***OFFICIAL*** Washington Redskins 2011 Off-Season Thread (2 Viewers)

[ChrisCooleyFan]

The best Bugel story ever.

Holy crap.

And [Grimm] got a little overheated. And I don't mean to say throw up...but he threw up, and he threw up a hot dog. It hit the grass.

I'll be at the Cards hotel Friday night, I'm gonna ask Grimm is this is true.

 

[fatness]

I'll be at the Cards hotel Friday night, I'm gonna ask Grimm is this is true.

 

[Sidewinder16]

I don't think there's any way we see a 3-4 next year, if at all, as a base D. The personnel just isn't there. There's still a lot of good 4-3 talent and potential on the roster.

I think most people see Orakpo and want the 3-4. But, we don't want Andre Carter at the other OLB spot. I think he failed there in SF. And, we don't have the 3-4 DEs right now. Not even sure Albert is an idea NG in a 3-4.

Keim gives his take on how a switch to a 3-4 might affect current personnel:

Albert Haynesworth » He has the size, muscle and quickness to be a dominating nose guard. At 350 pounds, Haynesworth would clog the middle. However, he also has a desire to make plays and freelance more. That could lead to problems for the rest of the defense, specifically middle linebacker London Fletcher. His size prohibits him from taking on blockers and a freelancing nose guard would cause that to happen. Cleveland's Shaun Rogers is similar to Haynesworth; but the Browns run defense improved when Rogers, a Pro Bowler, went out. While Rogers made plays, he also sometimes got upfield so fast that if he didn't make a play, other creases for the back would be open. If the Redskins keep 330-pound Anthony Montgomery, he, too, could be used at nose.

Andre Carter » He's experienced in a 3-4 defense, having played in it for one season in San Francisco. He recorded 4 1/2 sacks, but did not impress scouts as someone who was fit for this system. He could rush the passer fine, but he was not smooth dropping into coverage. He did drop as an end on occasion, but that was a surprise tactic and not a regular strategy when it would be easier to beat.

Brian Orakpo » His problem is similar to Carter's because Orakpo does not cover well; it's one reason why teams that already run a 3-4 passed on him in the draft, an NFL source said. However, he usually was asked to rush the passer this season and that would not change. It's difficult, though, to always have both outside linebackers rushing. Orakpo could be used similar to Dallas' DeMarcus Ware, who is a 3-4 linebacker on run downs and a 4-3 end on pass downs. Carter could be used as a rush end in those situations.

Defensive ends » It's hard to put one name here, but ends in a 3-4 need to be around 300 pounds because their jobs will be to occupy blockers more than get upfield. The Redskins have several candidates, starting with unrestricted free agent Phillip Daniels. Current tackles Kedric Golston and Cornelius Griffin could probably shift to end and be fine. Many ends in a 3-4 are former tackles. It's hard to imagine the Redskins wanting Griffin to stay inside and take the pounding he would take given his injury history. Smaller ends such as Jeremy Jarmon and Lorenzo Alexander -- both of whom are around 280 pounds now would need to add weight to make this transition.

Inside linebackers » Rocky McIntosh would probably do well inside given his ability to take on blockers and also his quickness. Fletcher should be fine, but the line would need to do a lot of slanting, which would keep interior linemen off of him. If that doesn't succeed, he'll face more 330-pound guards than ever.

 

[Marvelous]

I don't think there's any way we see a 3-4 next year, if at all, as a base D. The personnel just isn't there. There's still a lot of good 4-3 talent and potential on the roster.

I think most people see Orakpo and want the 3-4. But, we don't want Andre Carter at the other OLB spot. I think he failed there in SF. And, we don't have the 3-4 DEs right now. Not even sure Albert is an idea NG in a 3-4.

