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The Other 31: Vikings make bid to give Peterson enough help

Mark Maske — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:00:53 GMT

Background: Schedule | Depth chart | Draft | Team page | Previous teams Last season’s record: 10-6 Key players released: WR Michael Jenkins, CB Antoine Winfield, P Chris Kluwe Key free agents lost: LB Jasper Brinkley, G Geoff Schwartz Key free … Continue reading →

Redskins Mailbag: Mike Shanahan’s future, Griffin’s knee, running backs and more

Mike Jones — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:40:12 GMT

The Washington Redskins wrapped up their minicamp last week, and most players have now departed to their respective offseason homes and vacation destinations, where they will spend the next five weeks until the start of training camp. Although things have … Continue reading →

The Insider guide to commenting and the metered model

Keith McMillan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:21 GMT

The Insider is one of The Post’s most vibrant, passionate and at times wacky online communities. We’re happy that it’s sprouted up here and remained over the years. Even though the names and faces change, the fact you show up … Continue reading →

Kyle Shanahan not worried about style when looking for backup to Morris

Mike Jones — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:00:36 GMT

Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said talent and production will decide who he selects as his No. 2 running back, and that style doesn’t carry much importance. Alfred Morris returns as Washington’s unquestioned starter a year after he came … Continue reading →

Orakpo says he’s not focused on contract heading into training camp

Mark Maske — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:35:37 GMT

As the Washington Redskins wrapped up their offseason practices this week, linebacker Brian Orakpo said he’s not fretting about his contract situation or focusing on whether any negotiating progress will be made toward a new deal before training camp begins … Continue reading →

Hall says he considered not playing this season

Mark Maske — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:19 GMT

Cornerback DeAngelo Hall says he considered not playing football this season before re-signing with the Washington Redskins. “I contemplated not playing this year, to be honest,” Hall said at this week’s minicamp at Redskins Park. “I felt like I could … Continue reading →

Friday open thread: Washington Rocs? Leopards? Metros?

Keith McMillan — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:17 GMT

With minicamp wrapped up and the slow — or silly — season underway, let’s try open threads. I’ll start you off with something Redskins-specific, you do what you do, and take the conversation where it naturally goes: The Redskins’ owner … Continue reading →

Embattled Chargers team doctor Chao steps down

Rick Maese — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:26:48 GMT

David Chao, the San Diego Chargers’ embattled team doctor, has resigned his position with the club, according to a news release the team issued Thursday night. Chao had been treating Chargers players since 1996, but in recent months his medical … Continue reading →

Redskins release fullback Dorson Boyce

Mike Jones — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:29:52 GMT

The Washington Redskins announced that they have released fullback Dorson Boyce to bring their roster down to the league’s offseason limit of 90 players. The team had until 4 p.m. to make a move after signing wide receivers Donte Stallworth … Continue reading →

Zone read crash course

Keith McMillan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:45:18 GMT

Yesterday, after Kyle Shanahan spoke, most of the Redskins-related headlines, ours included, were about how Washington won’t stop running the zone read or how the plays actually serve to take pressure off Robert Griffin III. That sounds great and all, … Continue reading →

Raheem Morris on the difference between Thomas and Rambo

Mike Jones — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:15:50 GMT

On Wednesday, Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett discussed the potential that his rookie safeties, Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo, boast. He also declared it a strong possibility that both play significant minutes this season. Haslett said for now, the team … Continue reading →

Redskins waive DE Worthington and TE Peterson, add WR Henderson, K Potter

Mike Jones — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:30:17 GMT

Updated, 5:38 p.m. The Washington Redskins have given defensive end Doug Worthington and tight end DeAngelo Peterson the waived-injured designation, the team confirmed. They also announced that they have signed former New Orleans Saint Devery Henderson, making him the second … Continue reading →

Redskins sign WR Donte Stallworth, as expected

Keith McMillan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:30:45 GMT

The Washington Redskins, as expected, have signed veteran wide receiver Donte Stallworth, who spent the last two days practicing with the team on a tryout basis, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday after … Continue reading →

