FIRSTIES!!!

This is my inaugural and instead of crazy with a emotional opening, I'm going to jump right into this, but I'll do it the right way. Cover the THREE HUGE STORIES all at once facing the athletes of our nations capital.

Washington Redskins:

'Skins new addition Reed (TE) 

As the janitorial staff sweeps up the last of the confetti and girls fresh out of their sophomore year of college begin charging credit cards they don't even have yet just because their "boo" has made it into the NFL to be a career second stringer, the analysis continues. How have the 'Skins done so far? Better yet how have they done compared to the rest of the NFC east. The entire league knew that the Redskins draft was 2012, not 2013. The attitude going into this is all about filling some spots and gaining some projects. That being said, as it is very unlikely that anyone the 'Skins pick up in this draft will be a starter this year, or any season soon, it is a great chance to find some hidden talent. The first pick of the Redskins draft was a one David Amerson; the best possible pick the 'Skins could of made at that time. He's an ACC defensive back; fast, strong kid with the hands of a receiver. He broke his schools INT record with 18 for his career, and lead his team last year at 5. With the game becoming more and more crucial on forced turnovers this guy has the potential to one day become an interception expert. Their next pick? Well I'm going to preface it by saying I'm very excited about it and as a fan you should be too. Jordan Reed, while at Florida he was a favorite of Jeff Driskel, Driskel's philosophy was throw a lot of passes, throw them short. His deadpan accuracy found Reed A LOT. He pulled down 45 REC last year, for 559 YDS and found the red zone 3 times. Hes a big physical player who knows how to grab a ball. Look for him to be a favorite when Kirk Cousins graces the field.
So who should they focus on next? I think the best pick would be a prototypical OL, someone with the right size, and good reaction to the position. Look for Oday Aboushi from Virginia, Nick Becton from Virginia Tech, or I also really like David Quesenberry from San Jose State.


Washington Nationals:
The Nationals kicked off their series with the Reds in good fashion. Jordan Zimmerman looked really good (as usual) only allowing one hit and ultimately shutting the Red's out. The problem this season has so far been when they've been hitting, they can't pitch. When they've been pitching...they can't hit. Tonight was the same, but when the defense plays that well your offense can lack. There's no real true answer to why the lineup cant wreck it; Harper, Span, LaRoche, Zimmerman (R), Werth...the lineup is full of batting potential and history. But there really is nothing to worry about, the season is young and the Nat's shouldn't have a problem turning things around.

Washington Capitals:
The sigh of relief is deserved, if you told me at the beginning of the season the Capitals would possibly the worse team in the NHL only to end up being the final Southeast Division Champs in the history of the NHL I woulda said "COMMMEEEE ONNN!" but it happened. Alex Ovechkin is pound for pound the best player in the NHL at this moment leading the league in scoring at 32 for the short cut season. I'm going to hold off on commenting but will say its a welcomed send off. We should all be excited about this years playoffs and even more excited about the territory change next season, I'm most excited about the chance to meet with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh more often, yes they're tough competitors but they bring the best out in the Caps. The Caps will always succeed when counted out. So D.C. as I'm walking through town I wanna see long beards and girly fit jerseys for this playoff berth.



Take it easy guys, see you later.


-D.D.