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Saturday Slop: Brees Gets Paid, Will Face Redskins; Lichtensteiger Will be ‘Ready to go’ for the Start of Camp

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Orakpo says ‘We finally got our guy’ – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins

Report: RG III hopes to have contract done soon | National Football Post
“I talked to my agent the other day, and he said they had been talking last week then took a break over the weekend, but from what I’ve heard I think it’s gonna get done,” Griffin , per the report. “I think my agent and the Redskins both know it’s paramount for me to be in camp on time, and I think they’re going to work towards that.”

 

500 pounds on the bench press, chains included, for 5 reps! Check it out! #HTTR From Adam Carriker

 

Redskins email report: Catching up with Chris Samuels | WashingtonExaminer.com
Former Redskins offensive tackle Chris Samuels was one of the best draft picks in the Dan Snyder era, a third overall pick who went on to make six Pro Bowls. Certainly  the Pro Bowl often is about popularity, but there’s little doubt Samuels had a solid career from 2000-2009. So it was fun catching up with him last month for a recent story on transitioning from the NFL to the real world.

 

Robert Griffin III in costume for Adidas – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Redskins quarterback-slash-dress-up-doll is pictured here as a bus driver, a cop and a color guard.

 

RGIII on Kim Kardashian: ‘People can calm down’ – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Redskins quarterback says there are ‘no worries’ about the famous starlet bringing him down.

 

The Redskins Blog | 10 For 80: Bubba Tyer
Tyer was hired by the Redskins in 1971 and was named head trainer in 1976. In his time with the team, Tyer worked in an incredible 602 regular-season games and was a part of five Super Bowl appearances — three of which turned into titles for the Redskins. Tyer also hasn’t escaped team and national praise. In 2000, he was recognized by the NFL as its “Super Athletic Trainer of the Year” and was given the Fain Cain Memorial Award as the NFL’s Outstanding Athletic Trainer by the NFL Physician’s Society. In 2003, Tyer was inducted into the Redskins’ Ring of Fame at FedExField.


Stephen Davis, ex-Redskin, files concussion lawsuit – NFL.com
Stephen Davis says he’s suffering memory problems, among other complications, after pounding out rushing yards in the NFL for 11 years. Now he’s suing the league.

The Redskins Blog | Bobby Mitchell Hosts His Final Tourney

 

RG3 can’t wait for Luck to sign first – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
As we wait for Robert Griffin III to sign his rookie contract, a lot of interested folks are saying that once Andrew Lucksigns or once more players drafted in the top eight in the draft sign, RG3’s deal will fall into line. But there is a problem with that line of thinking. Griffin can’t wait for Luck to sign. It looks like Luck won’t sign until at least a week after Griffin is scheduled to report to training camp….

 

Agent: Lichtensteiger will be ‘ready to go’ for the start of camp
Starting left guard Kory Lichtensteiger, who missed 11 games due to a knee injury last year, will be able to fully participate in training camp according to his agent.

 

Sonny on RG3: ‘He’s very gifted’ – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
By Tarik El-Bashir CSNwashington.com Although Sonny Jurgensen hasn’t had the opportunity to sit down and talk to Robert Griffin III yet, the Hall of Fame quarterback got the chance to study the rookie during mini camp last month at Redskins Park. And, it’s safe to say, Jurgensen liked what he saw from the Washington’s touted first round draft pick. “This is exactly what the Redskins need,” Jurgensen said. “He’s very gifted. He’s such a tremendous athlete.

 

Handicapping the Back-up Offensive Linemen Position Battle | Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog
Now for the purpose of this exercise we will assume that the starting offensive line is LT Trent Williams, LG Kory LIchtensteiger, C Will Montgomery, RG Chris Chester, RT Jammal Brown. We will also assume that both the starters and the back-ups are fully healthy and no one is a candidate for the PUP list or IR. Finally we will also assume that the Redskins will keep four back-ups.

