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

  • Redskins OTAs May 23: Notes and observations

    By John Keim | 05/23/13 06:45 PM

      Robert Griffin III threw the ball well during his limited time on the field during Thursday’s organized team activity session. He was throwing to players who, like him, are rehabbing: Fred Davis, Jordan Reed, Roy Helu, Pierre Garcon.Griffin was able to put pressure on his...

  • Despite injury, RGIII shows off what he can do at Redskins OTAs

    By John Keim | 05/23/13 06:35 PM

    Robert Griffin III still can't participate with the entire team. That hasn't stopped him from showing off at least a little of what he can do now: dropping back and throwing passes to other injured players. That's what Griffin did Thursday; it's also what he's done for most of the Redskins'...

  • RGIII: The knee feels great

    By John Keim | 05/23/13 03:55 PM

    The scene resembled one from the regular season, with at least 60 media members surrounding Robert Griffin III. But the season is still three-and-a-half months away. And the crowd surrounding Griffin was there just to get an update on his progress — and, for the first time, hear about any...

  • Storylines to watch in Redskins OTAs

    By John Keim | 05/22/13 07:35 PM

    Rookies, injuries, RGIII among ongoing stories It provides a glimpse and, often, nothing more. Yet those glimpses sometimes are revealing: Robert Griffin III's speed and arm strength stood out last spring. They did so during the season as well. But the spring also provides mirages: Players who...

  • Redskins need to work on running game

    By John Keim | 05/21/13 09:55 PM

    The Washington Redskins' run game wasn't an issue last season. The depth at running back was, however. Which is why the Redskins drafted two running backs and remain interested in bringing back Tim Hightower.

  • Redskins Mailbag May 16: Ask John

    By John Keim | 05/17/13 02:50 PM

    The Washington Examiner’s John Keim (JK) takes questions from fans about potential camp battles, right tackle and injury updates in this installment of “Redskins Mailbag.” Q: Interesting battles at RT, backup OL and RB, any surprises you see coming? George Cheripko @KingGeorge_IV JK:...

  • Redskins Mailbag Excerpt: Are Brandon Meriweather, Tom Compton and Jordan Reed prepared to contribute?

    By John Keim | 05/16/13 10:20 PM

    Meriweather, Compton, Reed will get chances Adapted from John Keim's mailbag at Redskins Confidential. Read more at washingtonexaminer.com/sports/redskins-confidential. Can Brandon Meriweather be counted upon to play this year? - @ICEMANVA John Keim » Yes. He tore his ACL in November, so...

  • Redskins email report excerpt: Q&A with Bacarri Rambo’s college coach

    By John Keim | 05/16/13 06:10 PM

    One of the Redskins’ biggest needs entering the offseason was safety. It remains a question mark because there’s no veteran who is a proven starter and no rookie was drafted high enough to be considered a sure bet immediate starter. But both safeties drafted, Phillip Thomas and Bacarri...

  • Scouting reports: David Amerson, Jordan Reed have skills to make an impact for Redskins

    By John Keim | 05/15/13 02:55 PM

    Breaking down skills, weak points of top picks Scouting reports are adapted from John Keim's Redskins Confidential report after watching multiple games of each of Washington's draft picks. Today: Second-round pick David Amerson, a corner from North Carolina State, and third-round pick Jordan...

  • Referees play no role in Capitals' Game 7 breakdown

    By John Keim | 05/13/13 11:25 PM

    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...



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