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The Evolution Of ‘Wildest Facemasks’

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For decades football facemasks remained relatively conformed in terms of the position that you played. Often, offensive lineman wore full facemasks to protect their eyes while running backs would sport a sleeker two bar look to complement their position duties (you wouldn’t want a view of bars blocking your vision).

Nowadays though with the NFL’s increased awareness on ensuring the safest game possible game, players are sporting quite the elaborate facemasks regardless of where they line up on the field.

Defensive end Stephen Bowen for example debuted this facemask last year to not only protect his head and neck from getting jarred by opponents, but because it simple looked ‘cool’.

NFL.com released a gallery of the “wildest facemasks” in the league and per the norm a Redskin is found.

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Jones Made One Last Point Before Retiring

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On Monday, NFL Hall of Famer and former Washington Redskin David “Deacon” Jones passed away at the age of 74.

While Jones will mostly be remembered for his contributions to coining the term “sack” and eventually forcing the NFL to make it an official stat (maybe by telling them he’d take them down too), his contributions to the game extended well beyond smacking quarterbacks around at will.

Jones bullied offensive lineman to the tune of 173.5 sacks, but what few will point out from the 6-5, 272 pound lineman’s playing days is his flawless extra point percentage.

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Who Makes Cut For Redskins’ Rushmore?

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Redskins fans unite to form the best fanbase not only the NFL but across the entire sports spectrum. That’s obvious.

No matter if it is a Robert Griffin III dazzling 76-yard touchdown, a Darrell Green punt return, or John Riggins barreling over the Miami Dolphins determined to bring our Nation’s Capital its first Lombardi Trophy, Redskins Nation basks in the glory of the franchise’s success together.

What isn’t so clear, though, is every fan’s thoughts on the four greatest Redskins. Whether it is at the water cooler at work or at your local bar, debates rage over who are the best in Redskins history.

Put all the banter aside and let your voice be heard as to who deserves the prestigious honor of being on the Redskins’ Mt. Rushmore.

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Theismann Believes NBA Star Can Be QB

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Since quarterback Joe Theismann hung up his single bar helmet following the 1985 season he has taken to the broadcast booth as a commentator for various football games to include the Burgundy and Gold’s preseason slate.

Instead of running from robust defensive lineman and speedy linebackers, the former Notre Dame star now enjoys a life of breaking down plays of current signal callers in similar predicaments.

With an expansive history in the game that includes 77 career wins and a Super Bowl ring, it’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two about football.

Could being a talent evaluator and agent for the best basketball player on earth be added to his lengthy resume soon?

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Theismann’s Busy Weekend In South Bend

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Long before current Redskins quarterbacks Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, Rex Grossman, and Pat White had stellar collegiate careers,  Joe Theismann constructed one of the greatest college football resumes to date.

Theismann was the man in charge at Notre Dame right smack dab in the middle of the school’s legendary run through the NCAA during the 6o’s and 70′s.

No. 7 complied an impressive 20-3-2 record as a starter and proved his worth in being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

However, Thesimann’s career might not have ever reached the NFL or starting quarterback status in South Bend is if wasn’t for then-Notre Dame head coach Ara Parseghian.

Theismann and some of his Golden Domer teammates rejoined for a reunion of sorts to celebrate Parseghian’s 90th birthday.

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Redskins Quarterbacks: Greatest Ever?

Football is the ultimate team sport and the skills and attributes of all 52 players meshed perfectly together can bring home a Lombardi Trophy. However, there is only one position that has records kept for their performance as a starter and are often the most scrutinized if a team does not perform well: the quarterback.

While the 52 gridiron warriors cohesively fight together over the common bond of a will to win, the quarterback is constantly in the “spotlight” and rightfully so. The man is in charge of tacking points on the scoreboard and leading the team to victory.

Over on ESPN Radio’s “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, they have decided to put together a bracket of the 65 greatest signal callers in league history together in an NCAA March Madness-style bracket and are letting the aerial barrage of who the greatest field general of all-time is begin!

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Redskins Historian: ‘Skins Deflate Raiders

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By Mike Richman
The Redskins Historian

(Click here for more about the Redskins’ dramatic 1983 win over the Raiders.)

When it comes to classics at RFK Stadium, this one easily fit the bill.

On Oct. 2, 1983, the Redskins fought back from a 15-point deficit with about 7 minutes left to beat the Raiders, 37-35. Quarterback Joe Theismann, who had a spectacular day with 23 of 39 passing and a career-high 417 yards, threw two TDs during the comeback, including a 6-yarder to diving wingback Joe Washington to complete the miracle finish.

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Redskins Historian: Andre The Giant

By Mike Richman
The Redskins Historian

(Click here for more about the Redskins and Andre the Giant)

On July 8, 1975, a giant appeared at a Redskins-arranged news conference at Duke Zeibert’s restaurant in D.C.

Redskins coach George Allen had tapped his personnel director, Tim Temerario, to find a run-stopping defensive lineman who could also block kicks.

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Romo Is The Target For Redskins Golfers

Washington Redskins executive vice president and head coach Mike Shanahan will join former Redskins quarterbacks Joe Theismann and Mark Rypien in next month’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

Shanahan, Theismann and Rypien will join a star-studded field July 20-22 that includes Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Jerry Rice and tournament favorite, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, according to a media release.

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Former Redskins Present For First Practice

Even though today’s rookie mini-camp was technically closed to the traditional media, staff members from ESPN 980 and the NFL Network were present on the sidelines, hobnobbing with the coaches and training staff.

Those are the spoils of being a former Redskins player-turned-media personality.

Super Bowl-winning quarterback Joe Theismann and Hog tight end Rick ‘Doc’ Walker were the face of the glory years in Washington, and have a personal interest in seeing it return to form.  That’s why both made an effort to be out on the field for the first practice of Robert Griffin III, and they shared a lot of their thoughts with Redskins Nation’s Larry Michael: Read more »