Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Revisiting the incomparable legacy of Sammy Baugh
Sammy Baugh was not just one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, but one of the best players, period. Published December 26, 2019
Bruce Allen, Bill Callahan may survive on close
It's late December, and Bruce Allen is celebrating this holiday like he did the last 10 Christmases, as the Redskins' top football executive. Published December 24, 2019
Dwayne Haskins originally said owner told him sit
Add this to the series of red flags that should worry Redskins fans when it comes to the exact nature of the relationship between Snyder and the rookie the owner -- not Redskins personnel -- insisted on drafting with the team's 15th pick in the first round. Published December 22, 2019
Redskins diehard fans take team devotion to their graves
For these fans who passed on, the era of darkness did not diminish their devotion to the Redskins. Published December 19, 2019
Stephen Strasburg National for life
"It's great for me to say I'm going to be a National for life, but to have my kids be here too and experience being Nationals for life as well, that is something I feel fortunate about," Strasburg said. Published December 17, 2019
Dwayne Haskins’ performance against Eagles has people talking, except for Bill Callahan
Despite Sunday's 37-27 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles before a house full of Eagles fans at Ghost Town Field, Dwayne Haskins had the kind of performance -- one that could be praised, not rationalized, explained or defended -- that everyone had been waiting for. Well, not everyone, perhaps. Published December 15, 2019
Anthony Rendon could have been prevented by Nationals from leaving for Angels
The Washington Nationals had 2,999 days to sign third baseman Anthony Rendon to a long-term contract when there was nobody else who could sign Rendon -- not the Los Angeles Dodgers, not the Texas Rangers, and not the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. They chose not to. And now he is gone. Published December 12, 2019
Anthony Rendon likely exit damper on Strasburg return
If we are to take Nationals owner Mark Lerner at his word, the family has no plans to sign both Strasburg and Rendon, stars of on this year's World Series championship team who became free agents after the last out of Game 7 in Houston. Published December 10, 2019
Mark Lerner can afford both Rendon and Strasburg
It might put the team slightly over the luxury tax and result in a penalty, but that penalty would be insignificant, compared to the revenue that would be generated if they keep this party going. Published December 8, 2019
Bill Callahan in mix with a win in Green Bay
How many times does a team that plays in the NFL face a game where a win could have a debilitating effect on the team for years to come? Unless, of course, you actually believe that Bill Callahan being the Redskins' head coach for this year and beyond would be a positive development. Published December 5, 2019
Before business of winter, a reminder of October glory
"World Series 2019: Nationals vs. Astros" was a fine piece of work, a chance for fans to relive those magic moments again, with perhaps even more perspective to fully appreciate the historical accomplishment of this baseball team and its march to the title that ended with a dramatic Game 7 victory in Houston. Published December 3, 2019
Lamar Jackson has grit to go with glitter
Ray Lewis would have felt right at home out there. Jonathan Ogden, too. Published December 1, 2019
Lamar Jackson brings hope to Baltimore
Quarterback Lamar Jackson has energized Ravens fans and a city beleaguered by bad news and bad times. He has quickly reached icon status in the city, leading the Ravens to a 9-2 record and perhaps a path to the franchise's third Super Bowl. Published November 28, 2019
LOVERRO: Remembering all-timers underscores NFL changes
Last week the NFL Network kicked off a series of programs featuring what a panel of experts have determined are the 100 greatest players and 10 greatest coaches in NFL history. It's worth the watch, because you likely will see very few that qualify for that list on the field today. Heck, you won't find many that have stepped on the football field this century. Published November 26, 2019
LOVERRO: No apology necessary after first home win in 13 months
There were about 25,000 in the stands, and about 10,000 of them appeared to be Redskins fans. They were treated to a rare Ghost Town Field win. Published November 24, 2019
Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball face minefield of problems
The commissioner of Major League Baseball, the former right-hand man to predecessor Bud Selig, is facing a trifecta of major challenges in the coming months -- the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal, minor league contraction and labor unrest for the first time in nearly 20 years. Published November 21, 2019
Skate, score, hit or spit, Caps do what it takes
Capitals fans were treated to a sighting of that rarest of sports phenomena -- the magic loogie. Published November 19, 2019
Dwayne Haskins can’t help Redskins avoid another bad day at turnstiles
Bill Callahan, the Washington Redskins "interim" head coach, said he was "disappointed in how we performed," particularly since they had two weeks to prepare to face the 2-7 New York Jets at Ghost Town Field. Published November 17, 2019
Nationals opened for business at general managers meetings 15 years ago
The Major League Baseball general managers meetings are a place where GMs gather, tell stories about each other, lay the groundwork for deals and take care of other business. It's where the Washington Nationals officially began operations 15 years ago. Published November 14, 2019
Dwayne Haskins gets chance to prove Snyder was right
No matter how wrong it may have been for Dan Snyder to overrule his football people and force the selection of Dwayne Haskins with the 15th pick, once the damage was done, they needed to see if the quarterback they invested so much in could play. Published November 12, 2019
