Silliness. Jurgensen or Baugh. How many of us are still around who even saw Sammy Baugh play. I would have to give it more thought, but mgooding is pretty close to right (maybe not Doug Williams except as a class act) as is the following poster. No Lenny Hauss makes the whole contest moot. No Vince Promuto? No Gene Brito? No Tank McClinton? No Russ Grimm? No Mark Moseley, Andy Farkas, Gary Clark. No Little Eddie LeBaron (Little WAS his first name wasn't it?) fer heaven's sake! Silliness!

In no order, the top 16:
Baugh, Jurgensen, Kilmer, Theismann, Doug Williams, Rypien, Riggins, Larry Brown, Darrell Green, Monk, Charlie Taylor, Bobby Mitchell, Huff, Hanburger, Houston, Moseley

Several thoughts:

I LOVE Joe Theisman for his attitude and his courage, but he doesn't belong in this company.

No offensive linemen? No Joe Jacoby, no Russ Grimm? No Len Haus (SIC)? Give me a break!

There are a few BIG names missing in the defensive line...

No Pat Fischer? What's up with THAT?

Dave Butz is one of my all time favorites. Remember seeing that scarred helmet and his will to play through anything. What about him and Doug Willams?

sam huff is a ny giant. hanburger ought to be slaying him.

No Darrell Green = no vote from me!

Sonny Jurgenson over Sammy Baugh? You got to be kidding. I mean, nothing against Sonny, but Slingin Sammy was an inaugural member of the Hall of Fame, played on all three sides of the ball and is considered by many to be one of the best to play the game, ever. Plus he played all of his 14-15 years in Washington taking the Redskins to six, count 'em, six NFL Championship games. Let's get real Washington and start voting with your heads, not your hearts.

Sam Huff didn't soil a Redskins jersy the way Hamburger did...nice broadcaster, but still a "Giant"...get real and chk the history as a Redskin

I think it's kind of unfair to pit anyone against Darrell Green in the first round. I mean, who's going to vote against Darrell? He's Mr. Redskin! He's got a road named after him in Ashburn!
Otherwise good picks. I agree that the Sammy Baugh/Sonny Jurgensen comparison is a bit unfair (most younger fans have no idea who Baugh is), but really it's the only apt comparison you could make. I can't think of two quarterbacks the Redskins have had that have been more integral to the franchise. Baugh and Jurgensen may not have won Super Bowls, but they had longer tenures than any of the Super Bowl winners.
And picking Sonny over Sammy isn't insulting Sammy. This isn't just about on the field stuff (at least I'd assume its not) and Sonny has been a Redskin off the field in a much more prominent role than Baugh.

How on earth could anyone choose Sonny over Sammy Baugh. I am only 26, but Baugh is considered one of the best QB's of all time. Sonny was good, but I think most people are picking the popular choice. Baugh is the only Redskin to have his number officially retired.

I took Riggo over B. Mitch because Riggins is one of the all-time great running backs. And B. Mitch is my favorite all-time Redskin. It probably wasn't a fair comparison. B. Mitch was the ultimatte 3rd down back and special teams player. Does anyone remeber a play when that shuffle pass to B. Mitch DIDN'T work?

That being said, I do beleive that B. Mitch will be in the hall of fame.

I've got it! It should have been a choice between B. Mitch and Mark Moseley.

I'm curious to know why people arent supporting brian mitchell. forgetting his little sojourn at the end when we made the mistake of letting him go, he was a major face of the redskins for a good long time. not to mention the fact that he is the nfl career leader in a whole host of special teams/return catagories

I posted this under Hanburger vs. Huff and I'll post it again here because it bears repeating. Chris Hanburger is the most overlooked Hall-of-Fame candidate in NFL history! There is no former player with his resume who is not enshrined in Canton. He was voted to the Pro Bowl nine times, selected as an all-pro five times and was named the NFL defensive player of the year in 1972. He was also entrusted by George Allen to call signals for his defense... one of the best in the NFL during the Allen era in Washington. Anyone who reads this should write to Len Shapiro and other Hall-of-Fame Veterans Committee voters and urge them to put Chris Hanburger in the Hall-of-Fame where he belongs!

