- The Redskins finished the 2009 season with a 4-12 record
- Led to the firing of coach Jim Zorn
- Could have handed the Saints their first loss but kicking would be the demise of that game
- Scored 266 points for while allowing 336
Washington Redskins
NFC East
Players
2010 Schedule
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Week 1
DAL @ WAS
09/12/10
8:15 pm
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Week 2
HOU @ WAS
09/19/10
4:15 pm
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Week 3
WAS @ STL
09/26/10
4:00 pm
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Week 4
WAS @ PHI
10/03/10
4:15 pm
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Week 5
GB @ WAS
10/10/10
1:00 pm
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Week 6
IND @ WAS
10/17/10
8:15 pm
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Week 7
WAS @ CHI
10/24/10
1:00 pm
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Week 8
WAS @ DET
10/31/10
1:00 pm
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Week 9
bye
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Week 10
PHI @ WAS
11/15/10
8:30 pm
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Week 11
WAS @ TEN
11/21/10
1:00 pm
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Week 12
MIN @ WAS
11/28/10
1:00 pm
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Week 13
WAS @ NYG
12/05/10
1:00 pm
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Week 14
TB @ WAS
12/12/10
1:00 pm
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Week 15
WAS @ DAL
12/19/10
1:00 pm
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Week 16
WAS @ JAC
12/26/10
1:00 pm
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Week 17
NYG @ WAS
01/02/11
1:00 pm
Offensive Depth Chart
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Quarterback
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Running Back
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Wide Receiver
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Tight End
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Kicker
2009
Air
- Donovan McNabb will take over for Jason Campbell as the teams starter
- Donovan threw for 3,553 on 60.3% passing and had 22 TDs to only 10 INTs
- Santana Moss had another solid year catching 70 passes for 902 yards and 3 TDs
- Neither Devin Thomas nor Malcolm Kelly has lived up to expectations both only grabbing 25 balls
- Two solid TEs in Cooley and Fred Davis
- Fred Davis stepped in well to the #1 role when Cooley was injured
Ground
- The Redskins run game was a little anemic ever since Clinton Portis’ injury last season
- Shanahan will bring the zone blocking scheme from Denver that so many running backs were successful in
- Portis remains on the roster and had his best years with Shanahan in Denver going over 1,500 yards each season
- Former pro-bowlers Larry Johnson and Willie Parker will also join the club and look to rebound off down years
QB
- McNabb will enter his first season as the Redskins QB and look to put up solid numbers as he did in most of his career with the Eagles
- His veteran leadership may mean more to this team than his stats will show
- McNabb is less turnover prone then former QB Jason Campbell
- Rex Grossman, former Chicago Bears QB will serve as the backup to McNabb
- An experienced back up is key because McNabb rarely plays all 16 games
RB
- The Redskins are expected to let Portis be the starter he compiled 494 rushing in only 8 games
- Larry Johnson ran for 581 on 178 carries for 2 teams
- Willie Parker ran for 389 on 98 carries for the Steelers
- How will the depth chart shake up
WR
- Santana Moss is locked in as a solid #1 target for McNabb
- Neither Devin Thomas nor Malcolm Kelly has lived up to expectations both only grabbing 25 balls
- Who will step up as the number 2 now that Randle El was let go
- Donovan McNabb is used to working with a group of no great receivers though, isn't he?
TE
- Chris Cooley is a former pro bowler coming off an injury but should be ready for the start of training camp
- Fred Davis stepped in when Cooley was injured grabbing 48 passes for 509 yards and led the team with 6 TDs
- McNabb is one of the best at spreading the ball around this should work to both TEs advantage
Washington Defense
- London Fletcher lead the team with 142 tackles, Rocky McIntosh had 94
- The Redskins piled up 40 sacks last season
- Leading sackers were Carter and Orakpo with 11
- Switching to a 3-4 may help Orakpo but how will Haynesworth fit in if he is still with the team??
