John Kent Cooke says Dan Snyder has 'destroyed the reputation' of the Redskins

John Kent Cooke: Daniel Snyder has 'destroyed the reputation' of the Redskins

source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/john-kent-cooke-daniel-snyder-has-destroyed-the-reputation-of-the-redskins/1

Add another famous name from Redskins past to the list of people who've criticized team owner Daniel Snyder.

John Kent Cooke, the son of the team's former owner, Jack Kent Cooke, told the Washington Post that Snyder has "destroyed the reputation of this franchise" in his 10 years as owner.

Cooke lost control of the Redskins in an auction won by Snyder after the elder Cooke died. He acknowledges his bitter disappointment -- he left the country for two years after Snyder won the team -- but maintains that Snyder's reign has been a disservice to the Super Bowl legacy his father built.

MORE SNYDER CRITICISM: Steve Largent says Redskins tried to force out Jim Zorn

His father "would be horror-struck of what has happened to this wonderful franchise we were privileged enough to run," Cooke told the Post.

Of Snyder's management, Cooke said:

"I sure as hell don't like the way he gutted the organization after we left. And he commercialized the Redskins like my father would have never commercialized the Redskins. People brought cushions and pennants to the games. You know how they got those? My father gave them out at fan appreciation days."

Cooke said he intended to recruit Snyder as a minority investor in the team, but at a meeting Snyder told him he wanted to own the team outright.

Snyder, who declined to comment to the Post, has also drawn criticism from ESPN's Tony Kornheiser and former NFL QB Rich Gannon this week. He stripped head coach Jim Zorn of play-calling duties, and his 2-4 team has been in turmoil.

Kornheiser said Snyder told him he's "embarrassed" at how the team is performing.

Cooke said this of the current state of the Redskins:

"Total madness. You've now undermined the authority of your coach. You don't have to say you'd never fire him. But just for the sake of stability, I would give Jim Zorn a vote of confidence and then say, 'Let's see how well he does.' It's a shame they continue to operate so recklessly."

-- Sean Leahy

source: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/john-kent-cooke-daniel-snyder-has-destroyed-the-reputation-of-the-redskins/1

John Kent Cooke says Dan Snyder has 'destroyed the reputation' of the Redskins

Hey Redskins fans, see Snyder get TARRED and FEATHERED in DC Lottery Ad Campaign

source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/29/AR2009102904363.html

D.C. Lottery hits the jackpot with Redskins-themed ad campaign

By Dan Steinberg
Friday, October 30, 2009

When the D.C. Lottery and its ad agency were coming up with a new Powerball campaign, the furor over the Redskins hadn't yet boiled over. It was hardly even warm. This was back during the preseason, filled with optimism and hope and the promise of grilled tofurkey sausages and an undefeated fantasy football campaign and maybe some hot Redskins playoff action.

Which meant that no one at the lottery or at MDB Communications was thinking about Redskins ownership when they wrote the script for this 30-second spot, touting the benefit of "strength in numbers" and unity in office lottery pools. You know, how it only works if everyone participates, and how you don't participate at your own peril, and all that.

In the ad, one character -- who previously hadn't participated in his office's pool -- finally decides to join. Turns out he was tarred and feathered as part of his recruitment. This character -- the only named character in the entire spot -- is called Snyder.

Now, why is he called Snyder? Well, Cary Hatch is the president and chief executive of MDB Communications, the advertising agency for the D.C. Lottery. And she happened to marry a guy named Doug Snyder. Which is why Snyder seemed like both an inside joke for her husband and son, and a relatively inoffensive and safe name for a made-up lottery player.

"Well, we thought it was safe," Hatch told me Thursday, with a laugh.

Because after the spot was filmed, and not long before its debut (scheduled for next week), people started using that last name an awful lot around the water cooler. Folks from the agency and the lottery realized that in this particular climate, in this particular town, it was going to be hard to ignore the sight of a man named Snyder being tarred and feathered. Rather than running from the connection, the lottery decided to have some fun with it, which is why there's a huge invitation to "See Snyder get tarred & feathered" at http://www.DCLottery.com.

"We knew that the name Snyder would resonate in the D.C. market," said new media specialist Derrick Eckardt, who called the selection of that name "an absolute coincidence."

After popular sports blog The Big Lead posted the video earlier this week, it got more than 3,000 page views in 48 hours. That's considered a lot for a D.C. Lottery ad that hasn't even hit the air yet.