Keim gives his take on how a switch to a 3-4 might affect current personnel:

Albert Haynesworth » He has the size, muscle and quickness to be a dominating nose guard. At 350 pounds, Haynesworth would clog the middle. However, he also has a desire to make plays and freelance more. That could lead to problems for the rest of the defense, specifically middle linebacker London Fletcher. His size prohibits him from taking on blockers and a freelancing nose guard would cause that to happen. Cleveland's Shaun Rogers is similar to Haynesworth; but the Browns run defense improved when Rogers, a Pro Bowler, went out. While Rogers made plays, he also sometimes got upfield so fast that if he didn't make a play, other creases for the back would be open. If the Redskins keep 330-pound Anthony Montgomery, he, too, could be used at nose.

Andre Carter » He's experienced in a 3-4 defense, having played in it for one season in San Francisco. He recorded 4 1/2 sacks, but did not impress scouts as someone who was fit for this system. He could rush the passer fine, but he was not smooth dropping into coverage. He did drop as an end on occasion, but that was a surprise tactic and not a regular strategy when it would be easier to beat.

Brian Orakpo » His problem is similar to Carter's because Orakpo does not cover well; it's one reason why teams that already run a 3-4 passed on him in the draft, an NFL source said. However, he usually was asked to rush the passer this season and that would not change. It's difficult, though, to always have both outside linebackers rushing. Orakpo could be used similar to Dallas' DeMarcus Ware, who is a 3-4 linebacker on run downs and a 4-3 end on pass downs. Carter could be used as a rush end in those situations.

Defensive ends » It's hard to put one name here, but ends in a 3-4 need to be around 300 pounds because their jobs will be to occupy blockers more than get upfield. The Redskins have several candidates, starting with unrestricted free agent Phillip Daniels. Current tackles Kedric Golston and Cornelius Griffin could probably shift to end and be fine. Many ends in a 3-4 are former tackles. It's hard to imagine the Redskins wanting Griffin to stay inside and take the pounding he would take given his injury history. Smaller ends such as Jeremy Jarmon and Lorenzo Alexander -- both of whom are around 280 pounds now would need to add weight to make this transition.

Inside linebackers » Rocky McIntosh would probably do well inside given his ability to take on blockers and also his quickness. Fletcher should be fine, but the line would need to do a lot of slanting, which would keep interior linemen off of him. If that doesn't succeed, he'll face more 330-pound guards than ever.

I don't think it makes much sense to switch to a 3-4. As Keim points out, neither Orakpo nor Carter look like good fits as OLB in a 3-4 because neither are that good in coverage. They are both pass rushers. Also, will Big Albert be happy as a NT if he can't make as many plays?It looked like last year's plan was to make Orakpo like Terrell Suggs or D'Marcus Ware. But in reality, Orakpo may be better off just playing DE every down in a 4-3.

 

[Sidewinder16]

No surprise, but Blache officially calls it quits.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Redskins sign free agent lineman Lichtensteiger

Lost amidst all the coaching headlines this week was news that Mike Shanahan has signed his first free agent since taking over as Redskins' head coach - and it's a player with whom he's plenty familiar. And if you keep track of such things, the first player Shanahan brought to the Redskins is indeed an offensive lineman.

The Redskins quietly signed Kory Lichtensteiger, a 6-foot-3, 295-pounder who can play both guard and center. Lichtensteiger will be entering his third season in the league, having played his rookie year under Shanahan in Denver.

A product of Bowling Green State, Lichtensteiger was drafted by Shanahan in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was expected to play both center and guard, but lasted just one season there. Lichtensteiger was cut by the Broncos and new head coach Josh McDaniels following Denver's 2009 training camp. He most recently played for Minnesota, who released him Sept. 30.

Lichtensteiger was active for all 16 games during his rookie season in Denver but saw no action last season. ...

Defensive end Andre Carter underwent surgery Thursday to repair his torn bicep muscle. Carter, who played through the injury, said in a text message that the procedure went "well."

 

[fatness]

Jerry Gray is 0 for 2 thus far in Washington Redskins interviews, so he's apparently going to try elsewhere.

Two league sources have confirmed that the Seattle Seahawks have been granted permission to interview Gray for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

link

 

[fatness]

Bugel, who retired Wednesday, will still be watching the Redskins from afar, so I asked him what he expected to see out of the Washington line next season. "A great zone blocking team," Bugel responded.

