Washington Redskins Starting Secondary Needs to Step Up or Step Aside

Source: Bleacher Report

The Washington Redskins made significant additions to their secondary during the offseason, drafting two safeties and a cornerback. If last year's starters don't make a significant impact early, they could be watching from the sidelines soon.

Head coach Mike Shanahan has never shied away from his desire to have a more youthful team and to have a more solid depth chart. During the offseason, the team's primary area of concern was the secondary—which,

Washington Redskins Starting Secondary Need to Step Up or Step Aside

Source: Bleacher Report

The Washington Redskins made significant additions to their secondary during the offseason, drafting two safeties and a cornerback. If last year's starters don't make a significant impact early, they could be watching from the sidelines soon.

Head coach Mike Shanahan has never shied away from his desire to have a more youthful team and to have a more solid depth chart. During the offseason, the team's primary area of concern was the secondary—which,

Which starters are set in stone? (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Mike Shanahan loves competition for starting jobs. But how many are really up for grabs this year?

Robert Griffin III’s knee surgery rehabilitation has been shrouded in secrecy

Source: The Washington Post by Dave Sheinin

The story of Robert Griffin III’s rehabilitation from January knee surgery has trickled out in occasional tweets and texts, in vague proclamations from the Redskins and Griffin’s doctor of the quarterback’s ahead-of-schedule progress, and in sporadic interviews.

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Redskins fans buy all sorts of things on Robert Griffin III’s wedding registry (Shutdown Corner)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

On July 18, 2012, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III signed a four-year, $21,119,098 contract that is fully guaranteed. That's commensurate with his status as the second-overall pick in the draft, and it pretty much insures that unless he really messes up the numbers, he'll never have to worry about money again. Still, Redskins fans have decided to help RG3 out a bit with the expenses on his upcoming nuptials to the future former Rebecca Liddicoat by finding the couple's wedding registry on the Bed Bath & Beyond website ... and fulfilling all sorts of orders. This was confirmed by Griffin on Twitter. Thank you to the Fans who are helping buy ALL the items from our wedding registry at Bed Bath & Beyond … say.ly/MLw5Rbg — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 19, 2013 Now, before the expected outrage that fans of a player making this much money would pitch in to buy these things for the happy couple (who are tying the knot on July 6), Griffin has an answer for that. The fans found his registry without his prompting and threw down of their own volition. I didn't ask the fans to buy me anything. They found it on their own and decided to get what they could. SMH at all these Debbie downers — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 19, 2013 SMH, indeed.

RGIII receives loads of wedding gifts from fans (Photo)

Source: Yardbarker

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (a.k.a. RGIII) is getting married on July 6th to Rebecca Liddicoat, and they registered for their wedding gifts at Bed, Bath and Beyond. To RGIII's pleasant surprise, the happy couple has already received most of the gifts that they have registered for, thanks to some generous fans. As the photo shows, Griffin and his fiance have already received enough packages to fill an entire room: Robert Griffin IIINFL Player, Washington Redskinsmore from Robert Griffin III » H/T FTW. Visit us at holdoutsports.com and follow us on Twitter @HoldoutSports.

Hog Heaven wishes Happy Birthday to London Fletcher

Source: Redskins Hog Heaven

Today, Sunday, May 19 is London Fletcher-Baker's birthday. The Washington Redskins posted the top 12 images of his time with the team on Redskins.com. Click here to see it.

May you enjoy every success this year in your profession and in your life, Mr. Fletcher, from

Your fans on Redskins Hog Heaven
 

Skins' salary cap silver lining (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Moving through the rebuilding process, could the Redskins' salary cap penalties be a blessing in disguise?

Skins' salary cap silver lining

Source: CSN Washington by chhughes@comcastsportsnet.com

Moving through the rebuilding process, could the Redskins' salary cap penalties be a blessing in disguise?

Countdown to OTAs: A crowded backfield (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The Redskins already had a deep backfield and then they added two more backs in the draft. Who will survive the cut?

Countdown to OTAs: A crowded backfield

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

The Redskins already had a deep backfield and then they added two more backs in the draft. Who will survive the cut?

Countdown to OTAs: Battle at right tackle (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

One of the more intriguing position battles this offseason will unfold at right tackle. But it appears that incumbent Tyler Polumbus enters with a leg up on the competition.

