December

Dec. 15, 2008   

Ice storm hits D.C.: Redskins’ Zorn could be in trouble

Last week, as the Redskins clung onto their playoff lives entering Week 15, the big story was the relationship between head coach and Jim Zorn and star RB Clinton Portis. Now, following the Redskins’ season-crushing loss at Cincinnati, the talk has turned to Zorn’s relationship with owner Daniel Snyder and executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato. Although one-and-done head coaches in the NFL still remain rare, Snyder has pulled that move before — Marty Schottenheimer lasted one season, ... More>

Dec. 1, 2008   

Redskins forced to blitz, lean on secondary with banged-up front seven

The Redskins’ strategy against the Giants appeared sound given what they were facing. The Giants rumbled to a Week One victory over them and barely have slowed down with their ground game this season. They also were without WR Plaxico Burress, and given that the Redskins were shredded by injuries to their defensive line and linebackers, they believed the best way to combat the Giants was to lean heavily on their talented secondary. It made sense in ... More>

November

Nov. 7, 2008   

Addition of CB Hall a shrewd decision for Redskins

The Redskins have reached a one-year deal with CB DeAngelo Hall, NFL.com reported Friday. Hall had been released by the Raiders on Wednesday, and cleared waivers Thursday.

Hall had signed a seven-year, $70 million deal with the Raiders in the offseason, but had been drastically underachieving.

Although he earned two Pro Bowl berths during his tenure with the Falcons, he was routinely embroiled in incidents involving his attitude. With the franchise looking to restore its ... More>

October

Oct. 6, 2008   

Portis makes MVP case as Redskins stay hot

There is no denying that Redskins QB Jason Campbell has made excellent adjustments and development since the Week One loss. His poise and control (zero interceptions in 153 attempts this season) have been big reasons why the Redskins have been effective on third downs and in fourth quarters. But RB Clinton Portis’ running is just as big of a reason for the offense’s success as anything, and his offensive line is starting to provide significant holes. ... More>

September

Sept. 29, 2008   

Redskins’ offensive transformation has stamps of Zorn, Campbell on it

In three weeks following the mostly disastrous season opener, the Redskins have become a dangerous and highly efficient offense. They have scored 79 points combined in three straight victories — including Sunday’s huge win at Dallas — and have turned the ball over only once all season. After it looked as if QB Jason Campbell was not a great fit in head coach Jim Zorn’s offense, the two men have developed a great chemistry recently and ... More>

July

July 20, 2008   

PFW spin: Taylor acquisition a bold, smart move, but depth still a concern

The Redskins acted swiftly and dramatically following the news that starting DE Phillip Daniels was out for the season, making a trade for Dolphins DE Jason Taylor. The Dolphins will get a second-round pick in the 2009 draft and a sixth-rounder in the '10 draft. Daniels suffered a serious knee injury on the first play of seven-on-seven drills of the opening day of training camp in Jim Zorn's debut as head coach. Daniels will be placed ... More>

February

Feb. 11, 2008   

Zorn comes highly recommended, but he faces uphill battle

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