Washington Redskins Cut Adam Archuleta 2.0

Phew...that was quick. Adam Archuleta, err, Stuart Schweigert was cut yesterday afternoon by the Washington Redskins.

I saw this news come across the wire about 6:30 pm yesterday...and didn't think much of it until today. Then I realized how close the Redskins were to Archuleta Redux. No, not the huge contract, but the possibility of a malcontent.

You see, the Washington Redskins have put themselves in a bind in the past. They sign a guy to a huge contract, it doesn't work out, then the player gets unhappy. The only problem is that crazy huge contract makes it almost impossible to part ways the moment things go sour.

Not in this case. Stuart Schweigert was a decent safety in Oakland and he had a decent shot at making the Redskins roster even though the Skins drafted Kareem Moore and Chris Horton late in the 2008 draft. Enter Sunday...Chris Horton had a great game (for a rookie) and Schweigert didn't show up. If you factor in the practices the writing is on the wall. After two weeks of training camp Horton improved (and impressed) and Schweigert didn't. Two men enter, one man leave.

You see, the Redskins are learning. No huge bonuses being thrown around, no draft picks wasted, and most importantly no time wasted at another players expense. Another player as in, Moore and/or Horton. Those guys will only benefit from the departure of Schweigert. Go back to 2006, when Archuleta was on the Skins roster. That was also the year Pierson Prioleau blew out his knee and the year we drafted Reed Doughty. You can't help but imagine how much more Doughty would have learned/improved had Archuleta been released the moment the Skins realized he wouldn't fit in. Or, the long shots Antuan Edwards, Ben Emanuel, or Mike Rumph...maybe they "could have" had just that much more attention from coaches to make a difference.

Maybe Kareem Moore and Chris Horton make the team in 2008, maybe they don't. But, by the Redskins releasing Stuart Schweigert they will have a better chance not only making the team, but to learn more in the coming weeks. That's how you grow your team through the draft.

Hail.

James Thrash is 3rd Redskins WR, Others fight for 6th spot

Redskins Insider reported Washington Redskins veteran wide receiver James Thrash has the third wide receiver spot locked down. This isn't surprising since rookies Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly are both injured, but what is clear is that it appears likely Thrash will make this squad.

There was some speculation earlier in the year that a youth movement may be underway in the Redskins receiving corps. But it looks like the special teams stud, Thrash, will remain and may even contribute to the offense while Thomas and Kelly heal and try to catch up on what they missed.

The following will definitely make the team:

Santana Moss
Antwaan Randle El
James Thrash
Devin Thomas
Malcolm Kelly

These dudes are on the bubble, with likely one spot left on the roster:

Anthony Mix
Billy McMullen
Horace Grant
Burl Toler
Maurice Mann

My bet is on McMullen. I was a fan of Mix, but a lot of drops early in training camp followed by an injury may have given McMullen an advantage.

The other dudes are too raw in my opinion, but you never know.

Besides, does the 6th wide receiver really matter? Sure depth is good, but Campbell already has many options when he drops back (Moss, Randle El, Cooley, Davis, Portis, Sellers).

Pictures from Hall of Fame Weekend

I am trying to recover from the weekend and catch up on work...will be updating some more later. But, here are some pics from an awesome weekend in Canton Ohio.



HAIL.

Live from Canton Ohio...Redskins Fans Have Taken Over

Redskins fans are everywhere, all you see for a 30 mile radius is burgundy.

I just got done with the Hall of Fame museum after a 45 minute line wait...then it was crazy packed inside. Really cool stuff..pictures will be posted soon so check back.

The Hall of Fame is dry, meaning no alcohol. So Redskins fans are sniffing the air and finding the only bar in town...The Stables. We are all here boozing it up and singing Hail to the Redskins over and over.

Again, there are so many Redskins fans here. All of the Canton locals I have talked to say they have NEVER seen anything like this before. Really amazing here.

Gotta go, check back soon for pictures and video.

Cheers! Hail!

Fox 5's Dave Feldman in da house...

Ok Skins fans at home...you're not missing much. I am posting this live from my blackberry and these parts are, well, country...as Smoot would say. I ran into the great Dave Feldman from Fox Sports, had a little chat about the Skins, Monk, Green, and the beat. The dude is cool, and knows his Skins stuff. So be sure to check him out on Fox and his Sunday night program after the local Fox news.

Also, have you ever been to FedEx Field and seen the Monk Dudes in their Monk outfits? Well, they are here too to watch the Monk get inducted. Will be interesting to see if they continue their dress at FedEx this season.

Aight, going to a bar with the homies, I am 30 miles south of Canton tonight and SKINS FANS are everywhere...everywhere. And this podunck town doesn't know what to do. Call it an invasion.

I will have my camera tomorrow and will update whatevs.

Centreville. Little Rocky Run.

Cheers!

Sneak Peek at Monk and Green HOF Busts

Redskins greats, Art Monk and Darrell Green will be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow. Those bronze busts that line the walls of the enshrinement gallery are made by hand...and here's a sneak peek of Art and Darrell courtesy of renowned sculptor Blair Buswell and the Washington Times:

Darrell Green by Blair Buswell

Art Monk by Blair Buswell

Check out the article if you're curious about the statue stuff.