"Sometimes timing is everything in life, right?" joked Hatch, a native Washingtonian and longtime Redskins fan. "We never could have foreseen this. . . . We shot this commercial a month ago, prior to the meltdown. Sometimes things happen that ignite, and this would be one of them."

It's as open a season as I've ever seen around here, which is why at least a few readers have accused me of piling on this week. I'm not sure about that, but I'm dang sure that if this team was 5-2 instead of 2-5, a lot more people would be willing to forgive a ban on signage.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said much the same in a radio interview with my colleague Mike Wise earlier this week.

"I mean, you can point to the Redskins and jump on Dan Snyder, but you can also point to 20 other teams who haven't won a Super Bowl or been to the Super Bowl and nitpick them," said Cuban, who knows a thing or two about accusations of being too young, rich and meddlesome. If the Redskins won, Cuban said, "you would hear less or talk less about Dan Snyder, and he would be the guy who transitioned, took over and did a great job."

And until then, see Snyder get tarred and feathered.

"Sorry Mr. Snyder," Hatch added, sincerely. "Sometimes these things happen."

source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/29/AR2009102904363.html

Hey Redskins fans, see Snyder get TARRED and FEATHERED in DC Lottery Ad Campaign

Alternative to wearing paper bags on Redskins fans' heads at FedeEx Field

Two football fans provide arts and crafts tips to Washington Redskins fans who are no longer allowed to wear bags on their heads at home games.

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mofEXpEnqA



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mofEXpEnqA

Alternative to wearing paper bags on Redskins fans' heads at FedeEx Field

Fox 5 New Coverage: Redskins Business Mistakes by Dan Snyder

Scott Eblin discusses The Washington Redskins' Business Mistakes by owner Dan Synder on Washington DC's Fox 5 News. Read Scott Eblin's full post on the subject here: http://bit.ly/380qTH

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVdlKDaTGw



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVVdlKDaTGw

Fox 5 New Coverage: Redskins Business Mistakes by Dan Snyder

Danny Boy Snyder likes to sue Redskins fans, including a 73 year old grandma

source: http://www.dailycommercial.com/sports/story/1030column

Thanks for the loyalty ... not!

FRANK JOLLEY

Sports Columnist

How lucky we are to live in Lake and Sumter counties.

We've got weather, plenty of outside activities available, and three NFL teams within 275 miles of our front doors.

Compared to other places, like Washington D.C., sports fans here live in paradise.

Because we're here and not there, we aren't subjected to the whims of a team owner who makes Mephistopheles look like a saint.

I read several stories this week out of our nation's capital about the Washington Redskins suing fans who signed season-ticket contracts with the team. The downturn in the economy, the depths of which hasn't been seen since the 1970s, has forced many Redskins fans to give up their ducats in order to feed their families and keep a roof over their heads.

Rather than understanding their fans' plight and voiding their contracts, team owner Daniel Snyder -- who has raised ineptitude to a new level -- took many of the them to court.

Among those victimized by the "Deadskins" was a 73-year-old grandmother, whose real estate practice went bust when the bottom fell out of the nation's housing market. She had been a season-ticket holder for more than 40 years. She was, by all accounts, the definition of a loyal fan -- her home was filled with Redskins memorabilia, including rugs she hooked by hand and a music box that plays "Hail to the Redskins."

Instead of thanking her for the years of loyalty, Snyder, a billionaire, sent his legal vultures after her.

The grandmother couldn't afford an attorney. Since her business went under, she's living on $3,600 a month from a government pension and social security. Her mortgage payment is more than $5,000 a month.

"I'm $100,000 behind," she told the Washington Post.

Despite her financial struggles, this grandmother has helped countless people in need. She lent $20,000 to a veteran of the Iraq war so he wouldn't lose his house. According to the Washington Post, she also has given $60,000 to $70,000 to help others pay their mortgages.

Nevertheless, the "Deadskins" took her to court and won a default judgment of more than $66,000.

And this grandmother is not alone. The "Deadskins" have sued 125 season-ticket holders over the past five years.

Thanks Dan Snyder and Co.

Buy yourself another crystal chandelier out of petty cash while you hang a grandmother, who has spent countless thousands of dollars supporting your team, out to dry.

The "Deadskins" also sued an investigator with the Department of Homeland Security and won a judgment of more than $15,000. A contractor at the team's headquarters was also sued and the team won a judgment $209,351.

