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Redskins in the same division, but not in same league as Giants

By Anthony Brown | December 1, 2008 | Hog Heaven

Back in week one, when the Redskins didn't know what they were doing in Jim Zorn's offense, they lost to the Super Giants by nine points.Twelve weeks into familiarity of the offense and sporting a 7-4 record, the Skins regressed, losing to those same Super Giants by 16 points.The Redskins were never really in the game. Though doing much better than expected in his first year as coach, Jim Zorn's team isn't where it needs to be to make a deep playoff run. This offense cannot match strong defenses like the Steelers, Giants, and perhaps not the Ravens, the Skins next opponent next Sunday night.The bad news: The Redskins have to win out their last four games for any shot at a wild card. The good news: They've done it before in 2005 and 2007.The New York Giants are what every other NFC team wants to be. Perfectly balanced with...

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Giants Beat Redskins 23-7

By Jon Eiseman | November 30, 2008 | Big Blue 101

The Giants went into Washington to face the 7-4 Redskins, and were looking to achieve their best start in franchise history and go 11-1. The Giants dominated the Redskins in the first game of the season, and despite injuries to key players such as Fred Robbins (Shoulder), Ahmad Bradshaw (Neck), and Plaxico Burress (Bustin' a cap), the Giants were able to hold off the Redskins, go 11-1, and extend their lead in the NFC east.The GoodWhere to start? Honestly so many things are going well for this team right now I don't know where to begin. I guess I'll start with the passing game. Eli Manning threw for 305 yards today, going 21/34 with one TD and one interception. Because for the past six or so games, Big Blue had relied mostly on Earth, Wind, and Fire to groove (Oh man I am clever!) their way into victory, there had...

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Plaxico Burress shoots himself: NFL athletes and guns

By Anthony Brown | November 30, 2008 | Hog Heaven

Sunday Update, 8:44 p.m., Nov 30, 2008: The Sports Network carries a timeline of the events leading up to and following Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress accidental shooting of himself. They report that:The weapon discharged as was Burress unloading it after being confronted by the Latin Quarter Nightclub security personnel.He initially refused to be taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment, but was driven to Cornell Medical Center by a friend. The wound was not serious.What is very serious is that Burress does not have a license to carry in New York and he is now the subject of a police investigation on that charge. It is reported that Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce, who accompanied Burress to the club, removed the weapon from the scene. That action could subject Pierce to a legal liability.The New York Times reports that Burress will surrender to the New York City police department...

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News and notes from around the NFL

By Andrew Strickert | November 28, 2008 | MVN Outsider

Roy Williams has more to be thankful for than most in the NFL. A month ago, before he was traded to Dallas, he was stuck in the purgatory known as Detroit. On Thanksgiving, Williams' former team, the 0-12 Lions, was shellacked by the Titans 47-10. His current team, the 8-4 Cowboys, remains in playoff contention after a 34-9 trouncing of the Seahawks. Jim Haslett's bank account will be $20,000 lighter for cussing during a disputed play. Fined for cussing, are you kidding me? Cussing is a part of football, from Pop Warner all the way through to the NFL. The league claimed Haslett was cussing at an official; Haslett claimed he wasn't cussing the official, that he simply yelled, "get off the @#$%^&* ball." The league also fined Patriots T Matt Light and Dolphins LB Channing Crowder $15,000 each for fighting. I'm surprised they received equal punishment since Light seemed to be the...

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Scouting the Giants: We get the lowdown from a New York writer

By Anthony Brown | November 28, 2008 | Hog Heaven

The Giants are the biggest opponent left on the Redskins' schedule. Hog Heaven exchanged questions about the G-Men and Skins with GameON's Dan Benton in time for Sunday's game. The New York Giants are off to a fast start at 10-1. How long before the bubble bursts and the Giants realize they are playing over their heads?That's a good question. I'll say three years and two more Super Bowls from now. OK, ok, serious question: Explain that whole addition by subtraction thing. How did the Giants lose Michael Strachan, Osi Umenyiora and Jeremy Shockey and end up a better team?It's all about drafting quality players and filling out the depth chart with the same. The Giants have been able to do what they've done because everyone knows and accepts their role, understand the team first philosophy and is coached by one of the greats in the game. Whether it's Derrick...

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Redskins vs Seahawks pint-sized GT Defensive Review

By Greg Trippiedi | November 28, 2008 | Hog Heaven

One of the problems with having no game film to fall back on is that I can't do the coverage numbers, but it's clear that Carlos Rogers is not exactly the same player he was in the first three weeks. Back then, Rogers appeared to be a shutdown corner, but since then I think he's been more of a run-of-the-mill No. 1 corner on a mediocre pass defense. Which, of course, is exactly what the Redskins are. Rogers is still having a pro bowl season, because of the responsibility that has been thrust upon him, but he's not a special zone coverage player. But with Shawn Springs back in the lineup, a lot of pressure is taken off of Rogers. No longer does he need to be the shutdown corner that gets the Redskins off the field on third down when Fred Smoot is giving up pass completions like a...

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Happy Thanksgiving, football fans

By Anthony Brown | November 27, 2008 | Hog Heaven

"Any man who watches three games of football in a row should be declared brain dead." ~~ Erma Bombeck"Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence." ~~ Erma Bombeck...

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Sean Taylor, November 27, 2007

By Anthony Brown | November 27, 2008 | Hog Heaven

Rest in Peace, Sean. We really miss you, man.What might have been.......

