David Elfin
Articles by David Elfin
Fletcher relies on divine power after father’s death
The Monday conversation between London Fletcher and his father, London Baker, started like most of their chats over the phone. They talked about their lives and discussed the Redskins' 29-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints the day before. Published September 22, 2008
Clipping Cardinals’ wings a must
With all due respect to Arizona running back Edgerrin James, the Redskins' defense is focused on trying to ground the Cardinals' high-flying passing attack this week. Published September 20, 2008
Moore ready to get rolling with Redskins
It didn't take Kareem Moore long to figure out the impact of a minor injury in the NFL. Published September 20, 2008
Redskins’ defense gets its second wind
While most of the focus has been on the lows (Week 1) and the highs (Week 2) of Washington's offense this season, the Redskins' defense has been more consistent. Make that consistently better in the second half. Published September 19, 2008
Cooley letting it all hang out on blog
At 6-foot-3 and 249 pounds, Chris Cooley has enough size and speed to work his way free of defenders. But the fifth-year veteran, a free spirit off the field, was more than a little too free on his blog last weekend. Published September 18, 2008
Moss could handle punt return duties
Antwaan Randle El's huge day as a punt returner for Pittsburgh against Washington in November 2004 was a big factor in the Redskins signing him to a six-year, $30 million contract 16 months later. Published September 16, 2008
Second-half adjustment pays for Portis
Clinton Portis wasn't happy with how he got started Sunday at steamy FedEx Field. The Washington Redskins running back picked up just 5 yards on his four carries on the first series. Published September 15, 2008
Redskins Insider: Moss back in stride
The Washington Redskins were mounting a comeback after driving for a touchdown and forcing a three-and-out, But time was getting precious, and they were 67 yards from the end zone. The play was supposed to go to Antwaan Randle El. But when the safety jumped his crossing route, fellow receiver Santana Moss was one-on-one with New Orleans rookie cornerback Tracy Porter, and that meant trouble for the Saints and victory for the Redskins. Published September 15, 2008
Saints’ passing offense presents problems for Redskins
All the hue and cry among Redskins fans since Washington's 16-7 season-opening loss to the New York Giants on Sept. 4 has been about the offense. Published September 14, 2008
Hamstring injury limits Washington
Marcus Washington started his first 48 games after signing with the Washington Redskins in 2004. But there's a decent chance that the strongside linebacker will miss Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Published September 13, 2008
For the love of the game
Time seemed to have passed Mark Brunell by last season. Washington's starting quarterback as recently as November 2006, Brunell was demoted to third string by coach Joe Gibbs after that season and never played a down in 2007. He voided his contract with the Redskins in March, not knowing whether his career was over. Published September 13, 2008
Springs will not stop doing it his own way
He ticked off longtime teammate Phillip Daniels by skipping all of the "voluntary" offseason work at Redskin Park. He caused whispers in the locker room when he was scratched from last week's season opener with a strained calf. But none of that negativity affects Shawn Springs nor his status as the Washington Redskins' No. 1 cornerback. Published September 11, 2008
Redskins fighting injuries, age
Marcus Washington usually isn't too hard to find on the football field. Published September 9, 2008
Zorn pleads for patience
Jim Zorn is smart, candid and upbeat, but he wouldn't be the rookie coach of the Washington Redskins if not for his offensive expertise. Published September 6, 2008
Not ready for football
It was a perfect night to kick off the Jim Zorn era: a matchup against an NFC East rival, albeit the defending Super Bowl champion in its own digs. The New York Giants would be so caught up in celebrating their title in front of their fans - fans who didn't get to see any of the road warriors' four playoff victories - that they would forget there was a game to play. Published September 5, 2008
Peers laud ‘special’ Upshaw
Praise for the late head of NFL players union. Published September 3, 2008
Giants get a little bit of swagger
The New York Giants finally have some confidence. Running through the NFC playoffs as a wild card and stunning the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII will do that. Published September 2, 2008
Hang time lands Brooks job
The punting battle between rookie Durant Brooks and Derrick Frost came down to hang time and consistency. Frost never proved he could deliver either to the satisfaction of the Washington Redskins, and the three-year incumbent lost his job to Brooks as a result. Published September 1, 2008
REDSKINS INSIDER: Ten-man draft class survives final cuts
The Washington Redskins drafted 10 players in April, nearly twice their average of the previous five years, and all survived Saturday's final cut of 22 players in preparation for Thursday's season opener at the Super Bowl defending champion New York Giants. Published August 31, 2008
Jansen, Heyer still competing for job
Jon Jansen has been the Washington Redskins' starting right tackle, when healthy, since the team drafted him in the second round in 1999. But new coach Jim Zorn put that nine-year reign in jeopardy on Friday by declaring Jansen and second-year man Stephon Heyer are battling for the job. Published August 30, 2008
