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Redskins fall to Texans, 30-27

The Washington Redskins saw a 13-point lead evaporate in a 30-27 overtime loss to the Houston Texans.

The Redskins put together a fantastic defensive effort in the first half, limiting the Texans to just seven points.

The second half was a different story, as the Redskins couldn’t slow down Houston’s ramped up passing attack.

It also didn’t help that the Redskins scored just seven points in the second half and missed a long field goal in overtime that would have won the game. ( Read More…)

Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:28 am by steve

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Redskins surprise Cowboys, 13-7

The Washington Redskins surprised the Dallas Cowboys, 13-7, in one of the NFL’s biggest rivalries.

The Redskins used a strong effort from their defense to hold down an explosive Dallas offensive attack.

They were about to go into the locker room leading 3-0 when a fumble changed the complexion of the game.

The Redskins stripped Tashard Choice of the ball and then raced into the end zone as time expired in the first half. ( Read More…)

Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 4:13 pm by steve

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Haynesworth won’t start opener

The Washington Redskins do not anticipate starting defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth in the season opener against the Dallas Cowboys.

Haynesworth and the team continue to be at odds with each other, and the fued continued into the final preseason game.

The Redskins played Haynesworth for the entire game, something very few of the other players had to do, much less one of the game’s top guys at his position.

The defensive tackle was clearly angered and embarassed by the decision and declined to comment to the media after the game. ( Read More…)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 8:14 pm by steve

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Beck gets 3-year deal

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…)

Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 5:18 pm by steve

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