Dexter Manley hands down, in 1988 I saw him eating with his family at the IHOP in Ballston. I was eleven at the time and he signed my IHOP place matt. "Dexter Manley Don't use drugs" gosh gotta love that guy, plus Mann's Posture is too good

My all-time Redskin is Charley Taylor,where is he?You can't mention Bobby Mitchell without mentioning Charley Taylor he belongs on this list too.

The beauty of this debate is that we can have it . . . sure, picking Sonny over Sammy (or vice versa) makes no sense, or it makes complete sense, or we have had the luxury of calling both one of the greatest all-around football players and one of the greatest pure passers as members of this storied franchise. You can't have this kind of debate in the Carolinas (well, you can, but it would still be about Sonny and Sammy, since it's still Skins country down there) or New Orleans or Seattle.

The franchise has been around since the 30s. Of course, it's impossible to pick 1 or 16 or 50 of the greatest Skins without leaving out someone who deserves to be on the list.

Larry Brown: the first Redskin to gain 1,000 yards rushing, also most no votes. Folks don't remember the lean years and the stars that carried the franchise. LB could have been on the cover of SI many more times if George Allen wasn't one dimensional. Here's to you LB, you were a great Redskin. "I'll Always Get Up" -Larry Brown

Sam Huff was done by the time he reached DC Stadium. Great years in NY, Sam. Great job being Sonny J's stooge in the radio booth and cleaning all those stalls at the Marriott horse farm. #55 Kicks Your Arse!

Holey S***!

NO O-linemen???
No Gary Clark???
No Deion Sanders???

(Ok, that last one was a joke, but come on!)

This list is incomplete without the coaches. While they don't put the ball in the endzone, they call the plays that give the players their direction. Coach Gibbs is the best Redskin of all-time. Look at what he's done in the two years he's been back! You could say it's easy to go with him, but we've had legendary coaches in our history (e.g., Lombardi, Allen).

Without Gibbs, the Redskins would not have any trophies.

they should have had larry brown vs riggo and charley taylor vs monk drop brian mitchell and sam huff. Now, is there a redskins linebacker we could replace huff with?

>>is there a redskins linebacker we could replace huff with?

Harold McClinton.

Left out Mosley. He was the clutch Kicker of his time and set an NFL record on a game winning kick. Green is the greatest redskin of all time. No Charley Taylor? No honorable mention for Doug? Gibbs put him in the last game of the regular season while trailing against the vikings at half time and he ends up winning that game and running the playoff table and becomming MVP of a supperbowl that was all but talored for Elway. He twisted/sprained his knee and had to leave the game for crying out loud. Only to come back and turn a 10 point deficit into a blowout win. Even if he looses in the first round he should be in it. If you mention Ken Houston why not Brig Owens? Although B-Mitch is the returner we all respect you have to give Eddie Brown a shout for the mud game against the cards on Monday Night Football but the skins always had good returners from Mulkey to Larry Jones to EB to Nelms to Mitch. But like I say, Green is the greatest skin. What other skins draft or trade gave us the most back?

actually on the sunny vs sammy thing i think of it this way. As popular as sunny was and still is he never beat out billy (duckball) kilmer for the starting spot. In sunnys tenure as a skin he was more like a great relief pitcher than a starting one. He had some great clutch games as a reliever for kilmer but his best games as a starter was with the eagles. So even though we have to archive through NFL films to see him the nod should go to sammy. On a totally unrelated subject can someone please tell me why is Bob Greasy is given soo much credit for the fin's 72-73 success when Earl Morall QB'ed that team to 14 of its 17 victories in 72 as well as Zonk, Kick, Morris, Warfied a HOF line and a great Defense. Bob was along for the ride and he gets a first ballad nod. Sorry, my mind started wandering.