 

Brees gets paid, will face Redskins
Drew Brees got a $100 million deal from New Orleans, ensuring that he will be on the field when the Redskins and Saints open the season on Sept. 9.

The 53: Who’s going to be the returner?

One last look at Tandler’s 53-man roster projection, tying up a few loose ends including who’s going to return kicks.

 

Washington Redskins: Can the ‘Skins Defeat the Saints in Week 1? | Cowboys Vs. Redskins
There was doubt in the air, but that has now passed. Drew Brees signs an extension with the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins know who their opposing signal caller will be in week one. Is it possible that last year’s NFC East basement dwellers can defeat one of the best teams in the past five years?

 

Interview: Catching Up with RGIII & Where He is With the Redskins Offense – Hogs Haven
I had the great fortune of getting ten minutes of Robert Griffin III’s ridiculously hectic schedule today to ask some questions. We spent most of the time talking about how his game relates to the playbook that we saw last season. We also talked about his current living conditions in Virginia, Josh Gordon, Rex Grossman III, the Von Miller diss quote, and blocking schemes.

 

Redskins Strength of Schedule is One of the Toughest Based on Many Different Statistical Looks – Hogs Haven
The Redskins have one of the toughest strength of schedules no matter which type of forecast algorithm or expert prediction one looks at.

 

Camp Battles: LineBackers | Hog Blogs
The Redskins linebacker group has had a tough couple of seasons after transitioning to the 3-4 defense. The 3-4 is a defense that works much better with a

 

 

NFL files grievance to union asking New Orleans Saints’ Jonathan Vilma to drop lawsuit – ESPN
The NFL has filed a grievance with the players’ union asking Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma to drop his defamation lawsuit against Commissioner Roger Goodell.

 

Junior Seau brain tissue released for study – Washington Times
Junior Seau’s family has donated some of his brain tissue for research amid questions about whether damage from his football career contributed to his decision to commit suicide, officials said Thursday.

 

2012 ESPYS: Brees, Tebow, Davis and more light up the night of stars ” ESPN Front Row
The annual summer convergence of sports and other celebrities is over. The 2012 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, with host Rob Riggle, aired Wednesday live from Los Angeles.

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Saturday Slop : RG3′s Rocket arm Leaves Hankerson’s Gloves in Tatters; Evan Royster Hopes to Pick up Where Last Season Ended

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Redskins email report: Is Talib really available? | Washington Examiner
Went with some random topics for this week’s email report and started by taking a look at Tampa Bay corner Aqib Talib, a troubled but talented player. There have been reports that the Redskins would be interested in trading for Talib. But he has a court date at the end of the month that will dictate his future.

 

Secret Superstar: Perry Riley, LB, Washington Redskins | ProFootballFocus.com
Trey Cunningham of PFF discusses the Redskins’ Secret SUperstar, linebacker Perry RIley.

 

Evan Royster hopes to pick up where last season ended – The Insider – The Washington Post
If last season’s strong finish provided running back Evan Royster with anything, it was a sense of purpose. After his rookie season was derailed in September by a demotion to the practice squad, Royster said he felt some uncertainty about the future of his career.

 

Holden & Danny: Updates From Redskins OTA’s ” CBS DC
“I think one thing that can help RGIII is the ability to make plays with his legs,” Keim said. “It’s a nice skill to have. Some guys have to rely on their arms totally, but he can find other ways to hurt teams, and that’s what we saw yesterday was that progression.”

 

Richmond mayor says Redskins want to be a Virginia team – DC Sports Bog – The Washington Post
Democratic city leader says Mike Shanahan ‘really wanted to expand the footprint of the team.’

 

Trent Williams Owns A Painting Of Himself As A Gorilla, Because Of Course He Does
Redskins tackle Trent Williams has a nickname: Silverback. It’s a self-bestowed nickname, but he’s really committed to the idea. He dropped six figures on a massive diamond gorilla head chain, had Roger Goodell introduce him as Silverback when he was drafted, and apparently has remodeled his basement in a Midcentury American Primate style.

