Daily Slop: Roy Helu Cuts his Hair for Charity; Redskins add Leonard Hankerson to Active Roster Nearly one Year After Knee Injury

Need to Know: Andre Roberts an upgrade at returner for the Redskins, but is he good enough? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Wednesday, November 5, 11 days before the Washington Redskins host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedEx Field. Five Redskins thoughts and observations: —It seems like we’re all in agreement here.

Washington Redskins wake-up call - ESPN
A look at the big storylines on the Washington Redskins beat, dealing with the team's bye week.

The Redskins Blog | DeAngelo Hall Provides Video Update On His Status

LOVERRO: For Jay Gruden, expressing doubt about RG3 might be only way to push back - Washington Times
Redskins coach Jay Gruden doesn't appear to be clueless. He seems like a smart guy. So I'm going to assume he knows exactly what he is saying — and what he is doing — when he publicly, without batting an eye, drops little bombs in the media like the ones he did Monday about his quarterback.

Redskins running back Roy Helu cuts his hair for charity - Washington Times
Roy Helu and his wife, Danielle, each donated more than 11 inches of hair to the American Cancer Society. The hair will be used to make wigs for cancer patients, Helu said.

Redskins add Leonard Hankerson to active roster nearly one year after knee injury - Washington Times
Hankerson, in his fourth season, tore the ACL and LCL in his left knee in a game against San Francisco on Nov. 17, 2013 and underwent surgery four days later.

NFL.com - Pro Bowl Ballot
Unconferenced voting. Unexpected teams. Unpredictable match-ups. The 2015 Pro Bowl: Unconferenced.

Washington Redskins locker room quick takes - ESPN
Some highlights from the Washington Redskins' open locker room session Tuesday.

Jay Gruden says Redskins deserve poor grade - ESPN
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden likes the players he has and their attitude, but he says the on-field performance is no better than a 'D.'

The Film Don't Lie: Redskins - NFC East Blog - ESPN
A weekly look at what the Washington Redskins must fix.

Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden: Jason Hatcher needs to dominate - ESPN
Jay Gruden made it clear in his Monday news conference: Redskins DE Jason Hatcher has been good. They need more.

Redskins To Rest Bodies, Minds On Bye Week
After not getting a break since training camp opened, the Washington Redskins will get some much-needed rest and relaxation over the bye week.

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III: 'This is my team and I'm going to lead it' - Washington Times
Though Redskins coach Jay Gruden said "the jury is still out" on the quarterback position, Robert Griffin III believes he remains the franchise's long-term answer.

Kedric Golston: ‘Report on What You Know, Not What You Think’ " CBS DC
"Being here nine years, I understand that this fanbase is passionate, this community is passionate about the Washington Redskins," Golston said on 106.7 The Fan’s ‘Chad Dukes vs. The World‘ Tuesday afternoon. "So when you win, it’s all good and you can do no wrong, and when you lose, they’re gonna nitpick and give their perspective on every single thing. "And you gotta kind of take it all and understand that people care about your franchise and your organization, and no matter what your record is, people are gonna talk about you, the reporters are always gonna be there, and the stands are gonna always be full, and so not to let it be a deterrent and not to worry about it. Don’t let it dictate who you are as a person, but understanding that people care about this organization. That’s a positive thing."

Bucs QB Mike Glennon announces his benching on own radio show | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon broke the news on his own radio show that Lovie Smith was going back to Josh McCown.