How about Heath Shula vs Danny Warferel? Anyone? Hello? Do I hear Crickets? Ok, Michael Westbrook vs Rod Gardner? Anyone out there? Whos wit me? Ok, who's down for Benny Malone? Curtis Jordan? Danny Buggs? Joe Lavender? Frank Grant? Dan Wilkerson? Is it just me? Ok, give me a shout out for the ole ball coach!! Ahh, come on guys!! I need help here, serious help. Have a good weekend to all.

I can still see Chris Hanburger blitzing from the right side, going straight for the quarterback at lightning speed. He was exciting as heck to watch. It's really hard for me to think of Sam Huff without him. He is an overlooked, forgotten player. (Anyone remember John Reger?)

I am surprised at the absence of Jacoby or Grimm. Riggo didn't get those yards without the Hogs!

And no Charley Taylor? I agree that Taylor and Monk should have been matched together. That would have been a really hard choice, but my vote goes to Monk.

Today (or in Jurgenson's day) Sammy Baugh would be a backup QB/punter. Jurgenson was the best pure passer ever, on ANY team, and his record would have reflected this better if George Allen (father of the idiot boy of the Senate) had possessed any sense.

And Mann over Manley? My, my, my, some people DO hold grudges over cocaine. Charles Mann, while likeable, had nothing near the impact on games that Dexter Manley's headlong, madman rushes had.

And Joe Theismann was among the best ever, and piloted us to our best offensive years (and just about ANYONE's best, in 1983). If he had started playing, instead of holding the clipboard, when he got here from Canada he'd have stats that NOBODY would approach.

I think a lot of people are voting for reasons unrelated to football ability here.

No Charley Taylor? are you INSANE?!

And what about the HOGS?

I have a lot of respect for the Post's sports guys, but no Charley Taylor??

No Monte Coleman?. You never had to worry about him not showing up to work.

No Terry Allen?. Another work horse who solidified the running back position finally, after Riggo retired.

I would like to have seen Tandems, Charles Mann and Dexter Manley Versus. The best D-ends in Redskins history.

No Gary Clark?. He played with bad hamstrings and caught everything thrown to him.

I have to also know where are the 70's Redskins D. Talbot, Dole, Butz, and so on.

I give much respect to what Dexter Manley did on the football field. He is still the all time Skins Sack Leader. Yes he has had a Cocaine problem off the field but on the field, He was all about football. If you think he doesn't belong, than L.T. doesn't belong in the NFL Hall of Fame. He also had Cocaine problems.

Sonny's numbers would have been far greater had George Allen had any notion of offense. Lombardi himself said Sonny may have been the best ever if he had been surrounded with better talent. Still, Baugh dominated his era and won championships. Should have a toss-up option.

I never saw Hanburger actually go to the ground on a tackle; somehow he always kneeled over his victim. 9 pro bowls. I love Sam, but Chris was THE Redskin linebacker.

At one point Gary Clark was a half-step behind Jerry Rice in stats; never knew why he disappeared. Charley Taylor HAS to be an be an option here; he was uncoverable for years.

Jacoby clearly has to be on this list. Post should try this again, but not in a silly bracketed format.

It seems pretty much the consensus that there are too many greats missing from this list. Also the format is a little off. Would like to see a bigger list where I could pick 5 or so from both sides of the ball.

Where is Charlie Taylor is this poll ??

I'll always think of Larry Brown as one of the toughest players the 'Skins ever had. Had he played behind the Hogs he would be a near unanimous choice. And Charley Taylor has to be considered one of the greats, a multi-dimensional threat with an infectious grin. Will always remember his touchdown grab against the Cowboys in '72 nfc championship.

I've watched the Redskins since 1963...

1)Sammy Baugh....The Babe Ruth of Washington

2)Sonny Jurgenson....Best Passer of all-time.....TREMENDOUS LEADER! My favorite Redskin.

3)Charley Taylor-Greatest offensive threat to score. Way more physical than most receivers. Great down field blocker. He was better than Jerry Rice....Few know that Differnt era, differnt styles....and fans today are tooo much into stats.

4)Bobby Mitchel-Most under-rated Hall of Famer. Never got the credit he truly desrved.

5)Darrel Green..Best athlete, most determined.

