Tailgating with buddies from the old neighborhood and the the family Tandler. Rich Tandler second from right. Me I'm in the back wearing the Curly R hat. Speaking of the Curly R, my buddy Ben Folsom was scheduled to join us but was victimized by the notorious FedEx traffic. We'll be doing this again for the home finale against the Eagles. In addition to the great food and hospitality, Rich grills a mean filet.

Why is no one riding up the escalators...

....add this constant gremlin to the rusting paint and terrible sound system to the money pit that is FedEx Field.

A nice touch for the Taylor induction.

Gathering for the cermony.

Hanging with the legends.

Great retro uni.

From waaay up in Section 444.

The only good thing you can say about FedEx Field is that it is pretty in ugly weather, at night, from afar.

Then you turn around and see this obstacle to your journey home.

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Week 13: Giants 23, Redskins 7

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December 1, 2:11 PM

The NutshellNo offense, no pass rush, fumbles, penalties… same old Redskins. On a cold soggy day at FedEx Field the Giants win 23-7, the Redskins fall to 7-5, and out of the last Wild Card spot. OffenseThe Giants took away the run and... Read More
Topics: Playoffs , Giants

Redskins game day examination: Giants redux

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November 29, 9:49 PM

This week is a redux with New York Giants Examiner Zac Wassink. Zac answers my second round of questions over at his place. You can see our first Q&A from the season opener here.Mark Newgent: I have to admit that you nailed it during our first Q&A.... Read More
Topics: Redskins Game Day Examination

Sean, we hardly knew ye

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November 28, 8:06 AM

One year ago I wrote the following. It is still true today: I stopped writing post-game analysis of Redskins games because frankly, it was just too hard to rehash all the frustrating ways this team has found to lose games they should have... Read More
Topics: NFL , Sean Taylor

NBC flexes Redskins & Ravens, Cerrato flexes Shaun Alexander

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November 26, 12:31 PM

NBC has flexed the December 7th Redskins-Ravens game from 1 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The Redskins are 0-3 this year in night games -- not a good trend. Then again, maybe this means they are due.The Redskins flexed Shaun Alexander into the ranks of the unemployed.... Read More
Topics: Flex Schedule , Ravens , Shaun Alexander

The brothers Cooley vs. The Landry Hat

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November 24, 11:35 PM

Readers may remember that the chief fedora at The Landry Hat found a novel way to claim that Dallas got jobbed by the referees in their earlier game against the Redskins as retribution against Jerry Jones. (H/T Matt Terl) I can overlook his bluster as... Read More
Topics: Chris Cooley

Week 12: Redskins 20, Seahawks 17

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November 24, 12:06 AM

The NutshellThis game initially had the feel of the last two playoff games against the Seahawks. However, the offense finally re-awakened in the second half to put up enough points, and the defense came up with two crucial interceptions. Redskins win... Read More
Topics: Jason Campbell , Clinton Portis

Redskins Game Day Examination: Into the great northwest

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November 23, 8:44 AM

This week the Redskins head west to the Emerald City to paly the 2-8 Seahawks. Jim Zorn returns to face the team for which he played and coached. Accordingly this week’s Redskins Game Day Examination is with Seahawks Examiner Ryan... Read More
Topics: Redskins Game Day Examination , Seattle Seahawks

Redskins defense is very good, but is it good enough?

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November 21, 2:27 PM

"We are who we are.”That’s Greg Blache talking about the identity of his fourth ranked defense. Blache continued, “We won’t be a great sack team. Accept it, like us for who we are. You can wish us to be different, but we’re... Read More
Topics: Greg Blache , sacks

Wild Card watch

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November 20, 2:56 PM

With the loss to Dallas last Sunday night, the NFC Wild Card race tighetned up dramatically. Steve Wyche has an informative write up about the chase for the final Wild Card spot and NFL.com. He sees New York, Arizona, Carolina, as locks, and... Read More
Topics: Playoffs , NFC Wild Card