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Offense Is Told to Start Again

Jason Reid — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Coach Jim Zorn plan to play his starters for a series or two in their final preseason game Thursday after their debacle in Carolina.

Landry Plans to Play in Opener

Jason Reid and Paul Tenorio — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Free safety LaRon Landry, who has been hampered by a strained left hamstring throughout training camp, says he will start in the Redskins' season opener.

Williams's Ties Bind Him to D.C.

Jason La Canfora — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Former Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, who was passed over for the team's head coaching position in favor of Jim Zorn and now runs the defense in Jacksonville, has fond memories of his years with the Redskins and especially former safety Sean Taylor. Williams and the Jaguars play the Redskins on Thursday.

Jaguars at Redskins

Post — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Preseason Game When: Thursday, 7 p.m. TV: WRC-4, WBAL-11.

Taylor Not Ruled Out for Opener, Would Like to Play

Jason Reid and Paul Tenorio — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Defensive end Jason Taylor still hopes to play in the Redskins' season-opener Sept. 4 despite suffering a sprained knee Saturday.

Redskins' Starters May Not Rest Up

Jason Reid — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A day after the Redskins fell flat in an ugly preseason loss to the Panthers, Coach Jim Zorn considers the risky move of playing his starters in the final preseason game.

Veteran Safety Fox Is Cut

Jason Reid — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Veteran safety Vernon Fox was among three players released yesterday as the Washington Redskins began to trim the roster ahead of mandatory cuts due for all teams tomorrow and Saturday.

Loss Is Doubly Troubling for Redskins

Jason Reid — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Goodbye Honeymoon, Hello Reality

Mike Wise — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

CHARLOTTE After a summer of idealism -- outright dreaming, really, over how good Jim Zorn and his new team might be -- the Armageddon Express is now boarding passengers.

Redskins Are Forced to Face the Facts: They Took One on the Chin

Jason La Canfora — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Coach Jim Zorn had grand plans for the Redskins matchup with the Panthers, but the game quickly devolved into an exercise of mere survival.

Offensive Coordinator Smith Is Quick Study in West Coast Ways

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Offensive coordinator Sherman Smith had quickly adapted to the West Coast offense and is helping prepare game plans as well as designing the playbook.

The Colt of Personality

Mike Wise — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

First-year quarterback Colt Brennan, relegated to the sixth-round of the draft despite a record-breaking college career, is making a name for himself with the Redskins.

Redskins at Panthers

Post — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Preseason Game When: Today, 7:30 p.m. Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte.

Post — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Redskins at Panthers

Post — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte. When: 7:30 p.m. TV: WUSA-9, Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WWXT (9.7 FM), WWXX (94.3 FM), WBIG (100.3 FM), WXTR (730 AM), WNAV (1430 AM).

Remembering Gene Upshaw

Post — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

"Few people in the history of the National Football League have played the game as well as Gene and then had another career in football with so much positive impact on the structure and competitiveness of the entire league as Gene. In both careers, if you hit him in the head, he could hit you bac...

Redskins Have A Lot to Mourn

Jason La Canfora and Jason Reid — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In a 30-minute span yesterday morning, the Washington Redskins interrupted preparatory meetings for Saturday's preseason game at Carolina to digest two pieces of sad news. Holly Bugel, 36, the daughter of longtime offensive line coach Joe Bugel, had died after a battle with bone cancer, and Gene...

Losses That Come Too Soon

Mike Wise — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Joe Bugel, Buges to so many, coach of Hogs old and new, is another NFL man dealing with the fatal reality of an unforgiving disease Thursday.

Team Enters Game at Carolina With Depleted Linebacking Corps

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Marcus Washington has his sore hip examined and misses practice Thursday, becoming the latest wounded linebacker to join an already depleted corps.

Washington Once Again Is the Talk of Camp

Jason La Canfora — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Even during the dog days of summer, when the drudgery of training camp has sapped the energy of everyone else, Marcus Washington's mouth is running. His incessant chatter has become the soundtrack to Jim Zorn's first NFL training camp as a head coach, and is an indication of just how invigorated...