"One thing about Shanny, he believes in the running game," Bugel said. "He don't mind calling 40-45 runs on a Sunday afternoon. He's going to build the offensive line. Then you can draft a back in the sixth or seventh round. If you have a solid big-time offensive line, Joe Doakes can play behind it."

While Bugel's unit relied heavily on zone blocking schemes this season, it'll look markedly different when Shanahan finds better players to fill the trenches.

link

 

[dgreen]

Check this out.

A listing of coaching changes and rumors for the Redskins.

Interesting updates at that link:

Coach Danny Smith has been denied the opportunity to interview with Seattle, Pittsburgh, and Detroit and LaCanfora is now reporting that Smith will also be retained in his current job.

Redskins current QB coach Chris Meidt is being retained. Is that a sign also that Jason Campebll will return?

 

[Sebowski]

Jim Haslettt, I hardly knew thee

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsb...on_terry_b.html

Date unknown, via Sports Illustrated: "I don't like any hobbies where you sit down, like playing the guitar or collecting stamps."

1981, talking about the Jets: ''I hate them. More than anybody in the league. They talk all the time, and some of their guys spit on you. I hated to watch their game with Green Bay. It was disgusting. It was pitiful. I hate to lose to them.''

1982, talking about a report of cocaine use in the NFL: "'From the beginning, I said it was a bunch of bull. The only thing that shocked the hell out of me was that a guy would write a thing like that. Fifty percent of the players can't even afford to use cocaine.'

1984, on the radio show: "Hey, Murph, ever wonder what some of these callers look like, fat, ugly, skinny? Do they carry bowling balls?"

1984, on the team's unpopularity: "I have five dogs. They are the only people in Buffalo who like me."

1984, concerning Doug Flutie: "I don't care if he's 4-foot-9. He's a good quarterback."

1985, concerning WIlliam Andrews: "He is just the best runner in the NFL. I know all about Walter Payton, Tony Dorsett, Eric Dickerson and the rest. But Andrews is the best I've seen."

1989, concerning Smerlas: "If you think about what a nose guard goes through, it's amazing he's had all those starts. Both his knees wobble. Both his elbows wobble. But he'll keep on playing until the end."

1990, concerning his diet: "I eat the same stuff every day. Eight pancakes in the morning with skimmed milk, a banana. Turkey sub for lunch: lettuce, tomato, onion -- dry. For dinner I have spaghetti, fish or chicken."

1990, concerning his upcoming fatherhood: "I'm reading books a lot, why they cry. I want to know so I don't get mad if they're crying all night or something."

Link shows him step on Terry Bradshaw's head in a game.

 

[fatness]

Pro Bowl voting

The only Redskins getting votes were Andre Carter (1) and London Fletcher (2)

 

[buster c]

Jim Haslettt, I hardly knew thee

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsb...on_terry_b.html

Date unknown, via Sports Illustrated: "I don't like any hobbies where you sit down, like playing the guitar or collecting stamps."

1981, talking about the Jets: ''I hate them. More than anybody in the league. They talk all the time, and some of their guys spit on you. I hated to watch their game with Green Bay. It was disgusting. It was pitiful. I hate to lose to them.''

1982, talking about a report of cocaine use in the NFL: "'From the beginning, I said it was a bunch of bull. The only thing that shocked the hell out of me was that a guy would write a thing like that. Fifty percent of the players can't even afford to use cocaine.'

1984, on the radio show: "Hey, Murph, ever wonder what some of these callers look like, fat, ugly, skinny? Do they carry bowling balls?"

1984, on the team's unpopularity: "I have five dogs. They are the only people in Buffalo who like me."

1984, concerning Doug Flutie: "I don't care if he's 4-foot-9. He's a good quarterback."

1985, concerning WIlliam Andrews: "He is just the best runner in the NFL. I know all about Walter Payton, Tony Dorsett, Eric Dickerson and the rest. But Andrews is the best I've seen."

