Back from a week of vacation and ready to roll!
The Redskins have 14 linebackers on the roster, many of them making the transition from the 4-3 line. Jim Haslett and company have to sort them out and coach them up into an effective unit. Here’s a look at what they have to work with:
CSN: Linebacker [...]
Posts under ‘defense’
Linebackers will be key to 3-4 success
Redskins roster analysis: The defense
Breaking down the Redskins’ roster on the defensive side.
CSN: Redskins roster analysis–the defense
Shanahan says team will run ‘Redskins defense’
News: Shanahan said that the Redskins will run a “Redskins defense”, with elements of the 4-3 and the 3-4
There is no point in tipping your hand and giving up too much information at this point in the game. If you’re switching to the 3-4, why let other teams know that you’ll be going after personnel [...]
Shanahan, not Vinny, made decision on 3-4
We haven’t heard much from Jim Haslett yet. There has been no introductory press conference for any of the coordinators or assistants, no media availability at all. But Comcast SportsNet has the audio clip above and, although it’s less than a minute, it’s interesting.
In regards to the switch from the 4-3 defense to a 3-4 [...]
CSN: Roster 2010 Defensive backs and linebackers
The fourth in my series about who may be going and staying in 2010. If you didn’t catch the first three installments the links are in the article. Feel free to leave comments here or on the CSN site.
Redskins Roster 2010–Linebackers & Defensive Backs
Daniels wants to return in 2010
The Washington Redskins’ Phillip Daniels would like to return for a 15th NFL season in 2010.
“I hope to be back here,” the defensive end said on Wednesday when asked about his future. “If I’m not back here I’ll be somewhere.”
Daniels will be 37 and an unrestricted free agent next season. In 15 games, primarily playing [...]
CSN: Landry still adjusting to free safety
One would think that two years is enough time for Laron Landry to adjust from playing strong safety to playing free. Not so, according to Jerry Gray.
CSN: Landry Still Adjusting to Free Safety
CSN: Tryon gives “work effort”, improves his game
Late in last Sunday’s game against the Eagles, cornerback Justin Tryon was sidelined with a hip pointer. It was a moment of great consternation for all of Redskins Nation.
This was a noteworthy moment in the development of Tryon. A year ago, even as recently as this summer, the Redskins faithful had sweaty palms and anxiety [...]
CSN: Defense Great–for three quarters
The Redskins D is one of the top-ranked in the league, but they can’t seem to get big stops when they need them.
CSN Washington: Redskins Defense: Fourth And Coming Up Short
CSN: Contract complictes Carlos’ situation
Carlos Rogers’ play has been up and down throughout his career. He had a down moment when he was benched after the fourth play of the game against Denver. His status is unsettled as the former top-ten draft pick enters the final seven games of his contract.
CSN: Contract complicates Rogers’ status
