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Redskins Sign Dirk Johnson to Punt

By Matt SnyderMar 5th 2009 – 3:05PM

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 --...

Twenty-One Redskins Lead Pro Bowl Voting

By Sportz AssassinNov 20th 2008 – 9:54PM

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...

Zorn Brings More Seahawks To Washington

By Sportz AssassinOct 15th 2008 – 12:10AM

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...

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

By Sportz AssassinOct 14th 2008 – 1:31PM

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...

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