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| Report: Lewis close to being named Bengals' head coach |
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01/10/2003 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis is likely to accept an impending offer to become the next head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a published report. Citing unnamed NFL sources, The Washington Post reported Friday that Lewis, who was rumored to take over as the head coach at Michigan State last month, has emerged as the leading candidate for the Bengals' job, and will take over within the next few days barring a last-minute snag in deliberations. |
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| Redskins release Deion Sanders |
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12/23/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - The Washington Redskins released Deion Sanders on Monday, in what appears to be the first of several steps to be taken before the retired cornerback can join a playoff-bound Oakland Raiders team. Sanders -- who retired after the 2000 season, one year into a seven-year contract with the Redskins -- announced on Sunday that he may possibly come out of retirement for a run in the AFC playoffs with Oakland. "I may come back to a playoff team," said Sanders on CBS Sports pre-game NFL sho |
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| Texans' Carr suffers 73rd sack to set record |
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12/22/2002 |
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| Landover, MD (MySportsbook) - Houston Texans quarterback David Carr was sacked for an NFL-record 73rd time in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. The new mark eclipsed the 72 suffered by Philadelphia's Randall Cunningham in 1996. Carr, who completed 12-of-31 passes for only 112 yards in the loss, set the single-season record when he was hauled down by Washington's Bruce Smith with just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The sack was the third of the game for Washington, and |
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| Redskins to keep Jansen for six more seasons |
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12/19/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - The Washington Redskins have come to terms on a six-year contract with offensive right tackle Jon Jansen. The deal is believed to be worth $25 million. The 26-year-old Jansen, who was selected by Washington in the second round of the 1999 draft, has started every game in his career. His blocking helped running back Stephen Davis eclipse the team record with 1,432 yards rushing last season, although the Redskins are ranked just 11th in the NFC in rushing this season. |
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| Redskins' Davis separates shoulder |
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12/15/2002 |
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| Philadelphia, PA (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins running back Stephen Davis left the Redskins' game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the first quarter. Davis broke free on a 15-yard run before losing the ball when Eagles safety Brian Dawkins stripped it away. Davis was then injured when he went after the loose ball as he landed awkwardly. Davis had 24 yards on two carries before suffering the injury. Entering this game, Davis has 796 yards rushing on 205 carries and |
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| Eagles Team Report: Hooked on a Feeley |
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12/13/2002 |
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| s to win its final three games (Washington, Dallas and NY Giants) to assure itself home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Eagles can wrap up the NFC East title this week with a win or a New York Giant loss. "We look forward to playing the Washington Redskins and another NFC East rival. Those games are always exciting for the players and coaches on both sides," said head coach Andy Reid. "Both teams are very familiar with each other. It's a great atmosphere. The last game in the Vet, it should be excitin |
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| Eagles await Redskins for Vet finale |
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12/12/2002 |
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| s to win its final three games (Washington, Dallas and NY Giants) to assure itself home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Eagles can wrap up the NFC East title this week with a win or a New York Giant loss. "We look forward to playing the Washington Redskins and another NFC East rival. Those games are always exciting for the players and coaches on both sides," said head coach Andy Reid. "Both teams are very familiar with each other. It's a great atmosphere. The last game in the Vet, it should be excitin |
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| Lewis says he's sticking with Redskins |
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12/12/2002 |
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| Ashburn, VA (MySportsbook) - Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis confirmed Thursday that he will remain with the team, ending week-long speculation that Lewis would abandon Washington for the head coaching position at Michigan State. Lewis, who also serves as an assistant under first-year head coach Steve Spurrier, told reporters after the team's Thursday walk-through that he turned down an offer from MSU in favor of sticking with the Redskins. "Coach Spurrier and [Redskins' owner] Daniel Sny |
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| Hasselbeck questionable for Sunday; George could start |
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12/11/2002 |
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| t be able to get a little work in tomorrow. We'll see," Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren said. "We're taking it a day at a time. Until he can go, Jeff George will get all the snaps. We're getting him ready to play." George started two games for the Washington Redskins in 2001, before being released. He completed 23-of-42 passes for 168 yards, with no touchdowns and three interceptions. The 12-year-veteran began his career with the Indianapolis Colts after being selected with the first overall pick in the 1990 dra |
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| Lewis says he is staying with Redskins |
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12/09/2002 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Marvin Lewis is apparently going to stay as the defensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins. Lewis met with Michigan State officials on Monday to discuss the school's vacant head coaching position, and it was reported that he was going to be the school's next head coach. However, Lewis said he spoke with Redskins officials later in the day and that he planned on staying in Washington, but the decision was not finalized. Lewis said he would like to someday be a head coach i |
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