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  • Redskins Mailbag May 16: Ask John

    John Keim

    Updated: 17 hr ago

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

    John Keim

    Published: Thu, May 16, 2013

    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...

  • Redskins report excerpt: Russ Lande analyzes draft picks

    John Keim

    Published: Fri, May 10, 2013

    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

    John Keim

    Published: Thu, May 9, 2013

    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

    John Keim

    Published: Thu, May 9, 2013

    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 LB Brian Orakpo optimistic about recovery

    John Keim

    Published: Mon, May 6, 2013

      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...

  • Redskins quick hitters: Rookie impressions

    John Keim

    Updated: Sun, May 5, 2013

      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...

  • Thoughts and observations: Jawan Jamison

    John Keim

    Updated: Sat, May 4, 2013

    Taking a look at the Redskins seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison, a running back from Rutgers, after watching a number of his games and highlights, thanks in part to the videos posted on Draft Breakdown. Keep in mind this is based off a TV feed but it still reveals a lot about his game. After the...

  • Thoughts and observations: Brandon Jenkins

    John Keim

    Updated: Sat, May 4, 2013

    Taking a look at the Redskins fifth-round pick Brandon Jenkins, an end from Florida State who will be converted to outside linebacker, after watching a number of his games and highlights, thanks in part to the videos posted on Draft Breakdown. Keep in mind this is based off a TV feed but it...

  • Q&A with: Jimbo Fisher

    John Keim

    Updated: Thu, May 2, 2013

    Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher is, naturally, high on two players the Redskins drafted: running back Chris Thompson and linebacker Brandon Jenkins. That’s what happens when you coach two players you like as much as he likes these two. Some of what Fisher discussed will be included...