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The Rooney Rule, in theory, is a good rule. There was an ôold boys clubö way about the NFL and it appeared as if minorities were being overlooked when it came time to hire. Therefore, the rule was put in place by the NFL to give minority coaches a fair chance. ThatÆs fine, IÆve been of the mind set that I donÆt care if you're black, white, blue, or pink. If you ...

Well Redskin fans, it appears Santa Claus has delivered us an early gift.á Vinny Cerrato is no more. Last week, I complained and ranted that it looked as if he'd be back next season since he was out scouting the likes of Jimmy Clausen.á Apparently, he was just helping out, I guess, since it appears that his leaving is by his choice. But is it really? Sure, he announced it this morning on ...

As you read this it may sound like a joke, but let me assure you I am quite serious.á In my last article I reported that it appears Vinny Cerrato will be back with the team next year. When I heard this I felt helpless, like there was nothing I could do. That is until I remembered America's Game about the 1987 Redskins. á There is a scene in the show during the strike ...

I don't want to boldly state that Vincent "the Devil" Cerrato will be back next year as the senior vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins, but I'm almost certain he will be. Let me set the mood for you. Last night, my wife, my son, and I packed up the car and headed out to the stores to polish off our Christmas shopping. I had the radio tuned to ...

Ok, maybe I'm over exaggerating with the headline, but when I hear players like Rock Cartwright say in an interview that Sunday's game in Dallas is just another game to the players, I've got to wonder if they have any heart. Before I even touch base on the whole Washington Redskins-Dallas Cowboy rivalry, I'd like to remind Rock that they are at the very least a divisional opponent. Sure ...

Here in Washington D.C., local radio news station WTOP is reporting that the Buffalo Bills are interviewing Mike Shanahan to coach the Bills. The report did not say whether, if accepted, Shanahan would finish the season up in Buffalo or would take over at the end of the season. I think if he did take the job he would start at the conclusion of the season. I also think since the Bills ...

Clinton Portis is a competitor and probably wants to get back out on the field as quickly as possibleùespecially after watching Ladell Betts run all over the Denver Broncos this past Sunday. However, I would caution him not to. A concussion is nothing to sneeze at, and unless Portis would want to have his career cut short like Steve Young or Troy Aikman, he shouldn't rush back. Aside from not having ...

Don't get me wrong, I love me some Clinton Portis, but after watching the Washington Redskins defeat the Denver Broncos, I came to a conclusion. Ladell Betts runs the ball like it's his last game in the National Football League. Because he isn't the starter and has seemed to get few touches over the past two seasons, Betts tries to get the most out of every yard. He made several plays, including ...

To be completely honest with you loyal reader, I was ready to write this article Friday night before a single game was played. Why? Because as I was driving home from dinner with my family to celebrate my sister's 25th birthday I tuned into ESPN radio to catch up on the day in sports. I don't know what the radio show was called but I'm assuming it has an NFL theme since it ...