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Redskins focus on high upside in draft
John Keim
Updated: Sat, Apr 27, 2013
ASHBURN -- The Redskins opted for the best-player-available theory. That philosophy just happened to match what they needed to find in the NFL Draft. Most of their draft was centered around picking guys high on potential but, in some cases, held back by injuries or off-field concerns. The...
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Rick Snider: Redskins should look to safety D.J. Swearinger with 51st pick
Rick Snider
Updated: Thu, Apr 25, 2013
With the 51st selection, the Washington Redskins take ... South Carolina safety D.J. Swearinger. Hey, everybody picked the Redskins taking quarterback Robert Griffin with the second overall pick last year and offensive tackle Trent Williams with the fourth choice in 2010. Indeed, quite a few...
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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...
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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...
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'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...
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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...
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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...
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