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Redskins Insider: January 4, 2009 - January 10, 2009
Fletcher, Sellers, Samuels, Portis Get All-Pro Votes
The Associated Press has released its All-Pro team, selected by members of the media (The Post does not participate). London Fletcher was the Redskins' top vote-getter, with eight (fifth among inside linebackers). Mike Sellers was next with four votes at fullback (third overall). Chris Samuels received two votes at tackle...
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Cindy Boren
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January 9, 2009; 11:59 AM ET |
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Redskins by Position: Running Backs
If you were able to caucus, privately, the offensive coaching staff, you'd hear time and again that this is a position of need, despite Clinton Portis's stature, big salary, and all that. These coaches are longing for a home-run hitter at tailback, someone capable of stretching the field and getting...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 9, 2009; 9:15 AM ET |
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Redskins Lay Off at Least 20
Jason La Canfora reports: The Redskins laid off at least 20 employees at Redskins Park this week and an undetermined number at FedEx Field, according to several sources with knowledge of the situation. No coaches, trainers or scouts were let go. Cuts included at least one team vice president and...
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Cindy Boren
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January 8, 2009; 7:28 PM ET |
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Redskins by Position: Tight Ends and Fullbacks
We've come to the first positions that produced Pro Bowlers, and an area where little tinkering is necessary. Chris Cooley returned to the Pro Bowl despite catching just one touchdown pass -- on a gadget pass from a receiver back early in the season. He remains the team's best (only?)...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 8, 2009; 8:46 AM ET |
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Simmons, A. Smith Leave Redskins
Redskins tight ends coach Rennie Simmons has reitred, while defensive assistant Arthur Smith is leaving the organization to pursue an opportunity with the Marines, the team announced Wednessday night. The team will look to fill both roles in the coming weeks. Simmons's departure leaves offensive line coach Joe Bugel as...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 7, 2009; 6:00 PM ET |
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Redskins by Position: Wide Receivers
Today, we begin positional analysis of the offense. We'll start away from the ball and work in by opening with the wide receivers, a group that was the top priority in the 2008 draft yet had an unproductive season. Let's look first at that draft. If the Redskins had taken...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 7, 2009; 1:37 PM ET |
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Ain't 300 Grand, Um, Grand?
Congratulations to you all -- and thanks. You've broken the 300,000 comments barrier (we're at 300,151) and we're all most grateful for the way you've been BYGO (and TYGO for the twitterers). In fact, 300,151 TCCLs* to you all for your smart, funny and provocative work. Celebrate with some M&Ms....
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Cindy Boren
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January 7, 2009; 8:05 AM ET |
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Redskins by Position: Defensive Tackles
A Redskins defensive tackle has not put up a stellar season since Cornelius Griffin in 2004 (how he missed the Pro Bowl that season tells you all you need to know about what a joke that process is). But he hasn't been healthy much since, and although the Skins put...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 6, 2009; 10:10 AM ET |
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Redskins by Position: Defensive Ends
The Redskins badly need young defensive ends - and have for years - yet they pass on them as a group, generally, for entire drafts at a time while other teams restock with the next wave of Justin Tucks. Teams don't win playoff games without solid-to-spectacular quarterback pressers - as...
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Jason La Canfora
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January 5, 2009; 10:48 AM ET |
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