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ESPN Chat with Doug Williams. He talks about his career, and his current job with the Bucs

T (SC)

Doug, the 'Skins were pretty bad this year. Any advice for your former team?

Doug Williams (4:10 PM)


They didn't win a lot of games, but they played a lot of games close. I think they'll be a better team than some people expect. A lot of people get on Jason Campbell, but he's a young guy who's had different OCs every year. I'm sure coach Shanahan will build a better football team. I think they'll be better in the next few years.
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Chat: Chat with Doug Williams - SportsNation - ESPN
 
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Redskins Insider - Shanahan expects Campbell to return to Redskins

Quarterback Jason Campbell, who will become a restricted free agent March 5, will be tendered an offer this week, Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said today in a press conference at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.

He said, according to tweets by Jason Reid and Rick Maese, that he expects Campbell to be part of the team, although he wouldn't say what the tender offer would be. Shanahan expects a lot of competition at the quarterback position and said he expects Campbell to "be here."
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well that might - even with competition - still make the drafting of a QB in the 1st round by them much less likely
 
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TrueOrange said:
well that might - even with competition - still make the drafting of a QB in the 1st round by them much less likely
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I wouldn't draft any QB on the board at #4. There are rumors of a trade down with SF for their 2 1st Rounders for the 'Skins #4 and a 3rd Rounder.

That would be interesting... as well as how the Skins move on the OL currently available. They look like they're rebuilding the OL from ground up and they've got the money to go after pretty much anyone they want.
 
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The problem is though - that even with that money - with the changes that no salary cap bring to Free Agency (2 players can be tagged per team, now becomes players with more than 6 years become restricted free agents, no longer 4) there's really not going to be that many good players on the free agent market
 
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Man this uncapped year could really play out in our favor. If we can get anyone to block in addition to some of these players listed, 2010 could be much more than a rebuilding year.

washingtonpost.com

Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan declined to discuss specific players, but the Redskins could find themselves attached to two of the biggest names available on the market, Carolina defensive end Julius Peppers and Arizona linebacker Karlos Dansby. There are some Redskins officials who think Peppers will still be a strong pass rusher, and Peppers has expressed interest in playing for a 3-4 defense, a version of which Shanahan is expected to install. Dansby is an inside linebacker who already excels in the 3-4.

"Well, obviously I'm not going to go through our game plan for free agency," Shanahan said. "But we're going to do what we can."

Other unrestricted free agents that could pique Washington's interest include San Diego running back Darren Sproles, Green Bay left tackle Chad Clifton and Houston cornerback Dunta Robinson.
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If we run a 3-4, the skins are going to have to move Haynesworth to NT. I hope he likes that role.
 
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Apparently Hardesty interviewed with the Redskins. Wouldn't surprise me if the Skins draft him if he's still on the board in the 3rd Round.
 
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DC Vol said:
Apparently Hardesty interviewed with the Redskins. Wouldn't surprise me if the Skins draft him if he's still on the board in the 3rd Round.
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There is a special place in hell for the redskins.......j/k. I would hate for MH to end up in washington, it would be hard to rout against him.
 
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Redskins Insider - Larry Johnson signs with Redskins

The Redskins have signed running back Larry Johnson to join Clinton Portis in the Redskins' backfield, a league source confirmed. Johnson would give the Redskins a strong runner in the backfield to complement Portis, who's expected to begin the season as Redskins' starter.
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Come on Skins, not my favorite move. Maybe this is a "byner and riggs" type combo.

I was really hoping to draft Hardesty, Dwyer, Spiller, McCluster, Tate, Best. Maybe we will rotate a three RB backfield?
 
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Skins release Todd Collins and sign Rex Grossman to "be in the mix". (looks a little chunky IMO)

Grossman Happy To Be 'In the Mix' In Washington

In a media session at Redskins Park on Thursday, Grossman said he hopes to be "in the mix" at quarterback.

And that’s it.

“Nobody has presented any scenario to me,” he said. “They just said they’re glad to have me as part of the team, and that’s how I’m taking it. I’m here to help the Redskins win the Super Bowl whatever way I can and I just want to be thrown in the mix.”

Asked if he expected to be a starter again in the NFL, Grossman replied: “Yeah, that’s my goal. I want to start in this league and get back there and play. Every quarterback that plays in the NFL wants to start, so that’s kind of an odd question, I guess.

“But I definitely think I can and I’ve got a lot of confidence in myself. Hopefully this is a stepping-stone to the second half of my career.”
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Also Gibbs was at Redskin park for a charity event

Joe Gibbs Has A New Coaching Gig

And he reiterated -- as he always does -- just how big of a Redskins fan he is these days. "We're excited about this year," he said, "and I'm just excited about being here, being around Redskin Park. I get jacked up when I get around here."

Then, just before turning the mic over to Shanahan, he dropped this bombshell on the media throng. "I'm still coaching," he exclaimed. "I'm coaching my eleven year old grandson, okay?"
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Also Tebow is interviewing with the Skins


Redskins Insider - Report: Tim Tebow will have workout with Redskins

The Redskins hold the draft's No. 37 pick, which could put them in prime position to select Tebow in the second round, if they choose. Working out for scouts and coaches Wednesday, Tebow unveiled a new throwing motion intended to erase concerns about his poor mechanics.

Much of the pre-draft speculation has focused on the Redskins possibly drafting a quarterback with their first-round pick, the draft's No. 4 overall. But with a major need at the left tackle position and with the increasing likelihood that Sam Bradford will be chosen by the St. Louis Rams with the draft's first pick, it's certainly possible that
Washington passes on a quarterback in the first round and waits until the second or later. The team signed Rex Grossman to a one-year contract early Wednesday, and Grossman is expected to compete for the team's backup job.
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and last but not least, Dick Vermeil thinks Johnson will push Portis out of starting job

"He will take over the running back position," said Dick Vermeil, who coached Johnson in Kansas City from 2003 to '05. "That's what I think. He'll push that guy right out of a job. Larry Johnson will work all week -- he'll work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday -- and he'll make you start him on Sundays."

"I've never seen a kid compete so hard to prove that he's as good as the starter," he said. "And if that starter isn't the Priest Holmes-type who will match the effort every single day, Larry Johnson will take his job. I don't know that much about Clinton Portis, but I know what Larry was like. He ran mean. In practices, he ran like he just plain didn't like his teammates."
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Dick Vermeil predicts Larry Johnson will push Clinton Portis 'right out of a job' - washingtonpost.com
 
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All I will say out of that is that 1) you really don't want rex grossman to start

2) I think almost every team is still going to look at tebow. someone will take him and try to make him work (like chiseling a statue out of marble eventually), but I also dont think he's any thing you guys want or want to end up getting excited about
 
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Remembering Sean Taylor On His Birthday Redskins Gab

Today would have been Sean Taylors 27th b-day.

This week the Redskins welcomed top prospect safety Eric Berry in for a visit and even Berry couldn’t help but reminisce about the pro-bowlers uniqueness:

“I really liked the way Sean Taylor attacked his opponent, he didn’t care who it was. Just watching him, you could tell he always played hard. He would just run full speed and try to make a hit – and he could definitely hit. But at the same time, I think he played the game how it’s supposed to be played. He played it very passionately. He didn’t go out there selfishly. He played for his teammates. When you turn on the film and watch him, you can see he’s trying to help his team. You can see it right there.”
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Well, that's the end of McNabb's career, he probably won't make it through the season.
 
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Lots of chatter about the Skins trying to trade Haynesworth, even after they recently cut him a $21 Million check. Whatever, its not my $$
 
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