Epidsode 70 – Redskins Week 16/Wizards Game 1 Recap

Bryan Patton    Podcast Episode     Andray Blatche, NBA, NFL, Podcast Episode, Redskins, Sports, Wizards

Bryan, Matt, and Mark discuss the Redskins terrible performance against the Vikings and look ahead to next weeks season closer against the Eagles. Plus the guys talk about the Wizards season opener and Matt rants about Andray Blatche. You can’t miss this!

Episode 69 – Slaying the Giants

Mark Kalriess    Podcast Episode     Brandon Banks, Graham Gano, Jim Haslett, Kevin Barnes, Kyle Shanahan, LaRon Landry, LaRon Landry placed on IR, London Fletcher, Maurice Evans, Mike Shanahan, New York Giants, NFL Week 15 Review, Nick Young, OJ Atogwe, Podcast Episode, Redskins slay the Giants, Ronny Turiaf, Washington Redskins, Washington Sportsjam, Washington Wizards, Wizards Pre-Season Review, Wizards re-sign Nick Young

Matt and Mark discuss the Redskins big win against the Giants, Redskins news, the Wizards signings and pre-season, and the renewal of the Showtime-Strikeforce deal

Episode 68 – Washington Redskins Week 14 Recap

Bryan Patton    Podcast Episode     NFL, Podcast Episode, Rex Grossman, Sports, UFC, Washington Redskins

Bryan and Jake breakdown the Redskins loss to the Patriots, talk about the future of the team, and look ahead to the New York Giants. Then Mark talks about UFC 140.

Episode 67 – Redskins Week 13 Recap

Bryan Patton    Podcast Episode     NFL, Podcast Episode, Sports, UFC, Washington Redskins

Bryan, Matt, and Mark talk about another disappointing Redskins loss, the suspension of Trent Williams and Fred Davis, and look ahead to the Patriots. Plus Mark talks about the Ultimate Fighter Finale.

Grading the Redskins Drafts

Mark Kalriess    Articles, Football, Redskins     2010 NFL Draft, 2011 NFL Draft, Aldrick Robinson, Brandyn Thompson, Bruce Allen, Chris Neild, Colt McCoy, DeJon Gomes, Donovan McNabb, Erik Cook, Evan Royster, Grading the Redskins drafts, Jammal Brown, Jarvis Jenkins, Jimmy Clausen, Leonard Hankerson, Markus White, Maurice Hurt, Mike Shanahan, Niles Paul, Perry Riley, Roy Helu, Ryan Kerrigan, Selvish Capers, Terrence Austin, Trent Williams

After the Redskins started the season 3-1, many fans hoped they were coming out of the rebuilding phase faster than anticipated. Then, they went 1-7 (with six straight losses) and it became clear that it would likely be two more years before they could be considered serious contenders. Now at 4-8 they are all but mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. So, I thought now would be an opportune time to look ahead to their future by grading the two drafts General Manager Bruce Allen and Head Coach Mike Shanahan oversaw in the rebuilding process.

2010

Round 1 (4)    LT Trent Williams Oklahoma

Williams has shown that he has the talent to become the rock of the offensive line. He has been a bit inconsistent, but when the line around him gets better that shouldn’t be an issue anymore. He has the speed and strength to get to the second level on run blocking. In pass protection he has proven he can stop elite pass-rushers like DeMarcus Ware.

On the downside, Williams has character issues that may affect his NFL career. He has lost his temper on the field before; earlier this season he pushed a 49ers defender after the whistle and was called for unsportsmanlike conduct. This weekend, news came out that he had failed three drug tests and will be suspended for four games.

If Williams can mature and keep his conduct in check he can be a franchise player and a potential Pro Bowler. If continues to make stupid mistakes he may find himself out of the NFL and considered a huge bust.

Verdict: Incomplete

Round 4 (103) LB Perry Riley LSU

Riley had a disappointing 2010. He didn’t get on the field often and when he did he made bad mistakes. He’s turned it around this season though. He overtaken Rocky McIntosh as London Fletcher’s starting middle linebacker counterpart. This is thanks in part to his good run defense. He recognizes the run quickly and wraps up well. He had 14 tackles in the Seahawks game. He still needs to work on his pass coverage, but overall he’s been a pleasant surprise this year.

Verdict: Pass

Round 7 (219) WR Terrence Austin UCLA

Austin has been on the active roster both this season and last season but has hardly put up any stats. He’s had strong pre-seasons both years but that hasn’t translated too much regular season opportunity. The fact that the Redskins brass drafted three wideouts in this year’s draft is a little worrying for his future in DC.

Verdict: Incomplete

Round 7 (229) C/OG Erik Cook New Mexico

Cook spent his rookie season on the practice squad, and was forced into a starting role this year because of a spate of injuries. He has played awful; he is consistently being pushed back into the pocket. Worse, he apparently refused to play guard, which forced center Will Montgomery to slide over and play out of position when starting LG Kory Lichtensteiger was placed on injured reserve.  In the seventh round you can only really expect to get backups for your o-line. However, Cook is pretty useless in that role as well. His inflexibility makes him a wasted roster spot.

Verdict: Fail

Round 7 (231) OT Selvish Capers West Virginia

Capers was a practice squad member for all of 2010 and was then cut before the 2011 regular season. He wasn’t given an opportunity to play here but he must be pretty terrible if couldn’t crack the active roster of the Redskins offensive line in the past two years.

Verdict: Fail

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