- Deangelo Hall led the team with 4 int
- Team forced 17 fumbles
- Team forced a total of 28 turnovers
Offensive Line
Analysis: Washington signed Dockery to replace the aging veteran Pete Kendall on day one of Free Agency. Dockery is back after a 2 year hiatus in Buffalo and gives Washington a little more size. This unit improved in the rushing game last year but dipped in the pass blocking. Other than Heyer who may find himself on the bench before all is said and done, this is a fairly talented group but is certainly nothing special.
Offensive Scheme
Analysis: The Jim Zorn/Sherman Smith regime did not leave any resounding waves on the offensive end in 2008. It was business as usual- Redskins struggle in the passing game. Sherman Smith did implement the West Coast Offen se - a short, horizontal passing attack that spreads defenses and opens up running lanes. This looks to be another implementation year. Sherman played RB in NFL and was the RB coach during a fairly prosperous Rushing run with Tennessee (1995-2007). At Tennessee, he worked under Norm Chow (USC) and Mike Heimerdinger (TEN and NYJ) learning the West Coast offense.
Major Off-Season Moves
June 29, 2010
Waived WR Marques Hagans.
June 20, 2010
Claimed CB Ramzee Robinson off waivers from Cleveland. Released DL Greg Peterson and CB Melvin Stephenson.
June 18, 2010
Signed LB Perry Riley.
June 16, 2010
Signed WR Terrence Austin.
June 14, 2010
Signed LB Rocky McIntosh to a one-year contract. Released G Paul Fanaika and PK Justin Medlock.
May 26, 2010
Re-signed S Reed Doughty to a one-year contract.
May 17, 2010
Signed DL Vonnie Holliday, WR Brandon Banks, WR Shay Hodge and CB Melvin Stephenson.
May 7, 2010
Signed LB Chris Draft.
May 4, 2010
Named Tony Wyllie as senior vice president.
April 29, 2010
Signed WR Joey Galloway, WR Bobby Wade, TE Logan Paulsen and RB Keiland Williams.
April 29, 2010
Signed DE Trey Jacobs and S Anderson Russell.
April 28, 2010
Signed DE Darrion Scott.
April 19, 2010
Signed WR Roydell Williams, WR Marques Hagans, DL Howard Green, and RB Ryan Torain.
April 16, 2010
Re-signed DL Kedric Golston.
April 15, 2010
Signed DL Greg Peterson.
April 14, 2010
Re-signed OT Stephon Heyer and DT Anthony Montgomery.
April 12, 2010
Signed QB Jason Campbell to a one-year contract and NT Anthony Bryant.
April 3, 2010
Agreed to terms with RB Willie Parker on a one-year contract.
March 30, 2010
Signed CB Phillip Buchanon.
March 25, 2010
Re-signed DE Chris Wilson.
March 23, 2010
Signed P Josh Bidwell.
March 17, 2010
Signed QB Rex Grossman.
March 13, 2010
Re-signed OL Will Montgomery.
March 12, 2010
Signed RB Larry Johnson.
March 11, 2010
Signed TE Sean Ryan.
March 10, 2010
Signed NT Maake Kemoeatu.
March 8, 2010
Signed C Casey Rabach.
March 6, 2010
Signed OL Artis Hicks.
March 4, 2010
Announced the retirement of OT Chris Samuels. Agreed to terms with C Casey Rabach on a three-year contract.
February 26, 2010
Named Malcolm Blacken and Chad Englehart assistant strength and conditioning coaches
February 17, 2010
Named Richmond Flowers coaching assistant.
February 16, 2010
Promoted Larry Hess to trainer. Named Paul Kelly assistant to the head coach/football administration.
February 12, 2010
Signed K Justin Medlock to a futures contract. Named Ray Wright strength and conditioning coach.
February 8, 2010
Named Richard Hightower assistant special teams coach.
February 3, 2010
Named Keenan McCardell receivers coach.
January 29, 2010
Signed LS Nick Sundberg to a reserve/futures contract.
January 22, 2010
Named Sean McVay offensive assistant coach. Announced Steve Jackson will remain with the team as safeties coach.
January 21, 2010
Named Chris Foerster offensive line coach, Jacob Burney defensive line coach and Bob Slowik defensive backs coach.
