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Chris Hanburger: Past NFL great
If you were to ask someone who holds the record for the most Pro Bowl appearances by a Washington Redskin, the first players that would come to mind would be ones like Riggins, Monk, or Green. The answer to that question is middle linebacker Chris Hanburger with nine, #55 who patrolled the defensive backfield for the Redskins his entire career that spanned from 1965 to 1978. Hanburger was small in stature at 6 feet 2 inches and 225 pounds as compared to today’s linebackers but during his day was known as one of the smartest linebackers in the game and was always known for his knack to be on the ball. Hanburger was affectionately called ‘The Hangman’ for his penchant for clothesline tackling.
2012 NFL Draft: Evaluation of the first round
The 2012 draft started out with no surprises to anyone with the first two picks going to the Indianapolis Colts and the Washington Redskins picking Andrew Luck from Stanford number one overall and Robert Griffin III from Baylor. These two quarterbacks are the biggest names in the draft. They will always be compared to each other. Only time in the league will tell who has the better career.
Andrew Luck is called the NFL prototype QB with his size at 6ft. 4in. tall and weighing in at 234lbs. He is a good decision maker. He does not have the strongest arm, but he is very accurate. He is being compared to Peyton Manning, and those are very big shoes to fill. Luck has a lot of work ahead of him if the Colts are to be successful considering all the departures of key players.
2012 NFL draft: Can Robert Griffin revive Santana Moss?
The Washington Redskins have found their quarterback and it’s a huge upgrade from Rex Grossman and John Beck.
The Redskins were the only team in the NFC East to not have a solid starting quarterback, but by selecting Robert Griffin III from Baylor they found their franchise player.
As the comparisons between Cam Newton and RG3 begin the real question is who will he count on to catch the ball.
The Redskins brought in Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan but is it possible that RG3 could revive Santana Moss the same way Cam Newton revived Steve Smith?
RGIII versus Luck will go down in 2012
Robert Griffin III and Andrew Luck are the new starting quarterbacks of the Washington Redskins and Indianapolis Colts. Don’t look now but they will be playing each other this season. Both ownerships and front offices of both teams have said that they will be intent with either one. The good thing about that ever so important decision of Jim Irsay and Dan Snyder is that either way, RGIII versus Luck will happen in 2012.
NFL mock draft 3.0: Trades, trades and more trades!
We are officially one week away from the 2012 NFL Draft and one week away from the complexity of the 2012 Season changing with every pick.
NFL mock draft 2.0: Cowboys bring competition for Romo?
Free Agency has come and gone, teams have filled needs through signings and are now preparing for the 2012 NFL Draft.
This off-season may go down in NFL history as the biggest Free Agency period of all time. Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos, Tim Tebow is now a New York Jet and Mario Williams is a Buffalo Bill. How have those signings changed the complexity of the NFL Draft, let’s see how in my second mock draft.
1. Indianapolis Colts- Andrew Luck QB Stanford: I have a solid top six that should only change barring any trades within the top six. Right now the only thing left for the Colts is to make it official and hear Roger Goodell announce Andrew Luck as the newest member of the Indianapolis Colts. We have seen rookie quarterbacks have success since 2008 when both Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco took their teams to the playoffs as rookies, and has continued on, now can Andrew Luck take the Colts to the playoffs in his first season?
RGIII intent on becoming a member of the Washington Redskins
Without a doubt, April 26th will be a very important date for Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III. While there have been constant rumors that the Indianapolis Colts and their GM Jim Irsay may go after RGIII, the impression that RGIII has given as of late is that he wants to become a Washington Redskin. NBC Sports was the first to break new news that Robert Griffin has turned down an invitation to conduct a private workout for the Colts and there has also been some reports that have said that RGIII will not conduct any private workouts for any other team, including the Redskins. The impression though has been left and barring any bizarre move by the Colts, Robert Griffin III will be the next quaterback for the Washington Redskins.
NFL rewind: One tackle ends Joe Theismann’s career
It’s said that in football you are always one play away from what could be your last.
NFL rewind: Super Bowl XXVI
It has been 20 years since the Redskins faithful tasted a championship. The third in franchise history and third for Head Coach Joe Gibbs.
Washington Redskins 2012 NFL draft: 30 days and counting
The 2012 NFL Draft will take place April 26-28 and that means that it is just under 30 days and counting until the Washington Redskins find out exactly who they will be picking at the number two spot in the draft order. Dan Snyder and Mike Shannahan made a huge offseason deal, giving up their number one draft pick until the year 2015 in order to move up and get a shot at selecting Robert Griffin III. Stanford QB Andrew Luck is the projected top pick and it should certainly be close between him and RGIII but if something drastic happens and Colts GM Jim Irsay decides to go with Griffin, it would mean that Luck most likely would be coming to DC.
Could Andrew Luck be the next QB for the Washington Redskins?
Could Andrew Luck be the next QB for the Washington Redskins? After Robert Griffin III was able to put on a textbook clinic of a show during his pro day workout for NFL owners and coaches on Wednesday, some insiders left with the impression that there could be a possibility that the Indianapolis Colts may just select RGIII and not the consensus All-American signal caller from Stanford in Luck. While most people are playing it off and are still saying Colts GM Jim Irsay will still go with Luck, there is the possibility there could be a change of mind and if it were to happen what would the Redskins do next?
Josh Morgan: Player Profile
One of the big free agent wide receivers that the Washington Redskins were able to sign last week was Josh Morgan formerly of the San Francisco 49ers. Morgan is coming off an injury year in 2011 as he was placed on injured reserve after starting the first five games of the year. Morgan has rebounded and is looking to make 2012 his breakout season.
