http://www.redskinsfootball.com Just another GreatSeats Blogs weblog Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:37:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en While one Westbrook brother faces an uncertain future with the Philadelphia Eagles thanks to a bum knee and two concussions, the other Westbrook brother just put himself in hot water with his franchise. Byron Westbrook, the less heralded brother of Brian Westbrook, was arrested early on Friday for driving under the ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2010/02/22/westbrook-charged-with-dui/ Before the first of two major end-of-season division games, the Redskins made their first major managerial decision during the week last week, firing GM Vinny Cerrato in favor of Bruce Allen. On Monday night, the Redskins sure didn’t look like they were playing for their jobs, as the New York Giants ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/12/23/redskins-blown-out-by-giants-on-mnf-45-12/ The Washington Redskins have looked like world-beaters for the first three quarters in the past three weeks, as they’ve been leading the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints going into the final 15 minutes of each game. But just like the last two weeks, the ‘Skins couldn’t close the ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/12/08/redskins-collapse-against-saints-in-fourth-quarter-lose-33-30-in-ot/ The Washington Redskins placed TE Chris Cooley on season-ending injured reserve on Tuesday, after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles dropped them to 3-8 on the season. "I talked to Jim last week, and he said, 'Listen, if we win [at Philadelphia] and there's any thought of a playoff push, if ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/12/03/cooley%e2%80%99s-season-over-placed-on-ir/ For the second straight week, the Redskins had managed to open up a lead on a superior NFC East rival into the fourth quarter, and appeared on their way to registering a major road upset. Then, just like last week’s last-minute loss against Dallas, the ‘Skins fell apart late in this ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/12/01/%e2%80%98skins-lose-another-heartbreaker-fall-to-eagles-27-24/ The Washington Redskins’ backfield got even more bad news on Sunday, as backup running back Ladell Betts reportedly tore two ligaments in his knee during the game against the Dallas Cowboys, and will be forced to miss the rest of the season. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, an MRI showed that ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/11/23/betts-tears-acl-pcl-out-for-season/ The Redskins ruled RB Clinton Portis out for a key divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Portis suffered a concussion after a helmet-to-helmet hit that he suffered against the Falcons two weeks ago. He hasn't been able to return since. With the NFL's increased focus on concussions and head ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/11/19/portis-ruled-out-for-second-straight-game/ The Washington Redskins pulled off one of the most unlikely upsets of the season on Sunday, as they handled the Denver Broncos on all sides of the ball, beating them 24-17 at home on Sunday. The ‘Skins turned the game with a huge momentum-swinging play midway through the second quarter. ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/11/16/redskins-rally-behind-fake-punt-beat-broncos-24-17/ Clinton Portis will not take the field Sunday when the Washington Redskins take on the Denver Broncos, as Portis continues to recover from a concussion he sustained in last weekend’s loss to Atlanta. Portis was helmet-to-helmet hit in the first quarter of the Redskins’ 31-17 loss on the road at Atlanta ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/11/14/portis-ruled-out-for-sunday/ In some rare in-season candid comments, Redskins owner Dan Snyder revealed his disappointment with his team this year and vowed to continue to work to turn it around. "We feel frustration and are disappointed for our fans," Snyder told a crowd of fans at an event to celebrate the Redskins’ efforts ... http://www.redskinsfootball.com/2009/11/05/owner-snyder-apologetic-about-redskins/