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Daily Slop: Bashaud Breeland Learning When to Play Physical; Jason Hatcher Says Redskins Have to ‘Expect to be a Great Defense’

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Best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Redskins’ 2014 draft picks | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
As the Redskins’ eight draft picks take the first steps in their NFL careers there is plenty of optimism about the career prospects for each of them. But history tells us that some of them will work out and some of them will not.

DeSean Jackson weighs in on RG3's health, leadership qualities | Comcast SportsNet Washington
"He takes responsibility," Jackson said of Griffin. "He takes leadership. He’s one of the guys that is here early and leaves late. And at the same time, he knows what he is doing. He’s very smart and very intelligent. I see a lot of the same characteristics in him that … I saw in [the] Michael Vicks and [Donovan] McNabbs and things like that."

Redskins’ DeSean Jackson: ‘I’m going to put up what I need to put up’ against Eagles
"Honestly man, it feels great," Jackson said of the transition to his new team. "I’m glad to have a second opportunity after that long process went on out there in Philadelphia with the Eagles and things. It’s been open hands. I’ve been getting some great relationships with RG and Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, and just the whole guys. Usually I’ve been a rival I like to say, but now it’s like I’m a part of them, so I gotta get in where I fit in, you know?"

Need to Know: 5 burning Redskins questions on offense | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Wednesday, June 4, 13 days before the start of minicamp. Nickel coverage After a 3-13 season there are always plenty of questions surrounding an NFL team.

Redskins OTAs: What to watch for - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
A few things to pay attention to during Wednesday’s open OTA session (yes, I will watch other aspects; these are the ones that initially jump ou

Bashaud Breeland learning when to play physical - ESPN
His hands help him at the beginning of the route. It's what Bashaud Breeland likes to do: jam receivers at the line. They get him in trouble at the en

A closer look at Robert Griffin III’s mechanics
By Mark Bullock

The Redskins Blog | VIDEO: Running Back Spotlight At OTAs

Matthew McConaughey watches Redskins practice with Daniel Snyder

Redskins on the field in Ashburn

Jason Hatcher says Redskins have to ‘expect to be a great defense’

Second Man Goes on Trial In Sean Taylor Case
The accused mastermind of the botched burglary that claimed the life of Washington Redskins football player Sean Taylor heads to trial on Tuesday in a Miami-Dade courtroom.

The Redskins Blog | Brian Orakpo Makes Appearance On NFL.com’s Indispensable List

Tanard Jackson knows this chance with Redskins likely his last in NFL - Washington Times
The Redskins are still hoping to get a return on their investment despite the 28-year-old safety's checkered past. The suspension that caused him to miss the entire 2012 and 2013 seasons was his third drug-related violation since entering the league in 2007.

NFL offers 'pointers' after Dallas Cowboys MLB Sean Lee injury - ESPN
IRVING, Texas -- The NFL Players Association has decided not to pursue any action against the Dallas Cowboys as a result of Sean Lee's season-ending k

Looking At a Possible Contract for Cowboys WR Dez Bryant - Over the Cap