6)John Riggins...One tough SOB! Had great speed in his youth but then morphed into a real physical monster.

7)Larry brown...Shouldn't have been as good as he was.....Wish he had played longer

8)Joe Jacoby...He was a "wall"

9)Len Hauss....Steady, dependable

Tougher to sort out the rest with respect to rank but I'll say this.....This Sean Taylor (if he can stay straight) has the potential to be better than Lawrence Taylor..

He can do everything Taylor did .......and then some

Can over and stick to speedy deep threats..Blitz like a madman,MONSTER hitter, great feet, a rare package of size, speed, quickness.

Never seen anyone with all these qualities on defense.

We had season tickets back in the mid 60's when Jurgenson came to town. To me Charly Taylor was the best reciever the Skins ever had, and made Sonny the Legend he is today. Charly could have played running back or receiver equally well.

If, as the title portrays, this is about my FAVORITE Washington Redskins Legend it has to be Chuck Drazenovich (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/DrazCh00.htm), LB extraordinaire. I watched him numerous times in Griffith Stadium 'shadow' the greatest RB of all time, Jim Brown of the Cleveland Browns, and hold him to some of his lowest game totals. The reason Chuck is held in high regard by me is the word play my Father and his Southern Maryland friends and neighbors used in a cheer for Chuck and the Redskins defense; dropping the first 3 letters, Dra, from his Family name. 'Zenovich' ringing through the bleachers on the Right Field Wall over the old Beer Garden under the Press Box Tipi still rings in my ears on game days at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (let's remember who built it, please)/FedEx Field. Fondly I remember my youth of a simpler time, the memory of friends and Family enjoying the NFL on a crisp Fall Sunday afternoon.
P.S. No Charlie Taylor, no poll!

Where's Charlie Taylor, Gary Clark, Jerry Smith, Roy Jefferson, Lemar Parrish, Diron Talbert, Neil Olkewicz, Wilber Marshal, Monte Coleman, Harold McClinton, Dave Butz, Russ Grimm, Joe Jacoby, Jeff Bostic, Donny Warren, Jim Lachey, Mike Nelms???

Come on. Should've had a 32 player bracket.

Sammy Baugh's the best by far.

How could anyone ever vote against Sammy Baugh? Forgive Father because they no not what they are talking about.

Don't forget the quiet one Dave Butz, Defensive Tackle. Sixteen seasons, 203 games played. I can't recall a time that any player ever ran through him. Even the best defensive players these days make mistakes, but not Dave Butz. A silent giant on defense and someone who I will forever remember as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. However, my favorite Redskin player of all time is Darrell Green, a former seven-time All Pro defensive back who played for 20 years with the team. Wow, how do you beat that? YOU DON'T!!!!

WHERE IS DOUG WILLIAMS! Boo, the disrespect continues!

After finding this on 08/12, this looks like a memory test. Also, can a great Redskin player who didn't win a Super Bowl be better than a great Redskin player who did? Doesn't look like it from the results of this poll so far. Come on skins fans; do your homework.

How can you do the brackets so Art Monk and Sonny Jurgensen meet so early? I figure the finals should be those two or one of them and Darrell Green.

WHERE IS GARY CLARK?!?! Football is about winning games, and that is what Gary did. I love Art Monk and he did usually draw the opponent's best corner, but if the 'Skins needed a big play, the ball went to Clark.

In '87, Monk got hurt in November and they still went to the Super Bowl without Monk playing a down. Clark has more Pro Bowls than Monk. Monk may have more receptions than any other Redskin, but how many of those catches came in clean-up time of games Clark had already won?

Gary will always be judged harshly because of the way he left D.C. Any further questions? Watch the '86 game against Minnesota (I have a copy on Beta, if anyone needs it).

No Charley Taylor? Ask Mark Washington & Cliff Harris about Charley Taylor! No Mike Bass? Ask Golden Richards and Lance Rencill about Mike Bass! No Harold McClinton? Ask Calvin Hill about Harold! What about Diron Talbert? Ask Roger the Dodger about Diron (just don't mention Clint Longley in the same conversation). What about Mike Nelms? Ask any special teams coordinator about Nelms...What about Mike Bragg? He punted forever!
We're better off having the fans in Dallas pick the best Redskins and we can pick the best Cowboys of all time....That will just fire the rivalry back up! Do we miss George and Tom or what?

