Well as a Skins fan i think the capgate dismissal is total BS & i was wondering IF both Skins & Boys fans would show their disapproval of this BS decision & BOYCOTT all regular season away games this year & next year (apart from skins/boys games), As a way of saying well you`ve took our money & we`ll be fucked if we`re giving you motherfuckers any more of our money.?? Sure it might sound a bit extreme, but it would sent out a message to other teams/nfl/nflpa that for the next 2 years Skins & Boys fans will not be spenting their hard earned money to attend away games to the teams that got their share of the 46 million capgate money, Plus think of all the money you would be saving by boycotting those games. I would like to know what my fellow Skins fans/Hogs Haven regulars & even Boys fans who might read this post think of my suggestion. ??

ESPNs NFC east blogger Dan Graziano seems to think

Manning could make sense for Redskins

The primary goal, and the Washington Redskins' biggest need, is a franchise quarterback. Not a capable quarterback. They have one of those, but Rex Grossman throws too many interceptions. They need to move on from him and upgrade for 2012. So the hunt is on for the franchise quarterback.

The problem is that everybody wants a franchise quarterback, and although there are 32 NFL teams in the world, the number of people who fit the description "franchise quarterback" is something less than 32.

"Not everybody understands that," Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told me in an interview in his Ashburn, Va., office last month.

I don't think Shanahan knows what he's going to do about quarterback for next season, because I don't think he knows yet what he can do. The Redskins are picking No. 6 in the first round of this year's draft. A trade-up to No. 1 to get Andrew Luck looks impossible, because the Indianapolis Colts seem intent on taking him. And it appears as though a team might have to trade as high as No. 2 to get Baylor's Robert Griffin III. Those are the two quarterbacks in this year's draft who appear fit for the "franchise" label. Given the competition sure to come from the Browns, Dolphins and others in the trade-up sweepstakes, the price might be too high. It's not, after all, as though the Redskins have no other needs and can just trade their whole draft for a quarterback.

So, although it remains possible that they would move up, Redskins fans must brace for the likelihood that the team will get neither Luck nor Griffin and would therefore go into 2012 with some non-franchise quarterback -- and therefore with their biggest need still unfilled. Sure, Ryan Tannehill or Nick Foles or Brandon Weeden could be available in a later round and end up being the guy. But if the Redskins come away with one of those players, there's no way to know for sure whether (a) he'll be ready to play in 2012 or (b) he's the long-term answer.

ESPN's Mel Kiper addressed a lot of these issues on a conference call that was well-attended by Washington media on Thursday. On the same call, Mel said that he'd heard the Redskins didn't have a high opinion of Matt Flynn, the Packers' backup quarterback who's likely to be a free agent, and that it was possible they could pursue Colts veteran and future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning. This is an idea I think they should seriously consider.

[+] Enlarge Geoff Burke/US PresswireRex Grossman threw 16 TD passes and 20 interceptions for the Redskins last season.

Some disclaimers, of course: First, Manning has to prove he's healthy enough to play. The neck injury that cost him the 2011 season is the main reason the Colts are in a position to pick Luck, and why the Colts are almost certain to let Manning walk rather than pay him a $28 million roster bonus that's due March 8. Rob Lowe tweeted the other day that he'd heard Manning was planning to retire, and although it's been awhile since Rob Lowe broke a big NFL story, you can't rule out the possibility that Manning would hang it up at age 35 with a bum neck.

But assuming Manning wants to play and can prove that he's healthy enough to sign, the Redskins need to keep this alive as a possible 2012 solution.

The arguments against it don't make a lot of sense. The Redskins wouldn't have to give up picks or players for Manning -- he'll be cut before the trading season even opens. The Colts won't trade him because they can't. And they'll surely release him rather than pay him that $28 million bonus plus his salary and commit $23 million or so to Luck. That's a little bit too much money tied up in one position for a team that just went 2-14. So it'd just be about money for the Redskins, and likely not very much. There are legitimate questions about whether Manning would want to play in Washington, where the Redskins have had three straight losing seasons, but if you can get him a No. 1 wide receiver and add a big offensive line piece, it becomes an easier sell.

And yes, he's 35 and clearly not the long-term answer. But this wouldn't be Donovan McNabb all over again. Shanahan's problem with McNabb wasn't McNabb's inability to fit into the offense -- it was McNabb's unwillingness to put in the work during the week to prepare for the games. I'm not aware of anything in Manning's history that hints at a similar problem, nor have I heard anything to indicate he's a problem around younger players. I don't think bringing Manning in to play quarterback for a year or two would stunt the growth of the rest of the team. Might even help it.

All of this assumes that the Redskins can't find their "franchise" guy this offseason, which is very possible since they don't grow on trees. There's no reason to force it and build around a quarterback you don't believe is the long-term answer. The Redskins can spend their picks and money on receivers and linemen and defensive backs, and maybe a project quarterback who could sit behind Manning for a year or two and learn the trade.

