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  • Redskins get five prime-time games in 2013 schedule

    John Keim

    Updated: Thu, Apr 18, 2013

    The NFL must have two strong thoughts regarding the Redskins this season: Robert Griffin III will be healthy, and the Redskins will be good. Based on the schedule, that's the main conclusion to draw. The Redskins will play a franchise-record five games in prime time in 2013, starting with the...

  • Where Geno Smith will be drafted remains unclear

    John Keim

    Updated: Wed, Apr 17, 2013

    He long ago earned the honor as the most scrutinized quarterback in this year's draft. And with a week remaining before the NFL Draft, it's still difficult to know exactly where West Virginia's Geno Smith will be selected. There were early reports he would fall into the 20s. Then came reports...

  • Mike Shanahan: Redskins guaranteed nothing in 2013

    John Keim

    Updated: Mon, Apr 15, 2013

    Coach wants to avoid complacency The message delivered by Redskins coach Mike Shanahan touched on the success of last year. But he made it clear to the players sitting in the auditorium on the first day of voluntary offseason workouts: There's more to be done. "He didn't want to give us one...

  • Jon Gruden's pick at quarterback this year is Syracuse's Ryan Nassib

    John Keim

    Updated: Mon, Apr 15, 2013

    He's not the most scrutinized quarterback in this draft. That honor belongs to West Virginia's Geno Smith. But Syracuse's Ryan Nassib might be the hottest name. As the NFL Draft draws closer, Nassib is the one more than a few analysts like the most. That includes former NFL coach and "Monday...

  • Pierre Garcon: Redskins' RG3 can be as good as Peyton Manning

    John Keim

    Updated: Thu, Apr 11, 2013

    They spent one season together so far. That's apparently enough time for Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon to compare Robert Griffin III to one of the all-time greats -- and a former teammate. Garcon spent three of his four seasons in Indianapolis catching passes from Peyton Manning. After one...

  • Rick Snider: Redskins' Mike Shanahan hard to read on RG3

    Rick Snider

    Updated: Wed, Apr 10, 2013

    Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan loves to use misdirection to keep everyone guessing. Now he's doing it even when he's speaking candidly. First Shanahan says that no one knows whether Robert Griffin III will be ready until the quarterback steps on the field during training camp. Thank...

  • Kirk Cousins not going anywhere -- unless Redskins get an offer they can't refuse

    John Keim

    Published: Wed, Apr 10, 2013

    Years ago, a high school baseball player told major league teams what it would take to get him to turn pro. The answer left them aghast. And they told him, "You're not worth that much money." Which the kid readily agreed with, but that missed the point. They asked what it would take, and he told...

  • Redskins' pursuit of Antoine Winfield is not just about the money

    John Keim

    Updated: Tue, Apr 9, 2013

    Antoine Winfield visited the Redskins two weeks ago but remains undecided about his future. That doesn't mean his interest in coming to Washington has expired. On the contrary. According to a league source, the Redskins remain firmly in contention to sign the free agent corner. But Winfield...

  • Thom Loverro: It's time for baseball to cash in on contract disparity with NFL

    Thom Loverro

    Published: Sat, Apr 6, 2013

    Major League Baseball should use the last week of March as a recruiting tool to get young star athletes to pursue baseball as their career. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander signed a seven-year, $180 million contract -- the richest contract in baseball history for a pitcher, until...

  • Rick Snider: Salary cap penalty brings a smarter approach for Redskins

    Rick Snider

    Published: Sat, Apr 6, 2013

    Break up the Washington Redskins? Not this time. It took a salary cap sanction for the defending NFC East champions to finally value their own players over marquee free agents. Retaining 12 free agents and gaining several backups on a shoestring budget was truly remarkable. It wouldn't have...