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Redskins OTAs May 23: Notes and observations
John Keim
Published: Thu, May 23, 2013
Robert Griffin III threw the ball well during his limited time on the field during Thursday’s organized team activity session. He was throwing to players who, like him, are rehabbing: Fred Davis, Jordan Reed, Roy Helu, Pierre Garcon.Griffin was able to put pressure on his...
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RGIII: The knee feels great
John Keim
Published: Thu, May 23, 2013
The scene resembled one from the regular season, with at least 60 media members surrounding Robert Griffin III. But the season is still three-and-a-half months away. And the crowd surrounding Griffin was there just to get an update on his progress — and, for the first time, hear about any...
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Redskins Mailbag May 16: Ask John
John Keim
Updated: Fri, May 17, 2013
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:...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
