2020 Season Schedule

Redskins' 2020 Preseason Schedule:

Aug. 15: vs TENNESSEE TITANS  (2:00 p.m. NBC4)

Aug. 24: vs INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (8:00 p.m. ESPN)

Aug. 29: at JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (7:00 p.m. NBC4)

Sept. 3: vs BALTIMORE RAVENS (7:30 p.m. NBC4)

Redskins' 2020 Regular Season Schedule:

Sept. 13: vs PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1 p.m. FOX)

Sept. 20: at ARIZONA CARDINALS (4:05 p.m. FOX)

Sept. 27: at CLEVELAND BROWNS (1:00 p.m. FOX)

Oct. 4: vs BALTIMORE RAVENS (1 p.m. CBS)

Oct. 11: vs LOS ANGELES RAMS (1 p.m. CBS)

Oct. 18: at NEW YORK GIANTS (1 p.m. FOX)

Oct. 25: vs DALLAS COWBOYS (1 p.m. FOX)

BYE WEEK

Nov. 8: vs NEW YORK GIANTS (1:00 p.m. FOX)

Nov. 15: at DETROIT LIONS (1 p.m. FOX)

Nov. 22: vs CINCINNATI BENGALS (1 p.m. CBS)

Nov. 26: at DALLAS COWBOYS (4:30 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 6: at PITTSBURGH STEELERS (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 13: at SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (4:25 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 20: vs SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 27: vs CAROLINA PANTHERS (1 p.m. CBS)

Jan. 3: at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 29: at DALLAS COWBOYS (1 p.m. FOX)

2020 Washington Redskins' NFL Draft Selections

Round 1 (Pick No. 2)
Chase Young, DE
College: Ohio State

Round 3 (Pick No. 66)
Antonio Gibson, WR/RB
College: Memphis

Round 4 (Pick No. 108)
Saahdiq Charles, T
College: LSU

Round 4 (Pick No. 142)
Antonio Gandy-Golden, WR
College: Liberty

Round 5 (Pick No. 156)
Keith Ismael, C
College: San Diego State

Round 5 (Pick No. 162)
Khaleke Hudson, LB
College: Michigan

Round 7 (Pick No. 216)
Kamren Curl, S
College: Arkansas

Round 7 (Pick No. 229)
James Smith-Williams, DE
College: N.C. State

UNDRAFTED COLLEGE FREE AGENTS:

Thaddeus Moss, TE
College: LSU

Steven Montez, QB
College: University of Colorado

Johnathon Johnson, WR
College: Missouri

Isaiah Wright, WR
College: Temple

Was Dwayne Haskins to Blame for 2019 Season?

By all accounts, Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins had a subpar rookie season. The question then becomes, was it solely his fault?

Leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft, Haskins' name was a polarizing one, frequently praised by NFL pundits. After all, he did throw for 50 touchdowns at Ohio State in one season—a rare feat. Despite the eye-popping statistics and media hype, he fell to the Redskins at No. 15 overall in the draft. Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones were selected before him. Word had spread that Jay Gruden—the Redskins' head coach at the time—wanted Jones, not Haskins, to be their signal caller. On draft night, Haskins was shown laughing at the announcement the New York Giants had taken Jones instead of him. Between Gruden preferring a different quarterback, and Haskins believing the Giants would call his name, things were already off to a terrible start.

The offensive weapons surrounding Haskins, or lack thereof, did not help matters for his rookie development. Terry McClaurin, an explosive wide receiver selected in the third round of the same draft, was the only clear-cut playmaker. Beyond him, the wide receiver talent was hit or miss. In fairness, the group consisted of three rookies, one of whom was McClaurin. The oft-injured Paul Richardson and Trey Quinn were of no help due to their injuries.

At the tight end position, long-time veteran Vernon Davis was on the decline. Injury-riddled but ultra-talented Jordan Reed did not see the field after receiving a concussion in a preseason game. Jeremy Sprinkle, used primarily as a blocker, showed minor signs of improvement here and there. Hale Hentges, an unknown name, looked good in the very few snaps he played, but not in a game-changing way.

At running back, Derrius Guice was supposed to be the workhorse. Instead, he saw limited playing time with even more injuries to his young NFL career. Insert 34-year-old Adrian Peterson, an unequivocal future Hall of Famer. Peterson continued to defy his age as he rushed for 898 yards and 5 touchdowns, while surpassing multiple records in the process. He was the lone bright spot at the position. The once-explosive Chris Thompson was a shell of his former self. He, too, had an unfortunate knack for catching the injury bug.

