Ricky Allen
Washington Redskins Blogger @UltimateRedskin on Twitter
Ricky Allen Jr. is a former newspaper reporter and Navy Mass Communications Specialist. He is also a published author with Tate Publishing. He is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Averett University.
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Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills: 10 Observations
Here are a few observations from the Washington Redskins‘ 7-6 victory over the Buffalo Bills Thursday night. 1. If Robert Griffin III had been given more than 14 snaps, we would have probably seen the score somewhere in the mid-20′s by halftime. The time he played was more to shake off the nervousness (and so [...]
TweetWashington Redskins’ RG3 Debuts With Solid Performance
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin did what was expected of an NFL Rookie. The team did what was expected for an RG3 offense. RG3 stepped out on the field and you could tell the guy was keeping it simple, and staying focused. There was no forcing of the ball into bad situations, and he let [...]
TweetWashington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills: Storylines For Thursday Night’s Game
The Washington Redskins will face the Buffalo Bills Thursday night at 7p.m. Here are the storylines you need to follow: Robert Griffin III: RG3′s first snap as a professional football player will be analyzed to a level of “Really?” Redskins fans will be looking for something different–and won’t care this is a preseason game. [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Washington Redskins To Rotate Offensive Linemen? Maybe So
The Washington Redskins are hoping to keep their offensive line in tact Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills by any means necessary. In fact, there is a plan already in place to rotate players throughout the game, according to Offensive Line coach Chris Foerster. “We’re going to try an play as many guys as we [...]
TweetNFL Rumors: Washington Redskins’ Mike Shanahan Expects High-Scoring Game?
Did Washington Redskins Head Coach Mike Shanahan jokingly give away expectations for a high-scoring game Thursday night against the Buffalo Bills? Speaking with the media Tuesday he was asked about how he was going to deal with “the kicking situation” as it was called. Shanahan said that whoever kicks off will have the next field [...]
TweetWashington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills: Learning Curve, Bad Memories
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, along with the first team, will have 12 to 20 snaps in their first preseason game against the Buffalo Bills. That’s 12-20 chances to give a first impression. Speaking to reporters Monday, Head Coach Mike Shanahan gave no details on what he expected to see happen other than a [...]
TweetWashington Redskins: Observations From Hall Of Fame Game
I don’t care it was a preseason game. It’s football. You should be tired of watching Reality TV. The NFL Hall Of Fame Game showed how you move on in this business we call life. The New Orleans Saints, coming out of a off season of turmoil due to the bounty scandal, came onto the [...]
TweetWashington Redskins: Unlike Jerry Jones, Dan Snyder Knows His Place
Say what you want about Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder, but he knows his place. Don’t get me wrong: I, along with many of you out there have spewed words about him that would get me fired from this blog. What Redskins fan hasn’t? At the Redskins Fan Appreciation Day Saturday, he kept it simple. [...]
TweetWashington Redskins In Richmond: Sites Narrowed To Four
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell said the list of sites for a Washington Redskins training camp in Richmond has been narrowed to four. Speaking to the media at Redskins Fan Appreciation Day Saturday at Redskins Park, the governor also said he expects the management to be in Richmond sometime next week checking out the sites, which [...]
Tweet2012 Fantasy Football: Don’t Forget Washington Redskins’ London Fletcher
When it comes to 2012 Fantasy Football, Washington Redskins Linebacker London Fletcher is on my roster. If he’s not on yours, then you must have a good reason. Yes, that’s reason in singular. It’s impossible for you to have multiple. Really, the guy was a tackling machine in the 2011 season. What possible reason could [...]
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