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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.
  • Referees play no role in Capitals' Game 7 breakdown

    John Keim

    Updated: Mon, May 13, 2013

    It wasn't about power plays. It wasn't about missed calls. In the end, it was all about blown chances and missed opportunities. Besides, the Capitals didn't have to spend time killing power plays Monday night in their 5-0 Game 7 first-round loss to the New York Rangers. Rather, they spent more...

  • Redskins report excerpt: Russ Lande analyzes draft picks

    John Keim

    Published: Fri, May 10, 2013

    The draft happened two weeks ago, but there will be questions about each player until we see them on the field – in pads – and in games. Lande, as usual, helped out with his insight. He’s a former NFL scout turned draft expert who now runs the Montreal Alouettes college scouting...

  • Dan Snyder: Redskins' name will never change

    John Keim

    Published: Thu, May 9, 2013

    Redskins owner Dan Snyder, and others in the organization, have made it clear in the past that they won’t change the franchise nickname. But they’ve never faced the pressure to do so like they have this offseason. However, that hasn’t changed a thing as Snyder strongly made clear. “We...

  • Ryan Clark: Physical play affected RG3′s play

    John Keim

    Published: Thu, May 9, 2013

    Ex-Redskins safety Ryan Clark divulged what really shouldn’t be a surprising game plan: The Steelers wanted to hit quarterback Robert Griffin III. “Our goal was to be physical with him at any opportunity we had, and I think it affected his play,” Clark told ESPN on Thursday. Based on...

  • Redskins seek late-round value in Brandon Jenkins and Jawan Jamison

    John Keim

    Updated: Wed, May 8, 2013

    Jenkins, Jamison offer underrated skills Scouting reports are adapted from John Keim's Redskins Confidential report after watching multiple games of each of Washington's draft picks. Today: Fifth-round pick Brandon Jenkins, a linebacker from Florida State, and seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison,...

  • Brian Orakpo is ready to return to the field for the Redskins

    John Keim

    Updated: Mon, May 6, 2013

    LB says he's 100 percent after series of injuries Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo isn't worried about his future in Washington, nor is he concerned about his pectoral muscle. And the pec could be tied to any extended stay in Washington. Orakpo, who missed the final 15 games last season...

  • Redskins LB Brian Orakpo optimistic about recovery

    John Keim

    Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

      Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo isn’t worried about his future in Washington; nor is he concerned about his pectoral muscle. And the pec could be tied to any extended stay in Washington. Orakpo, who missed the final 15 games last season after tearing his left pec, said he’s 100...

  • Redskins quick hitters: Rookie impressions

    John Keim

    Updated: Sun, May 5, 2013

      Running back Chris Thompson should be ready for training camp after tearing his left ACL at Florida State this past season. Doctors said it would take eight months and he had the injury six months ago. If healthy Thompson will help because of his speed, cutting ability and...

  • Thoughts and observations: Jawan Jamison

    John Keim

    Updated: Sat, May 4, 2013

    Taking a look at the Redskins seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison, a running back from Rutgers, after watching a number of his games and highlights, thanks in part to the videos posted on Draft Breakdown. Keep in mind this is based off a TV feed but it still reveals a lot about his game. After the...