 

The Redskins Blog | Redskins 80th Bus Visits Sailors In Norfolk
The Redskins 80th Anniversary bus tour visited loaded up and visited Norfolk Naval Base during the first leg of today’s Thank You Tour.  Norfolk is the biggest naval station in the world, and the reception at the C-9 theater was a great experience for the military personnel and Redskins alike.

 

The Redskins Blog | Google+ Hangout With Jarvis Jenkins
Five lucky Redskins fans on Thursday evening were able to hang out with Redskins’ defensive end Jarvis Jenkins – via the internet. Thursday’s Google+ Hangout With Jarvis Jenkins gave those fans an opportunity to talk with Jenkins via Skype, asking the second-year defensive end a variety of questions about his life in the NFL.

 

Niles Paul aims to have a job at tight end when training camp ends – The Insider – The Washington Post
“I feel it’s going as smoothly as it can,” Paul said after Thursday’s organized team activities session at Redskins Park. “The passing game stuff is easy for me to pick up on because it’s the same stuff I did as a wide receiver. It’s just I’m getting more comfortable with coming out of a three-point stance and blocking.”

 

Chris Cooley says a potent offense will have to be a team effort – The Insider – The Washington Post
Veterans must be in the right places at the right times for the rookie QB to succeed, according to tight end Chris Cooley.

 

Mike Shanahan is happy with new offseason schedule – The Insider – The Washington Post
Redskins coach says team has been productive during shortened offseason practices.

Skins DB DeAngelo Hall joins the Fix to talk about OTA’s, RG3 and more!

 

Paul Has A Team Of Tight End Mentors
“We made the move over the offseason, because he was such a physical player.  I think the way a lot of our staff looks at him is as the next Shannon Sharpe.”

 

Flashback Friday : George Preston Marshall and Bobby Mitchell – Hail to the Redskins
Today we travel all the way back to the very beginning of the Washington Redskins and profile two men who will be forever linked in burgundy and gold folklore.

 

Position series: Redskins offensive line – NFC East Blog – ESPN
The Redskins believe the strength of their offensive line is in the scheme — specifically the zone-blocking run game. Mike Shanahan tells them stories of Terrell Davis glory days and all of the running backs who had success with him in Denver and convinces his linemen that they can make stars of their backs if they learn the scheme and stick to it. For that reason, they look for specific kinds of linemen who can do what they do in the run game.

 

Hogs Haven Podcast: Definitely Not Awful! – Hogs Haven
Hogs Haven Podcast: Definitely Not Awful! The latest podcast from the Hogs Haven writers.

 

Understanding The West Coast Offense Playbook – Hogs Haven
Mike Shanahan’s West Coast Offense terminology can be called many things, most notably… Confusing.

 

Understanding The West Coast Offense Part 2: The Playbook | The Burgundy Warpath
Yesterday, I introduced everyone to the terminology and theory of what exactly a ‘West Coast Offense’ (WCO) is. Today, I have a little treat.

 

Washington Redskins: Two Veterans’ Perspectives on Training Camp Move by Diane Chesebrough 
The Washington Redskins made the announcement this week that they would be moving training camp down to Richmond, Virginia in 2013 while some major expansion work is done on the Ashburn, VA facility. This will be the first time since 2002 that the team has spent a training camp away from Redskins Park. Before 2003, [...]

 

Real Talk: RG3 on Fletcher, being as a running QB, his “a-ha” moment – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
“I don’t want people to think I’m just an option quarterback. That’s something that I have to look at. Last year, I threw for over 4,000 yards… The base offense is still the base offense. The offense will not change to an option offense.”

