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Redskins Sign Dirk Johnson to Punt

Posted: Mar 5th 2009 3:05PM by Matt Snyder (author feed)
Filed under: Redskins, NFC East, NFL Free Agency, NFL

The Redskins punter in 2008, Ryan Plackemeier, finished 27th in the NFL in gross average per punt. At 33.9 yards per punt, he ranked dead last in the NFL in net average (among full-season punters), so it was obvious the 'Skins needed to go in a different route with the punting game. Thus, they have inked Dirk Johnson -- one of the greatest names of all-time, by the way -- to take over punting duties.

Of course, Johnson didn't fare much better in Arizona last year. He was 26th in gross average and tied for 26th in net average. This will be Johnson's fourth team in the past five years, so he's obviously not been setting the world on fire.

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Twenty-One Redskins Lead Pro Bowl Voting

Posted: Nov 20th 2008 9:54PM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Redskins, NFC East, NFL Fans

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Whomever the Republicans want to run against Barack Obama in 2012 needs to call the Redskins' marketing department for some help. They can really get the voters to the polls.

If only we all could vote for out presidents online.

Because of an aggressive campaign, the Redskins have managed to get 21 of their players as the top positional vote-getters in Pro Bowl voting. The Redskins have leaders in 16 of the 19 positions.

Right now, eight of the 11 starters on offense and nine of the 11 starters on defense would be Redskins. All four special teams positions are led by Redskins -- including punter Ryan Plackemeier, who joined the team midseason. Shawn Springs is the leading vote-getter at cornerback even though he hasn't played but half the season.

Fullback Mike Sellers has nearly 33% of the total votes for his position and could be a shoo-in to win. Rookie safety Chris Horton has a 206% lead over second place. The fan voting accounts for one-third of the overall tally and it isn't known if the coaches vote or players vote would be enough to knock all of them out.

Clinton Portis trails only Drew Brees in overall voting and should be in the Pro Bowl. You can argue that Sellers, Chris Cooley and Santana Moss should also be there. Guys like Andre Carter (who is second to Justin Tuck in voting for defensive ends) don't.

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Zorn Brings More Seahawks To Washington

Posted: Oct 15th 2008 12:10AM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Redskins, Seahawks, NFC East, NFC West

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Redskins head coach Jim Zorn was the first Seattle Seahawks quarterback and played there for nine seasons. He also spent nine of the last 11 years as an assistant coach in Seattle.

Now you see why he went back to his roots to help out his current team. Today Washington signed three former Seattle Seahawks to fill in for injured Redskins.

The biggest name was running back Shaun Alexander. The Redskins signed the former MVP to back up Clinton Portis, who is having his own MVP-type season. Not only will Alexander rejoin Zorn but his former running backs coach in Seattle, Stump Mitchell. I'm not that thrilled of the signing, but I don't think it could hurt.

The Redskins also signed punter Ryan Plackemeier to replace rookie Durant Brooks. Plackemeier spent the last two seasons in Seattle but was, himself, cut after a poor showing in Week 1 of this season.

Last but not least, the Redskins added safety Mike Green. Green, the final pick of the 2000 draft, spent the last two seasons in Seattle. He missed all of 2006 with a lisfranc fracture and was a backup in 2007. He will replace Reed Doughty, who was placed on injured reserve.

Redskins Admit Drafting a Punter Was a Mistake; Plan On Dumping Durant Brooks

Posted: Oct 14th 2008 1:31PM by Sportz Assassin (author feed)
Filed under: Redskins, NFC East, NFL Injuries

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When you use a sixth-round draft pick on a punter, you better make sure he will be among the best in the NFL.

Well, the Washington Redskins are coming to the conclusion that they screwed up drafting Georgia Tech's Durant Brooks. The team is planning on bringing two or three punters in to tryout for the job.

"I would say his position is in jeopardy because of performance, not because of injury," Zorn said. "He may be the best punter out there, and then we'd have to continue to work with him.

"The thing is, he punted well all week long, but he got to the game and he didn't punt well. So we know he's a good punter, but a good punter also punts well in the game. He did not do that."

The injury is to his kicking leg which could contribute to his poor play. But wouldn't that affect him in practice, too?

Brooks is currently last in the NFL in punt average and net average. His 26-yard punt during the Redskins' loss to the Rams last Sunday led to great field position and an eventual field goal. Washington lost by two points.

It isn't as if the Redskins drafted just some punter. Brooks was a two-time All American who won college's Ray Guy Award last year. Brooks beat out incumbent Derrick Frost during the preseason even though Frost performed better. The fact that Washington used a draft pick on Brooks most likely led to the decision to keep him. They didn't want to admit they made a mistake then.

They are willing to now.

UPDATE: The Redskins have cut Brooks and signed Ryan Plackemeier.