No matter how much we love high power offenses, the Redskins have always won when they get back to basics, and just run over their opponent.
Coming into the game, Denver's rush defense was allowing less than 100 yards per game. Betts showed the difference practicing most of the year with the offensive line makes, and rushed for 114 yards (team had 174 yards).
Kelley, Thomas, and Davis all had catches and looked like they may finally be on their way to producing for this team. Devin especially looked great on a crucial third and 3 screen pass where he broke a bunch of tackles and looked much like Brandon Marshall on his way to inside the 5.
This was a Gibbs style win, no turnovers, smash mouth football, and the lower paid players making the plays -- playing with heart and as a team.
I gotta say it, this was an enjoyable game to watch.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Media Banned from Talking with Tailgaters
CBS Evening News anchor Derek McGinty reported on WUSA's News at 11 that the Redskins are banning media interviewers from talking with fans on the FedEx Field premises. (He also mentioned FanExodus.com -- check it out on the Media page.)
This is the latest development in a string of eerily authoritarian tactics by Snyder aimed at silencing disgruntled Redskins fans. The signage policy at FedEx Field reportedly changed Sunday night -- just in time for Monday's game -- and there have been anecdotal reports of anti-Snyder materials being confiscated by security. DC Sports Bog's Dan Steinberg was asked to remove pictures of a fan wearing an anti-Snyder t-shirt from his blog the other day, and we're still speculating about what happened to burgundyrevolution.com.
This is the latest development in a string of eerily authoritarian tactics by Snyder aimed at silencing disgruntled Redskins fans. The signage policy at FedEx Field reportedly changed Sunday night -- just in time for Monday's game -- and there have been anecdotal reports of anti-Snyder materials being confiscated by security. DC Sports Bog's Dan Steinberg was asked to remove pictures of a fan wearing an anti-Snyder t-shirt from his blog the other day, and we're still speculating about what happened to burgundyrevolution.com.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
The Redskins are on The Onion's radar
Even The Onion is now writing pieces on how sorry the Redskins are. I apologize for missing this gem, but it's still just as applicable today as it was last week.
Friday, October 23, 2009
New funny Danny video
Danny just sent in his latest video. These are fantastic, and the Redskins circus is providing no shortage of material.
Keep up the good work. Between you and Riggins we're getting some great entertainment.
How great would it be for these two to combine talents?
Keep up the good work. Between you and Riggins we're getting some great entertainment.
How great would it be for these two to combine talents?
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Open letter to Joe Gibbs from one of our readers
I received this letter from a fan a couple of weeks ago and have been waiting for a good time to post it. I think it summarizes what a lot of us are feeling as longtime fans, and while I sincerely doubt Snyder will ever sell the Redskins, maybe Joe Gibbs could lend him some advice to reign in his destructive meddling.
I think this letter also effectively states what this site is about. We're not Redskins "haters" (as Larry Michael used to say), but genuinely care enough about the future of our franchise to make our voices heard, while still standing by our team. Maybe we should just walk away like Mike Wise has suggested:
For whatever reason though, we just cannot walk away. Here is the letter:
Dear Joe Gibbs,
Is there any chance that you would consider becoming the new owner of the Washington Redskins? You’ve always said that Washington is a great sports town, and as you know it is a football town above all else. As you also know, the team and its fans are hurting right now, and I think you could be the one to fix it.
I know that you are retired and that you need to spend time with your family. And certainly becoming the owner of a professional football franchise would take time and energy. But being an owner would require far less time than being a coach.
You have already demonstrated your ownership interests and skills in NASCAR, and we all know how much love and knowledge you have of football.
Plus, you are the kind of owner the team needs right now – someone who is loved and trusted in Washington and around the League, who can inspire and motivate the coaches, players, and fans. You would make the Redskins a desirable franchise to work for again, and as a result you could hire the kinds of gifted men who could rebuild the organization.
At this time, the Redskins desperately need an owner who can select expert football minds: a general manager like Bobby Beathard to evaluate players and manage field personnel; a top-flight head coach who will surround himself with wise assistants and motivate his team to strive and succeed. You would let your personnel use their expertise to manage the team, rather than the day-to-day and player-by-player meddling the team has known recently.
Throughout the NFL, people would be thrilled and excited to work for you in reviving the Redskins. Your leadership would help to build a roster of coaches and players committed to winning and, more important, committed to each other.
Of course, the current Redskins owner may have no interest in selling the team. But like so many of us, he was a Redskins fan in his youth, and Joe Gibbs was his hero. If anyone can convince him to act in the interest of the team, it is you. I hope he could take pleasure in selling the team to his boyhood idol and then watching it flourish.
