Archive for February, 2011

Hearing from Clinton Portis, one last time.

Cam Newton looked to be transparent at this year’s draft.  He had hoped by participating in drills and throwing he would get a few softballs in return considering the amount of press he had received in recents days that could be considered unfavorable. A team backed Newton into a corner when asking him a question he was not prepared for. ESPN reports: According to the source, an NFL assistant coach questioned Newton about why he disobeyed his coach’s orders in the BCS National Championship Game. Newton ran a quarterback sneak toward the end of the game rather than take a [...]

Re. Clinton Portis’s status for next year Shanahan said Portis’ contract number was too high, and he prefers to let a player like that test the market rather than offer him a pay reduction.   Shanahan was asked if he anticipated that happening with Portis. “If I said that, then usually . . . I’m pretty honest with you,” Shanahan said.  “I can’t tell you when.  It could two days from now, three days from now.” With that said, it may be appropriate to begin that thank #26 for his time here and remember him this way…

McNabb could be moved shortly.

Could we see a new no. 21?

Should the Redskins select Cam Newton?

According to Howard Blazer of ESPN 101 in St. Louis, Oshiomogho Atogwe (known as O.J.) will begin his search for a new team when he visits the Redskins today.   Atogwe was recently cut by the Rams because they presumably did not want to give him the $8 million roster bonus due to him today. FS is a need for this team, Kareem Moore was a liability when he played last year and Chris Horton/Reed Doughty are both better suited to play strong safety.  We all saw what a beast Laron was when inserted into his natural SS position last year [...]

On Pro Football Talk Live, Moss said the following: “My first choice is to stay in Washington,” Moss told Florio when asked about a possible return to New York.   “My mind is nowhere outside of Washington.  The fans are great.  The organization has treated me well since day one.  That’s where I want to be, when it’s all said and done.” Do you think he is worth the signing?

Brandon Bank’s release from the hospital on Friday will mark the beginning of his recovery which can last up to 4 weeks. Pro Football Talk reports: Six days after suffering a stabbing, Redskins return man Brandon Banks has been released from the hospital. Agent James Gould announced the development, in a statement released by the Redskins. “Brandon Banks was released from Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington earlier today,” Gould said.  “The tube was removed from his chest, and his lung is fully inflated.  Brandon should be fully recovered and able to resume offseason training in three to four weeks.  He [...]

Reggie Jones talks to Backfield Radio.