June 18, 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 report excerpt: Russ Lande analyzes draft picks

    By John Keim | 05/10/13 09:10 AM

    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

    By John Keim | 05/09/13 06:20 PM

    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

    By John Keim | 05/09/13 03:30 PM

    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

    By John Keim | 05/08/13 06:05 PM

    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

    By John Keim | 05/06/13 10:40 PM

    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

    By John Keim | 05/06/13 12:55 PM

      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...

  • David Amerson, Phillip Thomas and Bacarri Rambo give Redskins a glimpse of what's to come in minicamp

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

    Strong showing for rookies in secondary ASHBURN -- Perhaps this will be how the secondary looks in the future. Bacarri Rambo snatching tipped passes in the middle of the field; Phillip Thomas breaking up short passes across the middle; David Amerson jamming receivers, making it tough for them...

  • Redskins quick hitters: Rookie impressions

    By John Keim | 05/05/13 01:25 PM

      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...



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