John Keim

Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Tavon Austin did what everyone expected him to do at the combine: run a fast time in the 40-yard dash. Marquise Goodwin did as well. Not that anyone should be surprised considering scouts and executives -- and anyone who watched them play -- knew how fast both players are. Still, it makes both...

Thom Loverro

Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Renown orthopedic surgeon James Andrews put on his Redskins beanie last week and told the world that SuperBob -- quarterback Robert Griffin III -- was "ahead of schedule" in his comeback from knee surgery. "We have him well on his way," Andrews told the NFL Network. "His recovery is way ahead...

Rick Snider

Updated: Mon, Feb 25, 2013

Matt Barkley might have been the Washington Redskins' fallback plan last year had the Southern Cal quarterback left college early. Whew -- dodged that bullet. The Redskins continue to look smart for last year's trade that allowed them to acquire Robert Griffin III with the second overall...

John Keim

Updated: Sun, Feb 24, 2013

The NFL scouting combine always is good for story angles. Here are five that popped up over the weekend: 5. No QBs raising stock » At least not enough to be a top-10 pick. West Virginia's Geno Smith ran well (4.59 seconds in the 40-yard dash), and he did throw well at times. But he was...

Rick Snider

Updated: Fri, Feb 22, 2013

Can the Washington Redskins afford to keep free agent tight end Fred Davis? Then again, maybe they've already learned how to survive nicely without him. The 2008 second rounder is a gifted playmaker who missed 13 games over two seasons with injuries and suspension. After paying Davis $5.4...

John Keim

Updated: Thu, Feb 21, 2013

Jets quarterback Tim Tebow should know better by now. Before agreeing to speak at a church, he should do his research. That way he does best off the field what he does on it: sidestep those trying to bring him down. Of course, if Tebow did know what he was getting into, then he should have...

John Keim

Updated: Thu, Feb 21, 2013

This isn't just about a player's time in the 40-yard dash, though that's more important than you realize. Depending on the position of course. The scouting combine is more than that: a chance for agents to -- wink, wink -- meet with teams about prospective free agents. One agent said recently...

John Keim

Updated: Wed, Feb 20, 2013

Here's what we know about Manti Te'o off the field: He was duped by a supposed friend when it came to an online relationship. Then he lied about his girlfriend to his family and the world. But when it comes to the NFL Draft, how much will that bit of knowledge hurt him? Because in the end what...

Rick Snider

Updated: Wed, Feb 20, 2013

Deion Sanders once said the Washington Redskins shopped at Versace instead of Walmart. Well, the team is still trying to buy champagne -- but at beer prices. With this year's first-round selection spent in last year's trade for quarterback Robert Griffin III, the Redskins don't pick until 51st...

Rick Snider

Updated: Tue, Feb 19, 2013

It seems Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III received a self-preservation implant during his offseason surgery, too. Last seen buckling against Seattle in the NFL playoffs after tearing two knee ligaments, Griffin showed too much grit in compromising his own well-being and the...