Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Quoth the Cravens, Nevermore

The Su'a Cravens experiment in D.C. may soon come to an end.

Wasting no time after Cravens' NFL reinstatement, Redskins brass is discussing a trade that would send their perplexing 22-year-old safety to the Mile-High City. Further details of the potential trade are unknown.

After playing just one season for the burgundy and gold, Cravens tallied 33 combined tackles, one interception, and one sack. He left a sour taste in the mouths of many after his ill-timed retirement—just one week before the 2017 season opener. Washington later placed him on the reserve/left squad list.

Questions regarding his love for the game have been brought up over the years, which could also factor into his trade value.

Monday, February 5, 2018

Kirk Cousins in the Super Bowl?

The Super Bowl is a time for gathering around the television; watching two teams (that suddenly everyone is a fan of) go to battle, and, of course, the much-anticipated commercials.

Seemingly each year, however, those commercials become less memorable—lacking creativity and/or embedding political agendas. Gone are the days of the Budweiser Wassup ads. 

Super Bowl LII was not immune to this downfall, save for one local ad that was a treat for Redskins fans to see.

Cyprus Air, a fireplace retailer, ran a commercial that featured Kirk Cousins and a President Trump impersonator.  The skit was not only hilarious, but also showcased the company's product (unlike most) and was up to date regarding the Cousins saga.

In all likelihood, that will be Captain Kirk's last advertising gig in the area before Washington cuts him loose.


Thursday, February 1, 2018

Washington Has a New Quarterback in Town

The Washington Redskins had a lingering illness, and on January 30th, 2018, that illness got the best of them. Time of death: 7:00 PM.

Any successful NFL franchise knows that having a great quarterback is crucial for winning games. Finding said quarterback is one thing, but actually having one on the roster, with the ability to sign them long-term, is another.

Washington struck oil when they drafted Kirk Cousins No. 102 overall in 2012. Since then, Cousins has broken numerous long-standing team records, while remaining a humble guy in the process. Everything he has done regarding the Redskins has been handled with class. After years of yearning for a franchise signal caller, their prayers had been answered.

Yet somehow, the dysfunctional think tank at Redskins Park found a way to destroy a good thing. The team swung a trade for Kansas City's Alex Smith. In return, the Redskins shipped rising star Kendall Fuller and this year's third-round pick.

Further raising eyebrows, the Redskins gave Smith a four-year extension with $71 million in guarantees. The 33-year-old quarterback is now under contract for five years at $111 million.

On the semi-bright side, the Redskins will receive a third-round compensatory pick in next year's draft for losing Cousins. The trade is not official until March 14, when the new league year begins.

(Photo: SI.com)