Hey Hey Hey, It's Fat (contract) Albert!

That's right Hogs fans, the Redskins fantasy football owner Daniel Snyder has opened his wallet, dug deep and signed now-former Tennessee Titans Defensive Tackle Albert Haynesworth to an astonishing 7 year, $100 million contract. I imagine little Danny was like a kid on Christmas Eve, bugging Vinny every hour if it was time to open the presents yet.

The team has scheduled a 5pm newsconference today to announce the acquisition. I'm just hoping that Mr. Haynesworth makes good on his promises to "prove the doubters wrong" after being signed to such a high paying contract.

If he continues his dominance as he showed last year, we're in good shape. But I'm reminded of some other high priced acquisitions that pretty much crapped the bed. Deion Sanders, Adam Archuleta, Brandon Lloyd, Dana Stubblefield, Mark Brunell, and the list goes on.

On the bright side, we also managed to lock up CB Deangelo Hall to a six-year $54 million dollar deal. This one will pay huge dividends going forward.

HTTR!

Marcus Gone, Jason Staying Put

Well Hog fans, I don't quite know how to take this latest development in the Redskins offseason. It seems our brilliant leaders in the front office have trimmed Marcus Washington out of the upcoming season, turning him loose to go win a ring somewhere else, undoubtedly, while hanging on to Mr. Freeze, that guy from Criminal Minds, ugh, sorry, Jason Taylor.

It appears we're letting a long time Redskins pillar and leader in the locker room go for cap room, while hanging onto Mr. I'm Gone Next Year Fools.

I don't know folks. I'd love to see Taylor return to form and become that dominant QB sacking machine that he used to be. But frankly, I think he's making a final $8million before two-stepping off into the sunset. Kinda reminds me of Neon Deion......

The Offseason has officially begun

It looks as though the NFL offseason is in full swing.  We've already gotten reports about Tony Romo not necessarily saying he want's T.O. back in big D.  

There's reports that Michael Vick and T.O. might team up to form some sort of super-jackass-duo for a super-jackass team owner in Al Davis and don the black and silver for what would be, in my opinion, the funniest thing ever put on a field.  Imagine the huddle:  "Vick, you my quarterback but you ain't throwin' T.O. the ball!"  "T.O. you know you my dog."   And every connection that Vick makes, every first down he manages to pick up....you know what the P.A. system is going to be playing right?  

We've got news flowing in that Brett Favre is retiring, AGAIN.  Whoopty-doo.  I'll believe it when I see it, and I'm sure most of you will too.  I mean, really.  Who's buying this guy's statements anymore?  Maybe he'll end up in Canada or something, become an Argonaut or whatever they hell they call themselves.  Knowing Candian Football, they'll rename the team to the Niagra Favres or something.

And there's even rumors that Al Davis is, in fact, NOT just an embalmed pygmie in a track suit, that he's actually a living, breathing human being.  I don't know about this one folks.

So, as the offseason machine starts to churn, we would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Mel Kaufman, linebacker for all three Redskins championship teams, who passed away this week at the way too young age of 50.  

We'll keep you posted on the happenings that we feel are worth mentioning.  In the meantime, hang loose.

It's Over, Dammitall

Well, the Superbowl has come and gone, I've finally sobered up and Kurt Warner's kids won't be getting a puppy afterall. It's a shame too. I was really pulling for the Cardinals, as were many of the fans across the country.

I harbor no ill will towards the Steelers, mind you, however, I'm not a fan of Hines Ward. It's one thing to lay someone out when it's necessary and conducive to the play, it's another to just blindside some guy because you have the opportunity. That's not intensity, that's assault.

Either way, the Skins were enjoying the Superbowl, much like I was, at home on the couch. And for that, I'll take solace in the fact that we get another run in a few months.

I'll leave you with one last thought. The Cardinals may not have won it all, but they sure opened alot of eyes around the league when the post season got here. Everyone was counting them out before the bell rung, and they showed true poise in the face of the doubters. In honor of one time head coach Dennis Green, I present to you:

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The Hog Pen - Community Forums

Hey folks,

For anyone that is interested, we have set up a community forum at HogsOfOldDC.com, it's called the Hog Pen and you're always welcome to join free and enjoy yourself chatting with others online.

However, as of January 24, 2009, we have disabled that forum. This is temporary, due to an influx of Haitian/El Salvadoran/etc, spammers trying to post nothing but nonsensical links to bootleg penis drugs.

So, please be patient while we weed the undesireables out of our forums, and keep it a fun, clean, happy place for all of you, our valued members. It's times like these that make it hard to just have fun.

Bear with us, we're working to lock it down and kick the garbage to the curb!

AJ Smith - Pompous Ass

Chargers GM AJ Smith - Pompous Ass

That's right. POMPOUS ASS. After Ladanian Tomlinson commented on his web site earlier this month and spoke about his future with the team, AJ Smith told the San Diego Tribune “My first reaction was we both have similar feelings. I have no intentions of leaving San Diego. San Diego is where my GM career started and where I’d like it to end. I also have nothing but love and the utmost respect for this team, the players and the Spanos family. I have absolutely no control over how long I will be with the Chargers.
“As for now, I am the Chargers’ GM, and I have major decisions to ponder for the organization now and in the future. My recommendation to Dean Spanos will be what’s in the best interest of the team – both short and long term. That’s my job. That’s what Dean hired me to do.”

Almost a word-for-word recreation of LT's statement. Why?

Is he simply trying to get under LT's skin and take a few cheap shots at the man? Or has he become so power hungry and antagonistic in his role with the Chargers that he feels more like a man by proving that he is, in fact, a Pompous Ass?

LT has done so much for a team that, for so long, was an also-ran. He's brought attention, class and talent to a team that nobody ever seriously thought about unless they lived in San Diego or one of the other 3 AFC West Team home towns.

AJ Smith does have a hand in deciding LT's future with the team, as he IS the General Manager. I ask you though, is this anyway for a GM to behave publicly about one of his team's most popular and talented athletes? I think not.

It's about time for Spanos to step up and put AJ under the microscope. If this is how he begins the off season, imagine how he'll be acting come spring training and the draft. Personally, I think it's time to cut out the dead wood.

Keep an eye out for our new AJ Smith tee, he's going to be thrilled.

Saint Ben!

Ah yes, Big Ben! The Patron Saint of Pittsburgh Football has once again led them to the promise land.

I think you should all celebrate this great day and commemorate it with cheesesteaks, brats and beer! Consider it a sacrifice!

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