The Prevaricator

Getting off to a rough startTalk about a lousy way to get started.  Barely five minutes on the big stage of Redskins foootball and already rookie linebacker Cody Glenn has stepped in it.  With lies.Cody was Washington's fifth round pick out of the University of Nebraska in last weekend's draft, from the get go there were questions about Cody, he signed with Nebraska four years ago as a tailback, played three years at that position...

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The Return of Mason Nation

Third time's the charmMatt Terl you better not be jerking my chain, over at the ORB (Official Redskins Blog), team blogger Matt is reporting that Washington has claimed former Redskins tailback Marcus Mason off waivers ahead of this weekend's minicamp.This makes me very happy, I thought two training camps in a row that Marcus was an excellent back and deserved a roster spot, just a chance to get in the game, he is elusive and tough to pin down through...

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Redskins Day Two Draft Roundup

Ignore your doctor and you'll never get betterUpdate 3 May: Curly R has reviewed the Redskins thirteen post draft rookie free agent signings here.With only one pick on day one the Redskins went into day two of the 2009 NFL Draft with plenty of needs, offensive tackle and outside linebacker chief among them. And while no draft can make everyone happy it sure seems like Washington was either picking best players or throwing darts, Rich Tandler notwithstanding,...

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Redskins Sixth and Final Pick: Receiver Marko Mitchell

I would like to see this one work outClosing out the draft the Redskins used their final pick, the second of their two seventh rounders, to select University of Nevada receiver Marko Mitchell. Stuck with three so far stinkers from last year's draft Washington once again cast aside needs along the offensive line in favor of bringing in someone that a Redskins fan might hope could catch the damn ball.From NFL.com's pre draft profile:Height: six feet...

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Redskins Fifth Pick: Tight End Eddie Williams

Why not, there's always room for one more Continuing a draft more bizarre with every pick the Redskins used their first seventh round draft pick on a tight end, Eddie Williams from the University of Idaho. This might not be as bad an idea as it looks.From NFL.com's pre draft profile:Height: 6 feet one inchWeight: 239 poundsPros: versatile, can play fullback, H-back, slot receiver or tight end, has long arms and big hands, good extension on passing...

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Redskins Fourth Pick: Linebacker Robert Henson

More linebackers means more need for linebackersMoving through the draft it becomes apparent that either I know nothing about the Redskins needs or the decision makers know nothing and that is not to disparage the Redskins sixth round draft pick linebacker Robert Henson from Texas Christian University. There is no question the Redskins need linebackers, this is two linebacker picks in a row and still no offensive line.From NFL.com's pre draft profile:Height:...

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Redskins Third Pick: Linebacker Cody Glenn

Joining a young linebacking corpsThe Redskins used their fifth round pick finally on a position of need, selecting University of Nebraska outside linebacker Cody Glenn. Cody is an interesting player, with a heritage on the offensive side the ball.From NFL.com's pre draft profile:Height: 6 feet zero inchesWeight: 244 poundsPros: a quick study, has played many positions on the field at a high level,Cons: inexperienced, only one season as a linebacker,...

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Redskins Second Pick: Cornerback Kevin Barnes

When you have depth you can stop diggingWashington had no pick in the second round and therefore had plenty of time to watch and think. When their first pick of the second day came around the Redskins selected University of Maryland cornerback Kevin Barnes in the third round. I would love to hear the team braintrust explain this one to me.From NFL.com's pre draft profile:Height: 6 feet zero inchesWeight: 187 poundsPros: a huge hitter, good height...

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The Redskins Are Back on the Clock

Worry less about quantity than quality pleaseUpdate 7:40pm: the draft is over, the Redskins used their two seventh round picks, the compensatory and the one acquired in trade from the Vikings, on tight end Eddie Williams from the University of Idaho and Marko Mitchell, receiver from the University of Idaho. Six draft picks out of 256 and the Redskins did not see fit to draft a single fucking offensive lineman. Off to new player bios...Update 4:51pm:...

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Redskins Day One Draft Roundup

I'm nextUpdate 3 May: Curly R has reviewed the Redskins' thirteen post draft rookie free agent signings here.Update 28 April: draft day two roundup is here.Day one of the 2009 NFL Draft is over and the Redskins drafted one player filling a position of need, no shenanigans, no shiny objects distracting the owner.Things went a little out of order as they always do in the NFL draft, at the fifth spot Cleveland sent their fifth overall pick to the...

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Redskins Top Pick: Defensive End Brian Orakpo

Can't wait to meet Donovan, Eli and TonyIn a first round that went a little differently than many expected the number thirteen pick came around and two solid players were on the board, tackle Michael Oher and defensive end Brian Orakpo, whom the team selected. Although Curly R did pooh pooh Brian somewhat in the draft preparatory this is a good pick, I had Brian rated as the top defensive end, versus the fourth best tackle at the time of the pick...

