Rick Snider

Updated: 22 hr ago

Many a fan has bragged of the time they bought a beer for a pro ballplayer. The athlete didn't ask for free suds. The fan was just happy to do so, and many years later, he still tells the tale. So why the nonsensical furor over fans buying quarterback Robert Griffin III wedding gifts on store...

John Keim

Updated: 22 hr ago

Rookies, injuries, RGIII among ongoing stories It provides a glimpse and, often, nothing more. Yet those glimpses sometimes are revealing: Robert Griffin III's speed and arm strength stood out last spring. They did so during the season as well. But the spring also provides mirages: Players who...

John Keim

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

The Washington Redskins' run game wasn't an issue last season. The depth at running back was, however. Which is why the Redskins drafted two running backs and remain interested in bringing back Tim Hightower.

Thom Loverro

Updated: Fri, May 17, 2013

Rugby used to be a thing here in the United States. America's national team won the gold medal in Olympic rugby in 1920 and 1924. Then it disappeared from view, while at the same time, George Halas was kicking off the National Football League. The rough-and-tumble sport grew throughout the...

John Keim

Updated: Thu, May 16, 2013

Meriweather, Compton, Reed will get chances Adapted from John Keim's mailbag at Redskins Confidential. Read more at washingtonexaminer.com/sports/redskins-confidential. Can Brandon Meriweather be counted upon to play this year? - @ICEMANVA John Keim » Yes. He tore his ACL in November, so...

John Keim

Published: Wed, May 15, 2013

Breaking down skills, weak points of top picks Scouting reports are adapted from John Keim's Redskins Confidential report after watching multiple games of each of Washington's draft picks. Today: Second-round pick David Amerson, a corner from North Carolina State, and third-round pick Jordan...

Jim Williams

Updated: Fri, May 10, 2013

When you think of football on television, music might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, from the famous classical music used by NFL Films to Hank Williams Jr. singing, "Are you ready for some football?" music plays a big role in all broadcasts. When Faith Hill recently...

John Keim

Updated: Wed, May 8, 2013

Jenkins, Jamison offer underrated skills Scouting reports are adapted from John Keim's Redskins Confidential report after watching multiple games of each of Washington's draft picks. Today: Fifth-round pick Brandon Jenkins, a linebacker from Florida State, and seventh-round pick Jawan Jamison,...

John Keim

Updated: Mon, May 6, 2013

LB says he's 100 percent after series of injuries 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...

Rick Snider

Updated: Sun, May 5, 2013

There wasn't a marquee first-rounder to watch, nor a quarterback likely to throw a ball this fall. Mostly, the Washington Redskins were looking for some reserves and surprises. A fistful of draft picks were the only sure things among 72 players at rookie camp Sunday expecting to return in...