NFL Star: ‘Brock Lesnar Will Win At Extreme Rules’

Source: Yardbarker

Redskins running back Alfred Morris joined teammate Adam Carriker and Chuck Carroll on their pro wrestling radio show, 4th & Pain. Morris, who was awarded a WWE title belt four times as 4th & Pain Champion during his remarkable rookie campaign, made a prediction for the pay per view and it’s not good for Triple H. He says Brock Lesnar will redeem his loss at WrestleMania. More is available here. The interview will air on the radio Sunday on 106.7 The FAN in Washington, D.C. 4th & Pain can also be found on JBL and Michael Cole’s website, The Layfield Report (http://www.layfieldreport.com). On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/4thAndPain On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/4thAndPain

Need to Know: Morris makes the list (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Need to Know: For what it's worth, Alfred Morris became the third Redskin named to a spot on the NFL's top 100 players.

TW3: Better than the sum of their parts? (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

That Was the Week That Was: The 2012 Redskins were not a star-studded team and the fact that they still managed to win the NFC East was a tribute to teamwork.

TW3: Better than the sum of their parts?

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

That Was the Week That Was: The 2012 Redskins were not a star-studded team and the fact that they still managed to win the NFC East was a tribute to teamwork.

Redskins sign second-round cornerback David Amerson

Source: The Washington Post by Mike Jones

The Washington Redskins on Friday afternoon announced that they have signed second-round pick David Amerson to his rookie contract.

Taken 51st overall out of N.C. State, the cornerback was Washington's first pick of the 2013 draft.

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Redskins Sign top Draft Pick David Amerson

Source: Yardbarker

The Washington Redskins announced Friday that they have signed 2013 second-round draft pick cornerback David Amerson (51st overall). Terms of the deal were not disclosed....

Which starters are set in stone?

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

Mike Shanahan loves competition for starting jobs. But how many are really up for grabs this year?

Countdown to OTAs: Battle at right tackle

Source: CSN Washington by TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com

One of the more intriguing position battles this offseason will unfold at right tackle. But it appears that incumbent Tyler Polumbus enters with a leg up on the competition.

Need to Know: Morris makes the list

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

Need to Know: For what it's worth, Alfred Morris became the third Redskin named to a spot on the NFL's top 100 players.

Griffin's dad says QB has been throwing since April

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

The father of Redskins QB Robert Griffin III said his son is doing well in his knee rehab and has been throwing since before the draft.

Redskins sign top pick Amerson

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

After signing top pick David Amerson the Redskins have just one unsigned draft pick.

Which starters are set in stone? (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Mike Shanahan loves competition for starting jobs. But how many are really up for grabs this year?

Which starters are set in stone?

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

Mike Shanahan loves competition for starting jobs. But how many are really up for grabs this year?

Donte’ Stallworth questioned by the CIA

Source: Yardbarker

NFL wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth, who found out Friday that he has been cleared to resume football activities following a hot air balloon accident, had a brush with the CIA after the former Washington Redskins wideout snapped a picture standing in front 

Countdown to OTAs: Battle at right tackle (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

One of the more intriguing position battles this offseason will unfold at right tackle. But it appears that incumbent Tyler Polumbus enters with a leg up on the competition.

Countdown to OTAs: Battle at right tackle

Source: CSN Washington by TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com

One of the more intriguing position battles this offseason will unfold at right tackle. But it appears that incumbent Tyler Polumbus enters with a leg up on the competition.

Twitter mailbag: Protecting Eli Manning

Source: NFC East Blog

What you do is you go on Twitter and post a question with the hashtag #nfceastmail and then at the end of the week I go and find them all and pick out a few to answer on Saturday morning. It's just a little something we call the Twitter mailbag. Thanks for all of the questions. Enjoy your weekend.

Can Ryan Kerrigan and Brian Orakpo Become The Best Pass Rush Duo In The NFL?

Source: Yardbarker

In order for the Redskins defense to take that next step as a unit and make Washington a contender, Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan must become one of the best pass rushing duos in the NFL.  Obviously, when we invested two first round picks on these players we expected for them to bring us a dominant pass rush. These two are going to be the keys to this defense performing up to the level they need to to compliment the high powered offense. As has been reported before, Rak is 100% healthy now, 5 months before the season so we should look forward to a big year from him. Having a healthy 1-2 punch from your rushers is extremely important, and the impact the Orakpo injury had on this defense last season can’t be understated.  If Kerrigan can continue his progression the way he did from his rookie year to last year, he should have double digit sacks this season. Having Orakpo back will make the entire front 7 better as teams will key on slowing him down and that will free up other pass ru...

