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  • Redskins have draft decisions to make at key positions

    John Keim

    Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

    The Redskins made their philosophy clear last season in the fourth round. They already had a quarterback in first-round pick Robert Griffin III, but when Kirk Cousins, a guy they rated as a first-round pick, fell to them, they couldn't resist. They wanted the best player. It's a philosophy...

  • Big night for the big guys

    associated press

    Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

    Lineman are chosen in first seven picks NEW YORK -- NFL teams bought in bulk early in Thursday night's draft. Unlike the last few glam-and-glitter years when bumper crops of quarterbacks reigned, this was pure brawn: more than 600 pounds at the outset with offensive tackles Eric Fisher of...

  • 'Honey Badger' Tyrann Mathieu leaving a sour taste to some

    John Keim

    Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013

    The Redskins will have a chance to draft LSU corner Tyrann Mathieu. Two years ago, that would have been an exciting possibility. Now? After missing last season because he was kicked off the team, reportedly for multiple positive drug tests? It's far from a no-brainer and, really, it depends on...

  • Rick Snider: Redskins need to select best player available in NFL Draft

    Rick Snider

    Updated: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

    The Washington Redskins should take a safety with their first pick. No wait, a cornerback. But then again, a tight end might be nice, too. I used think to think it was a cliche that weak general managers hid behind, but for once the Redskins really should draft the best player on the board...

  • Redskins playing waiting game in NFL Draft

    John Keim

    Updated: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

    With no first-rounder, Washington has lots of uncertainty They knew what they would do last year. Everyone else did, too. The Redskins had traded up for the second pick in the draft; Robert Griffin III would be available. There was no drama, just jubilation for the Redskins. When the NFL...

  • Players to watch for Redskins in NFL Draft

    John Keim

    Published: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

    Offense RT Terron Armstead The Redskins like Tom Compton for the future, but Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Armstead might be too talented to pass on and would be a perfect fit in a stretch zone. They would have athletic bookends, which would help the cutback game immensely. WR Quinton Patton The...

  • Jim Williams: ESPN, NFL Network gearing up for draft

    Jim Williams

    Published: Wed, Apr 24, 2013

    The NFL will conduct its annual draft starting Thursday night in New York at iconic Radio City Music Hall. The first of three days of coverage will start promptly at 8 p.m. and cover Round 1. Coverage will be extensive and will stretch over all media platforms as the demand for all things NFL...