Mike,Looks like the Redskins took your advice and drafted for need rather than splash. What do you think of their haul? Joe G.
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Picking Splinters: Redskins Don’t Need QB Revamp
I’ll be blunt. The Redskins are targeting USC quarterback Mark Sanchez in this weekend’s NFL Draft. This is dumb.
Picking Splinters: Portis Rant Should Warn Zorn
Maybe I spent too many years of my life in Washington, but when the Redskins exploded to their 6-2 start something told me that there was trouble yet ahead.
Picking Splinters: November Mailbag
Been wrapped up with racing lately (why can’t I get away from guys named Jimmie Johnson?) and haven’t watched much football. I heard about two losses in a row for the Redskins. Is it time to panic or keep the faith?
Picking Splinters: Skins Surprise Even the Skeptics
I’ll admit it. I never thought the Redskins would be 4-1 to start the season.
Picking Splinters: New Year, New Mail
Sports Editor Mike Hume takes his monthly dive into his magical mail bag.
Picking Splinters: Sensing Draft Doom
If I were a die hard Redskins fan, I think I would be very concerned with what owner Dan Snyder, head coach Joe Gibbs and the Redskins front office are planning for the No. 6 overall pick on Saturday. The way they were talking in Tuesday’s press conference seemed to […]
Picking Splinters: The Latest and Greatest D.C. Sports Craze: Rebuilding
Rebuilding. It seems to be a term linked to almost every Washington sports team right now. The Nationals, the Caps, the Wizards … well, they’re not really rebuilding, but they’re not exactly encouraging either. For starters, right now even the Washington Generals could make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, […]
Picking Splinters: Preaching Patience
Realistically, I don’t think anyone anticipated the Redskins putting Sunday’s game against the Colts in the win column. On the other hand, I don’t think anyone thought Washington would collapse so completely in the second half.