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News and notes from around the NFL

By Andrew Strickert | November 28, 2008 | MVN Outsider

News and notes from around the NFL

By Andrew Strickert | November 21, 2008 | MVN Outsider

The NFL's Competition Committee will be convened for a special meeting, following the fallout after Sunday's Steelers-Chargers game. The officiating crew did not represent their brethren well in blowing another call which altered the final score. I've heard there was an exchange of $66 million which could have gone the other way if the zebras had made the correct call. I didn't see the game, but have also heard there were three other Steelers touchdowns taken off the board by the officials. NFL VP of Officiating Mike Pereira said he would do another background investigation of the officials who worked the game and I presume he means he will have their finances investigated. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said commissioner Roger Goodell is reinstating Adam "Pacman" Jones, who has been indefinitely suspended. Pacman could be back on the field in Pittsburgh on December 7. If Las Vegas has a line on how many more...Read more

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NFL Power Rankings, Week Twelve

By Andrew Strickert | November 18, 2008 | MVN Outsider

1. New York Giants (9-1) The G-men ran all over the Ravens last week in a very impressive performance, which helps to make them early favorites in postseason play. 2. Tennessee Titans (10-0) Just like Ol' Man River, Kerry Collins and the Titans keep rolling on. Their average margin of victory is eleven points per game. 3. Carolina Panthers (8-2) The Panthers are very quietly having a great season. They should continue to be a force as the schedule continues heading into the postseason. 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) The Steelers defense is playing tough. If Ben Roethlisberger and Willie Parker get healthy, watch out. 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) Can Jon Gruden take the Bucs to the promised land again? They're playing better than their talent says they should. 6. Washington Redskins (7-3) They've dropped a few spots after losing to the Cowboys but they still have the hosses to...Read more

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NFL Stock Market Week 12: Marion Barber can still get it done

By Greg Trippiedi | November 18, 2008 | MVN Outsider

We've got three risers and three fallers on the MVN NFL Stock Market!RisersPlayer: RB Marion Barber, Dallaws CowboysBarber has had a very effective four year career, no doubt, but the one thing he had yet to accomplish was that he could run on the Washington Redskins. In a game that the Cowboys would absolutely not have won without his efforts, Barber led the Cowboys from behind, capitalizing on a Tony Romo TD pass, and doing his best to run out the clock, which was more than enough. The Cowboys get a reprieve now, and should they get to 8-4 with two home games against San Francisco and Seattle, the Cowboys will be officially back in the playoff hunt, and all thanks to the efforts of MB III.Team: The New York JetsWhile I agree with anyone who argues that the 7-3 record is flat out misleading thanks to the softest schedule...Read more

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Live blog: Cowboys at Redskins on SNF

By Staff Report | November 16, 2008 | MVN Outsider

Authors from The Cowboy Roundup and Hog Heaven blog live as the Dallas Cowboys visit the Washington Redskins on Sunday Night Football....Read more

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NFL week 11 preview: Predictions and burning questions

By Anthony Hall | November 15, 2008 | MVN Outsider

Every weekend, MVN Outsider's five NFL writers look into their crystal balls and pick the outcomes of the week's games. After ten weeks of predictions, here's how the standings look:Patrick Patterson: 11-3 last week, 93-51 overall Anthony Brown: 10-4 last week, 87-57 overall Andrew Strickert: 8-6 last week, 86-58 overall Anthony Hall: 11-3 last week, 86-58 overall Greg Trippiedi: 9-5 last week, 83-61 overallAnd here are their predictions for week ten of the NFL season: Finally, we'll leave you with a few burning questions for the week: Is Jeff Garcia the man to lead Tampa Bay into the playoffs? If he isn't, at which high school or supermarket should Jon Gruden investigate to find his "guy"?Dallas has a must-win game this week against the Redskins. Can Tony Romo save the Cowboys' season after being out for a month?Can anyone stop the Tennessee Titans?Do mid-season additions (Roy Williams, Ty Law,...Read more

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Sunday Night Football preview: Romo returns as Cowboys visit Redskins

By Anthony Hall | November 15, 2008 | MVN Outsider

This week on Sunday Night Football, Tony Romo returns to the field as the 5-4 Dallas Cowboys travel to face the 6-3 Washington Redskins in a key NFC East showdown. To preview Sunday night's game, we sat down with David of Riggo's Rag and Matt of Know Your Dallas Cowboys for a pair of quick interviews:Three questions with David of Riggo's Rag:1. It's Monday, December 29th and the NFL regular season has just come to an end. What do the NFC East standings look like?Giants 14-2, Redskins 10-6 (making wild card), Cowboys 10-6 (lose wild card tie breaker), Eagles 10-6 (lose wild card tie breaker).2. If the Redskins have to play Sunday without Clinton Portis, how will their gameplan -- and their chances of coming out on top -- be affected by his absence?There are two potential outcomes to losing Clinton. 1) Shaun Alexander sees this as a chance to...Read more

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Pregame Hype: Leon Washington, Jet Propulsion

By Anthony Brown | November 14, 2008 | MVN Outsider

New York Jets 34, New England Patriots 31Thursday Night Football finds us hyping a game already played. And what a game it was for those lucky enough to see it on the NFL Network.The Jets showed enough offensive prowess to pull off the overtime win and weren't hurt bad enough to pay for defense's inability to stifle New England's come-back. For all the acclaim heaped on Brett Favre's performance (78.8 percent pass completion rate, 119.4 QB rating), Leon Washington had the more impressive night. Washington had a hand in the Jets' first two touchdowns, a seven yard scoring reception from Favre, and a 92 yard kick return that put the Jets up 17-6 in the second quarter.Washington averaged 44.3 yards per kick return. Take away that one 92 yard return and he still averages a respectable 28 yards per return. His returns gave the Jets excellent starting points on the...Read more

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