Redskins vs. Rams: The most insightful blog post ever
Hey, if you guys are only going to read the headlines, I might as well take advantage. Yesterday I foolishly wrote ‘Do the Rams even stand a chance?‘ as the blog post’s headline, partially purposely...
View ArticleRedskins aim to remain stout against the run
While the Washington Redskins’ defense has struggled against the pass this season, one area that the unit has excelled at is stopping the run. Through three games, the Redskins rank ninth in the NFL...
View ArticleChris Baker signs restricted free agent tender
Nose tackle Chris Baker has signed his restricted free agent tender, making official the deal that the team tendered him before the start of free agency. Baker’s contract is worth $1.323 million for...
View ArticleThe Mailbag: RGIII’s health, Redskins offensive line concerns and more …
We’re back for another edition of The Mailbag, which is running today because of the holiday weekend. Next week, we’ll be back to the regular Monday schedule, so fire away between now and then with any...
View ArticleFive areas to monitor in the second week of offseason practices
The Washington Redskins got back to work yesterday, and offseason practices continue today and tomorrow. The players will then get a few days off, and then return to work for three days next week. Last...
View ArticleObservations from Redskins’ Thursday practice
Some observations from today’s practice: The standout of the day had to have been second-year cornerback Richard Crawford, who picked off a Rex Grossman pass downfield, and also had three pass...
View ArticleJarvis Jenkins aims to be more disruptive in 2013
The NFL lists Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins as a third-year player, but the Clemson product considers himself a second-year pro after he missed all but three preseason games of his rookie...
View ArticleThe Mailbag: Redskins’ regular season games, Orakpo’s impact, the offense and...
The Washington Redskins enter their final round of offseason practices this week with their mandatory minicamp. Players were scheduled to report to Redskins Park for physicals on Monday, and then...
View ArticleRedskins minicamp: Observations from Tuesday’s practice
The Washington Redskins returned to the practice field today for the first session of their mandatory minicamp, which is scheduled to run Tuesday through Thursday. Rain-soaked fields forced the team...
View ArticleRedskins need more push from defensive line
John Keim is taking a position-by-position look at the Redskins’ roster heading into training camp. He started with linebackers on Monday; today it’s defensive line: Starters returning: NT Barry...
View ArticleCarriker to have third surgery on quadriceps tendon
Redskins defensive lineman Adam Carriker confirmed that he will have a third surgery on his problematic right quadriceps tendon Thursday. Carriker missed the bulk of last season after tearing the...
View ArticleJarvis Jenkins in spotlight as Adam Carriker likely out for the year
RICHMOND — Every time the defensive coaches wanted to emphasize a point to defensive end Jarvis Jenkins, or show him the correct way to run a play, they used game video from 2011. They also showed the...
View ArticleAdam Carriker expected to require four to five months to recover
RICHMOND — Defensive end Adam Carriker had surgery on his problematic right quadriceps tendon and is expected to need four to five months to recover, Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said. It marked the...
View ArticleJarvis Jenkins suspended four games for illegal substance violation [updated]
Updated, 4:38, 4:52 and 6:32 p.m. RICHMOND — The NFL has suspended Washington Redskins defensive end Jarvis Jenkins for the first four games of the season for a violation of the league’s policy on...
View ArticleRedskins DEs face adjustments, questions
RICHMOND — The learning took place on every play, with Chris Baker getting blocked from this side and then the other. He got knocked to the ground once, then again. It wasn’t necessarily a bad day for...
View ArticleRedskins mailbag: Carriker’s future, Jackson’s status, right tackle and more …
The Washington Redskins get back to work today for their fourth practice of training camp, and this morning we take another dive into the mailbag. This week we tackle everything from Adam Carriker’s...
View ArticleBarry Cofield aims to spur Redskins’ defense to elite level
RICHMOND — The 2011 season represented the introduction, 2012 refinement, and now as Barry Cofield prepares to enter his third season at nose tackle for the Washington Redskins, he wants to take over....
View ArticleRedskins mailbag: Defensive end depth, Pat White, Roy Helu and more …
RICHMOND – The Redskins today return to the practice fields for the first time since their preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans. They would’ve done so Saturday, but a thunderstorm just before...
View ArticleBarry Cofield optimistic he’ll be ready for Redskins’ opener
Nose tackle Barry Cofield said he’s hopeful of being in the lineup for the Washington Redskins’ opening regular season game even after suffering a broken bone in his right hand during Monday night’s...
View ArticleJarvis Jenkins, Rob Jackson about to start serving suspensions
Coach Mike Shanahan says he already has spoken to defensive end Jarvis Jenkins and reserve linebacker Rob Jackson about what he expects of them while they are away from the team serving their four-game...
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