Redskins sign 4th round pick Phillip Thomas

Source: Yardbarker

The Washington Redskins announced on Friday that they signed fourth round pick safety Phillip Thomas. #Redskins announce that Phillip Thomas (4th round, 119 overall) has signed his rookie contract at @redskins Park. #HTTR — Redskins (@Redskins) May 17, 2013 After getting torched through the air all season, hopefully the younger guys the Redskins drafted this year will  help their secondary.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Redskins sign 4th round pick Phillip Thomas appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Are Mike Shanahan And RG3 On The Same Page?

Source: Riggo's Rag by Michael McGraw

Dec 23, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan along the sidelines during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. The Redskins defeated the Eagles 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

For as long as Robert Griffin III has been the quarterback, Mike Shanahan has been dogged by the same nagging question: Are he and Griffin on the same page? More specifically, does Shanahan place a higher value on protecting the star of the franchise than winning? This question was pushed to the background during the final two months of the season as the

Washington Redskins: A Look at Their 2013 Rookie Class

Source: Yardbarker

After giving up their first round pick this season for the rights to the second overall pick they had last season when they selected Robert Griffin III, the Washington Redskins showed up late to the draft.Here are the seven draft picks and 12 rookie free agents that owner Daniel Snyder and head coach Mike Shanahan selected to boost their NFC East champion team from a season ago.Draft Picks2nd Round: David Amerson, Cornerback3rd Round: Jordan Reed, Tight End4th Round: Phillip Thomas, Strong Safety5th Round: Chris Thompson, Running Back6th Round: Bacarri Rambo, Free Safety7th Round: Jawan Jamison, Running Back Rookie Free AgentsJacolby Ashworth, Offensive LineMarvin Burdette, LinebackerWill Compton, LinebackerSkye Dawson, Wide ReceiverJeremy Kimbrough, LinebackerXavier Nixon, Offensive LineEmmanuel Ogbuehi, Tight EndChip Reeves, Wide ReceiverTevita Stevens, Offensive LineJason Thompson, Wide ReceiverKyle Wilborn, Offensive LineNick Williams, Wide Receiver The Redskins were one of the ...

Need to Know: Morris makes the list (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

Need to Know: For what it's worth, Alfred Morris became the third Redskin named to a spot on the NFL's top 100 players.

Need to Know: Morris makes the list

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

Need to Know: For what it's worth, Alfred Morris became the third Redskin named to a spot on the NFL's top 100 players.

RG3's father says son is doing 'extremely well'

Source: Yardbarker

Good news for the Washington Redskins, as it seems that RG3 is indeed on the fast road to recovery and could very well reach his goal of playing in the season opener against the Eagles in September. RG2 says his son has been throwing the ball since April, and is poised to make a remarkable comeback after tearing his anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his right knee. "Robert is doing extremely well as far as the time table," Griffin II said, via USA Today Sports. "He's been doing a lot over time, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener." RG3 himself later took to Twitter to share a little bit more on his progress: Today....Treadmill Run.....Threw the football around & a couple roll out throws...But some take Friday off... — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 17, 2013

Father: Robert Griffin III’s recovery going ‘extremely well’

Source: Yardbarker

Robert Griffin III is on record as saying his goal is to play in Week 1's tilt against the Eagles. That goal is still well within reach, says RG2. The father of the Redskins' franchise quarterback told USA Today that his son is doing "extremely well" in his recovery from offseason knee reconstruction surgery. "Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable,'' Robert Griffin II said. "He's been doing a lot over time, he never stops. He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener.'' RG2 drew a comparison to the torn ACL RG3 suffered at Baylor four years ago, stating he's ahead of schedule this time around. "He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now,'' RGII said. "He's smarter, stronger, wiser.'' Griffin III has continually demonstrated positive signs, d...

RG2 says Washington Redskins superstar Robert Griffin III is ‘on cue’ to play against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9

Source: Yardbarker

Tossing pigskins since April, Robert Griffin III‘s father says the Redskins star remains “on cue” to start the season against the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9 at FedExField in Landover. The 23-year-old Griffin, rightfully named the Associated Press’ NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, is recovering from January’s reconstructive surgery to repair the ACL and LCL ligaments in his right knee. A 6-foot-2, 217 pound athletic phenomenon, Griffin suffered the same injury playing as a Baylor University Bear four years ago. “Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable,” said RG2. “He’s been doing a lot overtime, he … Continue reading →

Redskins sign 2nd rounder Dave Amerson

Source: Yardbarker

The Washington Redskins announced today that they signed second round pick, cornerback Dave Amerson. #Redskins top draft pick CB @davidamerson1 (51st overall) signs his rookie contract today: #HTTR twitter.com/Redskins/statu… — Redskins (@Redskins) May 17, 2013 Amerson is a nice addition to the Skins defense.  They certainly need to get younger in the secondary.   Need NFL Tickets? The post Redskins sign 2nd rounder Dave Amerson appeared first on Pro Football Zone.

