I take that back! Not a slap in the face, but more like a King Kong sized shot to the gut! You know the kind of power punch that makes you keel over and utter, “ugh!”

That’s just what it would feel like for every Washington Redskins fan if FOX Network decides to broadcast the Dallas Cowboys game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, instead of the Redskins finale against the 49ers.

Yes we all know which is a better game, but this is Redskins territory! Don’t let the transplants fool you. They will bark until they are blue in the face about how Hampton Roads and all of Virginia roots for America’s team. Hogwash! What about the Baltimore Ravens or even the Carolina Panthers. There are two teams nearly as close as the Redskins, but they have yet to make any kind of impact here in the 757.

So how is it that the great state of Texas with its unpredictable and topsy-turvy football team can influence what fans here in Redskins territory will watch come Sunday? Sure the Redskins are all but done for the season, but at least they were not billed as Super Bowl contenders like the Boys. And now America’s team has to beat Philly on the final day just to make it into the playoffs? That’s not how a Superbowl team gets into the post season. Remember how the Ravens ran right up the middle on the Boys. Like that’s not gonna happen Sunday against the Eagles!

Rock the vote Redskins fans and show the Cowboy fans which team rules Hampton Roads.(Keep quiet Steeler fan, we know your here!)

As of right now we may not know which game FOX is going to air here come Sunday, but one things for sure, there is going to be a lot of upset fans this weekend. Feel free to give me a call and voice your opinion. By the way, I’m off this weekend!

Happy Holidays and go Redskins!

D-Hall is back, sort of.  The former Deep Creek star in Chesapaeake is at least a lot closer to home.  After getting cut by the Oakland Raiders just 8 games into the season, Hall has signed on with the Redskins.  He’ll play out the season with them and then become a free agent.

This deal works out pretty well for both parties.  The Redskins get one of the best cover cornerbacks in the leauge.  Hall, a former Virginia Tech standout, has the 3rd most interceptions in the league since 2005.  This is good for Hall because it gives him a chance to get his reputation back. 

Things were pretty ugly in Oakland for Hall.  In the off-season, he signed a 7-year, $70 million contract.  He didn’t last that long.  Fortunately for him, he still received $8 million for his 8 games.  Hall is going to have to fight the reputation that he’s a headcase, trouble-maker, etc.  Now, with the Redskins, he’ll get that chance.

This comes at a time when the Redskins could use some DB depth.  Sean Springs has battled injuries all season, and Chris Horton has been hurt a few games too.  Hall will help the Redskins throughout the rest of the season.

How will it turn out?  If I had to guess, I’d say Hall would help out the Redskins later in the season.  For some reason, it’s hard for players to make an immediate impact in the NFL, even on defense.  I could be wrong, but I don’t think this will give the Redskins a “big bang” right away.

“Big bang?”  You know what I mean.