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Ray Lewis reportedly told his teammates this morning that he's retiring at season's end

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[quote=SmootSmack;982880]Ray Lewis reportedly told his teammates this morning that he's retiring at season's end[/quote]

Now whose gonna jump on the pile after the tackle has been made?

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Run DMC may be on the trade block. I really don't see Oakland getting much from any team.

[url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/30/raiders-could-shop-mcfadden]ProFootballWeekly.com - Raiders could shop McFadden[/url]

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[quote=Ruhskins;982889]Run DMC may be on the trade block. I really don't see Oakland getting much from any team.

[URL="http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/12/30/raiders-could-shop-mcfadden"]ProFootballWeekly.com - Raiders could shop McFadden[/URL][/quote]

You never know, I mean the Bengals did get a first rounder for Ponder even though he was retired. And yes I am aware it was the Raiders that gave up that much. Just sayin' though, I wouldn't be surprised if some team thought they needed a back that badly that they'd give up good picks for him.

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[quote=mooby;982890]You never know, I mean the Bengals did get a first rounder for Ponder even though he was retired. And yes I am aware it was the Raiders that gave up that much. Just sayin' though, I wouldn't be surprised if some team thought they needed a back that badly that they'd give up good picks for him.[/quote]

I think you mean Palmer

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[quote=mooby;982890]You never know, I mean the Bengals did get a first rounder for Palmer even though he was retired. And yes I am aware it was the Raiders that gave up that much. Just sayin' though, I wouldn't be surprised if some team thought they needed a back that badly that they'd give up good picks for him.[/quote]

I think the issue is McFadden's health, the guy can't stay healthy. I just don't see a team giving up a lot for him. Maybe a mid/late round pick. Although, if I am the Packers, I'd take him for that price.

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McFadden also is an injury prone running back, which is what a lot of teams do not want. Plus running backs are not that high in demand because there are a couple of good ones in almost every draft, Morris, Martin, even Ballard from Indy, there are just so many serviceable running backs that trading for one really does not seem to make sense.
Ray Lewis's play has been lackluster in recent years, always has a few good games but has obviously lost a step. Still one of the greatest leaders, linebackers, and studiers of the game. Obvious Hall of famer.

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Nobody trades high picks for RBs anymore. Especially ones that can't stay healthy.

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Predictions for the weekend? I still haven't decided myself

Leaning Bengals, Ravens, Vikings

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I know Shanny is Shanny, but Morris was a 6th round pick. There are good RB's out there without trading for a frequently injured player

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[quote=SmootSmack;982911]Predictions for the weekend? I still haven't decided myself

Leaning Bengals, Ravens, Vikings[/quote]

Agreed, only disagreement may be Vikings but the Packers held Adrian Peterson to a matchup low of 199 yards last time they played so at least they improved. But Aaron is still a top 3 QB so that is the game I am the least sure about.

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[quote=SmootSmack;982911]Predictions for the weekend? I still haven't decided myself

Leaning Bengals, Ravens, Vikings[/quote]

Bengal, Ravens, and Packers.

I am hoping that the Packers win, as I much rather play against Atlanta (after getting the W against the Seahawks of course) than San Francisco.

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Well, this is interesting....

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/01/01/jim-haslett-could-draw-interest-for-nfl-head-coach-opening/]Jim Haslett could draw interest for NFL head coach opening[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;982911]Predictions for the weekend? I still haven't decided myself

Leaning Bengals, Ravens, Vikings[/quote]

Texans, Ravens, Packers, SKINS

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[quote=Ruhskins;982926]Well, this is interesting....

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/01/01/jim-haslett-could-draw-interest-for-nfl-head-coach-opening/]Jim Haslett could draw interest for NFL head coach opening[/url][/quote]

Didn't someone else post this yesterday?

Anyhow, my guess is Haslett is on some team's long list

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Bengals - Houston is a shell of who they were, and I don't get why

Colts - Ravens are a shell of who they were, but we do know why. Their defense won't stop the Colts, and Flacco will end up doing something bad, take a sack at the wrong time or throw a pick.

Packers - AP wanted that record, and played lights out, Ponder was good Ponder last game. Packers are ticked they are playing this week, and will light up the Vikings in an uncompetitive game.

I'm going with Houston over Cincinnati

Ravens over colts in a Blowout.

Skins beat Seattle by 7

GB wins at home by 10

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My lock of the week is Bengals covering against the Houston

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Houston wins by 13, they're pissed everyone is jumping off their bandwagon.

Ravens win by 11, make Luck look like a rookie with pressure left and right, and are fired up for Ray.

Green Bay makes Minnesota pass with Samantha Ponder at QB, after 3 picks 1 for a TD and AP only getting 80 yards rushing, Green Bay wins by 17.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;982944]Bengals - [B]Houston is a shell of who they were, and I don't get why[/B]

Colts - Ravens are a shell of who they were, but we do know why. Their defense won't stop the Colts, and Flacco will end up doing something bad, take a sack at the wrong time or throw a pick.

Packers - AP wanted that record, and played lights out, Ponder was good Ponder last game. Packers are ticked they are playing this week, and will light up the Vikings in an uncompetitive game.[/quote]

I think after being 11-1 they decided to take a late season nap. The question is, will they wake up? I think they will, at least for one week.