Identifying Potential Points of Weakness on the 2013 Redskins

Source: Redskins Hog Heaven

In which the author unnecessarily and critically picks at the Redskins roster to find areas that can improve over the next three months leading up to the season.

1) The Redskins aren't well hedged against the career years they enjoyed in 2012

This is perhaps the most serious issue for the Redskins for this upcoming season.  For the first time in at least four years, the concept of regression towards the mean will not be working in favor of the Redskins, it will be working against them.  That means instead of getting to make the argument that "we're a lot closer to contention than a lot of people are giving us credit for," the team must be aware that the other teams in the NFC East (and the rest of

Do no harm: Retired NFL players endure a lifetime of hurt

Source: The Washington Post by Sally Jenkins, Rick Maese, Scott Clement

They remember the hard hits — most of them, at least. The brain-rattlers that left them blank-eyed and disoriented, they have no recollection of at all. But the ones that snapped ligaments, rendered bones the consistency of crushed ice or bent joints in ways they ought not to bend are still felt every morning years later.

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NFL roundup: Gronkowski may need back surgery too (The SportsXchange)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The health status of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski seems to be getting more complicated by the day.

Washington Redskins sign two draft picks

Source: The Virginian-Pilot by lauren.king

ASHBURN The Washington Redskins signed second-round draft pick David Amerson and fourth-round choice Phillip Thomas on Friday, leaving one of their seven selections without a rookie deal: Florida tight end Jordan Reed.

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Washington Redskins: Keep Your Eye on Rookie RB Jawan Jamison

Source: Bleacher Report

While I don’t necessarily believe he needs to beg to make the roster, I did see more than a decent number of comments a couple weeks ago implying that rookie running back Jawan Jamison was nothing more than a practice squad guy and hopeful project.

As most of us know, a backfield under the control of Mike Shanahan is an unpredictable one.

The head coach’s track record of turning relatively unknown college prospects into household names dates back more than a decade and it hasn’t exactly changed since he arrived in Washington three years ago.

In his first season with the team in 2010, Shanahan lost starting running back Clinton Portis to

Redskins sign 2 draft picks: CB Amerson, S Thomas (The Associated Press)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- The Washington Redskins signed second-round draft pick David Amerson and fourth-round choice Phillip Thomas on Friday, leaving one of their seven selections without a rookie deal: Florida tight end Jordan Reed.

Griffin's dad says QB has been throwing since April

Source: CSN Washington by Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com

The father of Redskins QB Robert Griffin III said his son is doing well in his knee rehab and has been throwing since before the draft.

Griffin's dad says QB has been throwing since April (Comcast SportsNet Mid Atlantic)

Source: Yahoo! Sports

The father of Redskins QB Robert Griffin III said his son is doing well in his knee rehab and has been throwing since before the draft.

RG3's dad: Redskins QB 'doing extremely well'

Source: NFL.com by Sessler, Marc

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III set a goal to play in the season opener against the Eagles, and his father -- RG2 -- says his son is making steady progress.

Robert Griffin III has been throwing a football since late April

Source: Yardbarker

According to Jim Corbett of USA Today Sports, Robert Griffin III’s father says his son is still ahead of schedule with his rehab and has been throwing a football since late April. “Robert is doing extremely well as far as the timetable,” Robert Griffin II sald. “He’s been doing a lot over time, he never stops. “He was throwing some prior to the draft. Everything seems to be on cue. Everybody in the organization is targeting that season opener.” Griffin even tweeted today that he threw some passes while rolling out. Today….Treadmill Run…..Threw the football around & a couple roll out throws…But some take Friday off… — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 17, 2013 RG3′s father even said that his son is rehabbing faster this time around compared to when he tore his ACL at Baylor. “He might be a little ahead of himself in terms of doing what he did then compared to now,” RGII said. “He’s smarter, stronger, wiser.” It continues to look like Griffin is on track for the Skins’ s

Redskins Fans! Enter The New Era Photo Day Contest!

Source: Redskins Gab by Matt Loede

New Era, the official on-field headwear of the National Football League, is teaming up with the NFL to launch the Back to Football Photo Day contest. So what this means is that Redskins fans will now have the chance to join the ranks of RGIII to also become THE face of the Redskins.

The contest, which is live at www.speakwithyourcap.com or through New Era’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/neweracaps?fref=ts) will require