Others who were sued managed to reach a settlement with the "Deadskins". After leaving his family's construction business, one man told the team he could no longer afford to pay for two seats at $7,800 per year.

He was hoping the "Deadskins" would renegotiate the six-year contract he signed in 2005. In other words, he didn't want out of paying the tab for his tickets -- he just wanted some relief in light of the economy.

"People can work out their mortgage, but these guys were like, 'No, we're taking you to court,'" the man told the Washington Post. "I don't think they gave me a fair shake, especially being what the economy was. If it was high times and everyone was making money, I would understand."

The "Deadskins" eventually agreed to a settlement. The man paid $12,000 and the team ate the balance of the remaining $30,000.

This man -- who tried to do the right thing -- is paying nearly $1,000 a month for tickets he doesn't have.

Maybe this is why the "Deadskins" are beginning to rival the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and St. Louis Rams as the league's laughing stocks.

A franchise that overcame the racist ways of owner George Preston Marshall -- who didn't have an African-American player on the team's roster until 1962 when government officials threatened to revoke the "Deadskins" lease on D.C. Stadium (now known as RFK Stadium) -- to enjoy considerable success in the 1970s and 1980s should know better than to draw a line in the sand with its fans.

The "Deadskins" claim to have a waiting list for season tickets that is 160,000-people long. Rather than suing a grandmother for money she doesn't have, why not simply write her off and go to the next person on the list?

Despite claims from Snyder's legal vultures that all pro football teams sue their fans, nine NFL franchises told the Washington Post that they do not sue fans over season-ticket contracts. Included among those are the Green Bays Packers, New York Giants and Jacksonville Jaguars.

What a sad story and how lucky are we that we don't live in D.C.? No matter what our complaints are about Lake and Sumter counties, no one here is being sued by a millionaire who's looking to upgrade his silver spoon to platinum.

And Snyder will be able to do that, soon. In spite of the "Deadskins" current struggles on the field (it seems that Snyder has as much football knowledge as he has compassion), he is raking in money by the truckload.

Remember those tickets grandma tried to give back, only to get sued for the money they were worth?

Snyder sold them to other fans or to ticket agencies. That's right. He sued the grandmother for the money and then turned a profit by selling the tickets to someone else.

And the "Deadskins" are doing that with every season-ticket package judgment they win.

Capitalism at its finest?

The antics of Snyder makes our weather seem a little better, our recreational activities abound, and putrid football teams in Tampa and Jacksonville seem almost bearable.

At least we're out of reach of the "Danny and the Deadskins."

Frank Jolley is a sports columnist with the Daily Commercial. Write to him at frankjolley@dailycommercial.com.

source: http://www.dailycommercial.com/sports/story/1030column

Danny Boy Snyder likes to sue Redskins fans, including a 73 year old grandma

If you could bring a Redskins sign into FedEx Field, what would it say?

source: http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1797723&nid=25

WASHINGTON - If you've been to a Caps game at the Verizon Center, you have probably seen all the signs and banners.

At Redskins home games, you won't see home-made signs.

The Redskins have banned all signs at FedEx Field.

If you could bring any sign into FedEx Field, what would it say? That's what WTOP asked you to text in. Here are some of your responses:

FedEx Field - Home of the Not-so-Fun-Bunch

NIGHTMARE ON ARENA DRIVE!

Team players where is your pride?

Ban Dan. Skins, I'm still a fan!

Instead of the Skins on the field, let the D.C. Divas play. They have a winning score!

Change the stadiums name from Fedex Field to Kleenex Field.

FOR SALE: Washington Redskins, $1 obo

Redskins- The Raiders of the East!

Sack Danny, not Campbell

Choice Time: Redskins or a Root Canal! I'll take a Root Canal....

Snyder & Redskins Same as Gen. Custer & The Games Are Like The Little Big Horne

Hey Dan, the signs aren't bad... have you looked at the team and your VP of Operations lately!

The Danny and Cerrato must go!!

REDSKIN FOOTBALL, MAKING DALLAS LOOK GOOD SINCE 1999!

Are u horny 4 zorny?

Alright, alright. How much extra for my sign this time?

Save the 'Skins Dump Dan - Veto Vinny

Fail to the Redskins!

You've tried everything else...put the cheerleaders in.

Dan. Pay the bills and back off!

Dan Synder, at least Jerry Jones waited until after he got 2 SB rings to blow things up!