How in the world could you leave Charley Taylor off the Round One list?

Okay, WP. Cut to the chase. It going to be Darrell vs. Riggo. Darrell, a Redskin icon for all times. Timely interceptions, hurdling punt returns & a sterling member of the community. Riggo, cammo & six packs, 70 chip, bowing to the crowd at RFK.
It's . . . Darrell, no Riggo, no Darrell, Riggo ...AHHHHHHH!

All of these coulda, woulda, should haves about Canton - Gary Clark, are you kidding me?. Disappointed that only Sammy Baugh made it from the first era of Redskins Excellence and he went out in the first round - what about Turk Edwards, Cliff Battles, Bill Dudley, Wayne Milner? These guys helped make the Redskins what they are today. Disappointed the Post has turned this into an irrelevent pop contest.

I know I'm about to ruffle a few feathers, but I couldn't stand idly by any more. Sonny had no business beating out Sammy. Sammy contributed far more than Sonny ever did, but basically because there are still a lot of fans out there don't know who Sammy is but continually read about Sonny, Sonny moved on. Sammy should have had a free pass to the final four.
Dexter, I'm sorry to say, is one of the biggest scars on this organization and he could have been left off to make room for Charley Taylor. Huff made his career as a Giant, he could have been left off for Jacoby or Grimm. None of the Hogs on this list is ridiculous. Mitchell should have gone farther as well, the man has contributed on the field and continued to contribute for decades off the field. And someone below mentioned they believed he'd be in the hall of fame....He's in...class of 1983. The comparison to Riggo was unfair.
I'll be alone on this limb, but I would have liked to have seen Byner in there. One of the toughest and most dependable backs we ever had, albeit not long enough, but he still contributes through coaching. Gibbs should have been included as he IS the ultimate Redskins Legend.
With all that said, it's clear who the top man is going to be, and we'll all get a long just fine when Green takes this contest. Who can really argue that Green doesn't deserve to be our top guy?
The number 28 SHOULD be retired already to join the only other "officially" retired number, which is I believe 33, which would be for Sammy Baugh, again that guy that most younger fans don't know.

I can not believe that one of the greatest Quarterbacks of all time was not on the list. How can you leave out Doug Williams? I mean really. The first African-American Quarterback to win a Super Bowl. Someone really missed it on this one. I like some of the picks but Doug Williams should be on there. He was very important to the Redskins and to the NFL.

I'm surprised to see how large Darrell Green's margin of victories have been. While he was blessed with world-class speed, it's his longevity that makes him so popular. He excelled against all the competition of his day except those headed for the Hall of Fame (Irvin, Rice, et al), which is a great accomplishment. He's a borderline Hall of Famer - if Art Monk can't get in, no way Darrell belongs.

I'm sorry I did not see this earlier, But; No Charlie Taylor?!! Everyone talks about Art Monk (don't get me wrong he's great) but Charlie Taylor coached him and help make Art what he was. Charlie Taylor should have been a first rounder. And I heard he's a hell of a golfer.

Cableguy: I think your cables are hitting the ground if you think that Darrel Green only excelled against non-hall of famers. Darrell Green dominated his era to the extent that only late in his career were teams willing to throw against him. Billy Kilmer should be on the list of any Redskin greats with the '72 Super Bowl and several playoff appearances.

One last observation. Many of us are unhappy because one or the other is left off. I am no exception. We the fans need two or four write in canditates to make this a real good excercise. Of note: Lombardi was the greatest coach ever to direct our beloved skins. Gibbs is hands down is the greatest Redskin coach. A subtle distinction.

What happen to Doug Williams?

two words ...........Gary Clark....why isn't he on this list .....he is my pick.

We should do one of these for each the Offense and Deffense.