So, when considering all that happened during the 2019 season, is Haskins still to blame? Magic 8-Ball says...

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Redskins' 2019 Schedule Has Arrived

Redskins' 2019 Preseason Schedule:

Aug. 8: at CLEVELAND BROWNS (7:30 p.m. NBC4)

Aug. 15: vs CINCINNATI BENGALS (7:30 p.m. NBC4)

Aug. 22: at ATLANTA FALCONS (7:30 p.m. NBC4)

Aug. 29: vs BALTIMORE RAVENS (7:30 p.m. NBC4)

Redskins' 2019 Regular Season Schedule:

Sept. 8: at PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1 p.m. FOX)

Sept. 15: vs DALLAS COWBOYS (1 p.m. FOX)

Sept. 23: vs CHICAGO BEARS (8:15 p.m. ESPN)

Sept. 29: at NEW YORK GIANTS (1 p.m. FOX)

Oct. 6: vs NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (1 p.m. CBS)

Oct. 13: at MIAMI DOLPHINS (1 p.m. FOX)

Oct. 20: vs SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1 p.m. FOX)

Oct. 24: at MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8:20 p.m. FOX, NFL NETWORK, AMAZON)

Nov. 3: at BUFFALO BILLS (1 p.m. FOX)

Nov. 10: BYE

Nov. 17: vs NEW YORK JETS (1 p.m. CBS)

Nov. 24: vs DETROIT LIONS (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 1: at CAROLINA PANTHERS (1 p.m. CBS)

Dec. 8: at GREEN BAY PACKERS (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 15: vs PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 22: vs NEW YORK GIANTS (1 p.m. FOX)

Dec. 29: at DALLAS COWBOYS (1 p.m. FOX)

The Quarterback Carousel Continues in Washington

Smart football decisions and the Washington Redskins are words that do not coincide. Instead of drafting a rookie quarterback next month, or even trading for Josh Rosen—the 10th overall selection in the 2018 NFL draft—the Redskins elected to make a head-scratching move.

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Case Keenum is being shipped from Denver to D.C. along with a seventh-round pick, and in return, the Broncos receive a sixth-rounder from the Redskins. Both picks are for next year's draft. Denver will pay $3.5 million of Keenum's $7 million salary, while the Redskins pay the remaining half.

Keenum, 31, will compete with incumbent signal-caller Colt McCoy for the starting role as of now. Neither one of these names sends a warning message to the rest of the NFC East. If anything, this screams mediocrity and a regression to the old Redskins ways of conducting business.

Since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2012, Keenum has been with five teams, including the Redskins. His career statistics include 12,661 passing yards, 64 touchdowns, and 42 interceptions.

Add his name to the eye-popping list of starting quarterbacks in the nation's capital.

Redskins Organization Keeps Embarrassing Themselves

Bad publicity continues to plague the Washington Redskins organization—just ask head coach Jay Gruden. His 22-year-old son, Jack Gruden, was arrested early Sunday morning for public drunkenness.

The arrest occurred at 2:15 a.m., after Gruden had engaged in multiple confrontations at a restaurant in One Loudoun. According to the police report, a deputy broke up the initial argument between Gruden and another male, but Gruden was involved in two more confrontations leading to his arrest.

Gruden has been a part of the Redskins staff for two seasons. He started out by volunteering the first year, and then more recently, served as a video assistant. His court hearing is scheduled for March 21.

Tony Wyllie, the team's senior vice president of communications, said in a statement, "We are aware of the arrest of Jack Gruden. We are gathering more information and will not comment until we have further details." Wyllie is a busy man, having to constantly address the media regarding the black cloud—namely Bruce Allen—hovering over Redskins Park.

Alcohol seems to be a culprit, though. Two months ago, Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested for—stop if you've heard this one before—public drunkenness around 2 a.m. at One Loudoun. Unlike Gruden, Nicholson was also charged with assault and battery, effectively ending his season. Wyllie, in a statement verbatim to the one above, said, "We are aware of the arrest of Montae Nicholson. We are gathering more information and will not comment until we have further details."

Maybe they should quit playing Redfoo's song "Good Things Happen When Ya Drunk" at Redskins Park.

