Washington safety Landon Collins doesn’t like being called a linebacker. After struggling as a deep safety early in the season, Washington’s coaching staff approached Collins about altering his role. They viewed him as more of a fit in the box. Collins, being a team player, acquiesced and embraced his new role. Over the last two months, Collins has been playing his best … [Read more...] about Don't call Landon Collins a linebacker, he has a better term for his position
Archives for December 2021
1991: The greatest season in Washington Football history, Week 10
This 2021 NFL season reminds us that 30 years ago Washington assembled its greatest team in franchise history, going 14-2 and racing through the playoffs to the Super Bowl XXVI championship and Vince Lombardi Trophy. Week 10—Washington 16, Houston 13— November 3, 1991 Chip Lohmiller’s 41-yard field goal in overtime, lifted the undefeated Washington Redskins past the Houston … [Read more...] about 1991: The greatest season in Washington Football history, Week 10
Ron Rivera optimistic Montez Sweat can make an impact vs. Eagles in Week 15
Remember when Washington defensive end Montez Sweat said he and Chase Young would break the single-season sack record by teammates in 2021? In retrospect, that “promise” seems silly, as the pair combined for a total of 5.5 sacks in 17 total games in 2021. Sweat fractured his jaw in a Week 8 loss to the Broncos and spent several weeks on injured reserve. Young tore his ACL in a … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera optimistic Montez Sweat can make an impact vs. Eagles in Week 15
WFT gets Jonathan Allen, three other defensive linemen back from covid protocols
Jonathan Allen, James Smith-Williams and Casey Toohill tested out of the protocols early, while Montez Sweat completed his required 10-day isolation. … [Read more...] about WFT gets Jonathan Allen, three other defensive linemen back from covid protocols
Carson Wentz playing time assures Eagles of receiving Colts’ first-round pick
The Philadelphia Eagles own the Indianapolis Colts’ first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. That became assured on Saturday night, when Carson Wentz played all 52 snaps for the Colts’ offense. It is now certain that Wentz will play more than 75 percent of the Colts’ offensive snaps on the season, which is the threshold [more] … [Read more...] about Carson Wentz playing time assures Eagles of receiving Colts’ first-round pick