1989, concerning Smerlas: "If you think about what a nose guard goes through, it's amazing he's had all those starts. Both his knees wobble. Both his elbows wobble. But he'll keep on playing until the end."

1990, concerning his diet: "I eat the same stuff every day. Eight pancakes in the morning with skimmed milk, a banana. Turkey sub for lunch: lettuce, tomato, onion -- dry. For dinner I have spaghetti, fish or chicken."

1990, concerning his upcoming fatherhood: "I'm reading books a lot, why they cry. I want to know so I don't get mad if they're crying all night or something."

Link shows him step on Terry Bradshaw's head in a game.

I like this guy. Hard-nosed.

 

[buster c]

Jerry Gray is 0 for 2 thus far in Washington Redskins interviews, so he's apparently going to try elsewhere.

Two league sources have confirmed that the Seattle Seahawks have been granted permission to interview Gray for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

link

and can we have just one coach for the secondary please? I think some of the problems we've had with the DB's is because they have not been united in meetings and that shows on the field

 

[fatness]

Terry Bradshaw's head should be stepped on more often.

 

[southeastjerome]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

 

[pablito]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

I've read a couple of stories that also have DeCosta on Seattle's short list.

 

[fatness]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

I'm wondering the same thing.I think it makes sense to do the coaching staff first. But the dead silence about a personnel guy isn't encouraging.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

Lets hope the Ravens lose this weekend, so maybe we hear more of him.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Also, if Locker changes his mind about coming out. I expect him to be a Redskin.

 

[DCThunder]

Redskins current QB coach Chris Meidt is being retained. Is that a sign also that Jason Campebll will return?

Isn't Meidt the DIII guy who is supposed to be such a whiz with computers and spreadsheets and numerical analysis. I sort of remember some stories about him when Zorn hired him two years ago. Didn't realize he was also the QB coach.

 

[MikeApf]

Redskins current QB coach Chris Meidt is being retained. Is that a sign also that Jason Campebll will return?

Isn't Meidt the DIII guy who is supposed to be such a whiz with computers and spreadsheets and numerical analysis. I sort of remember some stories about him when Zorn hired him two years ago. Didn't realize he was also the QB coach.

Sounds like it:http://www.stolaf.edu/athletics/football/s...ches/meidt.html

In six seasons, St. Olaf head coach Chris Meidt has laid the foundation for a championship program. The Oles have ran off three straight eight-win seasons for the first time since 1969-71, compiled a 40-20 mark since Meidt took over and have boasted large recruiting classes every year.

Meidt came to the Ole football program following a successful tenure at Bethel University in St. Paul, where he served as offensive coordinator from 1995 to 2001. Meidt helped lead Bethel to consecutive MIAC crowns in 2000 and 2001.

The American Football Coaches Association named Meidt, who coached five first team All-Americans at Bethel, the 2001 National Assistant Coach of the Year.

He was offensive coordinator at Columbia Heights from 1990 to 1993 and at Becker from 1993 to 1994.

Meidt received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Bethel College in 1992 and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota in 1996. Prior to his coaching and teaching career, Meidt was a computer systems analyst at Burlington Northern Railroad in St. Paul.

A 1988 graduate of Minneota High School in Minneota, Minn., Meidt played quarterback for his father, Gerhard Meidt, a Minnesota Hall of Fame head coach. He quarterbacked the Vikings to the state championship in 1986 and 1987 and was named the Associated Press Minnesota Player of the Year in 1987. He was honored as a two-time All-State quarterback and three-time All-Region quarterback. Meidt set national passing records for career attempts (1,122), completions (646) and touchdown passes (101).

 

[dgreen]

Redskins current QB coach Chris Meidt is being retained. Is that a sign also that Jason Campebll will return?

Isn't Meidt the DIII guy who is supposed to be such a whiz with computers and spreadsheets and numerical analysis. I sort of remember some stories about him when Zorn hired him two years ago. Didn't realize he was also the QB coach.

