bubba9497 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 http://washingtontimes.com/weblogs/redskins/2009/Feb/13/albright-re-signs/ Click link for entire article Albright re-signs Redskins 360 david elfin A day after cutting punter Ryan Plackemeier, the Redskins re-signed long snapper Ethan Albright to his standard, 10-year-plus veteran minimum, one-year contract. Albright, who turns 38 in May, is heading into his ninth season in Washington. Only offensive tackles Jon Jansen and Chris Samuels have been with the Redskins longer than Albright, who played in the Pro Bowl after the 2007 season. "I'm pretty excited to be back," Albright said. "This is the job I wanted. I enjoy playing for Danny [smith, the special teams coach]. I'm glad the Redskins liked what they saw on film enough to bring me back. I'm looking forward to competing with [former Tennessee snapper Rob Cain, whom Washington signed on Dec. 31]." Albright, who hasn't missed a game since 1995 when he was with Miami, will be snapping to his 11th Redskins punter this fall. So far that list includes: Bryan Barker, Brett Conway (usually a kicker), Craig Jarrett, James Tuthill (usually a kicker), Tom Tupa, Andy Groom, Derrick Frost, Durant Brooks and Plackemeier. Only Barker and Frost lasted more than a season. Albright has also snapped to the holders for eight kickers: Conway, Tuthill, Jose Cortez, John Hall, Ola Kimrim, Jeff Chandler, Nick Novak and incumbent Shaun Suisham. "That's part of the business," Albright said of the constant change. "You've got to build chemistry with your unit. I'll be here once we start the offseason program so I can work with whoever they bring in to be the punter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THUNDERDOME Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Good to hear. We wont have to worry about bad snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passizle Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Yeah for the Red Snapper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 God bless the "Red Snapper." :notworthy Of all the uncertainty across the board with this roster, it's reassuring to know, yet again, Ethan's come through and we're secure for another year at least with the best LS in the business. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 :applause::applause::applause: Good job FO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurntToast Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 11 punters in 9 years! How hard is it to find a good punter and keep him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thats one person who was a must sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd421 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Championship!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Who says the skins don't have continuity?.....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKM311 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Thank Marty for bringing him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 11 punters in 9 years! How hard is it to find a good punter and keep him? I was thinking the same thing. Man, that is one motley crew of names right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackest Eyes Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 He's our most consistent player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirClintonPortis Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Excellent, at least one part of Special Teams remains solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Prime Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Lord they mentioned Nick Novak, it's only a matter of time before we a treated to the ridiculousness that is the Novak man crush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 This is basically a yearly thing, eh? He signs one year deals every year and then comes back. I wonder what's going to happen when he retires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 very good, now we need to bring in a consistant kicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselfan44 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 He is the most consistent guy we have...damn shame really...I'd put Fletch right up their with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounds Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 One less thing to worry about, I guess. Although, at some point, the brass needs to find a player to eventually take Red's place. Maybe this Jeremy Cain character can do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MassSkinsFan Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Great news! Go Snappah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 all hail the red snapper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Wonderful news here on ES today. Way to go Ethan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Welcome back Red Snapper! That was a great deal getting him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmonkforHOF Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 for all the crap I give the FO they got this one right. signing another LS might not be the best use of cap space and roster spots but that's what the preseason is for, getting a bunch of guys in and see who works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.Campbell17 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Well done FO! Albright was a must to resign! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiro Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Red Snapper is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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