Redskins

Giants follow winning formula: A lot of skill, a little luck

aimee.green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:56:20 -0500

So, we now agree that the days of doubt are over regarding Eli Manning being a leader and an elite quarterback, OK?

And that next NFL season, if and when the New York Giants hit a skid, we say “Forgetaboutit” to the frenetic New York media, with too much air and space to fill, calling for the end of Tom Coughlin’s term as head coach.

Deal?

Today’s Super Bowl rematch offers chance at vindication

aimee.green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

We get a Super Bowl every year, but rarely this kind of Super Bowl: a rematch of recent vintage, with lingering names, joys and harder feelings from bruises not completely faded.

Insider's view: Arthur Moats on the Super Bowl

aimee.green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It was touch and go, but Portsmouth’s Arthur Moats, a second-year linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, has decided to watch the Super Bowl.

“As much as I don’t want to, because I’m not in it, I’ll watch it,” Moats said.

Plaxico predicts victory for his ‘boys’ (the Giants)

aimee.green — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Newsday INDIANAPOLIS

Plaxico Burress said he thinks his “boys” will win today. And he isn’t talking about the Jets.

Interactive | Sizing up the Super Bowl

Jon.Davenport — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:38:02 -0500

Giants win NFC title, trip to Super Bowl

aimee.green — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:45:15 -0500

By Janie McCauley SAN FRANCISCO The New York Giants have their own Super Bowl formula: in overtime and on the road. And with Lawrence Tynes' foot. Eli Manning directed one short, final drive and Tynes kicked a game-winning 31-yard field goal in overtime, sending the Giants to the Super Bowl with a 20-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Sunday.

Fired Tampa Bay coach added to Redskins staff

david.putney — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:39:11 -0500

ASHBURN Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris is headed to the Washington Redskins to coach the defensive backs.

The 35-year-old Morris was fired by the Bucs last week after a 4-12 season. He had a 17-31 record in three seasons at Tampa Bay.

Eagles offense too much as Redskins lose, finish 5-11

Dan.Duke — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:40:59 -0500

By Rob Maaddi
PHILADELPHIA

With the clock winding down in the first half, the Washington Redskins’ field-goal unit hurried onto the field for a short kick – only to watch time run out.

That about sums up the season for the Redskins.

Eagles surging toward close of a frustrating season

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:21:22 -0500

By Rob Maaddi PHILADELPHIA The Philadelphia Eagles have one game left in a disappointing season that began with tons of hype and Super Bowl expectations. Philadelphia (7-8) hosts the Washington Redskins (5-10) today, then begins an early vacation. It's the first time since 2007 the Eagles haven't qualified for postseason play and the fourth time in coach Andy Reid's 13 seasons.

Week 17 | The Pilot's NFL picks

buddy.moore — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:08:39 -0500

GAME OF THE WEEK

Dallas (8-7) at New York Giants (8-7), 8:20 p.m., WAVY

The line New York by 3