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Your daily source for news and commentary on the Washington Redskins, by Jason Reid

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Rogers praised for response to benching

 

Published 6 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Coach Jim Zorn praised cornerback Carlos Rogers for responding well in practice this week after having been benched early in the Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos, but Zorn would not commit to Rogers starting opposite top cornerback DeAngelo ...

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Bugel: Rinehart 'deserved a chance'

 

Published 7 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Benched after briefly starting at right guard earlier in the season, second-year guard Chad Rinehart remained focused and continued to work hard, and offensive line coach Joe Bugel noticed. Bugel convinced Coach Jim Zorn that Rinehart should be given ...

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Haynesworth a game-time decision for Sunday

 

Published 7 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboys Stadium, Coach Jim Zorn said today after practice at Redskins Park. "Albert was on the treadmill today ...

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Portis sees another concussion specialist

 

Published 8 hours ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins sent running back Clinton Portis to Pittsburgh today for a consultation with another specialist to gauge his recovery from a concussion suffered Nov. 8 in Atlanta. Portis has not practiced this week and will miss his second straight game ...

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Defense prepares for Cowboys' attack

 

Published 9 hours ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins gave up 40- and 75-yard touchdown passes in the first quarter of their Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos. Obviously, the defense must do a better job Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboys Stadium. "Well the big plays ...

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This year, Romo will see a new pass rush

 

Published 14 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has taken a lot of heat for his poor performance late in the season and during the playoffs. But Romo sure knows how to extend plays, Coach Jim Zorn said. "It is just awful to have to cover longer than you really ...

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Portis ruled out; Haynesworth a gameday decision

 

Published 29 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Running back Clinton Portis (concussion) was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, but he might accompany the team on the trip, Coach Jim Zorn said today after practice. "Clinton is going to continue to be monitored, he's ...

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Sellers prefers to let actions speak for him

 

Published 30 hours ago at Redskins Insider

After word emerged about the locker-room altercation earlier this season between running back Clinton Portis and fullback Mike Sellers, some Redskins fans criticized Sellers's blocking on Internet message boards and sports-talk radio shows. During a ...

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Fletcher, defense work to stop Romo, big plays

 

Published 31 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo often has succeeded at eluding pass rushers in the pocket. His ability to move well and give receivers more time to break free from coverage has resulted in many big plays for the Cowboys in Romo's four seasons as ...

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Orakpo, defense learn from Cowboys' game

 

Published 32 hours ago at Redskins Insider

The Green Bay Packers had five sacks and pressured quarterback Tony Romo throughout their 17-7 victory last week over the Dallas Cowboys. Redskins defensive end Andre Carter has eight sacks, rookie defensive end/strong-side linebacker Brian Orakpo has ...

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Haynesworth, Gurode say incident is history

 

Published 36 hours ago at Redskins Insider

When the Redskins signed Albert Haynesworth, you knew there'd be a whole new wrinkle to Dallas Week, thanks to that 2006 incident in which Haynesworth, playing for Tennessee, stomped on Andre Gurode. Haynesworth discussed that incident as well as ...

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For Betts, what happens after contact is key

 

Published 39 hours ago at Redskins Insider

Ladell Betts is a "low-maintainence" back. He practices hard, eagerly approaches whatever running play is called and always runs hard. "We didn't change the run game necessarily to accommodate Ladell [Betts]. We ran our stuff," Coach Jim Zorn said. ...

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Byron Westbrook concerned for brother's health

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook said he is concerned for the career of his older brother Brian, the star running back for the Philadelphia Eagles who suffered his second concussion of the season Sunday. Brian Westbrook suffered his first ...

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Zorn says Portis 'very doubtful' to play

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Coach Jim Zorn stopped short of ruling Clinton Portis out for Sunday's game at Dallas, but he said the Redskins' star running back is "very doubtful" to play. "But I don't want to count him out," Zorn said Wednesday after practice. Portis wasn't ...

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Campbell: A big game in Big D

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Quarterback Jason Campbell had one of the best games in his career last season while leading the Redskins to a 26-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Campbell completed 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns with no ...

