The Washington Redskins have signed backup quarterback John Beck to a three-year contract worth more than $3 million.
The Redskins acquired Beck during training camp from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for cornerback Doug Dutch.
The Ravens have already cut Dutch after he was torched in both training camp and in preseason games.
It looks like the Redskins got the far better end of this trade, as Beck could be a solid backup for years to come. ( Read More…)
Former Washington Redskins wide receiver Antwan Randle-El expressed his displeasure with owner Daniel Snyder.
Randle-El was disturbed by the way in which Snyder treated former head coach Jim Zorn.
He said that Zorn was very hands-on and could have become a good coach but that Snyder got in the way.
Snyder didn’t trust Zorn the way he did Joe Gibbs and therefore became too involved with the team. ( Read More…)
The Washington Redskins have lost offensive tackle Mike Williams for the 2010 season because of blood clots.
The Redskins worked hard to revamp the offensive line in the offseason, so this is disappointing news.
Williams, a former top pick who turned into a bust, had worked hard himself to become a respectable player. ( Read More…)
It looks like Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley will once again be a big part of the offense.
After seeing his role diminsh the past couple of seasons, the new coaching staff wants Cooley very involved in the passing game.
The tight end has been working on running a number of new routes this offseason and is doing many of the same things as the wideouts.
The Redskins are well aware that their wide receivers leave a lot to be desired, meaning the tight ends will have to make a lot of plays.
Cooley certainly has the talent to be a playmaker and is a terrific target inside the red zone.
Washington Redskins head coach is confident that starting wide receiver Santana Moss won’t be disciplined by the NFL following the news that Moss allegedly received HGH from Canadien doctor Anthony Galea, who was accused of drug smuggling, conspiracy, lying to federal agents, unlawful distribution of HGH and introducing an unapproved drug into interstate commerce last week. Shanahan has said that he feels “very good” about the situation.
Moss, who was one of a handful of athletes who allegedly received HGH from Galea, has declined to comment on the story to the media, but told his teammates that he had no idea that the doctor was injecting him with HGH during the three times he was treated by him.
Still, the NFL could suspend Moss whether he knowingly took the HGH or not. Commissioner Roger Goodell has made it clear that he’s going to be proactive about disciplining players to maintain the integrity of his league. Multiple players, including star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, have been suspended without ever being found guilty of anything in the court of law.
In light of this story and the possibility that Moss, the team’s No. 1 receiver, could miss time this season, rumors have swirled about Terrell Owens joining the Redskins. The embattled Owens, who spent last season in Buffalo, has yet to find a home. It would be an interesting acquisition, reuniting him with quarterback Donovan McNabb, with whom Owens had a tenuous relationship during their season together in Philadelphia.
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder usually stays out of the public eye when it comes to commenting on his team.
You know something must have him pretty fired up when he speaks with the media about the Redskins.
Snyder addressed the absence of defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth by saying he was very disappointed he wasn’t participating in offseason workouts.
The owner went on to say that he needs to realize he is a Redskin and should start acting like one.
Haynesworth is upset with the team’s switch to a different defensive scheme after being lured to Washington as a free agent with a different plan.
The Washington Redskins are having free agent running back Brian Westbrook in for a visit.
Westbrook was supposedly close to a deal with the St. Louis Rams, but the two sides could never come to an agreement.
The Redskins would seem like a bad landing spot for Westbrook given their crowded backfield situation.
The team already has Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson and Willie Parker slated to get carries.
Then again, Westbrook would be the only one out of that group with terrific pass-catching ability.
Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb was not happy with comments made by former teammate DeSean Jackson.
McNabb said that he doesn’t pay attention to any of that stuff, yet still offered a rebuttal to Jackson.
He said it’s interesting how everything is gravy when they are on the same team, but the minute he leaves, the hating begins.
He went on to say that he is a Redskins and not an Eagle now but had 11 great years in Philadelphia.
McNabb may say that publically, but you know he is itching to play his former team and come away with a win.
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan has made it clear that he wants players in camp.
The head coach has clearly grown frustrated by the absence of defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and other veterans.
He said that it’s important that all the players are showing up because there is a lot to learn with his new system.
Linebacker Rocky McIntosh skipped previous workouts but did show up for the latest voluntary minicamp.
That clearly pleased Shanahan, who said he expects to see a lot more of McIntosh going forward.
The Washington Redskins have signed wide receivers Joey Galloway and Bobby Wade to contracts.
The Redskins were rumored to be in the market for a top wide receiver this offseason but haven’t made any big moves.
Terrell Owens name continues to surface because of support from new quarterback Donovan McNabb.
However, the team has made it clear they would rather not go in that direction and risk friction in the locker room.
Galloway still has good speed despite his agent and could be the veteran presence they are looking for.