A lot would have to happen yet for this to become a real possibility, but it surely could. And if it does, it's one that Shanahan and the Redskins shouldn't rule out.

I don`t mind if we do take manning, as long as his neck is better ( he was throwing to WRs in Dec) So if we take manning that means we can use the draft to update the OL, get a QB,WR & a CB as well as other pick players that could add depth to the squad. Personly i don`t really care as there`s been so many posts linking every QB to washington & it has become BORING.... None of us really know who Mike wants to be his QB. So we will have to be patient & wait till the draft in april before we know who will be our new QB, As long as it is`nt grossman or beck i`ll be happy. So lets be happy & hope we have the kind of draft we had last year

But i thought i would like to share my thoughts on the 1st classic of the horse racing flat season at newmarket where the unbeaten Frankel trained by Henry Cecil,  Destroyed a top class field of horses in the 2000 Guineas by 6 lengths to remain unbeaten.  

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Now that the OTA`s have finished, all eyes will be focused on next weeks Mandatory Minicamp & the arrival of Big Al, Will he show up in shape & ready to dominate in the 3-4 defense or will he be out  of shape & have a hard time adapting to the 3-4 ???  Those are the questions a lot of skins fans & media alike are wondering, I personally hope Big Al has read the negitive stories about him this offseason & says to himself  "hey im going to show them i am the best shape of my life &  that im going to dominate in the 3-4" ... So in 5 days, as the media circus decend on redskins park, we will find out if Big Al is going to be the beast we hope & pray he will be or the overpriced fat lazy f**ker the media WANT him to be.

 

Washington Redskins Name MainGate Inc. to Run All Team Retail Operations
Some Redskins Retail Locations to Triple in Size

 

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA (April 30, 2010) – The Washington Redskins announced today that the team has signed a long-term agreement with Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc. to manage, market and expand all of the Club’s retail operations.  The partnership begins on June 1 when MainGate will begin operating all retail locations at FedExField as well as retail sales at training camp, all of the team’s mall-based retail stores, and the team’s online sales.  MainGate will immediately begin a complete remodeling of the team’s flagship Hall of Fame Store at FedExField, which will be reopened by June 1 with the team’s 2010 Season merchandise and new merchandise displays.  In addition, the Redskins and MainGate plan to as much as triple the size of key retail locations in the coming years.

“Our fans love to showcase the burgundy and gold,” said Redskins Chief Operating Officer David Donovan.  “MainGate has proven itself as an expert in customer satisfaction, product selection and display, inventory management, pricing and distribution.  It’s a good move for the club too because MainGate will essentially serve as our internal merchandise department.  We have a global fan base, and this alliance will help get Redskins merchandise to those fans.”

MainGate is a multifaceted merchandising and marketing company that serves numerous business partners.  The company is the exclusive merchandiser for, among others, the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, NHRA, IndyCar Series, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure®.   In addition, MainGate operates the online e-commerce stores for the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, R-Word Store (Special Olympics), 500 Festival, LPGA and Nicklaus Companies.  MainGate also has partnerships with numerous NBA and NHL teams and holds licenses for the NCAA, WNBA, Harley-Davidson®, National Lacrosse League, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“The Washington Redskins are an iconic brand and have been one of the League’s top performers in merchandise sales,” said David Moroknek, MainGate’s President and CEO.  “We will partner with them to improve, even more, the fans’ experience and team loyalty by providing easy access to everything Redskins.”

Ex Skins wide receiver Keenan McCardell has been hired by the Redskins to be the wide recievers coach. McCardell was drafted in 1991 by the Redskins in the 12th round of the draft, in his 17 year career with the Redskins(1991), Cleveland Browns(1992-1995), Jacksonville Jaguars(1996-2001), Tampa Bay Buccaneers(2003-2003), San Deigo Chargers(2004-2006), Houstons Texans(2007 offseason) & Washington Redskins(2007). McCardell had 883 receptions for 11,373 yards and 63 touchdowns. He went to the Pro Bowl twice (1996, 2003) and won Super Bowls with the Redskins and Bucs. [wiki]

According to nearly every news source in America, Redskins fired Jim Zorn shortly after he arrived back from San Deigo at 2.15am.  Zorn entered the training facility and did not leave until 4:45 in the morning.  Zorn departed the building, but was NOT escorted by security (contrary to some other reports).

 ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Zorn received the news shortly after the team plane landed.  Schefter is also reporting that there will be a press conference with more details at 12:30 Monday afternoon.

I think most of us Skins fans are happy that CP has been placed on IR, because the team seems to have played better when he's been out with the concussion. It gave Rock/Ganther/Mason the chance to show what they could do, and I  think they did well. So, will we try to trade CP for a draft pick or will he be back next year as our starter coz he`s Danny boys buddy?