Washington Redskins We will be featuring a
different Washington Redskins player each day on this list, staying
away from rookies or some second-year players still finding their way. Washington
Redskins This will focus primarily on veterans at or near a career crossroads. Washington Redskins
Today: safety Ryan Clark. Any player still in the NFL at age 34
has something to prove (heck, they all do, but stay with me here) and he turns
35 during the season. Can’t imagine anyone ever expected this to be the case
way back when he was an undrafted and undersized safety, but Clark
developed into an excellent player because of his toughness and smarts. But Pittsburgh let Clark
leave, opting for someone younger and faster (Mike Mitchell). Word out of Pittsburgh
was Clark had lost a
step. That’s not surprising given his age. Clark
was never a burner and relied on knowing where to be and when. Clark often lined up a little deeper, sometimes 20-25
yards in certain coverages and depending on the offense, to compensate for any
lost steps. A quarterback who throws with anticipation could take advantage of
any lost steps. Clark will need help from the
pass rush so any slowing down doesn’t become an issue. He did play in the box
when warranted and covered backs on occasion. Make the plays that are
available. Clark is not and never has been a
playmaker. What he has been is a tough-minded, physical and smart player. You
can't have a tough defense without such players, and the Redskins did not have
enough of them defensively in recent years. The Redskins could have used a guy
like that in the secondary for a long time. When watching his tape from last
year, it’s evident Clark still likes getting
involved in the action, coming up hard against the run, for example. Maybe Pittsburgh saw that less
than it had in the past, but compared to what the Redskins have had, it’s an
improvement. His intangibles are real and, provided he can still play, he’ll be
a leader. That much was evident this spring. But Clark
will have to show he can still come up and tackle; he did so for the most part
last season (career-high 104 tackles) -- though there were some misses. Washington
Redskins How will he handle an offense like Philadelphia's that demands good open-field
tackling? Dallas and New York also will use the entire field. The
Redskins just need steady, reliable play at safety. Washington Redskins If
Clark provides that, he’ll be a good one-year investment. Washington
Redskins Starting free safety. Washington Redskins Unless Tanard
Jackson shakes off two years of rust and unless Bacarri Rambo improves
dramatically, then Clark is the guy. Washington
Redskins The other two can’t touch him in intangibles. Washington Redskins The
question will be what is the impact on Jackson
having missed the past two seasons? Washington Redskins But Clark does well
anticipating plays and alerting others as to what might be coming. That helps.
Linebacker London Fletcher used to do that,
too, Washington Redskins but it was clear in 2013 that he was done. The
Redskins hope Clark has one more solid year
left, Washington Redskins and he can perhaps mentor some of their younger
players, Washington Redskins.
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Friday, June 27, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Jason Hatcher
Washington Redskins We will be featuring a
different Washington Redskins player each day on this list, staying
away from rookies or some second-year players still finding their way. Washington
Redskins This will focus primarily on veterans at or near a career crossroads. Washington
Redskins Today, Defensive end Jason Hatcher. Because
he was a high-profile signing by a defense in need of help. Washington
Redskins Also Hatcher is coming off a career year with 11 sacks and must show
it wasn’t a fluke. Washington Redskins The Redskins’ coaching staff felt
Hatcher gave them more fits than any interior rusher last season because of his
quickness and his hands. Washington Redskins Hatcher was not as big a pass-rush
threat while serving as a 3-4 defensive end, though he had a combined 8.5 in
his past two seasons at that spot (when he became a full-time starter). By
comparison, all the Redskins’ linemen have combined for 8.5 sacks in the past
two seasons (they did have 17 in 2011. But as their production waned the past
two years so, too, did the pass rush. Stephen Bowen has one sack the
past two seasons combined). Still, Hatcher must show that last season was not
an anomaly. The Redskins targeted him because of what he did against them and
others. They also needed to diversify their rush, and the outside rushers, Brian
Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan, received little to
no help from the interior. That left offenses able to focus more on them. The
same as he did last season. The notion that he only had a big season because of
Dallas’ switch
to a 4-3 and now that he’s back in a 3-4 he’ll do nothing is misguided. The
Redskins used their nickel pass rush about 70 percent of the time last season;
that alignment is more of a 4-3 look with two interior rushers. Hatcher would
be the main rusher in their fast nickel set, which features three outside
linebackers. In other words, he will be used mostly as a rusher inside just
like he was a year ago -- but he does have the ability to pressure from end,
too. I don’t know about him getting double-digit sack totals again; in fact I’d