 

Hall will miss an old friend if he plays slot – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
“There’s a lot more room out there is the slot,” he said. “The receiver’s got two ways to go, you’ve got to cover the whole field as opposed to playing corner where you can go, that’s the sideline.” “You can see your friend over there, the sideline, you’ve got help sometimes. It’s definitely a lot easier as opposed to playing nickel but we’ve got a lot of things with the nickel where you’ve got a chance to go our and have some fun, too.”

 

Don’t count out any NFL team in June – Rich Tandler’s Real Redskins
The Redskins, however, do not necessarily have to take the division title for the first time since 1999 to have their 2012 season be successful. Although winning the NFC East and getting a home playoff game would be great, the organization and most fans would be very happy with a wild card playoff spot this year.

Are the Browns just hatin’ on RG3?

So, the Browns didn’t want Robert Griffin III…at all?

 

RG3′s rocket arm leaves Hankerson’s gloves in tatters – NFL.com

If there was any question about Robert Griffin III’s arm strength, Leonard Hankerson presents Exhibit A: a tattered glove, the result of a catching session with his new QB.

Robert Griffin III: I’m not just an option QB – NFL.com

Just beacuse Robert Griffin III has the ability to get out of the pocket, don’t go labeling him an option quarterback. Griffin calls the option plays in the Redskins’ offense “a wrinkle.”

Robert Griffin III coming along nicely for Redskins | National Football Post

QB showing progress in offseason workouts

Redskins’ new-look secondary starts with 3 safeties – Washington Times

Reed Doughty knows a coaching moment when he sees it. It’s a bit hard to believe, but this will be the seventh NFL season for the sixth-round pick out of Northern Colorado. That makes him the third-longest-tenured member of the Washington Redskins and, by far, the dean of the Redskins‘ secondary.

Shanahan: Upgraded Redskins Park could be a recruitment tool – Washington Times

Coach Mike Shanahan believes an upgraded Redskins Park could be used to recruit free agents.

Morgan Transplant – Burgundy Blog [On the World Wide Warpath]

The newest Redskin is cornerback Morgan Trent, who was claimed last week off waivers from Jacksonville. He started 41 games at Michigan before the Bengals made him a 6th-round draft pick in 2009. Last year he saw action for both theColts and Jags.

Can the Redskins Run Defense Improve in 2012? | Fanspeak Washington Redskins Blog

Last year the Redskins run defense ranked 18th in the league in attempts, yards, and yards per attempt, while ranking tied for 23rd in touchdowns allowed. If the Redskins are to get back to contention, they have to improve in this area. When giving up 100 or more yards last season the Redskins were 1-8, when giving up less than 100 yards they were 4-3, showing just how important it is to stop the run.

The positions the NFC East teams tend to draft, with a value adjusted spin – Blogging the bEast

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Flashback Friday : George Preston Marshall and Bobby Mitchell

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Today we travel all the way back to the very beginning of the Washington Redskins and profile two men who will be forever linked, in burgundy and gold folklore.

George Preston Marshall was one of the NFL’s biggest innovators, who ushered in several changes to the game as a whole. In 1932 he become the owner of the Boston Braves, the team would go on to change their name less than a year later to the Redskins, and five years later Marshall moved the team to Washington, DC. Sadly, Marshall is more known for the one change he wouldn’t commit to, racially integrating the team.

That is where these two are forever linked. On draft day, Marshall traded the rights to Ernie Davis (who refused to play for him) to the Cleveland Browns in return for Robert Cornelius Mitchell (Bobby Mitchell) and first round pick Leroy Jackson. Mitchell would go on to spend 40 years as a part of the Washington Redskins organization, both as a player and in the front office.

During his six seasons as a player, Mitchell never caught fewer than 58 passes. When he retired, his 14,078 combined net yards was the second highest total in NFL history. He had also scored 91 touchdowns (18 by rushing, 65 on receptions, 3 on punt returns, and 5 on kickoff returns). He amassed 7,954 yards on receptions and 2,735 yards on rushes. This past week, Mitchell turned 77….Enjoy this weeks video which gives a more in depth look at these two men.

Hail to the Redskins!