Having no input from the fans as to the qualified canditates is stupid. To support my point - Charley Taylor, Dave Butz, Larry Brown, Len Hauss, Mike Bass, Paul Krause, Mark Mosley, Russ Grim, Diron Talbert, Wahoo McDaniel, Gary Clark, Rutsy Tillman.

Who set up the seeding selection. They put very little thought into it. Example the greatest QBs going against each other in the first round while lesser players also go against each other. Of course it makes the choices easier as the rounds go by. (IE it would be harder to decide between Green and Baugh than it would between Green and Monk). Real order in rank of greatest top five Redskins - Baugh (Greatest overall NFL player too), Green, Riggins, Jurgenson, Mitchell.

It looks like the poll is coming down to a choice between Green and Riggo. Talk about choosing between Mom and Dad.

These were THE great players of the golden era of my childhood days.

When it comes to voting between them, methinks my head will explode before can make a decision. (grins)

With all due respect to Brian Mitchell, any look at great resdskin rbs has to include the amazing Larry Brown. He gave all, perhaps sacrificing a longer career to carry the load in George Allen's conservative offense. His performance speaks for itself. The skins 1st 1,000 yd runner, an nfl rushing title.
Maybe another catagory for returners could have pitted Mitchell against an amazing returner named Mike "what's a fair-catch?" Nelms.

I hope this is a dry run for a better version next offseason.

Worst omissions: Dave Butz, Joe Jacoby, Monte Coleman, JOE WASHINGTON!

Also, anybody remember when Danny Copeland came up with that fumble in the end zone against Dallas in the playoffs? That guy was a true Redskin and a vicious hitter.

Divide the team into categories: Best offense, best defense, best special teams, hardest hitter, best passer, best rusher, best receiver, best pass rusher, best pass defender, best run defender. You could probably come up with 8 names for each of the categories. Sure the end result would probably be foreseeable, but the debate over who makes it from round to round would be fun!

If it's down to Riggins vs.Darrell Green,I'll abstain.They're the most visible,each still have a large presence in the area.They were truly great players,but the vote is for greatest Redskin ever.Baugh won championships,set career and season punting records that still stand,but,unfortunately for him,played so long ago that few know who he is.Sonny has a title,as a backup to Norm Van Brocklin on the 1960 Eagles.My vote would be for Charley Taylor.George Allen,when he was still with the Rams,tried to trade for him,knowing he could change an offense.

I can't believe Sammy Baugh is not the hands down winner of this thing. I mean i love Darrell green with all my heart, and he does represent everything a redskin should be, BUT Sammy was the FIRST true Redskin. Just look at what he accomplished; 1943 he lead the league in passing, interceptions, and PUNTING, he won SIX NFL passing titles, he lead the NFL in punting four straight years, and he earned All-NFL honors seven times. With all that he accomplished he probably only made about $20 his whole career! (joke) Listen, he came to the skins (i believe) there first year in Washington, and he put us on the map. Hands down..... This discussion should only have two at the top; Darrell Green and Slingin Sammy, but it has to go to the the First and Original Redskin, Sammy Baugh.

I've tried. I've really tried.

And I can't pick!

Riggins- the Superman of those first years of loving the Redskins. Voting against him would be like refusing the return of
Joe Gibbs. Impossible!

Green- The Superman of the lean years. The pride of the franchise in the darkest years of all. The guy who winked and nodded at me and my sister, the lone Redskins fans in a sea of the enemy's fans in Texas Stadium his last year as a Redskin. I could have cried.

I'll just have to sit this one out....

Best of luck to both of them.

How about a tie??

Two of my all-time faves are missing in this poll......Dave Butz and Joe Jacoby. No team could run against Butz, and no team could stop the running game behind Jacoby.

Their absence here indicates to me that they are two of the most under-rated players in Redskins' history.

And an honorable mention would go to Chip Lomiller too.

The greatest Redskin of all time was Clint Longley.

I am still trying to figure out how Sonny beat out Sammy. Sonny himself would have voted for Sammy. I started watching the Skins as a young guy when Sonny was in his prime. I love him dearly, but he can't beat out Sammy. The final vote should have come down to Sammy and Daryl and I would have had a hard time with that one. I never saw Baugh play, but have seen films and my dad talked about him all the time. Just read his stats on offense, defense and special teams; there is no way he is not at the top.