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Hunter the punter is man of the moment

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Obviously, punter Hunter Smith doesn't play one of the league's glamour positions, but he's becoming quite the special-teams star in his 11th NFL season. Smith was selected the NFC special teams player of the week after throwing a 35-yard touchdown ...

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Rogers says he doesn't expect to be on bench

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Benched after giving up a long touchdown pass early in the Redskins' game against Denver, cornerback Carlos Rogers hopes to play Sunday in Cowboys Stadium, Rogers said before practice today at Redskins Park. "I don't think I'll just be strictly ...

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Smith is NFC special teams player of week

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Redskins punter/touchdown passer and scorer Hunter Smith has been named NFC special teams player of the week, the NFL has announced. Smith, in case you've forgotten, threw the first pass of his career and hit Mike Sellers for a 35-yard TD on a fake ...

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Mother (at least Haynesworth's) knows best

 

Published 2 days ago at Redskins Insider

Albert Haynesworth's mother, Linda, has held many jobs and at the moment is a semi-retired truck driver. She said she has no plans to become a motivational speaker, but she apparently had a positive affect on the Redskins last week. Linda gave a pep ...

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Here's What Happened / Here's What I Think

 

Published 3 days ago at Redskins Insider

The end of a long losing streak, the best offensive performance of the season and another bad experience for cornerback Carlos Rogers -- the Redskins sure keep things interesting. It all has me fired up for another installment of Here's What ...

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Zorn, Portis on the RB issue and other matters

 

Published 3 days ago at Redskins Insider

Clinton Portis addressed his health and the Redskins' running back situation on ESPN980's "John Thompson Show" this afternoon and, as usual, Dan Steinberg was listening. He has the whole report at DC SportsBog, but here's a recap. Portis said he ...

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Offense makes noise; now it's coaches' turn

 

Published 3 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins have declined to make Sherman Lewis available to the media since he began calling passing plays in the Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Hopefully, Lewis will meet with the media this week and discuss his role in the team's ...

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As the running game turns

 

Published 3 days ago at Redskins Insider

If he suffers no further post-concussion symptoms, Clinton Portis will be the Redskins' starting running back, Jim Zorn said Monday. He wasn't, however, certain when he'd make a final decision about Portis's status, Rick Maese writes, and if Ladell ...

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Sack attack powers defense this season

 

Published 3 days ago at Redskins Insider

Anyone who watched cornerback Carlos Rogers bite on Brandon Marshall's double move on Denver's first touchdown Sunday - a 40-yard pass - or saw Marshall follow up with a 75-yard scoring reception before the end of the first quarter would suspect that ...

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Zorn on Portis, the O line, Rogers

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

A few things from Redskins Coach Jim Zorn, who just ended his Monday press conference in which he discussed all aspects of Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos. Clinton Portis: Zorn said that while he was pleased with Ladell Betts's 114-yard ...

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Zorn's take and injury updates

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Monday morning injury report from Jim Zorn, via @RickMaese and @dcsportsbog tweets: On Clinton Portis, who's recovering from a concussion: "We're progressing along. I don't have any information yet...I know he's improving...We have to wait ...

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Offensive line gives Redskins a lift and a bit of life

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

With Levi Jones making his first start at left tackle for the Redskins and Chad Rinehart back at right guard, Washington's offensive line was surprisingly effective in Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos. Clinton Portis was sidelined after ...

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Gruden signs ESPN extension (updated)

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

Well, it appears Jon Gruden can be crossed off the list of possible candidates to become the Redskins' next head coach. ESPN announced this morning that it has reached a multiyear extension with Gruden, who is in his first season as an analyst on ...

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Big plays again an issue for Redskins' defense

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins' defense continued to give up big plays in Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos at FedEx Field. Denver quarterback Kyle Orton and receiver Brandon Marshall combined on 40- and 75-yard touchdown passes in the first quarter. But ...

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Second-year players have big role in win

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

Starting flanker Devin Thomas made a big play on the Redskins' go-ahead drive in the fourth quarter Sunday during a 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos. Thomas eluded four tacklers after catching a short pass from quarterback Jason Campbell on third ...

