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Top Questions Facing 2010 Washington Redskins

Posted: 25th June 2010 by Rob B in NFL
No matter what team you wish to consider, there are quite a few questions facing each NFL franchise going into each new season. Players get older, draft picks are made, coaching staffs change, players come and go in free agency, and injuries—nagging and healed—all affect what the fortunes of a team might be. The Washington Redskins are often considered the most exciting team to watch in the off-season, and the first half ...
As the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Championship for 2010, Kobe Bryant picked up his 5th Championship ring. Members of the media continue their talk about Kobe Bryant being an all-time great, but when they start saying he's better than Michael Jordan, they're dead wrong.Begin Slideshow

Face of the Franchises: Washington Redskins Edition

Posted: 18th June 2010 by Rob B in NFL
When you think about a particular sports team, typically an individual comes to mind, be it a player, coach or owner. A term thrown around by sports-casters, analysts, marketing folks and fans alike is "Face of the Franchise," but what does that really mean? What criteria should be included when making the determination, and who really decides — is it the fans, analysts, the teams themselves, or is ...
It was announced tonight, through his agent, that Albert Haynesworth doesn't intend on showing up to the mini-camp held by his team tomorrow. He also continues to maintain that he doesn't have any interest in playing for the Washington Redskins given their move to the 3-4 defense. This scheme puts him as the lone defensive tackle instead of being part of a duo in the 4-3 defense. The Redskins ...
The argument against Major League Baseball incorporating replay is inherently flawed. On the radio this morning, I heard Albert Pujols speak out against MLB expanding its use of replay to validate or overturn calls made by the umpires. Because I was driving, I couldn't jot down the exact quote. But the crux of his argument is that umpires can make mistakes, just like baseball players can make mistakes, and that they're trying just as ...