Redskinstag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//132008-05-14T21:13:43ZMovable Type 3.33Happy Birthday, Santanatag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.61092008-05-14T21:10:44Z2008-05-14T21:13:43ZThe stuff that lands in your inbox if you cover the Redskins. (see the full release below) I guess when you have a huge contract, you can celebrate turning 28 (early middle age for a receiver) in style -- even...twtsports
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ALL-PRO WIDE RECEIVER SANTANA MOSS TO KICK-OFF BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT CHIMA BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSEHosted by Sinorice Moss of the Super Bowl Champions New York Giants
With Special Guests Edgerrin James, Chad Johnson and Reggie Wayne
TYSONS CORNER, VA (May 13, 2008) -- Famed, all-pro wide receiver Santana Moss, #89, will kick-off his birthday celebration at Chima Brazilian Steakhouse in Tysons Corner on May 30, 2008. The party will begin in bar at 8pm with a social mixer, followed by an exclusive dinner in the VIP room at 8:30pm.
The evening, part of a three-day Birthday Extravaganza hosted by wide receiver Sinorice Moss of the Super Bowl Champions New York Giants, #83, will include authentic Brazilian cuisine courtesy of Chima Brazilian Steakhouse. Special guests include running back Edgerrin James, #32; wide receiver Andre Johnson, #80; and wide receiver Reggie Wayne, #87.
Guests will enjoy Chima's authentic Brazilian Churrasco (Brazilian barbeque) served rodizo style, includes 16 kinds of meat, ranging from filet mignon, pork loin, lamb chops, chicken and fish all served by authentic "Gauchos." The Brazilian Gauchos, dressed in traditional attire, roam from table to table with skewers of piping hot, roasted meat, ready to slice off for your dining pleasure. Meals are accompanied by one of the most inclusive salad bars, with a wide range of American and Brazilian favorites -- from salads and oven-fresh breads to soups and deli meats. A full bar provides standard and specialty drinks, with a wine list that is the envy of connoisseurs everywhere.
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ESPN ranks Redskins 14thtag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.60752008-05-12T18:08:40Z2008-05-12T18:55:41ZWith training camps a little over two months from opening, ESPN put out its first NFL power rankings today and the Redskins rank 14th in a poll of eight voters. Some observations after looking at the results: *Most of the...twtsports
Redskins rank 14th in a poll of eight voters.
Some observations after looking at the results:
*Most of the voters had the Redskins in the middle of the pack to get the 14.5 average -- 16th, 17th, 14th, 15th, 11th, 10th, 13th and 20th.
*All four NFC East teams are ranked in the top 14 -- Dallas is fourth, the Giants tied for fifth and Philadelphia 13th.
*Four of the top five teams are from the AFC: New England (1), Indianapolis (2), San Diego (3) and Jacksonville (5).
*For some reason, Cleveland ranked ninth.
*The bottom five: St. Louis, Detroit, Kansas City, Miami and Atlanta.
*The Redskins play six games against teams ranked below them in the rankings.
*New England, Indianapolis and the Giants received first-place votes.
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Redskins sign two Terpstag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.60452008-05-08T22:06:53Z2008-05-08T22:27:22ZThe Redskins signed former Maryland right guard Andrew Crummey and tight end Jason Goode. Neither player was selected in last month's NFL Draft. Crummey was a three-year starter for the Terrapins, starting 36 games. He missed Maryland's final five games...twtsports
he re-injured the leg in the East-West Shrine game in December.
Goode completed his Maryland career with 36 catches for 401 yards and three touchdowns. He participated in last weekend's Redskins minicamp on a tryout. A graduate of Baltimore's Woodlawn High, he can also play H-back. His only four starts came at the end of last season and he made 14 catches in the last five games.
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See ya Archtag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.60412008-05-08T20:39:14Z2008-05-08T20:43:54ZA belated farewell to safety Adam Archuleta, who was let go by the Bears earlier this week. A little over two years after the Redskins foolishly made Archuleta the highest-paid safety in NFL history, he was found wanting yet again,...twtsports
let go by the Bears earlier this week.
A little over two years after the Redskins foolishly made Archuleta the highest-paid safety in NFL history, he was found wanting yet again, this time by his mentor. Lovie Smith had been the Rams' defensive coordinator when Archuleta was picked in the first round of the 2001 draft and became an instant starter. Smith traded for his protege last year. If he doesn't think that Archuleta can still play, who will? My guess is no one.
I knew the 2006 Redskins were in big trouble the night Archuleta was destroyed by Tom Brady during a preseason thrashing at New England. I wasn't the only one. And Archuleta didn't win any friends in the locker room as the likely snitch to ESPN about backstabbing at Redskin Park that fall. But don't feel sorry for Archuleta; he has millions to keep him happy.
Speaking of safeties, who would've guessed that Reed Doughty would be the only one who came to camp with Washington in 2006 who would still be on the roster 21 months later?
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Campbell pulls hamstring, Portis sits outtag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.60162008-05-07T18:16:53Z2008-05-07T18:20:51ZA day after receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, quarterback Jason Campbell suffered a mild pulled left hamstring this morning. And running back Clinton Portis didn't practice with a strained hip flexor. That's three of...twtsports
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Randle-El surgery and moretag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59922008-05-06T19:13:02Z2008-05-06T20:07:59ZWashington Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El underwent arthrosporic surgery on his right knee this morning and is expected to be sidelined 3 to 4 weeks. Coach Jim Zorn announced the procedure after today's organized team activity/practice at Redskin Park. Randle...twtsports
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Randle El has knee surgerytag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59902008-05-06T17:51:08Z2008-05-06T17:54:02ZRyan O'Halloran just stopped by Redskin Park and phoned this in: Receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove what coach Jim Zorn called a "loose body" of cartilage. The team expects him to be sidelined three to...twtsports
Ryan O'Halloran just stopped by Redskin Park and phoned this in:
Receiver Antwaan Randle El had arthroscopic knee surgery to remove what coach Jim Zorn called a "loose body" of cartilage. The team expects him to be sidelined three to four weeks.