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Betts, Cartwright give Redskins a foundation

 

Published 4 days ago at Redskins Insider

I was on record as saying I didn't think the Redskins would win another game this season -- and I'm really glad I was wrong. The Redskins defeated the Denver Broncos, 27-17, at FedEx Field to end their losing streak at four games, and it was great to ...

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Haynesworth's mom gets an assist in win

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Coach Jim Zorn received a midweek pep talk from an unexpected source: Linda Haynesworth. With the team mired in a four-game losing streak, defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth's mother called the Redskins' second-year coach with some words of advice. ...

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Yoder steps up again with another TD

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Coming into last week's game at Atlanta, Redskins tight end Todd Yoder -- who typically plays on special teams -- had five touchdown catches in a 10-year career. Now, after he put the Redskins on the board with a two-yard scoring reception from Jason ...

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At least Suisham is perfect on scoreboard

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Place kicker Shaun Suisham made field goals of 30 and 35 yards and he is 12 for 12 on the season. Could he go perfect for the whole season? "I'm not focused on that," Suisham said. "I'm just happy I could contribute, happy that we won." There was, ...

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How long will Rogers' benching last?

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers, a starter in all but two of the team's games since 2006, was benched after the first series of Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos, a move that appeared to be punishment for his role in the ...

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Carter and Orakpo: 'We got after it'

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Denver Broncos entered Sunday's game having allowed just 13 sacks, seventh-best in the league, but were unable to slow an improved Redskins pass rush in Washington's 27-17 win. Andre Carter and Brian Orakpo each had 1 1/2 sacks in the Redskins' ...

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Redskins come through with a 27-17 win

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Behind an offense that finally broke the 17-point ceiling and thanks to a defense that came up with a key turnover, the Washington Redskins snapped a four-game losing streak to down the Denver Broncos 27-17 on Sunday afternoon. The fourth quarter ...

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Broncos take 3-point lead into 4th quarter

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins had a chance to tie the score late in the third quarter but lost the ball on downs instead. The Broncos entered the fourth quarter clinging to a narrow 17-14 advantage. Coach Jim Zorn will face plenty of questions over his decision to go ...

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Redskins come up with big play, trail 17-14

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins had a problem with giving up the big play in the first quarter, but in the second quarter it was Washington that turned in the big play. The Redskins narrowly avoided another huge pass play at the start of the second quarter, as Kyle ...

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Marshall exploits secondary as Broncos take lead

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Trouble in the secondary cost the Redskins dearly in the opening quarter against the Broncos. Just a few days after strong safety Chris Horton was placed on season-ending injured reserve list, Kyle Orton and the Broncos exploited Washington's ...

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Redskins' inactives for Broncos game

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

Inactive today for the Redskins are Kevin Barnes, Eddie Williams, Mike Williams, Robert Henson, Anthony Mongtomery, Renaldo Wynn and, as expected, Clinton Portis and Chris Cooley. The Broncos' inactive players are Peyton Hillis, Tom Brandstater, Josh ...

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Redskins revise sign policy

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins have just announced that they have revised their sign policy to, according to their press release, "bring it in line with earlier announced rules governing messages on clothing." From the release: "We have no intention of trying to ...

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Injuries force move to younger players

 

Published 5 days ago at Redskins Insider

With eight games remaining, the Redskins are firmly entrenched in last place in the NFC East, they have a patchwork offensive line that is considered among the worst in the game and Coach Jim Zorn is not expected to return in 2010. Many Insider ...

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Game preview: 2 guys, 4 quarters

 

Published 6 days ago at Redskins Insider

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Paulescu released; Holmes signed from practice squad

 

Published 6 days ago at Redskins Insider

With punter Hunter Smith apparently having recovered from a groin injury, the Redskins today released punter Sam Paulescu and signed rookie safety Lendy Holmes from the practice squad. Paulescu performed well while handling punting duties in place of ...

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Alexander sees special-teams openings vs. Denver

 

Published 6 days ago at Redskins Insider

The Redskins have struggled on offense all season and the Denver Broncos suddenly have big problems on that side of the ball as well. Although field position is a key factor in most games, that battle could be even more important Sunday at FedEx Field ...

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