Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

Need to Know: What is the Redskins’ free agency game plan? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Monday, March 9, one day before the Washington Redskins and the rest of the NFL start free agency. The free agency game plan We’re a day away from free agency starting in the NFL.

Redskins notes: Team shows "serious interest" in Terrance Knighton - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN
The Redskins clearly want some beef in the middle, having also shown interest in Arizona nose tackle Dan Williams. Knighton is listed at 335 pounds; Williams is at 330. I’m willing to bet the "over" on those numbers, too. Current Redskins nose tackle Chris Baker weighs 325 pounds. The Redskins also have reached out to defensive lineman Stephen Paea, but he would be an end in a 3-4.

Redskins looking to beef up the D-line | Comcast SportsNet Washington
Knighton isn’t the only big man the Redskins are after. For the last few weeks they have been linked to Dan Williams, nose tackle for the Cardinals. Like Knighton, he probably tips the scales at a number higher than his listed weight of 330 pounds. He’s about a year younger than Knighton.

Niles Paul On Why DC Feels Like Home
Washington Redskins Tight End Niles Paul discusses why the Washington DC area feels like home to him.

After Two Days of "Legal Tampering" Redskins Interested in Several Players
After Two Days of Legal Tampering Redskins Interested in Several Players heading into the start of NFL free agency on Tuesday at 4:00 pm...

More Money Available as NFL Teams Dive Into Free Agency - NYTimes.com
Some teams go wild spending for veterans in free agency. Others prefer to focus on the fresh crop of college talent.

The Redskins Blog | Trent Murphy Reunites With His College Coach, Jim Harbaugh

Free agency dries up even more, as top pass rushers get claimed | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee hasn't started a game in either of the past two seasons, but that didn't stop the Chicago Bears from paying him like an elite pass rusher.

Eric Stoner: Stanford LT Andrus Peat, A Conversation | The Rookie Scouting Portfolio
While picking the brain of his friend Alec, Stoner shares thoughts of his own about Peat, the state of tackle play, scouting quirks, and NFL Draft philosophies that he's kept locked away until this post. Eric: Thoughts on Peat? Alec: Honestly, I still don’t think he’s very good. I wanted to like him because his body type…

Patriots retain safety Devin McCourty before free agency begins | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo Sports
From Yahoo Sports: Cross another big name off the potential free agent list. Devin McCourty isn't going anywhere.