Yeah, he's apparently one of those "Stats say we should go for it on 4th down" kind of guys. I never realized he was the QB coach either. I'm sure Zorn did most of the coaching there, so maybe he was just learning from the master the last couple years?

 

[dgreen]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

Lets hope the Ravens lose this weekend, so maybe we hear more of him.

Hopefully the silence on the personnel front is more because Costa's season isn't over in Baltimore than that they've decided against it. Rocco Brown is supposed to be highly thought of and is already in the oraniztion, so maybe they're going to give him a shot.

 

[Captain Placeholder]

Jim Haslettt, I hardly knew thee

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsb...on_terry_b.html

Link shows him step on Terry Bradshaw's head in a game.

Mighty merciful of him to step on a non-essential body part like that.

 

[dgreen]

Schlereth eyes OL jobBy: John KeimMark Schlereth said the Redskins next offensive line coach should be versed in Mike Shanahan's system, know how to teach the right techniques and have a passion for the game. And then the ESPN NFL analyst listed the guy he would pick: himself.There are just a couple problems: he's under contract with ESPN, though it ends in June; and he's never coached in the NFL. The former issue can be solved, even if ESPN wants him back.All the Redskins would have to do, Schlereth said, is "pay me a boatload of money." Which is what ESPN pays him. Most likely, they pay him more than an offensive line coach and certainly more than what an assistant line coach would make (if they felt he needed to pay his dues first).But Schlereth's point was this: he wouldn't mind getting into coaching. And this would be a good place; he'd reunite with a coach he likes and respects in Mike Shanahan and it would be in the city where he first played."This is always in the back of my mind, something I want to do eventually," Schlereth said. "I know no one knows that system better and I know how to teach and I understand how difficult it is to play and I understand the importance of technique and footwork. No one had better technique and footwork than I because I was forced to; I was so beat up. I lost my athletic ability and the reason I stuck around is becuase I understood the importance of footwork and leverage and how to create those things based on the fact that I couldn't bend my knees anymore. I have a lot to teach."Meanwhile, the Redskins have not yet found a replacement for Joe Bugel. No, there's been no discussion between Schlereth and the Redskins. It's really just a guy who has a passion for the game who would like to teach it at the highest level. Considering he survived as an undersized, and over-operated on, guard for 12 years, he probably has a lot to offer.He said other teams had approached him in the past about coaching when his playing days ended after the 2000 season. But he wasn't ready to consider such a move."My kids weren't grown yet so I still wanted to hang out and do things with them," he said. "It would be something at this point I would listen to, but I don't know if anyone wants to pay a first year coach what it would take to get me to leave the broadcasting world."So he'll probably have to remain stuck at ESPN, getting paid to talk about football. Tough times."I have a good gig," he said. "I'm not out there looking for work, unless work came to me."

 

[Captain Placeholder]

Schelereth's interesting in theory, but I don't trust his motivation enough to give him that job.

I think this is ego talking.

 

[buster c]

So its been over a week now and there has been no mention of bringing in a personnel guy, at least not that I've read. Does this mean we can forget about a guy like Eric DeCosta? Or is it logical to think assembling the coaching staff comes first. I still am holding out hope that they bring in a guy who is focused solely on scouting/player personnel.

Lets hope the Ravens lose this weekend, so maybe we hear more of him.

Hopefully the silence on the personnel front is more because Costa's season isn't over in Baltimore than that they've decided against it. Rocco Brown is supposed to be highly thought of and is already in the oraniztion, so maybe they're going to give him a shot.

Dan Snyder is the player personnel guy

 

[PRAE]

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports...nt/6817339.html

 

[dgreen]

I heard about a week ago (maybe longer) on the radio that the Redskins might play the London, England game in 2010. It, of course, wouldn't be a "home" game. With Detroit, St. Louis, and Jacksonville on their road schedule next year, it would likely be one of those.

