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Robert Griffin III teams up with USAA to support the US Troops
RG3 will support their military appreciation efforts this year. This agreement supports USAA’s Official Military Appreciation Sponsorship of the NFL and the Washington Redskins.
The 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was born on a U.S. military base and grew up in military communities across the country as his parents served in the U.S. Army.
“Growing up as a military kid...
Pat White “thankful” for his chance to play again
Quarterback Pat White was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2009. By the end of 2010, White was cut by the team and many assumed his career was over at that point. Fast forward to 2013 and you’ll find the Washington Redskins giving White a shot and he’s thankful for it. I know that there’s still a lot to be learned, a lot for me to accomplish, but I’m willing to put in the...
Still No Progress Between Brian Orakpo & Redskins Regarding An Extension
It’s been reported this offseason that the Washington Redskins and linebacker Brian Orakpo have wanted to get a long-term extension done before he enters the final year of his current contract.
With training camp just over a month away, the two parties have yet to work on an extension. The good news however is that Orakpo doesn’t appear to use the lack of new paper as ammo to...
The Return of Roy Helu
Nine months after injuring ligaments in his toe, Redskins running back Roy Helu, Jr. was seen taking handoffs, catching passes, cutting and running full speed. The Redskins front office was forced to bring in competition for 3rd year running backs Helu and Evan Royster because of their injured and ineffective 2012 campaign behind 6th round rookie sensation Alfred Morris. The Redskins...
Redskins Roundup: Don't Ditch the Zone Read Offense!
Training camp starts in 38 days.
This is what Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan believes:
“The threat of a quarterback who can run, especially in the running game with the zone-read, whether that’s working or not — just the threat of it — opens up everything else.”
I think he's absolutely correct. Rich Campbell has a great column pointing out...
Chase Minnifield is Ready to Compete for a Roster Spot
After suffering a torn ACL in mini-camp that ended his rookie season before it ever had a chance to get started, Redskins cornerback Chase Minnifield says he will be ready to compete for a job in the secondary when training camp opens on July 25th in Richmond Virginia. Minnifield was medically cleared earlier this month...
Redskins open to bringing back Tanard Jackson
Redskins head coach Mike Shanhan has indicated that he’s open to welcoming back safety Tanard Jackson once he’s eligible to be reinstated by the NFL as he continues to serve a one-year suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy just before last season.
“At the safety position, we lost [Brandon] Meriweather and Tanard Jackson last year and you are hoping...
Washington Redskins Fans Should Be Glad Robert Griffin III Isn't a Party Animal
Social media gives fans 24/7 access to some athletes; guys who like to let people know what they are doing every second of the day. A lot of fans eat up that kind of access to their stars and want to see them out and about having a good time in their respective cities and partying.
It's fun. It's what we do, and since professional athletes are able to do it on a...
Could the government force Daniel Snyder to change the name ‘Redskins’
Daniel Snyder really shook up the room when he made the following comments about changing the name Redskins:
“We will never change the name of the team,” the Washington Redskins owner told USA Today this week. “As a lifelong Redskins fan, and I think that the Redskins fans understand the great tradition and what it’s all about and what it means, so we feel pretty fortunate...
Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder Needs Help--and He's Getting It
Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder is no stranger to being under fire from the press. Usually it is for his wild spending on free agents that never seem to pan out (right, Albert Haynesworth?), but lately it has been something that he had nothing to do with deciding.
His team's name--the Washington Redskins.
From advocacy groups to members of Congress he has come...
CAREER CHANGE
Hall considered taking year off
Can you imagine the Washington Redskins defense without DeAngelo Hall being a part of it? According to him, that almost happened.
Redskins Owner Makes Shocking Racist Remarks
On Friday morning, Daniel Snyder—the embattled owner of the Washington Redskins—attempted to quell any more rumors that his franchise was going to be forced to change its controversial name in the near future. “How!?” Snyder asked, stepping up to the podium and raising his right hand. ”Please, everyone, be seated. In fact, why don’t you go ahead and sit cross-legged...
Jim Haslett Thinks at Least one of the Rookie Defensive Backs Will Start
Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett hasn’t had very long to spend with his rookie defensive backs, but that hasn’t stopped him from noticing their abilities as ball-hawking playmakers. “I’ll start with David Amerson. He’s a guy that has great ball skills, great length, good speed. He has the ability to play man or zone. That’s...
Redskins make eight-year-old’s dream come true
The Washington Redskins have made an eight-year-old fan’s dreams come true. Photo Credit: Redskins.com Lateef Brock was born with chronic kidney disease. After he reached out to the Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic to request a day with the Redskins and their star quarterback Robert Griffin III, they granted Brock’s wish. Sarah Kogod of the Washington Post reports that Brock got...
The 11 Best Free Agents Still Available
According to Spo Track salaries, the Washington Redskins have $2.2 million that the could possibly spend in Free Agency. That is not a whole lot to work with, and luckily the Redskins addressed some specific position needs in the draft. With that being said, there are still a few holes that could be filled via free agency. Here are the 10 best free agents left that could be a fit...
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