Zorn said he's not concerned about Randle El's availability for training camp which starts in mid-July.
Ryan will be back later with more on this and other news out at the park.
Redskins make movestag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59882008-05-06T16:10:57Z2008-05-06T16:14:44ZThe Redskins signed quarterback Derek Devine and safety Patrick Ghee and cut defensive end Alonzo Dotson, quarterback Bret Meyer and safeties Kevin Mitchell and Justin Scott, all of whom signed as rookie free agents last week. Devine and Ghee were...twtsports
Devine threw just six passes at Marshall after transferring Mt. San Antonio College, but it's still an interesting signing.
- David Elfin]]>
Rookie pool and salary cap implicationstag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59872008-05-06T15:52:00Z2008-05-06T15:53:10ZThe Redskins' rookie pool is $4.544 million, leaving them with about $3 million to spend on veteran free agents and for a reserve fund to replace players who are injured during the season. Executive vice president Vinny Cerrato said he...twtsports
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Doughty's back [David Elfin]tag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59742008-05-05T16:51:28Z2008-05-05T16:52:10ZHis 20-month-old son, Micah, is still in the hospital but is doing better, so safety Reed Doughty is back on the field today after missing the final day of minicamp on Sunday....twtsports
His 20-month-old son, Micah, is still in the hospital but is doing better, so safety Reed Doughty is back on the field today after missing the final day of minicamp on Sunday.
Davis AWOL. Update: Davis found [David Elfin]tag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59572008-05-04T18:40:21Z2008-05-04T20:49:41ZSecond-round draft pick Fred Davis didn't report for the last day of minicamp. The Redskins eventually located the tight end from USC and said he's safe but didn't release any other information at this point. "He didn't show up to...twtsports
UPDATE: A Redskins spokesman just called to say that the official word on Davis' absence from practice was that the rookie tight end overslept. How that's possible in a dorm room with a roommate, who's on the same schedule, and with team officials rounding up the rookies onto the buses, remains a question.
There's no confirmation about where Davis slept Saturday night/Sunday morning, but he has since met with coach Jim Zorn. The Redskins also confirmed that Davis wasn't involved in any criminal activity.
Like the rest of the rookies, Davis isn't due back at Redskin Park until June 2. He can't be fined since he's not under contract and since he's a second-round draft choice, he won't be cut. Just greatly embarrassed.
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Doughty departs [David Elfin]tag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59552008-05-04T16:50:48Z2008-05-04T16:51:12ZStarting strong safety Reed Doughty just left here in street clothes. Coach Jim Zorn will address the matter after this morning's practice. Let's hope that Doughty's 20-month-old son Micah, who received a kidney transplant in March, hasn't received yet another...twtsports
Starting strong safety Reed Doughty just left here in street clothes. Coach Jim Zorn will address the matter after this morning's practice. Let's hope that Doughty's 20-month-old son Micah, who received a kidney transplant in March, hasn't received yet another medical setback.
Golston goes downtag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59462008-05-03T18:03:31Z2008-05-03T18:05:31ZDefensive tackle Kedric Golston was carted off with a twisted right ankle near the end of the morning session. Golston, who supplanted Joe Salave'a as a rookie in 2006, was in turn beaten out by Anthony Montgomery last season. Golston...twtsports
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Zorn's first practice is donetag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59372008-05-02T18:24:15Z2008-05-02T18:25:32ZThe Jim Zorn got underway in gorgeous, sunny weather. Wearing a burgundy T-shirt and gray pants, Zorn was definitely more hands-on than reserved predecessor Joe Gibbs. Zorn not only ran down the field to congratulate receiver Anthony Mix after a...twtsports
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Two more players sidelinedtag:video1.washingtontimes.com,2008:/redskins//13.59232008-05-01T22:07:13Z2008-05-01T22:12:32ZTwo surprise names were just added to the small list of Redskins who won't practice in this weekend's minicamp: Second-year tight end Tyler Ecker and rookie safety Kareem Moore. Ecker, who somehow missed all of his rookie year with a...twtsports
won't practice in this weekend's minicamp: Second-year tight end Tyler Ecker and rookie safety Kareem Moore.
Ecker, who somehow missed all of his rookie year with a hamstring injury, must have been hurt when he heard the Redskins just about handed his his hoped-for backup spot to second-round draft choice Fred Davis.
Neither front office boss Vinny Cerrato nor coach Jim Zorn mentioned anything last weekend about Moore being unable to work this weekend while discussing fellow sixth-rounder Colt Brennan's hip surgery. Missing the only minicamp is not a good way to start a rookie year, especially as a second-day selection fighting just to make the team.
The other absentees this weekend aside from Brennan will be linebacker Rocky McIntosh and cornerback Carlos Rogers. McIntosh, who tore an ACL in December, is supposed to be ready for training camp in July. Rogers, who tore two knee ligaments in October, is scheduled to return a little less than a year after he was injured.
-- David Elfin]]>