It's all about the green ($$$) instead of the burgundy and gold. Redskins fans are the victims of the first NFL ponzi scheme! Snyder = Madoff

GO RAVENS!!!!

Hey Burgundy and Gold, is that real blood or food coloring???

Time to sell the team, Danny Boy. Games over, you lose!

Randle El for QB! Couldn't hurt at this point.

Redskin fan now means loyal resident/fool.

Dan Snyder...making Jerry Jones look good since...

In his current condition, George Allen could do a better job of running the Redskins.

Nah nah naa na heyheyhey good try

At first I thought the fans were being too cynical, but at this point in time, I'm fed up as well and I'm not even a fan.

Post season has NOTHING to do w/ CEREAL!

My sign: GO COWBOYS!!!

How do you keep Redskins out of your yard? Put up goal posts.

Snyder, stop playing fantasy football with a real team.

Thank god I am a Giants fan.

What's the difference between the Redskins & an opossum? I don't know, they both play dead & get killed on the road.

GOAL LINE OVER THERE. DO NOT BE AFFRAID

My sign and I are going to the Caps game.

Dan, R U stoned or just stupid!

Yes! I love the Rams!

Vote with your wallet, watch from home!

The sign I would create: "General McChristal, please ask the president for 45 more players!" - Wade Woolfolk :-)

Here's my sign for FedEx Field: Please, Mr. Leonis buy our team.

There was a lady at Monday's game who had a T-shirt that said "Sell the team, Dan". Fans should wear their signs.

That white stuff on the goal line is not cocaine.

You play to win the game.

The plague that infected the Skins' playing ability is known as Dan Snyder.

In case you forgot: touchdowns are worth 6 points.

Newsflash: Dan Snyder repeals First Amendment rights

Dan, you ain't the man.

Campbell, not mmm mmm good!

Fire Vinnie, call Ted, if not take your lame team to LA but leave the name with D.C.!

Players your great owner get straight.

Bring back Norm Snead.

Who needs a sign when you can write on a T-shirt...

I'm going to the Superbowl and you're not.

Have they gotten as bad as Titans yet?

Signs at FedEx are banned? What's next, no more cheering (or in our case, no more booing!)

You should be focusing on the field and winning a game instead of reading this sign.

Danny for QB

I wish signs weren't banned so I could say, keep your heads up guys.

Fire Vinny Cerato and hire a real GM

Dan, stop stealing from the fans

Keep Hope Alive

Frodo Lost Snyder got the ring

Sue the Owner, Not the Fans

Any clue, DAN?

BINGO!!!

Dan's a big dummy.

Dan, take your hands off the wheel and hire professional management.

THIS AIN'T GOLF! SCORE MORE!

The real Redskins did better than this.

Redskins sign: Dan, You may not see the signs, but can you see the empty seats?

Snyder, why didn't you pick up Michael Vick?!?

Sign: 2010 1st Draft Pick!

Go Cowboys

Heck of a job, Vinnie!

Would the lady who left her 11 children on the field please come get them? They are beating Skins 21-0!

I'd rather be fishing... It's more exciting!!

My banner would be hammer and sickle. It would read U.S.S.R - United Socialist Snyder Repression

Going out of business. SALE to the Redskins.

Dan, sell the team and get out of town. Jack is rolling over and over in his grave.

Ban Dan!!!!

Snyder has to go!

(Copyright 2009 by WTOP. All Rights Reserved.)


source: http://www.wtop.com/?sid=1797723&nid=25

If you could bring a Redskins sign into FedEx Field, what would it say?

The Continuing Saga of the Redskins Soap Opera

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyS4U_IYx88



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyS4U_IYx88

The Continuing Saga of the Redskins Soap Opera

Michael Wilbon & Tony K slams Redskins No Sign Policy on PTI

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYdlF5Zzor0



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYdlF5Zzor0

Michael Wilbon & Tony K slams Redskins No Sign Policy on PTI

WUSA News 9 Coverage of the Redskins No Sign Policy

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf0J5xmjN8c



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qf0J5xmjN8c

WUSA News 9 Coverage of the Redskins No Sign Policy

Time to start a Redskins Revolution - TURN IN YOUR FAN CARD on Monday

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhqHieOUlM







source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhqHieOUlM

Time to start a Redskins Revolution - TURN IN YOUR FAN CARD on Monday

Rock Bottom: 10 Years of Danny Boy Snyder

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvVEIdmej8



source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvVEIdmej8

Rock Bottom: 10 Years of Danny Boy Snyder

Redskins ban signs at FedEx Field

source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/10/signs_banned_at_fedex_field.html














source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/10/signs_banned_at_fedex_field.html

