on Sunday, they might have endured a better fate than the 17-6 loss that they suffered to the Houston Texans. But as someone really old and wise that I know used to say, “If ifs were skiffs, we’d all be at sea.” Vital fumbles in the Red Zone on a handoff from Robert Griffin III to Alfred Morris, and a Niles Paul drop, proved to be wasted opportunities that Washington simply could not overcome.

“Inexcusable to have turnovers in the Red Zone,” said coach Jay Gruden in the post-game press conference. Gruden was obviously disappointed to see his first game as an NFL head coach, end in a loss. He’s absolutely right though. Paul especially should have to sew a football to his hand for the week to learn the importance of holding on to it. But hey coach, it’s inexcusable to not utilize a running attack that was gashing the Texans all day long too, so I understand your chagrin. Just saying.  Read more... (890 words, estimated 3:34 mins reading time)

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Five Quick Game Thoughts: Ravens

Mark Solway
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It’s hard to glean much from any NFL preseason game – the stakes are low, and often the tempo and crispness of the game is fractionally lower; but there are things you can look at, and over-analyze, because that’s the modern day sports arena! Here are some quick hitters about the Washington Redskins 23-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night at M&T Bank Stadium:

1. Jason Hatcher is Legit
Arguably the season’s most important offseason acquisition, Hatcher wasted no time in establishing that he was “as advertised” in his first action of the season. On just his second play in the burgundy and gold, Hatcher bull-rushed his way to Joe Flacco for a 12-yard sack; he made Pro Bowl guard Marshal Yanda look pedestrian at best. Despite offseason knee surgery, and not playing in the first two preseason games, the former Cowboys’ defensive end was solid, and gave Redskins fans a glimpse of what he brings to the table, and the incredible versatility that it gives Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett in defensive packages. Hatcher also played 17 snaps, despite only being slated for 10 – a positive sign that his knee is doing well.  Read more... (716 words, estimated 2:52 mins reading time)

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DeSean Jackson reports to Redskins park for off-season workouts

Mark Solway
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After spending last week on a vacation, DeSean Jackson reported to Redskins park on Monday for off-season workouts. He had planned the vacation before being released by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jackson signed with the Redskins on April 2nd, and is expected to be the game changing receiver and deep threat for this upcoming season and beyond.  Read more... (195 words, 1 image, estimated 47 secs reading time)

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