 

[pablito]

I heard about a week ago (maybe longer) on the radio that the Redskins might play the London, England game in 2010. It, of course, wouldn't be a "home" game. With Detroit, St. Louis, and Jacksonville on their road schedule next year, it would likely be one of those.

Pity the poor Jags. Even with an average to decent team, they'll still draw more paying customers in London than in their home town. It would shock me if they aren't the team to end up in LA.

 

[fatness]

Games missed by starters

Teams with more starters missing games than Washington:

Detroit

INDIANAPOLIS

NEW ORLEANS

Philadelphia

Jacksonville

St. Louis

Buffalo

 

[fatness]

Haslett was in the office this past week familiarizing himself with the Redskins' personnel. His impressions: The team has several good pieces, and it could have success running either the 4-3 preferred by Blache, or the 3-4 alignment Haslett used when he was the defensive coordinator with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the late 1990s."I think you got the personnel to do whatever you want," Haslett said. "You got to decide what angle you want to go. The secondary doesn't make a difference, but I think you got to decide what's best to run for you to be effective."I think the 3-4 is a good fit for them. Guys like [linebacker-end Brian] Orakpo, he could really do it. [Defensive tackle Albert] Haynesworth could do it. London [Fletcher, the middle linebacker] has done it before, I think Rocky [McIntosh] could do it. I think [defensive end Andre] Carter could be a good rush linebacker, but he's a good defensive end, too. Those are all things we'll go through."

 

[fatness]

Seattle has offered a job to Jerry Gray as secondary coach.NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora reports that Gray is expected to take the job, although the Redskins could put up a fight.Gray was Washington's secondary coach last year, and (in)famously interviewed with Dan Snyder for the team's head coaching job while Jim Zorn was still coaching.Bob Slowik is a top candidate to replace Gray in Washington.

PFT

 

[fatness]

Sherman Smith gone

 

[fatness]

John Keim's offensive line review.

Looking back: The Redskins failed to adequately address their depth along the line so it was just a matter of time before that error was exposed. Sure enough, by early in the season Chris Samuels and Randy Thomas -- both coming off surgeries and still battling issues -- were done. Shocker, we know. Apparently it was to the Redskins. The foolish decision to rarely draft offensive linemen came back to haunt this franchise. Unless Chad Rinehart is your idea of a building block; he's the only linemen chosen in the past five drafts. Let that one sink in. Anyway, Levi Jones showed that he could not play left tackle; Stephon Heyer continued to prove he is not a legitimate starter -- though he deserves credit for playing hurt; Mike Williams, signed as a right tackle showed he was better at guard; Edwin Williams proved he should have been a practice squader and Will Montgomery proved he was a center. Sadly, he was at guard. Casey Rabach and Derrick Dockery played every game; neither was particularly great.

What they need: Lots of help. Dockery is the only one who is almost guaranteed to return as a starter. Rabach is a free agent. My thought? Nobody else should be starting next year. With Samuels expected to retire, they'll need a left tackle. Thomas' age (34) and recent injury past suggests his time is almost up, if not over. They need to find more athletic linemen, which could mean smaller one's as well, to help with the cutback lanes by getting to the linebackers. That's something Heyer could not do. They also need to find guards who can pull.

Grade: D. We'd give them an F, but the real F goes to the front office for thinking this group had enough depth. And the effort of the players was never in question. So we're being kind. Besides, these guys are twice my size.

Where they're headed: For major changes. We'd suggest drafting a left tackle in the first round and finding a quarterback in the second. MIke Shanahan drafted a lineman in all but one of his drafts in Denver -- and selected 17 overall. He gets it; the previous Redskins front office (and the owner) did not. But if Russell Okung is not available at No. 4, I'd either trade down or go elsewhere. Okung fits what Shanahan likes (and is similar to Ryan Clady, whom Shanahan picked with Denver). The options in free agency are limited, though Tampa left tackle Donald Penn might be one, though teams typically don't let young players at this spot walk away (if they're any good). Denver guard Chris Kuper is another possibility, though his status could be determined more by the CBA. Regardless, this team will not return to any sort of glory until the line is fixed.

