On Feb. 23, 1998, the Redskins made their biggest splash in free agency to date by signing defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield to a six-year, $36 million contract. But Stubby, the 1997 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time Pro Bowler, failed to dominate the way the Redskins expected. He was cut after three seasons.
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On Feb. 23, 1998, the Redskins made their biggest splash in free agency to date by signing defensive tackle Dana Stubblefield to a six-year, $36 million contract. But Stubby, the 1997 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a 3-time Pro Bowler, failed to dominate the way the Redskins expected. He was cut after three seasons.
One of the most thrilling wins in Redskins history took pace on Sept. 19, 2005 against the Cowboys on a Monday night at Texas Stadium. The Cowboys appeared to have the win in hand with a 13-0 lead and less than four minutes left. But the Redskins' offense, previously nonexistent, exploded for two touchdowns on passes by QB Mark Brunell to newly acquired WR Santana Moss. Moss's 70-yard scoring catch with 2:35 left tied the game at 13, and Nick Novak's conversion accounted for the 14-13 victory in a game known in Redskins annals as the "Monday Night Miracle." This article reviews that breathtaking evening.
Chris Hanburger is one of the greatest Redskins linebackers ever. Known as "The Hangman" for his distinctive around-the-neck tackling style, he was named to nine Pro Bowls, the most in Redskins history, He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011, the fourth Redskin to enter the hallowed institution since 2008. Hanburger, who played as low as 200 pounds, was very strong for his size. The clever linebacker also resembled a quarterback on the field and called plays for the Redskins' defense and coach George Allen, a defensive genius himself, from 1973 to 1977. Hanburger, also known for his ornery personality, rarely uttered a word to teammates or reporters. This article elaborates on Hanburger's career, as well as his personality.
In the 1969 season, the Redskins were coached by one of the most legendary names in NFL history: Vince Lombardi. With Lombardi's amazing ability to motivate, coupled with his simplistic but demanding approach to coaching, the Redskins finished 7-5-2, their first winning season in 14 years. There were visions of even greater feats to come. But St. Vince coached in D.C. only one year. He passed away right before the 1970 season to cancer at age 57, one of the greatest tragedies to ever hit the Redskins' organization. Today, the Super Bowl winner takes home the "Vince Lombardi Trophy."
The Redskins and Eagles have clashed many times in regular season games since the mid-1930s. But they've met only once in the playoffs. It happened on Jan. 5, 1991 at old Veterans Stadium in Philly, where the Redskins pulled off an emotional 20-6 victory. In doing so, they gained revenge for their horrific night two months earlier when the Eagles pummeled them in the infamous “body bag” game. About 10 Redskins suffered injuries in that game that sent them to the sidelines, and running back-kick returner Brian Mitchell was thrust into playing quarterback toward the end. A few days after the playoff game, brash and bombastic Eagles coach Buddy Ryan, whose Eagles failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs during his five-year stint in Philly, was fired.
The nation's capital, a hotbed of political infighting, also has a history of Redskin quarterback controversies -- or what some would call competitions. They've ranged over the years from Sonny Jurgensen vs. Billy Kilmer, Joe Theismann vs. Kilmer, and Jay Schroeder vs. Doug Williams. This article examines the top Redskin QB feuds over the years and what made them so memorable.
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