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Frost Unhappy With Decision, But Moving On (First Stop - Seattle)
Just got off the phone with released punter Derrick Frost. He praised special teams coach Danny Smith and implied that the decision to let him go in favor of rookie draft pick Durant Brooks was made by the front office. "I feel like I was dealt with dishonestly," Frost said....
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Jason La Canfora
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August 30, 2008; 5:02 PM ET |
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Here Are The Official Cuts
Redskins down to 53, with the most notable moves the release of Derrick Frost, and, to some extent, Todd Wade and Marcus Mason: Matthias Askew, DT Ryan Boschetti, DT Nehemiah Broughton, FB Devin Clark, T Andrew Crummey, G Derek Devine, QB Derrick Frost, P Horace Gant, WR Curtis Gatewood, LB...
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Jason La Canfora
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August 30, 2008; 4:20 PM ET |
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Three Cuts Now Confirmed
The two other cuts reported earlier by the NFL Network have been confirmed: Todd Wade and Marcus Mason, Jason Reid says. We'll post more cuts as names dribble out or the team releases it. Hats off to Adam Schefter for his scoops this morning....
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Emilio Garcia-Ruiz
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August 30, 2008; 3:13 PM ET |
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Frost Cut
From Jason: Punter Derrick Frost was cut today, a source said. Frost had better numbers in exhibition games and more experience but the team decided to keep rookie Durant Brooks. The Redskins informed Frost of their decision within the last 24 hours. After Frost had an inconsistent 2007 season, the...
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Emilio Garcia-Ruiz
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August 30, 2008; 2:46 PM ET |
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My Best Guess At The Cuts
Here's my guess on today's roster moves, and who gets released: Askew, Matthias DT Boschetti, Ryan DT Brooks, Durant P Broughton, Nehemiah FB Clark, Devin OL Crummey, Andrew OL Devine, Derek QB Gant, Horace WR Gatewood, Curtis LB Ghee, Patrick S Holloway, David LB Jackson, Rob DE Mann, Maurice...
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August 30, 2008; 11:55 AM ET |
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Cut Day
Hard to imagine anything too shocking coming out of the Skins cuts, and unless they actually do put Malcolm Kelly on IR then I suspect it will be a pretty mundane afternoon. The punter battle remains the most interesting plotline (my hunch is Frost). Marcus Mason got a lot of...
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Jason La Canfora
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August 30, 2008; 9:51 AM ET |
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Redskins Unrestricted: Jags Aftermath
Jason Reid breaks down the final breakdown of the preseason:...
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Jon DeNunzio
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August 29, 2008; 4:21 PM ET |
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Heyer Gives Jansen a Run for His Money
No lack of news coming from Jim Zorn's press conference. Hmm, where to start... Right tackle Jon Jansen is fighting for his job with Stephon Heyer. Zorn made it very clear that Jansen is in a battle and could be replaced by Heyer at some point. Jansen is the longest-serving...
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Jason La Canfora
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August 29, 2008; 12:58 PM ET |
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It's That Time ...
Time to put your predictions down in black and white. You'll note it's the same gizmo that we used after the schedule was annouced. We put our top person on the task of resetting it. In case you're wondering, the first time through, you guys predicted 10-11 wins....
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Cindy Boren
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August 29, 2008; 10:20 AM ET |
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Now, the Games Are for Real
This may be a holiday weekend -- I had the Metro car to myself and stretched out across four seats! -- but it'll be a busy couple of days at Redskins Park with roster cuts coming today or Saturday, ahead of Saturday's 4 p.m. deadline for setting the 53-man squad....
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August 29, 2008; 9:09 AM ET |
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Now What?
Some stats to mull over as the countdown to the regular-season opener now officially begins. Brennan 13 of 18 119 yards Mason 16 carries 64 yards Mason 3 catches 27 yards Mann 4 catches 39 yards McMullen 4 catches 30 yards 176 total yards...
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Cindy Boren
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August 28, 2008; 9:55 PM ET |
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Stats from the First Half
Let's review the Skins stats: Four first downs One third-down conversion in four tries 87 total yards 31 rushing 56 passing Campbell: 1-for-4 for 3 yards and an INT Colt Report: 7-for-7 for 63 yards...
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August 28, 2008; 8:19 PM ET |
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The Reception for Gregg Williams
Jason Reid reports: Not surprisingly, Gregg Williams, Washington's former assistant head coach-defense, was the center of attention during pregame warm-ups at FedEx Field. Many Redskins players hugged Williams, now Jacksonville's top defensive coach, and chatted with him as he stood near the Redskins' emblem at the 50-yard line. Cornerback Shawn...
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Cindy Boren
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August 28, 2008; 6:50 PM ET |
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Game Day (Well, At Least On Offense)
Hey guys, sorry to be away this week. I needed a few personal days to get some housing and moving stuff sorted out, and well, I was locked into the days. No chance to be flexible with settlements, even in the wake of a 47-3 drubbing. I'm of two...
