Adam Carriker: From Washington Redskins Holdover To Nearly A Pro Bowler | Football News Now
Adam Carriker, one of the few holdovers from a revamped Redskins defense, posted a strong showing in 2011 and an idea from a Redskins media rep nearly landed him in Hawaii.

David Elfin On Sports: What’s Next For Landry? " CBS Washington
The sixth overall selection in the 2007 draft out of LSU, Landry is Washington’s hardest hitter and probably its best athlete, but he missed 15 of the past 23 games because of the Achilles and he’s still ailing. Do the Redskins try to bring him back?

John Beck remains confident, amazing - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
The wonder boy of last offseason is on the radio again, and again looking forward to his next opportunity.

Redskins could dip into deep pool of CB's at draft
The Redskins will go to the combine in search of cornerback help. However, they may not go into the draft targeting a CB.

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The Redskins Blog | New Practice Bubble Turf Surface In Place
Only three weeks ago, Redskins fans saw the long-awaited rise of the new indoor practice bubble at Redskins Park.

Matt Flynn: Why he might be a big risk for the Redskins - The Insider - The Washington Post
Peyton Manning naturally dominates all free agent quarterback discussions, even though he has yet to receive a release from the Indianapolis Colts or shown that’s close to returning to full strength following the neck surgeries that forced him out of all of last season.

Steelers adopting Redskins' old methods - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Pro Football Talk is reporting that the Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured the contract of cornerback Ike Taylor. They have converted about $4.9 million of his 2012 salary into signing bonus and it saved them some $3.28 million in cap space by pushing it into future years.

Roster Review: Offensive Tackles
With free agency and the NFL Draft fast approaching, Redskins.com's Brian Tinsman breaks down the Redskins' roster position by position. Up first: offensive tackles.

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Redskins must choose between Manning, Griffin - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
There are some out there who say that the Redskins do not have to make a choice between signing Peyton Manning in March and making a deal to move up and draft Robert Griffin III in April. That way, Griffin could learn under one of the greatest quarterbacks ever and take over when Manning rides off into the sunset (hopefully with one or two more Super Bowl rings on his fingers).

David Elfin On Sports: Franchising Davis The Right Move " CBS Washington
Reports yesterday said the Redskins intend to franchise tight end Fred Davis this offseason. Is this the right move considering he was suspended the final four games for a drug violation? David Elfin still thinks so.

The Redskins Blog | Young Repays Support With World Tour
Intensity. Passion. Commitment. These are a few of the qualities that push Redskins fullback Darrel Young to new heights on the football field. Indeed, these are things that every athlete needs in order to make it in pro sports, although every player draws it from a different place.

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So even Tosh.0 took a shot at the Redskins last night
Said "clearly a team that lost to the Redskins twice in the regular season is the best team in the world"

Vincent Jackson expected to hit open market | ProFootballTalk
The Chargers would have to pay Vincent Jackson a lot of money to use the franchise tag on him — more than $13 million.

The Redskins Blog | Delivering ‘Baskets Of Hope’ To Area Kids
The ‘One Man Gang’ was there on behalf of the Redskins Charitable Foundation, the NFL, and the Riley Children’s Foundation, to deliver ‘Super Baskets of Hope’ to critically ill children. This is part of nationwide initiative to deliver a basket of goodies to the kids in most need of a smile.

George Mason ruled out as possible Redskins training camp location - The Insider - The Washington Post
"After careful consideration," O’Connor said, "we agreed that although the Redskins believe that Mason’s athletic facilities are top notch, and we had all the things they would need from a football standpoint, we wouldn’t be able to meet the requirements to accommodate the media and fans at this time."

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Brian Mitchell on the Redskins and ‘loser talk’ - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
Redskins have the most wins over Super Bowl champs over the past 12 years, but Comcast SportsNet host and former Redskin doesn’t care.

Theismann: Peyton Manning to Redskins ‘horrific idea’ - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
Sure, Joe Theismann is often a bit of a blind homer when it comes to the Redskins, but his quarterbacking intuition was not bad this past season.

The Redskins Blog | Hanburger Headlines ‘The NFL Experience’
The bronze bust of recently-inducted Redskins linebacker Chris Hanburger was a featured display at "The NFL Experience" in Indianapolis this week.

Is Manningham the right man for the Redskins? - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
The New York Giants have 21 players on their roster who will be unrestricted free agents on March 13. One of them made the play of the game in the Super Bowl and he happens to play a position of great need for the Redskins. Mario Manningham, a four-year veteran out of Michigan, managed to keep both feet inbounds after catching Eli Manning’s pass in a very tight window in the late going on Sunday.

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Tim Hightower would like to stick with Redskins | National Football Post
Tim Hightower would like to return to the Washington Redskins this coming season.

The Redskins Blog | Bruce Allen: ‘We Want Our Captain Back’
And when it comes to offseason plans and roster composition, the Redskins brass has a history of playing its hand close to the chest. Who stays, who comes and who goes are all a matter of the utmost secrecy.

Under new CBA, football not allowed - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
The Redskins and other NFL teams start the first offseason under the new CBA and there are a few peculiarities that the players and coaches will have to get used to.

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The Redskins Blog | Coach Gibbs ‘Chalk Talks’ Pass Protection
Former Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs has had Super Bowl success that needs no introduction or qualification–he is simply one of the best of all time.

Washington Redskins Safety Reed Doughty's Neighbors Erect Giant Tebowing Snowman
One of these days the Redskins will be playing in the Super Bowl rather than tweeting pictures of enormous genuflecting snowmen. One of these days. [Twitter]

Redskins to Play a Thursday Game In 2012
The 2012 regular season schedule is not due out until mid-April but this much we know for sure: the Redskins will play at least one Thursday game.

Michael Lombardi links Redskins with Kyle Orton - DC Sports Bog - The Washington Post
Close your ears, cover your eyes, and go in the kitchen for a few months, is my advice.

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Roy Helu Up for Play of the Year | NBC4 Washington(TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE)

The Redskins' rookie is earning some recognition for his leaping touchdown.

Atogwe Stays Positive Through Uncertainty
The veteran free safety was one of the Redskins’ top free agent additions last year. He signed a multi-year deal with the club and was expected to join strong safety LaRon Landry in one of the league’s top defensive backfields. Hard-hitting. Ball-hawking. Tough as nails.

Kerrigan Sees Room For Improvement
Kerrigan – the Redskins’ first-round draft pick (16th overall) in last April’s NFL Draft – exceeded expectations in his transition from a college defensive end to an NFL outside linebacker.

Remembering slain Redskins superstar Sean Taylor - Washington Times
A maroon football jersey with gold trim hangs in Richard Sharpstein’s law office on Brickell Avenue, one block from Miami’s waterfront. A black marker’s scrawl winds across the jersey’s No. 21: "Thank you for everything." The wavy lines of an autograph sit below.

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