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...

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

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...

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...

John Keim

Updated: Tue, Feb 19, 2013

His approach: 'No rush, just determination' When a Robert Griffin III tweet about his new advertisement included the phrase #allinforweek1, a mini-eruption occurred on Twitter. And that compelled Griffin to follow up with more tweets, calming the nerves of fans worried about a hurried...