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August 28, 2008; 6:20 PM ET |
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Closing Time for 2008 Preseason Looms
I'm not sure exactly how this happened, but the Case of the Purloined Tomahawk has been closed. Naturally, there was a Cooley and a guy in a burgundy and gold bodysuit involved. That's really all I care to know. There actually is a game tonight, with the Jasons and Mike...
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Cindy Boren
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August 28, 2008; 2:45 PM ET |
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The Case of the Purloined Tomahawk
It all started with a story in Style this morning about the theft mischievous swiping of a certain superfan's tomahawk. Thanks to Chris Cooley, the dastardly deed may not go unpunished....
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August 27, 2008; 2:03 PM ET |
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Sean Taylor Auction Announced
An auction of some of Sean Taylor's possessions will take place at 5 p.m. Sept. 5 at Brooks Auction Transfer in Bealton, Va. I realize that this will be sad and perhaps even upsetting to some, but please note that proceeds will go to the trust fund for Taylor's daughter,...
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August 27, 2008; 12:11 PM ET |
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Kelly Ready to "See How It Works"
Tried to post this item from Redskins Notes last night, but Loseable Type was, well, I believe the technical term is "freaking out." (I swear I had nothing to do with the multiple posts, but, if you're going to have a malfunction, have a malfunction that increases the count, I...
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Cindy Boren
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August 27, 2008; 8:25 AM ET |
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Fletcher, Griffin on Williams' Return
Gregg Williams, the Redskins' former assistant head coach--defense, returns to FedEx Field on Thursday night as Jacksonville's top defensive coach. Williams still has strong ties to many Redskins players, who will be pleased catch up with him before the game. After kickoff, however, it will be all business, the Redskins...
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August 26, 2008; 3:08 PM ET |
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Landry Says He'll Start Sept. 4
Despite sitting out the preseason because of a strained left hamstring, free safety LaRon Landry plans to start in the season opener Sept. 4 against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium, Jason Reid reports. "Oh, yeah, definitely," Landry said. "That's what I'm working on right now, just getting ready...
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August 26, 2008; 1:17 PM ET |
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Goode Released; Verdun-Wheeler Back
Although the Redskins got down to the 75-player roster limit yesterday with the cuts of Matt Sinclair and Burl Toler, they released Jason Goode this morning and re-signed Danny Verdun-Wheeler. The team had released Verdun-Wheeler on Aug. 4, along with Stuart Schweigert. (Man, Aug. 4 seems like half a season...
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August 26, 2008; 8:59 AM ET |
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Taylor: "Next Few Days Will Tell A Lot"
Encouraged because his right knee injury is not as serious as initially feared, defensive end Jason Taylor still hopes to play in the season opener, Jason Reid reports. "In a perfect world, I'd like to play Thursday but it doesn't count, so I won't be there Thursday for sure," Taylor...
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Cindy Boren
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August 25, 2008; 3:41 PM ET |
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Offensive Players Want to Play Thursday
Jim Zorn has told the offensive starters that, after their performance in a 47-3 loss Saturday night to Carolina, they need to prepare to play Thursday and veteran players told Jason Reid and Paul Tenorio that they agree. "Yeah, no doubt we have to do this," wide receiver Antwaan Randle...
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August 25, 2008; 12:57 PM ET |
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Sinclair Is Released
Linebacker Matt Sinclair says he has been released by the Redskins. He bumped into Jason Reid and Paul Tenorio at Redskins Park and told them he has three fractures in a lumbar vertebra (the L-5; we are seeking a little medical clarification on that). "They let me go," he said....
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August 25, 2008; 11:59 AM ET |
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Time to Think About Jacksonville
It's going to be a tight workweek for the Redskins, who may have to actually play Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars (and a gguy you'll all remember: Gregg Williams) at FedEx Field. The last preseason game is usually a snore-fest, but this one promises to be a little different...
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August 25, 2008; 8:15 AM ET |
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Fox, Oshinowo and Smith Released
The Redskins have released three players: Vernon Fox, Babatunde Oshinowo and Dorian Smith. Fox, a 28-year-old safety who also played in Detroit and San Diego, had played in 30 games with the Skins over the last two seasons. He started six games and had 44 tackles and one interception. Oshinowo,...
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August 24, 2008; 4:48 PM ET |
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Taylor to Be Out 10 Days to 2 Weeks
Jim Zorn has confirmed that an MRI Sunday showed that Jason Taylor suffered only a sprained knee Saturday night in Charlotte. Jason Reid reports that Taylor, whose knee was hit in a pileup in the second quarter of the Redskins' 47-3 loss, will be out 10 days to two weeks...
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Cindy Boren
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August 24, 2008; 12:55 PM ET |
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The Morning After the Nightmare Before
Well, I thought that maybe there'd be more positives now that a clear, clean morning is upon us. Not so much. Sure, it's only preseason, but in the one preseason game that mattered, the Redskins had their worst outing. What do you think the biggest issue was and how do...
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Cindy Boren
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August 24, 2008; 8:34 AM ET |
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