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The Redskins Are on the Clock

Think hard before you give up and move upUpdate 11:20pm: and this concludes our programming day. Tune in tomorrow for coverage of day two. The Redskins are on the clock with the sixteenth pick in the third round, the Washington Post is reporting that the Redskins will attempt to add to the four picks they have tomorrow, could be some middle round wheeling and dealing. Just get me a freaking tackle and let us have done with that ok?Update 11:13pm:...

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The 2009 NFL Mock Draft for Blogs

Blogger draft day war roomDraft day is here, tee minus one hour until the fun begins, time to start learning whether we were on or off in our collective speculation, you cannot swing a dead cat without hitting a mock draft these days and if you are swinging that cat near me you just hit one.Last month Don Delco of the terrific Browns centric No Logo Needed invited Curly R to select for Washington in their mock. I present you the 2009 Mock Draft...

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Redskins 2009 Draft Prep - Part Five

Go timeThe decisions are made, the design plan is in place, it is time to bring in the front loaders and start building a team for 2009. Curly R's five part series prepping for the Redskins 2009 draft concludes.Part One: The OffensePart Two: The Defense and Special TeamsPart Three: The Contract YearsPart Four: The Draft PicksPart Five: What the Redskins Must Do=====Speculation is rampant for every team, as a member of an NFL braintrust it is...

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Redskins 2009 Draft Prep - Part Four

Trade you my first Sierra Nevada for your first ESB and that bowl of pretzelsAdmit it, when the Redskins had ten draft picks last year you thought they had finally gotten the point didn't you? Unfortunately it was the top of Dan Snyder's head. Curly R's five part series prepping for the 2009 draft continues.Part One: The OffensePart Two: The Defense and Special TeamsPart Three: The Contract YearsPart Four: The Draft PicksPart Five: What the Redskins...

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ESPN 980 interview final final thought: if the team is not willing to part with next year's 1st rd pick does that mean WAS is out of the Mark Sanchez stak...

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ESPN 980 interview final thought: a good interview, they revealed more than I thought, perhaps Dan Snyder will come out of the bunker and do more intervie...

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ESPN 980 interview: Dan Snyder expects the defense to be as good this season or bett...

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ESPN 980 interview: Dan Snyder dodged question about who has final say in making draft picks. Dan stop invoking Joe Gibbs as cover for your 'proces...

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Fifteen years later and Mervis Diamonds is still advertising on WT...

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ESPN 980 interview: Dan Snyder will not trade next year's 1st round pick. Per Vinny Cerrato; O line, D line and linebacker are the top three draft pri...

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ESPN 980 interview: Dan Snyder talked about the role of the player dinner in the team's decision making process. Social factors, personaliti...

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ESPN 980 interview: Jim Zorn had heavy praise for all three of his quarterbacks. Also said there will be a 4th quarterback in ca...

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More from the ESPN 980 interview: per coach Zorn, TE Fred Davis will see more playing time this season, is that a cryptic reference to plans for Chris Cool...

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Breaking news from the ESPN 980 interview, the Redskins have signed a right tackle but are not ready to announce the na...

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Ok Now I Am Bugging Out

That giant sucking sound is the breath of inevitabilityUpdate Friday 4pm, Tony Brown at Hog Heaven notes that the entire Redskins brain trust, owner Dan Snyder, shadow general manager Vinny Cerrato and head coach Jim Zorn will be on state controlled media ESPN 980 at 5pm ET, former Redskin Rick Doc Walker will be hosting, Tony helpfully posted up ten questions he hopes but doubts Rick will ask. Redskins DC local fans get to a radio and tune in to...

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THE TIPPING POINT

Alienating the smallest ego on the rosterJason Campbell it would appear has had enough, has taken all the passive aggressive abuse he is going to take. And I do not have one bad thing to say about it.No more closed door meetings, no more statements of support, no more clear the air sessions, Jason has made it clear that if the Redskins draft USC quarterback Mark Sanchez or any franchise caliber quarterback in this draft, he will request a trade...

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Redskins 2009 Draft Prep - Part Three

Some times we can't decide if we want to change brandsDrafting a player is one thing, developing him is another and deciding to keep him is yet another. Rinse repeat. Curly R's five part series prepping for the Redskins 2009 draft continues.Part One: The OffensePart Two: The Defense and Special TeamsPart Three: The Contract YearsPart Four: The Draft PicksPart Five: What the Redskins Must Do=====As the Washington Redskins prepare for the 2009 NFL...

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