Washington Redskins News http://www.washingtonredskinsnews.net Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:19:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Redskins fall to Colts, 27-24 The Washington Redskins mounted a late rally but fell short in a 27-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Washington's offense failed to take full advantage of three Indianapolis turnovers, and the defense dropped several easy interceptions. With running back Clinton Portis sidelined, Ryan Torain took full advantage, running for over 100 yards ... /2010/10/23/redskins-fall-to-colts-27-24/ Redskins slip past Packers, 16-13 The Washington Redskins rallied back in the second half for a 16-13 victory over the Green Bay Packers. LaRon Landry intercepted a pass in overtime and returned it into field goal range, setting up the winning kick. Quarterback Donovan McNabb passed for over 350 yards and a touchdown while outplaying Aaron Rodgers. The ... /2010/10/15/redskins-slip-past-packers-16-13/ McNabb gets standing ovation in Philly Washington Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb made his return to Philadelphia and received a warm welcome. When McNabb was announced during player introductions, he received a standing ovation from the crowd. McNabb said before the game that he expected that he would receive a warm welcome from his former home. It was debated all ... /2010/10/04/mcnabb-gets-standing-ovation-in-philly/ Redskins stunned by Rams, 30-16 The Washington Redskins put forth a poor effort in a surprising, 30-16 loss to the host St. Louis Rams. Washington's secondary continues to be an area of major concern, and it's likely changes are coming in the near future. It also didn't help that quarterback Donovan McNabb played poorly behind an offensive ... /2010/10/02/redskins-stunned-by-rams-30-16/ 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 ... /2010/09/24/redskins-fall-to-texans-30-27/ 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 ... /2010/09/18/redskins-surprise-cowboys-13-7/ 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 ... /2010/09/08/haynesworth-wont-start-opener/ 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 ... /2010/09/02/beck-gets-3-year-deal/ Randle El rips Redskins owner 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 ... /2010/07/21/randle-el-rips-redskins-owner/ Redskins lose Williams 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 ... /2010/07/13/redskins-lose-williams/