Thom Loverro
Columns by Thom Loverro
LOVERRO: Brock Osweiler’s deal with Texans a true measure of quarterback play
Osweiler reportedly signed a four-year contract with the Texans that includes $37 million guaranteed, which shows just how much teams value even mediocre quarterbacks in a pass-happy league. Published March 10, 2016
LOVERRO: After shaming, anonymous scouts deserve credit on Robert Griffin III
Two anonymous scouts said in 2012 that Griffin is "selfish" and "doesn't treat anybody good." Those comments were panned, but after four years with Griffin, the Redskins learned they were true. Published March 8, 2016
LOVERRO: Salary cap penalty could have saved Redskins from Robert Griffin III
Had the crippling $36 million penalty been levied days earlier, instead of the day the trade with the Rams went through, there's a strong likelihood the Redskins wouldn't have made the move for Griffin. Published March 7, 2016
LOVERRO: Like idol Johnny Unitas, Peyton Manning to be remembered among greats
Manning's decision to retire will leave him holding a number of league records and put him in company that includes Unitas, one of his idols and another longtime Colts great. Published March 6, 2016
LOVERRO: Kirk Cousins’ game of tag pays off for him, but will it for Redskins?
The Redskins' haven't had the greatest fortune with their use of the franchise tag, but after Cousins signed the one-year, $19.95 million contract offer on Thursday, we'll all see how he performs. Published March 3, 2016
LOVERRO: Danny Espinosa feeling at home following move back to shortstop
Espinosa was drafted as a shortstop but played a variety of positions in recent years. With Ian Desmond now with the Rangers, Espinosa has a chance to fill in as the everyday starter at the position. Published March 1, 2016
LOVERRO: Difficult to take joy, perspective out of Nationals’ Gio Gonzalez
The fun-loving Gonzalez considers the Nationals' pitching staff a unique group with different mentalities, and there may be no further evidence than his budding trust and friendship with Jonathan Papelbon. Published February 28, 2016
LOVERRO: Ian Desmond’s absence creates noticeable void in Nationals’ clubhouse
The shortstop, a face of the franchise in recent seasons, is still a free agent after turning down the Nationals' contract offers, leaving former teammates baffled. Published February 25, 2016
LOVERRO: Nationals’ last spring training in Viera brings back plenty of memories
The Nationals will move into a new spring training complex in West Palm Beach next season, leaving behind Viera, a community in the middle of nowhere that provided its own entertainment. Published February 23, 2016
LOVERRO: Still many questions remain despite No. 6 Maryland’s victory
Maryland figured to be one of the better teams in the country, but losses to Wisconsin and Minnesota, the struggles of Melo Trimble and the adjustment of Diamond Stone show that may not be the case. Published February 21, 2016
LOVERRO: Uncertainty again trails Kirk Cousins at crossroads in career
Cousins is seeking a contract extension from the Redskins, who may offer him a deal he's interested in accepting or could be forced to use the one-year franchise tag to keep him. Published February 18, 2016
LOVERRO: What’s the real reason for rehashing Peyton Manning’s allegations?
A recent report by a polarizing New York Daily News columnist could have been spurred on by a desire to take the spotlight off Cam Newton's shortcomings and put it on Manning. Published February 16, 2016
LOVERRO: Bill Russell’s falling reverence in NBA history amounts to a travesty
A recent ranking of the top 50 players in NBA history was released by Sports Illustrated, and Russell, who won 11 championships and earned five MVP awards and 12 all-star selections, was slotted eighth. Published February 14, 2016
LOVERRO: Washington played pivotal role in embracing, shaping Negro Leagues
The Homestead Grays were one of a number of teams that laid claim to Washington, and the popularity of that team, and the leagues' stars in particular, led to great success in the city. Published February 11, 2016
LOVERRO: The Cam Newton everyone saw after the Super Bowl? He’s real
Newton's apologists will only say that he will learn from the backlash after he sulked through his brief Super Bowl press conference on Sunday night, but so far, it seems he hasn't. Published February 9, 2016
LOVERRO: Roger Goodell’s NFL empire isn’t going to topple from the outside
The week leading up to Super Bowl 50 was supposed to celebrate the game, but it offered constant reminders of a number of crises that could end up casting a dark shadow over the league for years. Published February 7, 2016
LOVERRO: The last NFL championship game marked the end of a different era
The last title game before the Super Bowl era, which featured the Packers and the Browns, marked the final appearance of running back Jim Brown, who retired after the game to begin an acting career. Published February 4, 2016
LOVERRO: Count coach Ralph Friedgen among Cam Newton’s biggest fans
Friedgen attempted to recruit Newton to Maryland out of high school, and he has watched from afar as Newton blossomed into one of the NFL's top quarterbacks and its likely MVP. Published February 2, 2016
LOVERRO: When it comes to needing advice, athletes find the mirror never lies
Competitors often reference the need to look in the mirror once they or their team is struggling, but the opportunity to reflect doesn't always yield the most favorable results. Published January 31, 2016
LOVERRO: Alex Ovechkin missing All-Star Game a smart decision by Capitals
Ovechkin withdrew from the All-Star Game because of a nagging injury and was replaced by Evgeny Kuznetsov. It was a decision made knowing that game doesn't matter and that ones in May and June do. Published January 28, 2016