Portis, Starters Expect to Play In First Half Against Carolina

Jason Reid — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Although Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis is not a fan of the preseason, he said he has some interest in playing Saturday against the Carolina Panthers. Redskins starters are expected to play most of the first half at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte as Coach Jim Zorn stages a...

Rocky's Road Gets Smoother

Jason Reid — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Redskins linebacker Rocky McIntosh returned to the lineup last week for the first time since a serious knee injury last December cut short his 2007 season

DE James Is Ready For Debut With Team

Jason La Canfora — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Defensive end Erasmus James, acquired from the Vikings last May, will make his preseason debut Saturday when the 3-0 Redskins take on the Panthers.

Small School, Big Goals: Would-Be Redskin Westbrook Can Taste the NFL

Mark Viera — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Cornerback and special teams player Byron Westbrook is battling for a roster spot and to carve out a football identity outside the shadow of his brother, Brian.

Redskins at Panthers

Post — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Where: Charlotte. When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. TV: WUSA-9.

Rogers Wants to Test Knee With Bigger Role This Week

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Cornerback Carlos Rogers played in a game Saturday for the first time since October of last season and his surgically repaired knee held up well.

Redskins' First Team Strives For Better Than Second Rate

Jason Reid — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

After sharp performances in their first two preseason games, the Redskins' starters turned in a clunker in Saturday's victory over the Jets.

Saturday Will Be a Work Day for the Starters

Jason La Canfora — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Redskins Coach Jim Zorn plans to give his starters their heaviest workload of the preseason Saturday night, expecting the starters to play most of the first half against the Carolina Panthers. Zorn hopes a few injured players will be able to take part in that game as well, after a slew of veterans...

Favre Starts for Jets, Brennan Finishes for Redskins

Jason Reid — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

New Staff Plans to Keep Betts Busy

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

After watching from the bench for much of last season, running back Ladell Betts will be given a substantial roll in Coach Jim Zorn's West Coast offense.

In Meaningless Game, Brett the Jet and New York Fans Begin Meaningful Relationship

Mike Wise — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Never mind that his best days are far behind him, the quarterback who won't retire and the city that never sleeps got together for a few minutes Saturday.

A Starting Job, Not Their Friendship, Is on the Line

Jason La Canfora — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Defensive tackles Anthony Montgomery and Kedric Golston have been nearly inseparable since being selected in successive rounds of the 2006 draft.

Rookie Punter Brooks Is Hanging Tough Thus Far

Jason La Canfora — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Special teams coach Danny Smith and head coach Jim Zorn have tried to rattle rookie punter Durant Smith during training camp, but Smith has been up to the task.

Redskins at Jets

Post — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

When: 7 p.m. Where: Giants Stadium. TV: WUSA-9, Comcast SportsNet.

Post — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Rogers, McIntosh Are Set to Play

Jason Reid — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Cornerback Carlos Rogers and linebacker Rocky McIntosh are ready to return to the lineup after having reconstructive knee surgery last season and will make their preseason debuts tomorrow night as the Washington Redskins face the New York Jets at Giants Stadium, Coach Jim Zorn said yesterday.

So Far, So Good for Cerrato the Football Boss

Mike Wise — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Knowing Vinny Cerrato, who watches a lot of ESPN, listens to Miserable Suburban Guy radio and pays close attention to what the masses think, it seems only natural to open up with an obvious one:

New Jet Takes Off On Short Notice

Mark Maske — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Brett Favre will make his first preseason start for the Jets against the Redskins on Saturday knowing his learning curve is steep.

Taylor Says Foot Injury Is 'Not That Big of a Deal'

Jason Reid and Jason La Canfora — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Defensive end Jason Taylor, despite being hampered by a recurring bout of plantar fasciitis, was in top practice form Wednesday.

Not Always Pretty, but Effective

Post — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Brett Favre will make his preseason debut for the New York Jets on Saturday night against the Redskins. When Favre was with the Green Bay Packers, he was the starting quarterback in four games against the Redskins -- and won them all. He first faced Washington in 1991, when he was a rookie backup...

Despite His Fumble, Redskins Could Find It Hard to Drop Mason

Zach Berman — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

A shirtless Marcus Mason stood at attention in front of his locker Saturday, seconds after Washington teammates praised his running style and minutes after his head coach lauded his performance during a 17-14 win against Buffalo.