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[quote=Lotus;982928]Texans, Ravens, Packers, SKINS[/quote]

So you are thinking all the Home teams win? On paper that would seem to be the case, but it never happens that way. I see at least one visitor winning this weekend and I hope its not the Redskin's visitor. I am going to take the Colts as the visitor that wins this weekend. All the other Home teams win. The Ravens just don't impress me and I would be really surprised no matter how the AFC Wildcard games turn out if we don't see a Patriots @ Broncos AFC Championship game. The NFC is more up in the air I think.

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[B][U]Wildcard Weekend Winners[/U][/B]
Texans
Colts
Vikings
Skins

[B][U]Divisional Round Winners[/U][/B]
Patriots
Broncos
Vikings
Skins

[B][U]Conference Championship Winners[/U][/B]
Broncos
Skins (beat the vikings AT HOME)

[B][U]Superbowl Winner[/U][/B]
Broncos

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[quote=Lotus;982984]I think after being 11-1 they decided to take a late season nap. The question is, will they wake up? I think they will, at least for one week.[/quote]

Defense wasn't the same without Cushing and having a banged up Johnathan Joseph.

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/reports-andy-reid-could-arizona-cardinals-head-coach-224644721--nfl.html]Andy Reid traveling to Arizona on Wednesday, could be Cardinals’ head coach by the end of the week | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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Let's keep the coaching rumors in the Black Monday thread

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My bad. I have ADD.

Feel free to move things around as needed. :D

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[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/lichtensteiger-among-redskins-sitting-practice-211508125--nfl.html]Lichtensteiger among Redskins sitting out practice - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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Speaking of which, anyone know how LeRibeus rated out last game?

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Don't know how LeRibeus graded out; I thought he did good; was knocked around a little but held his own and made a couple of nice blocks; offense didn't skip a beat with Kory out and him in so thats a plus.

[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20121231/nfl-awards-2012/?sct=uk_wr_a1]SI.com's 2012 NFL Season Awards -- Adrian Peterson, Peyton Manning, Robert Griffin III, more - NFL - SI.com[/url]

Also profootballfocus said "Wide receiver Pierre Garcon ended up second in Yards Per Route Run at 2.93, putting him ahead of each of the wide receivers who made the Pro Bowl in the NFC."

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[quote=Mattyk;982909]Nobody trades high picks for RBs anymore. Especially ones that can't stay healthy.[/quote]

Pretty much this. Not even mentioning his ridiculous contract.

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Also profootballfocus said "Wide receiver Pierre Garcon ended up second in Yards Per Route Run at 2.93"[/quote]


LOL,what?How and who keeps track of routes run?

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[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/01/02/backup-qb-kirk-cousins-has-the-flu-misses-practice/]Backup QB Kirk Cousins has the flu, misses practice[/url]

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Bengals, Packers, Ravens, SKINZWIN!

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[url=http://deadspin.com/5972648/deangelo-hall-on-the-seahawks-they-dont-like-us-and-we-dont-like-them]DeAngelo Hall On The Seahawks: "They Don't Like Us And We Don't Like Them."[/url]
DeAngelo Hall joined 106.7 the Fan in Washington D.C. with LaVar and Dukes to talk about how the team turned things around after a 3-6 start to the season, how much better it is for the Redskins to play on Sunday as opposed to Saturday, whether he did anything special to get in the head of Dez Bryant the other night, if he thinks Washington can go on a Giants-like run this season and whether they feel like they have an advantage when it comes to playing Russell Wilson and the Seahawks because they get to practice against Robert Griffin III.

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Let's keep the coaching/exec rumors in the Black Monday thread

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[url=http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2013/01/victor_cruz_calls_redskins_tea.html]Victor Cruz calls Redskins 'team to beat' in NFC playoffs | NJ.com[/url]

"It’s tough for me to say this because we play in the same division as them, but I think Washington is having a good year," the Giants receiver said on WFAN Radio yesterday. "They’re having a year similar to us last year where they’re kicking up at the right time. They’re playing some good football. Typically the team that is playing the best towards the end of the year is the team that is going to potentially win it all."

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[quote=44ever;983111][url=http://deadspin.com/5972648/deangelo-hall-on-the-seahawks-they-dont-like-us-and-we-dont-like-them]DeAngelo Hall On The Seahawks: "They Don't Like Us And We Don't Like Them."[/url]
DeAngelo Hall joined 106.7 the Fan in Washington D.C. with LaVar and Dukes to talk about how the team turned things around after a 3-6 start to the season, how much better it is for the Redskins to play on Sunday as opposed to Saturday, whether he did anything special to get in the head of Dez Bryant the other night, if he thinks Washington can go on a Giants-like run this season and whether they feel like they have an advantage when it comes to playing Russell Wilson and the Seahawks because they get to practice against Robert Griffin III.[/quote]

Is it me, or does DHall seem like he has matured a bit. His description of playing Bryant was by far the first time where he sounded respectful, not mouthy. And watching the game again last night, it just seemed like he was intent on playing his position, not being the limelight guy. I could even take it all the way back to the one interception where he didn't take it in for the TD(right/wrong choice - it was not the glory hog of old). If he can keep his attitude and tone focused, then he may be worth keeping around.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;983171]Is it me, or does DHall seem like he has matured a bit. His description of playing Bryant was by far the first time where he sounded respectful, not mouthy. And watching the game again last night, it just seemed like he was intent on playing his position, not being the limelight guy. I could even take it all the way back to the one interception where he didn't take it in for the TD(right/wrong choice - it was not the glory hog of old). If he can keep his attitude and tone focused, then he may be worth keeping around.[/quote]

I've always said, give Hall a good team and something to be excited about and his talent will emerge. As far as his maturity, he has no choice but to mature if he wants to be a Redskin next season.