Redskins minicamp: Observations from Wednesday’s practice

Mike Jones — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:42 GMT

The Washington Redskins concluded their minicamp on Wednesday. Tomorrow, many of the players will depart for their offseason home or summer vacation destinations. Mike Shanahan expressed encouragement by the work that his players had gotten done during these offseason practices, … Continue reading →

Kyle Shanahan says Redskins don’t need to change offense to protect Griffin

Mark Maske — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:00:34 GMT

Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that the Washington Redskins don’t need to eliminate the option-style running elements from their offense to protect quarterback Robert Griffin III during the upcoming season as Griffin returns from offseason knee surgery. Shanahan, speaking … Continue reading →

At the podium: Kyle Shanahan, then Mike Shanahan

Keith McMillan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:48:49 GMT

The Redskins offensive coordinator and head coach are speaking to reporters after practice. Here’s a thread for instant discussion, populated by Mike Jones’ tweets. The thread will update frequently while the coaches speak. Jim Haslett spoke to reporters this morning. … Continue reading →

Haslett sings praises of three rookie defensive backs

Mike Jones — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:00:13 GMT

As they assessed the play of their defense in the 2012 season, Redskins officials liked the fact that the unit forced 31 turnovers – third in the NFL, and second in the NFC. But desiring further improvement in that department … Continue reading →

At the podium: Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett

Keith McMillan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:49:43 GMT

So it’s quite possible there’s actually no podium involved here, but if the Washington Redskins defensive coordinator is surrounded by reporters for the first time since games were being played, and those reporters are tweeting, well … here’s a thread … Continue reading →

Garcon gives $30,000 to Washington Boys & Girls Club

Mike Jones — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:15:18 GMT

You probably read about Pierre Garcon’s All-White party hosted last week to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, which Sarah Kogod covered over on the D.C. Sports Bog. On Tuesday, the Redskins wide receiver stopped by Richard … Continue reading →

Meriweather will be ready at the outset of training camp, Shanahan says

Mark Maske — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:55:20 GMT

Safety Brandon Meriweather is expected to be ready to practice when the Washington Redskins open training camp next month in Richmond, Coach Mike Shanahan said Tuesday. “According to the doctors, he’s ready to go in July,” Shanahan said following Tuesday’s … Continue reading →

Redskins minicamp: Observations from Tuesday’s practice

Mike Jones — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:59:19 GMT

View Photo Gallery —Washington’s second day of manadatory minicamp, and first practice, took place inside the team’s practice bubble in Ashburn. The Washington Redskins returned to the practice field today for the first session of their mandatory minicamp, which is … Continue reading →

Griffin says he’ll begin making cuts on surgically repaired knee next week

Mark Maske — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:00:26 GMT

Quarterback Robert Griffin III said Tuesday he will begin making cuts on his surgically repaired right knee next week as part of his rehabilitation program, as he aims to be ready to practice at the outset of the Washington Redskins’ … Continue reading →

Shanahan intends to sign Donte Stallworth

Mike Jones — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:23:35 GMT

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said veteran wide receiver Donte Stallworth looked impressive in his first of a two-day tryout with the team. Stallworth on Wednesday will return for another practice as the Redskins continue their mandatory minicamp, and Shanahan … Continue reading →

At the podium: Griffin and Shanahan speak after minicamp

Keith McMillan — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:42:59 GMT

The Redskins minicamp is in full swing in Ashburn, and following this morning’s practice, Robert Griffin III and Mike Shanahan are speaking to reporters. Those reporters, including our Mike Jones, tweet out quick snippets of it. Feel free to discuss … Continue reading →

The Other 31: Dolphins make moves as Tannehill tries to catch Luck, Griffin, Wilson

Mark Maske — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:25:56 GMT

Miami Dolphins Background: Schedule | Depth chart | Draft | Team page | Previous Other 31 reviews Last season’s record: 7-9 Key players released: LB Karlos Dansby, LB Kevin Burnett Key free agents lost: TE Anthony Fasano, T Jake Long, … Continue reading →