- Undrafted rookie running back Jaret Patterson continued to put on a show. The University of Buffalo alum rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown, while adding three catches for 25 yards. With one more preseason game to go, it seems Patterson is already a lock to make the final roster. Bonus points: he grew up in Maryland and is a long-time Redskins fan.
- Landon Collins finally looked like a player worthy of the deal he signed with Washington two years ago—a six-year, $84 million contract. The strong safety was all over the field, showing flashes of his All Pro days as a New York Giant. He scared Bengals rookie receiver Ja'Marr Chase into dropping a catchable pass. He nearly demolished tight end Thaddeus Moss. After suffering a torn Achilles last October, many assumed Collins' best days were behind him. Despite the negative rumors, he insisted the recovery process had gone well and switching to the linebacker position was out of the question.
- Dustin Hopkins proved (for now) that his kicking woes last week were minor glitches. He went 3/3 with his field goal attempts last night.
- Rookie cornerback Benjamin St-Juste looked very promising. He was tight in coverage while seeing a lot of playing time, which should bode well for his confidence.
Burgundy & Gold News
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Washington and Cincinnati Preseason Game Takeaways
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Will the New Team Name Please Stand Up?
The Washington Football Team's generic and uninspiring name will not last forever. Fans have been asked to submit ideas for a new team name. Whether or not those submissions will actually be taken into consideration, remains to be seen.
One thing is certain, Washington Warriors will not be a contender, despite it's popularity among diehard fans of the now-retired Redskins moniker. Team president Jason Wright insists the new name will have zero ties to Native American themes. Apparently the term warrior is offensive, even though dictionary.com defines it as "a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics."
Since it takes only a few people to complain about something now—whether it be a statue, a law, or a name—to yield rapid change, choosing the perfect team name seems impossible. That is, of course, unless the front office likes Flying Saucers as the new moniker. To the best of my knowledge, flying saucers are in no way, shape, or form considered offensive. So, why not move forward as the Washington Flying Saucers?
Furthermore, there is a history between flying saucers and Washington, D.C.
On July 19, 1952, shortly before midnight, the nation's capital was dealing with something straight out of a science fiction movie.
Air traffic control at Washington National Airport saw seven slow-moving objects on radar. The objects flew away at speeds exceeding 7,000 mph.
After realizing this was no laughing matter, two F-94 interceptor jets were sent to check things out. Each time they approached where the UFOs were shown on radar, the blips would disappear. Hours later, the UFOs were seemingly gone.
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The next morning, front-page headlines across the country referenced the incident, such as "Saucers Swarm Over Capital." Due to the mass publicity, President Harry Truman wanted an explanation from his trusted Air Force aides. Captain Edward Ruppelt, who supervised Project Blue Book—the Air Force's investigation into UFO sightings—said the events may have been caused by a temperature inversion.
Regardless of what truly happened in Washington, the public's fear and intrigue was real. This story can live on in the name of the Washington Flying Saucers.
Monday, July 19, 2021
WFT 2021 Season Schedule
Saturday, May 1, 2021
Washington Football Team 2021 Draft Selections
Jamin Davis, ILB
College: Kentucky
Samuel Cosmi, OT
College: Texas
Round 3 (Pick No. 74)
Benjamin St-Juste, CB
College: Minnesota
Round 3 (Pick No. 82)
Dyami Brown, WR
College: North Carolina
Round 4 (Pick No. 124)
John Bates, TE
College: Boise State
Round 5 (Pick No. 163)
Darrick Forrest, S
College: Cincinnati
Round 6 (Pick No. 225)
Camaron Cheeseman, LS
College: Michigan
Round 7 (Pick No. 240)
William Bradley-King, LB/DE
College: Baylor
Saturday, May 9, 2020
2020 Season Schedule
BYE WEEK
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
2020 Washington Redskins' NFL Draft Selections
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
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Was Dwayne Haskins to Blame for 2019 Season?
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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Friday, April 19, 2019
Redskins' 2019 Schedule Has Arrived
Thursday, March 7, 2019
The Quarterback Carousel Continues in Washington
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Redskins Organization Keeps Embarrassing Themselves
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.
Maybe they should quit playing Redfoo's song "Good Things Happen When Ya Drunk" at Redskins Park.