Cutler, Sanchez, and Campbell.....

When it comes to Redskins and the media coverage, could you possibly hear the names of these three quarterbacks anymore this off-season?

Jay Cutler was supposed to save the Redskins franchise, but he was shipped to the Bears.

Mark Sanchez was supposed to be the guy with the intangibles that the Skins were enamored with, only to be drafted by the Jets quite early.

Then we have Jason Campbell. It seems like everyone wanted to kick him to the curb and trade him in for someone that could be a "superstar" and has more potential. Now he is "our guy", and will be the starter this fall.

Since these three have all been talked about a ton lately, lets see if you can pick each ones chick out of a lineup???

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SOLUTION: Campbell is with the hot miss DC sister....cutler is with the pale chick....sanchez gets dirty with the hot blondie.

DeAngelo Hall Interview on WJFK's Junkies

Listen to this interview and tell me if you think this is the same guy the media has portrayed as a malcontent and knucklehead throughout his football career. It looks like he is in the right place here in DC.

http://www.wjfk.com/pages/1460207.php

Go to 5/14 - Segment 10.

Hall seems like he is ready to help this defense own the league. I can't believe he is only 25 years old, seems like he has been around a while. I am glad the Skins ponied up and kept him and let Springs go.

Skins Win Court Battle

A 17 year legal escapade in which some Indians are claiming the name is racist and they want it removed. A bunch of rubbish if you ask me....

"The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has ruled in favor of the Washington Redskins in a 17-year battle against a group of American Indians who claim the football team's trademark is racially offensive.

The court upheld a judge's decision that Mateo Romero, an artist from the Cochiti Pueblo reservation in New Mexico, and six other Native Americans waited too long to file a claim. The suit, involving six of the Redskins' trademarks, asked that the National Football League franchise’s name be canceled due to complaints from American Indians.

In 1994 a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office appeals panel ruled that the trademarks should be canceled based on the complaint. Pro-Football Inc., the closely held parent company of the Redskins controlled by Dan Snyder, was granted the trademarks in 1967. The group sued in 1999 to overturn the finding."

Roster Review, Part 1, Quarterbacks

Welcome to the first part of the Roster Review series where we take a look at each position and how it could play out next season.

QUARTERBACKS

QB1: Jason Campbell - After surviving a flurry of off-season rumors, Jason is clearly the number one guy under center for the Redskins. He needs to advance his game and take ownership of this team if he wants a big contract for next season. If he is healthy, he will play every game. This is a make or break year, as I feel the Redskins are looking for him to make progress before committing to JC for the long term. It is obvious that his position here in Washington is not set in stone beyond this year. In order for this year to be successful, it all rides on the shoulders of the former Auburn quarterback.


QB2: Todd Collins - What a difference a year makes. After the Redskins playoff run of 2007, everyone loved the journeyman signal caller. The Redskins ended up overpaying for a backup that does not fit their newly instituted West Coast offense. Collins will only see the field in mop up duty. I honestly think that if Campbell suffers a long term injury in 2009, the Redskins will debate handing the reins to Colt if they think he can handle it. With that said, if the Skins need a QB to fill in for a drive or something, Toddy Boy is your guy.


QB3: Colt Brennan - Although quite impressive playing against third team defenses last pre-season, Brennan is still a work in progress and is still a questionable NFL QB. This years OTA's and training camp will be key in showcasing his stuff to the coaching staff. Colt is really going to gun for the backup job this year, but I see him coming up a bit short when he is stacked up against the Vet.


QB4: Chase Daniel - This somewhat squatty QB from the Big 12 is clearly a Zorn project. Even when he was putting up huge numbers last year, I did not know if his game could translate to the NFL. He is a gunslinger somewhat like Colt, and definately has some tools, but he does not look like Peyton Manning. I think Chase intrigues Zorn and he is a toy for the QB guru to develop and possiblt reap rewards down the road. Chase does have a shot to make the practice squad.....but I do not think he will make the team over Brennan.

The next installment will jump over to the defensive side of the ball and cover cornerbacks!!

What do you think of this years QB situation? Like it? Hate it?

Other Skins News

- Released Shawn Springs
- Signed G Derrick Dockery
- Signed CB DeAngelo Hall

Gimme Dat Coin!

It is official, Albert Haynesworth is a Washington Redskin. At first I was very skeptical of this move, but the more and more I think about it, I am starting to love it. Haynesworth is a game changer and I would be happy to get 12-14 games a year if he is healthy come playoffs. He makes your ends better, and he allows the corners to cover less.

The terms of the deal are way blown out of proportion. This is more of a 4 year $48 million dollar deal instead of a 7 year $100M+ deal. His salary in year 5 is $29M. I guarantee the current contract will not reach that 5th year. This is good PR for his agent though. The Redskins will pay today and worry about the future when it comes. The Skins are a very cap manipulative team, so I trust that this deal will not hold them back from pursuing other guys this year or next.

Redskins On the Verge of Signing DT Haynesworth

It has been reported by Lance Zierlein and Sportingnews.com that the Redskins are going to sign free agent defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Instead of re-signing with the Titans, Haynesworth decided he would like to test the Free Agent market for this first time in his career.

While Haynesworth is a dominating player, he has never completed a full NFL schedule and he does not play every down. If the Redskins are going to backup the Brinks truck in Albert's driveway, he better not have a Jason Taylor type year.

I am VERY mixed on this decision to purse Haynesworth knowing that he has risks of character and injury. At least we know he hates the Cowboys as he has already face stomped their center a few seasons back. Albert in burgundy and gold? Sources say it is virtually a lock. With all of this said, I think Danny Snyder is planning on the NFL to have an uncapped year because of the expiring deal with the owners and NFLPA.

Well, at least Haynesworth is still fairly young and has a good 5 years at least left in him. Let's see how this plays out after the FA period begins.....

SKINS RELEASE MARCUS WASHINGTON

Today, the Redskins released former pro bowl linebacker Marcus Washington. He was a beast a few years ago, but he just can not stay healthy. He was definitely not playing at a high level last year, so this is not a huge shocker.


Now without a staring outside linebacker, does this change the focus of their upcoming 13th overall pick in the NFL Draft? I think they will definitely take a DE or LB in this spot if they do not trade down. I will go through the scenarios after the combine, as teams are gathering more information. We are sure to see some guys fall hard and climb fast in the draft, it happens every year.

Redskins Off-Season Review (SO FAR!)

OVERVIEW OF OFF-SEASON ACTIVITY:

- Restructured DE Andre Carter's contract to save the team $2.4M in 2009. Lowers cap salary from $2M to $1.5M. Contract now runs through 2015 instead of 2012.
- Restructured WR/KR Antwaan Randle El's contract to save $2M in 2009. Lowers base salary from $4M to $1.5M. Contract now runs through 2015 instead of 2012.
- Re-Signed CB Byron Westbrook.
- Signed K Dave Rayner.
- Re-Signed LS Ethan Albright.
- Signed RB Anthony Alridge.
- Released P Ryan Plackemier.
- Signed KR Dominque Dorsey from the CFL. He is a 5'7" lightning bolt. Reminds you of a poor man's Darren Sproles maybe...(see video).

Portis Courting Boldin?

Clinton Portis and Terrell Suggs did some reporting from the Pro Bowl. Check out the video:

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80e9e042

Jump to 2:47 in the video where Portis jokes with Boldin. Pretty funny, but it would be nice to see Boldin in a Redskins uni. He is a physical and tough receiver that the Skins have lacked for years. I do not think it would be financially viable though. Oh well, one could only dream.....