January 20, 2010
Named Kyle Shanahan offensive coordinator, Matt LaFleur quarterbacks coach and Jon Embree tight ends coach.
January 16, 2010
Re-assigned linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti to defensive assistant. Named Lou Spanos linebackers coach.
January 14, 2010
Named Bobby Turner assistant head coach and running backs coach. Signed OL Kory Lichtensteiger to a futures contract.
January 13, 2010
Announced the retirement of offensive line coach Joe Bugel.
Strength of Schedule
We are firm believers that strength-of-schedule analysis is essential when ranking players at every position. We applied this system (without the 5% NFL draft impact) in hindsight to last year's schedule as we were curious how well it could work. The notable results were that Michael Turner and the Falcons had a #32 ranked (easiest) rush schedule last season and DeAngelo Williams and the Panthers were #30.
Our SoS considers three factors when determining rankings for schedules for the upcoming year:
80% weight is applied to the quality of defense from the previous year. We determine quality of defense based on fantasy points given up (run and pass). However, before we get to that number, we factor in the quality of teams that these defenses faced (basically a strength-of-schedule for the previous year). This was all done by hand. Let's just say our boy, Stitchface, has a bit of the carpal tunnel-syndrome going on.
15% weight is applied to Free-Agent movement. We ranked each free agent's impact to their former team (2008), and then ranked each team according to whether they added or lost talent overall.
5% weight is applied to the NFL draft impact. It's tough to gauge a rookie's effectiveness which is why we valued it so low. Certain teams not only drafted defensemen well in '09, but also will be sliding those guys into highly deficient positions from '08, and usually, anything is an upgrade when you are starting a rookie.
If you trust Stitchface's formula (and you will eventually), all you need to realize is the following... The higher the SoS number, the easier the fantasy schedule.
Ranking: 1=toughest 32=easiest
Breaking News
It appears McNabb has no long term memory... he wants to play with T.O.? - http://bit.ly/bIpDui expand +
If this deal actually gets done, look for a Washington spin-off of the soap opera "All My Children" this coming summer: http://bit.ly/9iu6SE expand +
After missing the second half of last season because of a concussion, Clinton Portis has been cleared to participate at minicamp. expand +
McNabb maintains that he's staying in Philly expand +
Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb continues to tell the media and anyone else who asks that he's staying in Philly. Coach Andy Reid has also said on a couple of different occasions that McNabb will be the Eagles QB in 2010.
"That's all that matters," McNabb said during a one-on-one interview with The Inquirer. "I heard it when he said it to you guys, but I heard it before anyway. I think a lot of people look too far into things with all the assumptions and this could happen. He told everybody I'm going to be there, and I'm his guy. I don't see anything that anybody should look into."
Pyro's Take:
Backup QB Kevin Kolb could probably step into the Eagles offense and do just fine, as he showed for a couple of games last year, but McNabb is still the better option for the team. Whatever happens, it should be an interesting off-season for the fans out there in Philly.
McNabb and Vick trade bait? expand +
Philly beat writer Reuben Frank speculates that the Eagles will trade McNabb and Vick for draft picks and hand the job over to Kevin Kolb.
Pyro's Take:
One can only hope - if yer an Eagles fan. That move is a no-brainer. McNabb looks pathetic and when he's not looking pathetic, his WRs are showing their youth. Time to move on, and oh, btw, you have a STUD Kolb waiting to blossom.
He's baaack - Steelers sign Joey Galloway expand +
Due to wide receiver Limas Sweed being out for the season with an illness, the Steelers decided to sign veteran WR Joey Galloway to take his place.
Pyro's Take:
Galloway couldn't get it going when he was with the Patriots earlier this year, so he was cut. We'll see what happens in Pittsburgh, but we're guessing more of the same. He's not worth a pickup for your fantasy team.
Redskins place Clinton Portis on injured reserve expand +
The Washington Redskins placed running back Clinton Portis on injured reserve today due to the effects of the concussion he suffered back in Week 9. His 2009 NFL season is over.