Redskins ban signs at FedEx Field

End of an Era - Death of the Redskins - Funeral Program

source: http://www.tailgate365.com/myblog/end-of-an-era-death-of-the-redskins.html





source: http://www.tailgate365.com/myblog/end-of-an-era-death-of-the-redskins.html

End of an Era - Death of the Redskins - Funeral Program

John Riggins has a Youtube channel & he's asking WTF is Snyder doing to the Redskins

source: http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaRiggins

Follow John Riggins at http://twitter.com/Riggo44

John Riggins has a Youtube channel & he's asking WTF is Snyder doing to the Redskins

Even Hitler hates Dan Snyder and what he's doing to our beloved Redskins

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uj4dTPfI9Ew

Even Hitler hates Dan Snyder and what he's doing to our beloved Redskins

The best highlight of the MNF game...Brian Mitchell's Ring of Fame Induction Ceremony

I love how the fans boo'd Snyder

The best highlight of the MNF game...Brian Mitchell's Ring of Fame Induction Ceremony

Jim Rome disses on the Redskins, Cerrato, Snyder, & Zorn

source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rXq9vKjM7E

Jim Rome disses on the Redskins, Cerrato, Snyder, & Zorn

What the Redskins players really wanted to say in their quotes...

What the Skins Really Think
Boring quotes have hidden layers of meaning
By CHRIS NEEDHAM

source: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/What-a-Skin-Thinks-66392202.html

Even after a brutal loss following a week of turmoil, the comments from the players after last night's loss to the Eagles were b-o-r-i-n-g. But only if you don't read between the lines.

Buried in seemingly innocuous quotes are hidden layers of subtext which NBCWashington.com's team of advanced Redskinologists have been able to translate:

Center Casey Rabach on the team's line play:

"Jason took a beating tonight and it falls on our shoulders, except the times it falls on his leg after I snap the ball poorly."

Quarterback Jason Campbell on the team's protecton:

"We knew, all except for that idiot Vinny, coming into the season [line] depth was going to be an issue for us, and it's kind of catching up with us a little bit, as if you couldn't tell from the grass stains and blood on my jersey. The guys are trying to fight as hard as they can, but they suck, but with all these different looks that Philly was doing tonight, which is nothing new because that's what they always do, we were unprepared and still had backs trying to block their ends. That's a tough position -- flat on my back."

Coach Jim Zorn on what went wrong:

"What hurt us on offense was pass [protection] and the inability to run consistently because we got into third-and-longs, you bingo-calling @#$@#$."

DeAngelo Hall on what the defense was thinking watching the terrible offense:

"You know, that's the defense as a whole, that's all we can worry about, that's all we focus in on, because if we had to worry about the offense, too, we'd probably be committed. Early in the game, when we had a couple turnovers, some things weren't going our way, we didn't let it frustrate us because we've grown to expect this by now. All we can do is worry about ourselves and try to cut down the number of 50-yard scoring plays we allow. Like I said, if we're playing 75 plays, 80 plays, or 55 plays (stupid three-and-outs), we're gonna play all those plays as hard as we can, and try to be as sound as possible, which isn't much considering our talent, try to make as many plays as we can, try to get our offense the ball in the best field position possible to give them the best chance for success, meaning within the 5-yard line; that's the only way those idiots can score. That's all we can do. We'll keep trying to do that. And failing. Lots and lots of failing."

Albert Haynesworth on his view of the team:

"What [pant] we're [pant] doing right [pant] now ain't working [pant] for us. Maybe [pant] urgency, [pant] [pant] [pant] heart, want-to. Whatever. [pant] I don't [collapses; attended to by medics] know. We're lacking a lot of [pant] stuff. The [pant] last few weeks [pant] have just shown, [pant] I guess, maybe our true colors.[rolled out of locker room]"

Coach Jim Zorn on Sherman Lewis's play-calling:

"Well, the result was the same. We got 17 points, you bingo-calling @#$@#!!!"


source: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/What-a-Skin-Thinks-66392202.html

What the Redskins players really wanted to say in their quotes...