Once again the Veteran's Committee voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame have overlooked Chris Hanburger (9 Pro Bowls, 5 Time All-Pro, 1972 Defensive Player of the Year), this time in favor of Charlie Sanders (7 Time Pro Bowl Tight End for Detroit) and Gene Hickerson (6 Time Pro Bowl Guard for Cleveland). Here is a list of the 9 Veteran's Committee voters and their e-mail addresses:

Len Shapiro (badgerlen@hotmail.com)
Don Pierson (dpierson@tribune.com)
Rick Gosselin (rgosselin@dallasnews.com)
Jerry Green (via mike.ohara@detnews.com)
John McClain (john.mcclain@chron.com)
Edwin Pope (epope@herald.com)
Jerry MaGee (jerrymagee@uniontrib.com)
Ira Miller (imiller@sportsxchange.com)
Dave Goldberg (via info@ap.org)

Please do your part as a Redskins fan and write to each of these people. Ask them to simply review the career resume and Hall-of-Fame credentials for Chris Hanburger. If enough fans bring his name to their attention, his resume will do the rest and we will soon be able to celebrate the enshrinement of a truly deserving Redskin into the Hall-of-Fame. Thanks.

Where is Gene Brito? or Bones Taylor on the list? Your candidates are too recent. We oldsters could have recommended a few more names.

I saw every Redskin game at the stadium from the time they came to DC in 1937 into the 40's and 50's including the 73-0 fiasco and the Pearl Harbor game against the Eagles. I have also seen all of the modern selections. NO-ONE NOT RIGGO NOR GREEN NOR SONNY NOR MONK (should be in the hall with Jerry Smith) can come close to SAMMY BAUGH. In fact many of us "oldsters" think he is the greatest pro player of all time. My god, to watch him PUNT looked like a glorious dance step. Shirley Povich is turning in his grave not to see Baugh's name in lights. Pass, punt, intercept, and even run. He did it all. But hey, a generation from now Michael Jordon would only be a statistic if it weren't for TV sportsreels. Sammy never had that perk. I guess to get more votes for truly the best Washington Redskin we'll all have to go to the cemetary. Love, B

AMEN, B!

i started watching the skins in 81' so it is impossible for me to comment on the legends like baugh and others. must respect to them for their legacy though. in my lifetime green is the greatest.

however i think some people deserving to be on the list in the modern era include:

gary clark is the most underrated receiver in NFL history. most other people with 699 or higher in catches and 80 TDS are are or nominated for the HOF.

the hoggs and its leader joe jacoby were the main reason why washington won 3 super bowls. other hoggs like grimm, bostic, may, and lachey deserve mention. much love to warren, starke, schereleth, and brown too.

brian mitchell, 2nd all time in all purpose yards. too bad he was so good in the dark era. mike nelms was not bad either but not amonsgt the greatest skins.

Unfortunately most of the voters are too young to remember Sammy Baugh. The guy averaged over 51 yards a punt. He was one of the true passers of all time, in fact he might have created the template for the modern passing game. He also was a premier DB. There is not a modern player who could do half the stuff did.

I believe he could still star today.

Where is Gene Brito?
He held every record in the 1950's.
On the Redskins' official site he is number eight on the list of top 70 Redskins of all time.
How come he is not on the top of your list?

I'm pretty late to the table here, but Baugh shouldn't even have been in this list. He's in a completely different category --above and beyond all the others here. The question should have been who's the greatest after Sammy Baugh.

The greatest Redskin of all time was Slinging Sammy Baugh. He played defense, was a ball carrier, prolific passer and was the best all-time punter.

Lets face it Sammy Baugh is the GREATEST player that the redskins ever had.He played football when football was football not all of the fancy equipment and high dollar players with all of their complaints.I am 72 and football was a real sport in my time.Sammy Baugh and George Marshall made the redskins when men were men.

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