I know that in the scheme of things, football is of limited importance – a lot less important than the needs of your family. Let me just say that when I grew up in the DC area in the 1980s and 1990s, the Redskins teams you led were a great source of joy. My father and I still enjoy watching the Redskins together as we did when I was young, although the team’s current state is frustrating. Your leadership and the hard work of the players you coached inspired pride across the Washington region.
I now hope to raise my own children to enjoy Redskins football with me as I did with my father. I would love for them to see your Redskins revived, not only so they can win games, but also so they can show what it means to be a good and well-led team.
Please consider doing one more service for your team and city.
Sincerely,
A fan
I think this letter also effectively states what this site is about. We're not Redskins "haters" (as Larry Michael used to say), but genuinely care enough about the future of our franchise to make our voices heard, while still standing by our team. Maybe we should just walk away like Mike Wise has suggested:
"I would tell fans this: remember those times, keep them in your heart always. But it's time to move on. You can't let memories from two decades ago rule your feelings today. It's like hanging onto a relationship that was over years ago."
For whatever reason though, we just cannot walk away. Here is the letter:
Dear Joe Gibbs,
Is there any chance that you would consider becoming the new owner of the Washington Redskins? You’ve always said that Washington is a great sports town, and as you know it is a football town above all else. As you also know, the team and its fans are hurting right now, and I think you could be the one to fix it.
I know that you are retired and that you need to spend time with your family. And certainly becoming the owner of a professional football franchise would take time and energy. But being an owner would require far less time than being a coach.
You have already demonstrated your ownership interests and skills in NASCAR, and we all know how much love and knowledge you have of football.
Plus, you are the kind of owner the team needs right now – someone who is loved and trusted in Washington and around the League, who can inspire and motivate the coaches, players, and fans. You would make the Redskins a desirable franchise to work for again, and as a result you could hire the kinds of gifted men who could rebuild the organization.
At this time, the Redskins desperately need an owner who can select expert football minds: a general manager like Bobby Beathard to evaluate players and manage field personnel; a top-flight head coach who will surround himself with wise assistants and motivate his team to strive and succeed. You would let your personnel use their expertise to manage the team, rather than the day-to-day and player-by-player meddling the team has known recently.
Throughout the NFL, people would be thrilled and excited to work for you in reviving the Redskins. Your leadership would help to build a roster of coaches and players committed to winning and, more important, committed to each other.
Of course, the current Redskins owner may have no interest in selling the team. But like so many of us, he was a Redskins fan in his youth, and Joe Gibbs was his hero. If anyone can convince him to act in the interest of the team, it is you. I hope he could take pleasure in selling the team to his boyhood idol and then watching it flourish.
I know that in the scheme of things, football is of limited importance – a lot less important than the needs of your family. Let me just say that when I grew up in the DC area in the 1980s and 1990s, the Redskins teams you led were a great source of joy. My father and I still enjoy watching the Redskins together as we did when I was young, although the team’s current state is frustrating. Your leadership and the hard work of the players you coached inspired pride across the Washington region.
I now hope to raise my own children to enjoy Redskins football with me as I did with my father. I would love for them to see your Redskins revived, not only so they can win games, but also so they can show what it means to be a good and well-led team.
Please consider doing one more service for your team and city.
Sincerely,
A fan
CP and Redskins Nation
I was watching the highly analytical commentary of "Redskins Nation" last night on CSN last night. All I keep hearing from outlets such as these is what a hard worker Clinton Portis is. I think it's time to speak out against this. How is anyone who doesn't practice considered a hard worker?
I'm not here to argue about CP's skill, but I think that while he may have been hard worker in the past, not practicing certainly doesn't make him one now. And why would he practice? I wouldn't practice if I had all my money for last year, this year, and part of next year guaranteed.
Those type of incentives destroy teams. Portis is the favored son of Snyder, and untouchable by Zorn. Publicly speaking out against your coach is always a bad thing, but one can start to see why Portis feels untouchable when he's guaranteed to be paid.
I'm not here to argue about CP's skill, but I think that while he may have been hard worker in the past, not practicing certainly doesn't make him one now. And why would he practice? I wouldn't practice if I had all my money for last year, this year, and part of next year guaranteed.
Those type of incentives destroy teams. Portis is the favored son of Snyder, and untouchable by Zorn. Publicly speaking out against your coach is always a bad thing, but one can start to see why Portis feels untouchable when he's guaranteed to be paid.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Listen to this Crowd
No not today, but back when this franchise had dignity:
By the way, Darryl Grant was drafted in the 9th round of the 1981 draft, as an offensive guard.
This video was mailed in by a reader (thanks!) -- send us videos like this, it'll be much better watching these than this Monday's game, that's for sure.
By the way, Darryl Grant was drafted in the 9th round of the 1981 draft, as an offensive guard.
This video was mailed in by a reader (thanks!) -- send us videos like this, it'll be much better watching these than this Monday's game, that's for sure.
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