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Washington Redskins-St. Louis Rams: Steven Jackson’s Play of the Day

Posted: 22nd September 2009 by Eric Holmberg in NFL
The "Play of the Day" is a weekly Washington Redskins feature throughout the 2009 NFL season. It takes a critical play, turning point, or a play that is representative of a larger theme and examines it in-depth. Similar to NFL Matchup on ESPN, the Play of the Day is intended to provide insight and knowledge by breaking down a key play from the Redskins' previous game. This week, there werenÆt many highlights ...

Washington Redskins-New York Giants: Osi Umenyiora’s Play of the Day

Posted: 14th September 2009 by Eric Holmberg in NFL
The Play of the Day is a weekly Washington Redskins feature throughout the 2009 NFL season. It takes a critical play, a turning point, or a play that is representative of a larger theme and examines it in-depth. Similar to NFL Matchup on ESPN, the Play of the Day is intended to provide insight and knowledge by breaking down a key play from the Redskins previous game. This week, ...

One Flaw in the Washington Redskins’ 53-Man Roster: Punt Returning

Posted: 10th September 2009 by Eric Holmberg in NFL
There is an easy story to write about the Washington Redskins. It's one that may play out again this year, one that wasn’t fixed by the Redskins 53-man roster. Every year, the Redskins look amazing on paper yet have failed to post a winning record in seven out of the last 10 years. The special teams unit, which was ranked 25th by Football Outsiders, was a barren desert of production last season: ...