be a little surprised. But if he got even eight that would qualify as a big
improvement. Washington Redskins He needs to be a threat and have the ability
to collapse the pocket. Starting right end. Washington Redskins The worry
is that Hatcher is now coming off arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. That
puts him in jeopardy of missing the start of training camp. Washington Redskins
And the question will be: What is the lingering effect? He’ll be 32 when camp
opens, Washington Redskins so there has to at least be some concern about his
durability. Washington Redskins The Redskins need to have good depth at end so
they can save Hatcher on run downs if need be and use him in pass situations, Washington
Redskins.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Washington Redskins playoff history and information
Redskins playoff history | ||
---|---|---|
Date | Game | Result |
Jan. 14, 2006 | NFC Divisional | Seattle 20, Washington 10 |
Jan. 7, 2006 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 17, Tampa Bay 10 |
Jan. 15, 2000 | NFC Divisional | Tampa Bay 14, Washington 13 |
Jan. 8, 2000 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 27, Detroit 13 |
Jan. 9, 1993 | NFC Divisional | San Francisco 20, Washington 13 |
Jan. 2, 1993 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 24, Minnesota 7 |
Jan. 26, 1992 | Super Bowl XXVI | Washington 37, Buffalo 24 |
Jan. 12, 1992 | NFC Championship | Washington 41, Detroit 10 |
Jan. 4, 1992 | NFC Divisional | Washington 24, Atlanta 7 |
Jan. 12, 1991 | NFC Divisional | San Francisco 28, Washington 10 |
Jan. 5, 1991 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 20, Philadelphia 6 |
Jan. 31, 1988 | Super Bowl XXII | Washington 41, Denver 10 |
Jan. 17, 1988 | NFC Championship | Washington 17, Minnesota 10 |
Jan.10, 1988 | NFC Divisional | Washington 21, Chicago 17 |
Jan. 11, 1987 | NFC Championship | N.Y. Giants 17, Washington 0 |
Jan. 3, 1987 | NFC Divisional | Washington 27, Chicago 13 |
Dec. 28, 1986 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 19, L.A. Rams 7 |
Dec. 30, 1984 | NFC Divisional | Chicago 23, Washington 19 |
Jan. 22, 1984 | Super Bowl XVIII | L.A. Raiders 38, Washington 9 |
Jan. 8, 1984 | NFC Championship | Washington 24, San Francisco 21 |
Jan. 1, 1984 | NFC Divisional | Washington 51, L.A. Rams 7 |
Jan. 30, 1983 | Super Bowl XVII | Washington 27, Miami 17 |
Jan. 22, 1983 | NFC Championship | Washington 31, Dallas 17 |
Jan. 15, 1983 | NFC Divisional | Washington 21, Minnesota 7 |
Jan. 8, 1983 | NFC Wild Card | Washington 31, Detroit 7 |
Dec. 18, 1976 | NFC Divisional | Minnesota 35, Washington 20 |
Dec. 22, 1974 | NFC Divisional | L.A. Rams 19, Washington 10 |
Dec. 22, 1973 | NFC Divisional | Minnesota 27, Washington 20 |
Jan. 14, 1973 | Super Bowl VII | Miami 14, Washington 7 |
Dec. 31, 1972 | NFC Championship | Washington 26, Dallas 3 |
Dec. 24, 1972 | NFC Divisional | Washington 16, Green Bay 3 |
Dec. 26, 1971 | NFC Divisional | San Francisco 24, Washington 20 |
Dec. 16, 1945 | NFC Championship | Cleveland 15, Washington 14 |
Dec. 26, 1943 | NFL Championship | Chicago 41, Washington 21 |
Dec. 19, 1943 | Eastern Division | Washington 28, N.Y. Giants 0 |
Dec. 13, 1942 | NFL Championship | Washington 14, Chicago 6 |
Dec. 8, 1940 | NFC Championship | Chicago 73, Washington 0 |
Dec. 12, 1937 | NFL Championship | Washington 28, Chicago 21 |
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Cleveland Browns and Washington Redskins

Begin: The
Cleveland Browns are in the process of adding Washington Redskins director of
pro personnel Morocco Brown to the front office, a person with knowledge of the
situation confirmed.
Brown, who has
been with Washington
since 2008, interviewed with the Browns over the weekend.
Brown had been
passed over for several general manager positions despite interviews in the
last three years. Earlier this offseason, he interviewed with Tampa Bay,
but did not receive an offer for that job.
It wasn’t
immediately clear what title Brown would hold with Cleveland, but it is believed that it will be
a high-ranking position in the front office. Brown has worked under director of
player personnel Scott Campbell, reporting to both Campbell and general manager
Bruce Allen.
Brown was
instrumental in the Redskins signing free agents under Mike Shanahan, most
notably Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, and Josh Wilson during the 2010
offseason. Candidates to replace Brown include front office assistants Doug
Williams and A.J. Smith, who have joined the Redskins in the last year and two
years, respectively. Former Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was
hired this offseason to direct Cleveland’s
offense.
Update, 5:37 p.m:
“I think it’s a
great opportunity for Morocco
for his continued development,” Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen said as he
left Tuesday’s NFL owners’ meeting in Atlanta.
“Him and his wife are great people and we wish them well.” Allen, as he left
the meeting with Redskins owner Daniel Snyder, said the team is about to begin
conducting interviews to find a replacement . “we start interviews this week,”
Allen said. “This has been going on. We’ve known this for a few weeks. So we’ve
already started setting up interviews.” Have a Redskins question? Send an
e-mail to mike.jones@washpost.com with the subject line “Mailbag question,” and
it might be answered on Tuesday in The Mailbag.1014-5-30
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