Fox 5 New Coverage: Redskins Fans Frustrated w/ Snyder & Cerrato

Fox 5 New Coverage: Redskins Fans Frustrated w/ Snyder & Cerrato

Redskins fans express how they feel about Dan Snyder or Vinny Cerrato thru funny t-shirts

source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/10/behavior_change_skins_tees_at.html









source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/10/behavior_change_skins_tees_at.html

Redskins fans express how they feel about Dan Snyder or Vinny Cerrato thru funny t-shirts

Albert Haynesworth questions the Redskins' intestinal fortitude, stresses team unity

Redskins' Haynesworth critical of teammates after loss
Associated Press




source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813bcf1d&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

LANDOVER, Md. -- His voice low, his words sharp, Albert Haynesworth questioned his teammates' desire after Washington's 27-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.

"Urgency, heart, 'want-to,' whatever. I don't know. We're lacking a lot of stuff right now," the defensive tackle said.

For the second consecutive home game at FedEx Field, thousands of spectators headed to the exits early.

"The fans are losing interest. The more games we play, the fewer fans come. It's getting bad," Haynesworth said.

The Redskins are 2-5 despite having opened the season with an NFL-record six consecutive games against winless teams. Washington's two wins were by a combined five points over teams that both are currently 0-7, Tampa Bay and St. Louis.

Asked if he delivered a postgame speech in the locker room, Haynesworth replied: "You can say but so much. You've got to actually 'want to.' So once we get to that point -- where we 'want to' do something -- then we'll do something. But if we just keep going our separate ways, then we'll just keep getting slaughtered like we have."

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813bcf1d&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Albert Haynesworth questions the Redskins' intestinal fortitude, stresses team unity

Redskins TE Cooley will miss remainder of year with ankle injury

NFL.com Wire Reports
source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813bb3fe&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley will miss the remainder of the season with an ankle injury suffered Monday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, a team source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora.

Cooley was hurt on the first play of the second quarter. He walked to the sideline but was later carted off to the locker room. He caught two passes for 21 yards before leaving.

Eagles running back Brian Westbrook left with a concussion in the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Redskins, one of seven injuries announced in the first half.

Westbrook was hurt when his helmet collided with linebacker London Fletcher's right knee while being dragged down by defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander at the end of a 5-yard run.

Westbrook remained on the ground for several minutes before he was helped up and led off the field directly to the locker room.

Westbrook finished with three carries for 13 yards.

Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson left to have his foot X-rayed, but he returned for the second half. He had a 67-yard touchdown run and a 57-yard touchdown catch in the first half.

Other announced injuries for Washington were cornerback Byron Westbrook (knee), linebacker H.B. Blades (knee) and defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin (sprained elbow). Philadelphia safety Macho Harris also suffered an ankle injury, but returned in the second half.

source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d813bb3fe&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Redskins TE Cooley will miss remainder of year with ankle injury

Redskins lost Monday Night Football game against the Eagles, 27-17

Redskins can't turn it around in 27-17 loss

source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/redskins-cant-turn-it-around-i.html


What started in the third quarter continued into the fourth, with neither team able to put up points early in the quarter before the Redskins finally scored on their final drive of the game.

It wouldn't be enough, however, to keep from falling to 2-5, as the Eagles left Washington with a 27-17 win.

Philadelphia went three-and-out and punted on the first drive, and though the kick was shanked out of bounds to give the Redskins the ball at the Eagles' 32-yard line, Washington was unable to move the ball and Campbell was sacked for a loss of eight on third down to push the Redskins out of field goal range.

The Eagles moved into Washington territory on their next drive, but on third-and-9, Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth sacked McNabb for a loss of 10 to force yet another punt.

Washington then moved the ball down the field sparked by a 22-yard pass to Devin Thomas and eight-yard receptions from Moss and tight end Fred Davis. With first and goal from the nine, however, the Redskins failed to score.

Two straight incompletions led to third and goal, and quarterback Jason Campbell scrambled for five yards to set up a fourth and goal from the four. On the play, however, the snap was fumbled - it appeared as though center Casey Rabach was unaware Campbell was backed up in the shotgun - and Philadelphia recovered to end Washington's best threat of the second half.

That play all but emptied the stands in FedEx for the final five minutes of the game.

Philadelphia was forced to punt on its drive, and the Redskins took over and finally broke the second-half scoring drought.

With a big pass to Devin Thomas on third and 19 that kept the drive alive followed by two consecutive 12-yard passes to Moss, the Redskins had first and goal inside the Eagles five. Campbell then found Davis on a two-yard touchdown pass to pull the Redskins to within 10 with 1:38 remaining in the game.

