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Saturday Slop: Getting ready for the final game, Pro Bowl News

A look at the top Redskins stories as week 17 rolls around.

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Double Coverage: Redskins vs Giants | ESPN NFC East Blog

For die-hards only, the 6-9 New York Giants will play host to the 3-12 Washington Redskins in a 1 p.m. ET game Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will do each team the favor of completing its season. ESPN.com reporters Dan Graziano (Giants) and John Keim (Redskins) break down the matchup.

Friday Conversation: London Fletcher | ESPN Washington Redskins Blog

What's the 1 percent scenario it would take to get you to come back?

Fletcher: It would have to be maybe a team that has six games left, a playoff contender. ... It won't be for a 16-game season.

Is Kai Forbath worth keeping next season? | Fanspeak.com

Forbath came on last season and had a great run for the Redskins making his first 17 field goals of the season. His clutch kicking helped them win their first division title since 1999, as they went on a 7 game run to close out the season. While it was exciting to have a quality kicker, one question remained: could the Redskins live with his weak kick-offs.

Redskins Mailbag Part 1 | ESPN Washington Redskins Blog

Pro Bowl Selections: Washington Redskins | ESPN Washington Redskins Blog

What you can count on with Williams, however, is that he'll play and he takes his role as a team captain seriously. It's why he played last season despite being 70 percent healthy down the stretch. And it's why it would take a lot to get him out of any game.

5 Questions: Kirk Cousins, Brian Orakpo and final appearances | Washington Times

Kyle Shanahan, assistants know uncertainty comes with the job | Washington Times

He knew, though, that there would be moments like Thursday, when he coolly answered questions about his job and his future in what may have been his last organized press conference with the Washington Redskins.

How many Redskins will be back in 2014? | Fanspeak.com

No meeting scheduled between Mike Shanahan and Dan Snyder | Washington Post

Coach Mike Shanahan said Friday he has not scheduled a meeting with Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder to determine his future with the organization.
"No, not yet.... We don't have anything scheduled now," Shanahan said following Friday's practice at Redskins Park.

Brian Orakpo remains uncertain if he'll play on Sunday | Washington Post

Redskins Jim Haslett Defends Results | ESPN Washington Redskins Blog

Washington Redskins defensive coordinator Jim Haslett doesn't like to use numbers too often, especially when it comes to total yards. But in defending the Redskins' defense, he did bring up what they've done since the first three games.

Poor field position hurt the Redskins this year | CSN Washington

One is what they call the net line of scrimmage per drive. That is the difference between where your offense started its drives on average and where your defense took the field. This measures who is winning the battle for field position and takes into account the performance of offense (if they don't score, do they at least improve field position?), defense (can they get three and outs consistently?), and special teams (can the punt and kickoff teams pin them deep?).

Fantasy Football End of the Year Awards | Fanspeak.com