Zen-like Todd Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A896-2003Oct22.html New From The Post Redskins Plan to Sign QB Hasselbeck By Mark Maske Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, October 22, 2003; 3:43 PM The Washington Redskins planned to sign quarterback Tim Hasselbeck today and were contemplating releasing veteran quarterback Rob Johnson. Hasselbeck was at Redskins Park today for a workout. He was released by Philadelphia on Aug. 31 after spending last season with the Eagles. Hasselbeck, 25, entered the NFL in 2001 as an undrafted rookie out of Boston College signed by the Buffalo Bills. He is the son of former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck and the brother of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The Redskins were giving serious consideration to releasing Johnson, 30, later today. The club signed him in March to a two-year, $2.005 million contract (including a $250,000 signing bonus) to back up starter Patrick Ramsey, then opted to go with only those two quarterbacks on its 53-man roster, with rookie Gibran Hamdan on the five-member practice squad. Johnson appeared in each of the Redskins' past two games and completed five of seven passes in mop-up duty but was sacked three times. The former Bills starter also has had stints with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his nine-year NFL career, and was pursued by the Dallas Cowboys in the off season before picking the Redskins. He never seemed fully comfortable with Coach Steve Spurrier's offensive system, however. He would be the third player released by the Redskins this week, following defensive end Ladairis Jackson and offensive lineman Brad Bedell. Spurrier promised changes after Sunday's 24-7 loss at Buffalo, which left with the Redskins with three straight losses and a record of 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 i dont see a problem with letting this toolbox go....of course i dont know if hasselbeck is an upgrade at this point in the season though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 I find it difficult to believe that the Redskins wouldnt pick up Danny Waffle is they plan on cutting Surfer Boy. Hasselback isnt going to get this offense down in less than two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB81 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Maybe they are not allowing SOS to pick up DW. They already forced him to cut Danny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Maybe Spurrier and Synder kissed and made up :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 What scares me is if Pat goes down we are so screwed now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 :anon: (sack):thud: Rob Johnson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 If Ramsey goes down we are screwed anyway unless DW is on the roster. He proved last year he is competant enough to run the offense. But the defense would have to be playing really well. Hassellbeck may be fine a few weeks down the road, but for this year, Ramsey or DW is the only chance at decency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I dunno... as much as I hate Rob "Meat Wagon" Johnson, Tim Hasselbeck is no Matt Hasselbeck. http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/236946/bios http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1033 Note the comparison. RJ has at least started games (including two last year for the SB Champs). Of course, he did look HORRIBLE in all of his opportunities on the field. Doesn't look like he even knows the plays. BD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posse81 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I think you'll see us sign both Hasselbeck and DW if we cut Johnson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spear Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 As long as Tim brings her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Fakeman Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 "Dear God" "Please ensure the safety of our beloved Patrick" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Not sure what this is going to solve mid-season. Maybe get rid of RJ, and bring in DW to coach this Hasselback kid – and be available to play if he’s needed. I understand trying to improve, but change for the sake of change doesn’t make a whole lot of sense at this point. This picture is not looking very pretty… :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BD Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Maybe we shoulda kept Shane "throw it away" Matthews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Originally posted by Spear As long as Tim brings her... Note to self: Starvation really brings out a girl's abs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 The Bills fans were chanting "CHINA DOLL!!!" when Rob Surfer boy Johnson came into the game on Sunday :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 At least they are not picking up Jeff George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Originally posted by jbooma At least they are not picking up Jeff George Believe it or not, I think the Broncos are considering that option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Sportstalk 980: Ron Johnson has been cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnydertheHun Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Hasselbeck? Well, at least we won't be tempted to put him on the field. What about: Jarius Jackson Anthony Wright Michael Bishop At least these guys can run. We all know that none of them will know enough to throw the ball anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted October 22, 2003 Author Share Posted October 22, 2003 Yup, its official. http://www.redskins.com/story.asp?ContentID=12145 Redskins Sign Hasselbeck, Release R. Johnson 10/22/2003 By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com The Redskins have signed quarterback Tim Hasselbeck to the team's 53-man roster. To make room for Hasselbeck, the team released backup QB Rob Johnson. Hasselbeck, 6-1 and 211 pounds, is expected to serve as the backup to starter Patrick Ramsey. He joins the Redskins after spending the 2003 offseason and training camp with the Philadelphia Eagles, completing 21-of-39 passes for 205 yards in pre-season play. In 2002, Hasselbeck spent time with Philadelphia and the Carolina Panthers. He was initially released by the Eagles after he completed 23-of-32 passes for 200 yards and a touchdown in four pre-season games. He signed with Carolina's practice squad and was later promoted to the active roster for a game against Tampa Bay. Carolina released him a few weeks later. Hasselbeck resigned with the Eagles' practice squad in November 2002. A week later, he was promoted to the active roster after starter Donovan McNabb and backup Koy Detmer were sidelined by injuries. He made his NFL debut as a holder against St. Louis and was a backup to the Eagles' A.J. Feeley for several games late last season. Hasselbeck is the son of former NFL tight end Don Hasselbeck and brother of Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. The former Boston College star signed as a rookie free agent with Buffalo prior to the 2001 season but did not make the squad. He finished his collegiate career ranked sixth in total passing yards (3,980), fifth in touchdowns (29) and seventh in both pass completions (278) and attempts (501). He earned MVP honors in Boston College's Aloha Bowl win over Arizona State. Johnson had seen limited duty in his brief time with the Redskins. He played in the fourth quarter of the last two games against Tampa Bay and Buffalo, completing 5-of-7 passes for 39 yards. He was sacked three times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydevil Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Why not DW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Originally posted by luckydevi Why not DW? He will be next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 OK this seems to be an asinine move if we plan on winning this year because the obvious move would be a guy named waffle who already knows the offense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Holy Cow!!! Is this guy more than just a long-term project?!? :yikes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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