It was Davis' first career touchdown, and his yardage total of 78 yards on Monday night was more than his career total of 72 entering the game.

The Redskins were unable to recover the fair catch and Philadelphia ran out the clock for the 27-17 win.

By Paul Tenorio | October 26, 2009; 11:50 PM ET

source: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/redskins-cant-turn-it-around-i.html

Redskins lost Monday Night Football game against the Eagles, 27-17

2009 Chris Paul Redskins Remix : Week 7 "Change" featuring Michael Jackson

Chris Paul says "This song is unlike any Redskins Remix I've done before. It's very difficult watching the team that you love struggle like this, but instead of ripping them I wanted to remember our past and hopefully rekindle the fires of Redskins tradition. WE ARE THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS! LET'S ACT LIKE IT! Thank you to the late King of Pop for blessing me with this track. GO REDSKINS! LET'S WHIP THE EAGLES ON MONDAY NIGHT!"

source: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrispaulskinsmix

2009 Chris Paul Redskins Remix : Week 7 "Change" featuring Michael Jackson

Can we fire an NFL owner? Dan Snyder needs to GO!!!

Is Dan Snyder the Worst Owner in the NFL?
It's an easy argument to make
By CHRIS NEEDHAM
Updated 10:56 AM EDT, Wed, Sep 23, 2009

source: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Is-Dan-Snyder-the-Worst-Owner-60667017.html

Dan Snyder is the worst owner in football. That's what Len Shapiro -- typically of the Washington Post -- says anyway. There probably aren't too many people in the D.C. area that would argue strenuously against him, either.

What qualifies Snyder to be the worst in the NFL? Plenty, argues ol' Lenny.

First is the coaching carousel. Five coaches in 10 seasons.

Second is the continued employment of Mumbles Cerrato, who Len says "would have a hard time keeping a head scouting job with some franchises."

Third is the contracts. Oh, the contracts! Stubblefield, Neon Deion, Archuleta, Brandon Lloyd. Should we go on? Breaking out into hives yet?

If not, remember that he gave $25 million and five years to Steve Spurrier. Gah!!!

But on-field performance (or lack thereof) is only half the story with Danny Boy, as Len sums up:

"Snyder has taken advantage of his fan base for years with outrageous prices, screaming boobs on the public address system, surly parking attendants and in-stadium ushers and clearly one of the worst fan 'experiences' in the league for anyone who braves the maddening traffic to get there."

We can probably give Danny a pass on the parking. He didn't build the stadium. (He just added seats behind concrete pillars.)

We should probably give Danny a pass on screaming boobs, too. That's pretty much par for the course at any stadium these days.

But the game-day experience? Yeah, that sucks. He's done nothing to fix up the stadium beyond cramming in those crappy seats and adding VIP velvet rope areas.

It's the same narrow concourses with the same crappy over-priced concessions. It's the same crappy 1980s-era screen using the same cheesy 1980s-era graphics.

The parking prices are ridiculous. The efforts the team has gone to take away other parking and transportation choices are garbage.

On the field, it's a team that makes being a fan tough. Off the field, it's a team that makes being a fan tough.

Nope. Lenny won't get much of an argument about Dan Snyder.
Copyright NBC Local Media
First Published: Sep 23, 2009 9:11 AM EDT

source: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/sports/Is-Dan-Snyder-the-Worst-Owner-60667017.html

Can we fire an NFL owner? Dan Snyder needs to GO!!!

Desiree Jennings - Redskins Cheerleader disabled by a flu shot

source: http://autismblog.us/desiree-jennings-redskins-cheerleader/

Disabled by a Flu Shot - Please Pass This To Everyone

Hello,

My name is Desiree Jennings and I am a twenty-five year old woman. I work full-time as a Marketing Communications Manager for a large Internet company. I am currently finishing up on my bachelor’s degree in Finance and Economics this fall and hope to go on to a Masters in Economics in 2010.

In my spare time, I enjoy running in and training for races from 5Ks to marathons. I am also a leader of a local run club, training beginning runners for 5K and 10K races. I am training for the National Marathon in DC in March and just lately became a member of the Washington Redskins Cheerleader Ambassador team.

That was the life that I used to know.

On August 23, 2009, I received a seasonal flu vaccine at a local grocery store that drastically, and potentially irreversibly, altered my future. In a matter of a few short weeks I lost the ability to walk, talk normally, and focus on more than one stimuli at a time. Whenever I eat I know, without fail, that my body will soon go into uncontrollable convulsions coupled with periods of blacking out.

