This is an awesome story about Wild Bill Hagy from 30 years ago. It’s a little long, but it’s almost like watching Any Which Way But Loose. The old cars, the old beer cans…great stuff.

Hard to believe its going on 19 seasons since the Skins last Superbowl. Here is a quick look back at the 91 team that was one of the best ever.

Here is a short clip from one of my favorite movies ever, Slapshot. What makes this interesting? The player wearing #7 for the opposing team, who scores twice in the clip, is Bruce Boudreau, head coach of the Washington Capitals.

1999 was a strange year for the Washington Redskins, on and off the field. The team was sold by the trust of Jack Kent Cooke to Dan Snyder in May. The team started the season playing at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in Raljon, MD. During the course of the season, the stadium changed names twice. Temporarily Redskins Park, and later Fedex Field. Raljon even changed to Landover. The 1999 Washington Redskins went 10-6 and won the NFC East, the last Skins team to do so. This Redskins team played in, and won, the only playoff game hosted at Fedex field.

Coached by Norv Turner, they were 2nd in the NFL in scoring at 27.7PPG. The season started with a crazy overtime loss to the Cowboys, a game the Skins were winning by 3TD’s late. They lost 41-35. The season ended in another crazy game, a loss to Tampa Bay. The Skins had a chance to win the game with a last second field goal, but a botched snap ruined it. The offensive stars were Brad Johnson (4000+ yds passing,) Stephen Davis (1405yds 17td,) Michael Westbrook and Albert Connell (both over 1100yds receiving.) Defensively they were led by “Big Daddy” Dan Wilkinson, Hall of Famer Darrell Green and a rookie named Champ Bailey.

QB - Brad Johnson - Free Agent, played last season for the Dallas Cowboys

RB - Stephen Davis - Signed a 1 day contract with Carolina last year, so he could retire as a Panther? Played 99 games with Skins(signed first $100 million NFL contract) versus 29 with Panthers.

FB - Larry Centers - Owner of LV Associates, a real estate firm in Dallas, TX.

WR - Michael Westbrook - Fighting midgets in MMA matches.

WR - Albert Connell - According to his Twitter account, he is “getting back to being me.” Whether that involves stealing from Deuce Mcallister, I’m not sure.

TE - Stephen Alexander - Recently retired from Broncos after 10 year career.

LT - Andy Heck - O-Line Coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

RT - Jon Jansen - RT for the 2009 Washington Redskins.

LG - Keith Sims - Owner of several Dunkin Donuts.

RG - Tre Johnson - History teacher and coach at the Landon School in Bethesda, MD.

C - Cory Raymer - ??, probably drinking beers at The Ashburn Pub.

K - Brett Conway - Real estate consultant and owner of a fitness studio.

P - Matt Turk - Punter for the Houston Texans.

DE - Kenard Lang - Head football coach for Jones High School in Orlando, FL.

DE - Marco Coleman - Educational speaker for the National Collegiate Scouting Association.

DT - Dan Wilkinson - Reportedly living in Northern VA, failed to report to Broncos after Dolphins traded him there in 2007.

DT - Dana Stubblefield - D-Line coach at Valley Christian High School in California. Recently plead guilty to perjury in the Balco case.

LB - Greg Jones - ????? It’s tough to search for a Greg Jones, especially since several played in the NFL.

MLB - Derek Smith - LB for Miami Dolphins

LB - Shawn Barber - Free Agent, on IR with the Texans last year.

CB - Darrell Green - Owns several business ventures, still donating time and money to DC area charities. www.darrellgreen.com

CB - Champ Bailey - CB Denver Broncos, future Hall of Famer.

SS - Sam Shade - Assistant coach for Samford University

FS - Matt Stevens - Sad story, he was paralyzed from the chest down after a motorcycle accident in 2004.

KR - Brian Mitchell - TV and radio personality in the DC area.

Cheers and Hail

Matthew Stafford got $42 million guaranteed! Tim Couch was #1 10 years ago, he got $12 million guaranteed. Recession?

Tom Condon is officially the best agent in the NFL, Mark Sanchez’s brother thanks you for making his job easier.

I don’t know about Day 1 only having 2 rounds. It would really suck if your team had no 1st or 2nd round pick…what’s to be excited about? And now if your a 3rd rounder your a “2nd day” pick? Being in the top 100 picks is an honor.

I thought the Bengals had a great draft. Smith was the top O-lineman in the draft. Maualuga was a steal in the 2nd, and Johnson and Coffman were steals in the 3rd.

Mangini will trade Braylon Edwards before the season starts.

The Cowboys had 12 picks, I’m jealous of none.

Packers had a great first round.

Congrats Heyward-Bey!

Note to Jeremy Maclin, no matter how good you are…Donovan Mcnabb will make you suck. Get some catcher’s gear and learn how to block balls in the turf.

I thought Jon Gruden was out in Tampa Bay? How else can you explain drafting a QB in round 1 when you already have 5 on your roster (2 being paid starter-type $$.)
Oh, I know why…Freeman and Morris listen to the same type of music and Morris was Freeman’s RA in college.

Finally, some Redskins thoughts…I couldn’t be happier with the Orakpo pick. I like the Williams free agent veteran minimum signing. Happy with Barnes choice. And after writing 4 weeks about not wanting Sanchez, I was mildly disappointed the Jets got him.

Draft weekend wouldn’t have been the same without the great coverage by Matt Terl, official blogger of the Skins, and Hogs Haven…who brought this behind the scenes coverage of the Skins 2nd round pick.

Cheers and Hail

When the Redskins drafted Jason Campbell in the 1st round of the 2005 draft, they became the first team in the history of the NFL to draft 2 QB’s in the first round within 4 years of each other. Now all signs are pointing to a 3rd 1st rounder spent on a QB within 8 years. I don’t have the power to research such information, but I’m going to assume no NFL team has ever done this, or even come close.

When you draft a Quarterback in the 1st round, you are making the assumption that this is your “franchise quarterback.” The guy that you’re going to hitch your wagon to for the next 10-12 years. It appears as though Dan and Vinny are giving up on Jason Campbell. That in itself is a bad decision. He has only improved every season even though he’s had a different system each year. How good can he be this year, actually having a year of experience under his belt? Playing QB in the nations capital is one of the toughest jobs in sports and the fans are the toughest critics. Yet, 81% of the fans don’t want Sanchez. Are the people making the decisions at Redskins Park really this blind to the fact that we have gaping holes at other positions. Gaping holes brought on by the fact that the Skins have not drafted a defensive end within the first 5 rounds of the draft during Snyder’s tenure? Gaping holes brought on by the fact that they’ve drafted only 2 offensive lineman in the first 5 rounds of the draft during the same time? Our 1st and 4th rounders for Jason Peters would have been a great move…but why would you want to take care of your weakest position with a Pro Bowl player who is one of the best in the NFL. I mean, it’s Jason Peters, he’s not “sexy.”

After taking all the shit the front office piled on him, JC has finally spoken out, declaring he wants to be traded if the Skins draft Sanchez. My fear is the Skins have tipped their hand too much and the value they would receive for Campbell would be too little (remember giving away Patrick Ramsey for a 6th rounder, 2 years after using a 1st on him?) And if they draft Sanchez and trade Campbell, who’s your starting QB for the 2009 season? My other fear is the Skins trade up for Sanchez, throwing away more picks.

Maybe it’s all a smokescreen, maybe I just wasted an hour on this post for no reason? Maybe Dan and Vinny are smarter than I think they are? Oh F me, welcome to DC Mr. Sanchez.

Cheers and Hail