Pyro's Take:
Portis was having a very frustrating year up until that point, and we're guessing he is looking forward to regaining his strength in the off-season after being abused in terms of mileage his whole career. He'll likely start for the 'Skins next year, but we wouldn't expect much improvement fantasy football-wise.
Portis with concussion specialists in Pittsburgh today expand +
According to coach Jim Zorn, Redskins running back Clinton Portis (concussion) was back in Pittsburgh talking with the concussion specialists today. He also said that he will return tomorrow night and that "we'll know then" about his availability.
Pyro's Take:
It still seems like a long shot for Portis to be ready for game-action next weekend, but it's possible. He hasn't played since November 8th, but how much worse could he be than Rock Cartwright? He's basically unusable on your fantasy football team if/when he returns.
Portis may not return this year expand +
Redskins running back Clinton Portis (concussion) said on a radio show that even though he has been cleared by the doctors to return, he still might sit out the rest of the season.
"I would love to be on the field trying to get out there and finish out the season," Portis said on John Thompson's radio show. "At the same time, I have to do what's safe and what's best... If I can't, I'll go into the off-season healthy and starting off fresh next year."
Pyro's Take:
Portis was basically useless this year before the concussion, both in real life and in fantasy football. Keep him on your bench if you must, but it's a wasted spot on your roster if you do.
Portis won't practice until at least next Monday expand +
According to Redskins running back Clinton Portis, he is not allowed to get back onto the practice field until after he sees the concussion specialist again next Monday.
Pyro's Take:
So he's definitely out for this weekend, and now Week 14 is in jeopardy as well. We assume you've already made your moves to account for his absence, but if he's still dwelling on your fantasy football bench, expect him to stay there until probably at least Week 15.
Cooley placed on injured reserve expand +
The Redskins decided today to place tight end Chris Cooley (ankle) on injured reserve, thus ending his 2009 season.
Pyro's Take:
With the team sitting at 3-8 and having no shot at the playoffs, this was the correct move to make. Cooley can safely be dropped from all non-dynasty fantasy football leagues now.
Portis ruled out for Week 13 expand +
Redskins running back Clinton Portis (concussion) has already been ruled out for the team's Week 13 game against the Saints, but coach Jim Zorn stated that he could get in some practice time this week.
Pyro's Take:
With all the concussions happening around the league this year, the 'Skins are going to proceed as cautiously as possible. The goal is to have Portis back by Week 14, so check back with us over the next couple of weeks to see if he can be used on your fantasy football team again soon.
Portis hopes to return for Week 13 game expand +
Redskins running back Clinton Portis (concussion) hopes to return in time for the Week 13 game against the Saints, but it doesn't seem likely.
"I've seen six or seven doctors but for the most part, everything is fine and checking out well," Portis said. "I think I passed all the tests I've taken... Now it's a matter of correcting my vision and getting back on the field."
Pyro's Take:
Portis might not see the field at all for the rest of the season, as the difficulty with his vision is pretty disturbing.
"I could sit still and read everything you put in front of me. But when you move me and shake me around, that’s when it happens," Portis said.
Ummm, you think football would be the best way to correct that problem Clinton? It might be best to leave this guy on the end of your fantasy football bench, but if you can't afford the spot, we wouldn't blame you for dropping him.
Cooley believes he's going on injured reserve expand +
Though no official word has been handed down by the Redskins, tight end Chris Cooley (ankle) believes the team will put him on injured reserve and end his 2009 season.
Pyro's Take:
This would probably be the best move for the Skins as there's no need to further injure possibly the best player on your team when you have no shot at the playoffs. As far as fantasy football is concerned, keep him on your bench until an official statement is made as he would still have value in the fantasy playoffs if he ends up playing.
Cooley to wear walking boot for 10 more days expand +
Redskins tight end Chris Cooley (ankle) will have to wear his walking boot for another 10 days.
Pyro's Take:
The bone is in fact healing, but he's not far enough along to lose the aid just yet. He won't be back for Week 12 like he was shooting for, and Week 13 seems to be a long shot now as well. Keep him at the end of your fantasy football bench and hope for a Week 14 return.