 

[Sebowski]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

I'll be at the Cards hotel Friday night, I'm gonna ask Grimm is this is true.

Well I saw coach Grimm last night. "Coach Grimm is the hot dog story true?". He replies "It's over exaggerated." Pauses. "Well maybe not." Then chuckles and walks away.

 

[buster c]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

 

[Captain Placeholder]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

Like your life is even remotely comparable to the PR needs of an NFL organization!

 

[Tom Cruise]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

Classy move by the best owner in football.

 

[buster c]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

Like your life is even remotely comparable to the PR needs of an NFL organization!

PR needs? Well thank God we have a friggin calamity to flex the PR need

 

[Marvelous]

From PFT:

Redskins announce Spanos hire, retain OlivadottiPosted by Gregg Rosenthal on January 16, 2010 2:36 PM ETWe told you a few days back the Redskins hired Lou Spanos, a Steelers assistant for 15 years. The team announced the news officially Saturday, adding that the team will retain Kirk Olivadotti as Defensive Assistant. Spanos will be the team's linebackers coach."[Olivadotti] has made a quick impression on me and I am happy to be able to keep him with our team," Mike Shanahan said in a statement.That news will be welcome for Redskins linebackers like Brian Orakpo. Olivadotti was credited with Orakpo's development and reportedly is popular among the players. He will provide some continuity for a defensive staff that is mostly in upheaval.

I had not head the part about keeping Olivadotti before.

 

[Captain Placeholder]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

Redskins Note: The Redskins are taking steps to help victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, using the private plane of owner Daniel Snyder to help fly medical supplies, personnel and clothing to the impoverished nation. The franchise announced Friday that it is partnering with Diageo -- the beverage company with which the team has a long-standing business relationship -- to send aid.

"We're not a relief organization, but there are times when our resources allow us to step in and make a difference, if only a small one," Snyder said in a statement released by the team. "Diageo has been involved in relief efforts around the world for many years, and we're fortunate to be able to partner with them. Getting the right people and supplies to Haiti is critically important, and we're providing our best resources."

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

Like your life is even remotely comparable to the PR needs of an NFL organization!

PR needs? Well thank God we have a friggin calamity to flex the PR need

And thank God we have you to friggin tell us how to handle a large organization. Please, by all means keep marinating in your hot tub full of bile.

 

[fatness]

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

What did that post just do?

 

[fatness]

I'll be at the Cards hotel Friday night, I'm gonna ask Grimm is this is true.

Well I saw coach Grimm last night. "Coach Grimm is the hot dog story true?". He replies "It's over exaggerated." Pauses. "Well maybe not." Then chuckles and walks away.

 

[Captain Placeholder]

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

What did that post just do?

It inspired buster to fondle himself one more time to the concept that he's better than Dan Snyder.

 

[buster c]

For Buster

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...0011503491.html

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

Like your life is even remotely comparable to the PR needs of an NFL organization!

PR needs? Well thank God we have a friggin calamity to flex the PR need

And thank God we have you to friggin tell us how to handle a large organization. Please, by all means keep marinating in your hot tub full of bile.

yeah, Dan Snyder has done such a wonderful job handling such a large organization the poor little rich boy king can't even do something genuinly good without massaging his ego.

 

[buster c]

I'm doing my part too, thru the Red Cross. Without calling attention to myself

What did that post just do?

yeah, I can see that. I debated whether to say that, but your post edits-out where I was called out by name by my good pal Sebo who threw the Snyder PR-driven donation out there as if he was some great philanthropist. So I was compelled to reply. My point was that good deeds can be done without creating publicity about it. Sure, you'll get press releases from Target and UAL when they do such things, but these are publicly traded large organizations with legitimate business reasons for doing so. the privately-owned Redskins - specifically the owner - are motivated by the insecurities and deficiencies of one very pathetic individual, who can't let the opportunity pass without some ego massaging.

 

[Captain Placeholder]

GB Suisham.

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Any news yet on DeCosta?