June 20, 2013

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John Keim

Staff Reporter - Washington Redskins

John Keim has covered the Redskins since 1994, first for the Journal Newspapers and now the Washington Examiner: Redskins Confidential. He's the Redskins correspondent for Pro Football Weekly and contributing editor for Warpath Magazine. He's written four books -- three on the Redskins and one on the Cleveland Browns. His work also has appeared in the Dallas Morning News, ESPN.com, Virginia Golfer and Virginia Wine Lover Magazine, among other publications.


Contributions from John Keim

  • Plenty of questions linger after minicamp for Redskins

    By John Keim | 06/13/13 07:50 PM

    Still unclear how safety, O-line will shake out The biggest question hasn't changed since Jan. 9. Will Robert Griffin III be ready for the start of training camp? If not, will he be ready to open the season? Now that the offseason workouts are finished, the answer to the first question remains...

  • A temporary goodbye; a moment of reflection

    By John Keim | 06/13/13 07:50 AM

        This is not goodbye for me; I’m only about to enter a two-week hiatus before joining the Washington Post on July 1 to continue doing what I’ve done for a long time: write about the Redskins, focusing heavily on analysis. Safe to say I can’t wait to get started; they’re...

  • Redskins will keep running zone read option with RGIII

    By John Keim | 06/12/13 09:40 PM

    RGIII's running attack too effective to ditch ASHBURN -- He defended the play much better than many defenses the Redskins faced last season. Andultimately, that's why Kyle Shanahan wants to stick with the zone read option. It's tough to stop. The Redskins worked the zone read option into...

  • Redskins minicamp June 12: Notes and observations

    By John Keim | 06/12/13 06:30 PM

    …The Redskins signed receiver Donte Stallworth, as expected after a good two-day showing by the veteran wideout. The question is, can Stallworth make the final roster? It depends on how many receivers they keep, but the first four appear set: Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Leonard Hankerson and...

  • Haslett press conference highlights: Excitement over the rookies

    By John Keim | 06/12/13 11:20 AM

      Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett spoke to the media Wednesday for the first time this offseason. The main topic: the three rookie defensive backs and what to expect at safety. Here are some highlights: Haslett on: The rookie defensive backs: “I’ll start with David...

  • Josh Morgan happy to be be pain-free

    By John Keim | 06/11/13 09:50 PM

    Morgan feels better after a season of agony At an offseason practice a week ago, Josh Morgan showed the subtle differences in his game, fueled by two words he couldn't use last season: Pain free. This year, at least for now, those words translate into a spry Morgan. So he grabbed a slant pass...

  • Redskins minicamp June 11: Notes and observations

    By John Keim | 06/11/13 06:20 PM

      …Quarterback Robert Griffin III was closer to running all-out sprints Tuesday, but the big test remains over the next month when he adds cutting to his rehab. Griffin, who according to multiple reports will see Dr. James Andrews again next week for a checkup, said he’ll start...

  • After year of adversity, Stallworth glad to be back

    By John Keim | 06/11/13 03:50 PM

      When Donte Stallworth signed with New England last offseason, Redskins coach Mike Shanahan told him he’d made a mistake. Shanahan was smiling when he said that today. But Shanahan admitted he did not want to lose Stallworth a year ago. He’ll likely have him back, at least for...

  • RGIII wants to be ready by the start of training camp

    By John Keim | 06/06/13 10:30 PM

    RGIII wants to be ready by training camp start ASHBURN -- Robert Griffin III continued to throw during practice; he continued to run and he continued to be optimistic about his chances for being ready at the start of the season. That's why, when asked if the start of training camp was a...

  • Redskins OTAs, June 6: Notes and observations

    By John Keim | 06/06/13 06:30 PM

    1. Robert Griffin III says “without a doubt” the start of training camp is a realistic goal for his return. He did walk with a slight limp at one point Thursday. 2. Roy Helu returned to work Wednesday after missing the first two weeks with the lingering effects of his turf toe. Helu said...



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