More Coaching Changes in Washington

The Washington Redskins have filled their coaching void at the inside linebacker spot, hiring the notorious Rob Ryan.

Ryan, 56, returns to coaching after a two-year hiatus, with his most recent stint being the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills. His more accomplished twin brother, Rex Ryan, was Buffalo's head coach at that time. Both of them openly support President Trump, so how bad can they be?

Despite never being a head coach like his brother, Ryan does have 20 years experience as an NFL assistant. He previously held defensive coordinator roles with the New Orleans Saints (2013-15), Dallas Cowboys (2011-12), Cleveland Browns (2009-10), and Oakland Raiders (2004-08). 

Washington circled back to Ryan after interviewing him for their defensive coordinator spot two years ago. One could speculate that if Greg Manusky—the current defensive coordinator—continues to underwhelm, Ryan may very well be waiting in the wings.

The Redskins also retained Jim Tomsula, guaranteeing another season of him coaching the defensive line. Tomsula unequivocally transformed Washington's linemen into a fearful unit, making his retainment a no-brainer... even for the Redskins.

Redskins Make Coaching Changes

At last, the Washington Redskins are doing something positive this offseason. The team has promoted Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator, replacing the previous incumbent Matt Cavanaugh, who was demoted to senior offensive assistant.

The 33-year-old O'Connell previously held the roles of quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator—the latter of which was to prevent him from accepting UCLA's offensive coordinator vacancy.

O'Connell's biggest fan might be veteran receiver Torrey Smith, who praised the move on his Twitter account, declaring, "The next [Sean] McVay." Minutes later, he elaborated with another tweet, "He is legit. One of the sharpest dudes I've been around. He is also great at communicating which is half of the battle when leading a team. Plenty of folks know ball but can you lead?"

Smith's comparison of course, is referring to former Redskins offensive mastermind Sean McVay, who started out as their assistant tight ends coach in 2010. Four year later, McVay was promoted to offensive coordinator where he transformed an anemic offense into a dynamic one. After three seasons in that role, McVay got the opportunity of a lifetime—becoming the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams at just 30 years old. Fast forward to now, where his team will square off against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII. So, naturally, there will be McVay-like expectations for O'Connell moving forward.

While Smith's comments should be taken with a grain of salt, it is notable that Washington had some competition for O'Connell's services, with other teams attempting to hire him. Unfortunately for him, the talented players on offense lie few and far between. Quarterback, the most important position on any team, is stamped yet again with a large question mark. Adrian Peterson, the future hall of fame running back, is set to become a free agent, while prospect Derrius Guice is still recovering from injury. The left guard position remains a revolving door, the wide receiver corps is weak, and the tight end duo of Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis has fizzled out.

O'Connell certainly has upside, given his age and high football IQ, which should bode him well. Over the last few seasons in particular, the NFL has seen a youth movement in hiring coaches. Whether O'Connell can develop into a head coach himself one day remains to be seen. Meanwhile, a head coach of Mike McCarthy's pedigree—13 seasons, 125-77-2 record, nine playoff appearances, and a Super Bowl win—is still without a team.

2018 Washington Home Opener Recap

Tickets won't sell
Washington smells
The running game laid an egg
Coach Gruden, what's the deal?
At least they didn't kneel



Final Score: Colts - 21, Redskins - 9

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Caleb Brantley Signs With Redskins

The Washington Redskins' much-improved defensive line just got even better.

Only two days after being released by the Browns, Caleb Brantley found himself signing in Washington.

Brantley, a projected second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, dropped to Cleveland in the sixth round. The University of Florida product watched his draft stock fall due to a prior misdemeanor battery charge in Gainesville, Florida.

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While at a bar, a woman claimed that Brantley punched her in the face, knocking her unconscious. Brantley pleaded with officers that she attacked him first, which led to his use of self-defense. Charges were not pursued because of lack of evidence and the accuser being intoxicated while under age.

At 24 years old, Brantley provides the Redskins with another young piece to build around. 

"I can add pressure up the middle and just be a disruptive force. That's what kind of player I am. I just get in there and get vertical and penetrate. And I feel like I can be that kind of player here," Brantley said.

In order to make room for Brantley, the Redskins had to release someone. That someone was defensive lineman Anthony Lanier II. With Lanier gone, the new-look defensive line will feature Jonathan Allen, DaRon Payne, and Matt Ioannidis as starters, with Brantley, Tim Settle, and Ziggy Hood as backups.