Worst Sports Owners Tournament: Quarterfinals

Eight crazy owners battle for spots in the final four

We're down to the quarterfinals of the WSOT, where eight crazy owners duel to see who's the worst in each individual sport. In case you need to look back at where we've been, here are the links to the earlier rounds:

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Washington Redskins 2011 NFL Team Preview

We take an in-depth look at the Redskins offense, defense and special teams this year.

Coach Mike Shanahan enters the second year of his building project with a foundation in place but some significant lingering questions. Overshadowing the team’s two-win improvement in 2010 is the disastrous trade for quarterback Donovan McNabb. The ugly, prolonged divorce from McNabb leaves the Redskins with no proven option at the most important position on the field. Meanwhile, the offensive line remains a major weakness, and there’s a lack of proven skill-position players.

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Worst Sports Owners Tournament: Football/Basketball Round 2

Eight more owners throw down to decide the worst of the worst

By Scott Henry (@4QuartersRadio)

Welcome to the second round of the Worst Sports Owners Tournament. We're down to 16 of the craziest owners ever. Some won, but spent other people's money like drunken sailors to do it. Some lost, and made themselves look like spoiled children in doing so. Your mission, should you be brave and intelligent enough to accept it, is to decide which is a more grievous offense.

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Deion Sanders' Hall of Fame Speech

Prime Time remixed his “Must Be The Money” mantra during his Hall of Fame speech.

Deion Sanders remixed his “Must Be The Money” mantra one last time during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday night.

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Worst Sports Owners Tournament: Football Round 1

Part 2 of a series pitting 32 of sport's worst owners in all-out battle

By Scott Henry (@4QuartersRadio)

If your team has an owner or owners who treat the fans with respect, be grateful.

If your team has an owner who spends within his/her/their means, but can still improve the team, enjoy it.

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Fantasy Football: Breaking down the Washington Redskins

WASHINGTON
• Inside the Locker Room
With Rich Campbell of the Washington Times

Who will be the focus of the Redskins’ offense?
Coach Mike Shanahan wants to establish a running game first and then pass using play-action and misdirection. That means running back Ryan Torain has the potential to pile up yards — if he can stay healthy and if the Redskins can improve their offensive line. Torain averaged 4.5 yards per carry in 10 games last season. Those numbers in 10 games extrapolate to about 1,200 yards and seven touchdowns over a full season. But beware: Very few running backs have remained consistent fantasy options under Shanahan.

Who is Shanahan’s pet project at running back?
Shanahan hand-picked Roy Helu and Evan Royster in the fourth and sixth rounds of the draft, respectively, so he’ll have some options if Torain adds a chapter to his extensive injury history. Helu has better big-play ability and a higher draft pedigree, but Royster could play on third downs because of his pass protection skills. Torain is the choice for now, but as always with Shanahan, keep an eye on the entire committee.

Is DeAngelo Hall still an elite fantasy option at CB?
Hall’s value in 2010 was significantly boosted by his two returns for touchdowns, so the question becomes whether you believe he’ll replicate those scores. Keep in mind they were his first touchdowns since 2007. Hall likes gambling for big plays, and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett gives him the freedom to do so. Because you don’t get penalized when Hall gets burned, be comfortable taking him and enjoy his erratic point explosions.

• Fantasy Playoff Run — Weeks 14-16: NE, @NYG, MIN
The same could be said for the Redskins as the Titans: What will this offense look like come fantasy playoff time? Will it be back to the RB du jour for Mike Shanahan? Who will be QB by that time? All three defenses are respectable against the areas Washington may be good at: RB and TE. So for this fantasy playoff, simply run away.

• Athlon Best Bets
Sleeper: Anthony Armstrong, WR
Deep-Sleeper: Evan Royster, RB
Overvalued: Ryan Torain, RB
Top Rookie: Roy Helu, RB
Bounce-Back: LaRon Landry, DB
Top IDP: LaRon Landry, DB

• Try to Avoid
ANYONE ON OFFENSE
The QB situation is dire; Santana Moss’ value has plummeted without Donovan McNabb; and the stable of running backs is uninspiring and inconsistent.
WAIT UNTIL: 8th RD

• Draft Class Fantasy Impact
The Redskins are bringing in a large draft class with a couple of players deserving a look on fantasy rosters. Helu and Royster could challenge for immediate carries, while any of the receivers could work their way into the rotation. Keep an eye on all of the draft picks in keeper formats.

More Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets and Rankings:
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 280
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Top 240 w/ IDPs
2 011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Quarterbacks
2 011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Running Backs
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers
2011 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense/Special Teams

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Patriots, Redskins Close on Albert Haynesworth Trade

The Redskins find a suitor for a disgruntled ex-Pro Bowl player, rather than let him walk to a division rival

The Washington Redskins are reportedly close to a deal that would send former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to the New England Patriots for a 2

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Albert Haynesworth to Patriots

New England trades 2013 fifth-rounder to Washington for Albert Haynesworth.

Bill Belichick has done it again, acquiring former $100-million man Albert Haynesworth for pennies on the dollar.