Every day is a battle to control the symptoms triggered by the flu vaccine shot and a reminder that my life will never be the same. I set up this site to tell my story and warn the people of the neurological side effects than can result from vaccinations; especially knowing that in the majority of these cases, their stories are seldom heard outside of immediate families and friends.

I hope everyone that reads my story will heed my warning and think very carefully, including watching my story, reading the information about vaccine side effects on my website, reading the vaccine package insert, considering the natural remedies for flu and H1N1 on my site, and seeking out consultations with the doctors found on my website, before making the decision to receive a vaccination.

Sincerely,

Desiree Jennings
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DesireeJennings


source: http://autismblog.us/desiree-jennings-redskins-cheerleader/

Desiree Jennings - Redskins Cheerleader disabled by a flu shot

Redskins memorial service?

source: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/blogs/redskins-confidential/Redskins-memorial-service--66173352.html

By: John Keim
Examiner Staff Writer
10/26/09 6:48 PM EDT


Guess some fans deal with the pain of an ugly season with morbid humor. It shows the angst (and the fact that some people do have a lot of time on their hands). Here's what was being handed out by a few of those fans before Monday's game vs. Philadelphia: A booklet proclaiming a Memorial Service for the Washington Deadskins.

We'll skip some of the obituary stuff; it talks about a "ten-year long illness inflicted upon it by team owner Daniel M. Snyder and pseudo-general manager Vinny Cerrato."

The order of service:

Hymn .... "Hail to the Deadskins."

Testimonials ... Norv Turner, Terry Robiskie, Marty Schottenheimer, Steve Spurrier, and Joe Gibbs.

Apology to Fans ... Daniel M. Snyder & Vinny Cerrato.

Eulogy ... Jim Zorn (this could take a while)

Hymn... "Amazing Disgrace"

Benediction ... Brian Mitchell (got to have the last word)

The pallbearers are: Brian Mitchell, Rick "Doc" Walker, John Riggins, LaVar Arrington, Joe Jacoby, Trevor Matich

And here are the words to "Hail to the Deadskins"

Hail to the Deadskins,

No Victory

We can't score touchdowns,

We just take the three!

Run or pass and score, we need a lot more,

Portis doesn't practice 'cause his foot's sore.

Gripe on, gripe on 'til Vin-ny's gone

Shame in Wash-ing-ton

Boo, Boo, Boo!



Hail to the Deadskins,

No victory.

Let's grab Dan Snyder

Hang him from a tree!


source: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/sports/blogs/redskins-confidential/Redskins-memorial-service--66173352.html

Redskins memorial service?

FUNERAL for the REDSKINS?

source: http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2009/oct/26/funeral-for-the-redskins/

By David Elfin on Oct. 26, 2009 into Redskins 360


One disgruntled Redskins fan made up a memorial service pamphlet for the team.

The cover features the Native American logo crying and reads:

Memorial Service

Washington Deadskins, Sunrise: 1932 -- Sunset: 2009.

On Page 2, the obituary says the franchise passed away in October 2009 following a 10-year illness inflicted upon it by team owner Daniel M. Snyder and pseudo-general manager Vinny Cerrato. After several false alarms and faint glimmers of playoff hope, the once-proud franchise developed a fatal aversion to the end zone and succumbed in a slow, painful death. The teams leaves behind thousands of disgruntled fans, angry tailgaters and despondent season ticket holders, as well as tons of unsold Deadskins merchandise, one puzzled quarterback and an emasculated head coach.

On Page 3 comes the Order of Service which includes the hymn "Amazing Disgrace" and includes a torch and pitchfork march to the homes of Snyder and Cerrato. The repast is Johnny Rocket's overpriced burgers and shakes.

The rear cover rewrites Hail To The Redskins as Hail To the Deadskins with these lyrics:

Hail to the Deadskins

No victory

We can't score touchdowns

We just take the three!



Run or pass and score, we need a lot more

Portis doesn't practice 'cause his foot's sore

Gripe on, gripe on 'til Vin-ny's gone

Shame in Wash-ing-ton

Boo, Boo, Boo!

Hail to the Deadskins

No victory

Let's grab Dan Synder

Hang him from a tree!

-- David Elfin

source: http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2009/oct/26/funeral-for-the-redskins/

FUNERAL for the REDSKINS?