Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

GM Scot McCloughan will remain consistent in his free-agent approach - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
The Redskins will dabble in free agency but aren't likely to make a big splash; most of their needs are on the defensive side.

Breakout potential: Can Will Compton make another big leap in '16? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Will Compton has worked his way up from undrafted practice squad player to injury fill-in to full-fledged starter. Can he take another step up?

Redskins ‘Comfortable’ With Kirk Cousins’ Contract Talks
Redskins team President Bruce Allen said he’s confident that the team will find a way to keep quarterback Kirk Cousins on the roster in 2016 — and possibly beyond.

Need to Know: Is Forte a fit for the Redskins? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Monday, February 15, 9 days before the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. QOD: Is Forte a fit for the Redskins? Normally I limit questions to one tweet or Facebook post but Justin here had a couple of related tweets that brought out some related issues that I’...

Getting rid of DeSean Jackson makes no sense for Washington Redskins - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
There's no doubt the Redskins like receiver DeSean Jackson, and there's little doubt that Washington will cut him this offseason.

Matt Forte could help Washington Redskins, but age, money are concerns - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Running back Matt Forte might still have some productive seasons left, but at age 30, the price would have to be right to entice Washington.

Mike Mayock's 2016 NFL Draft Position Rankings
With the NFL Scouting Combine beginning on Feb. 23, Mike Mayock unveils the first of his position-by-position rankings for the 2016 NFL Draft.

Need to Know: Will Cousins sign with the Redskins by the deadline? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Sunday, February 14, 10 days before the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. What will Cousins’ deal look like? March 1, the last day for teams to give players the franchise tag, is about two and a half weeks away.

Breakout potential: Can Spencer Long keep his starting job? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Spencer Long had a solid 2015 as the Redskins' left guard. But did he do enough to solidify his status as a starter?

Breakout potential: Can Dustin Hopkins become a top kicker? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
K Dustin Hopkins had a solid first season for the Redskins. Can he build on it?

Everything you have ever wanted to know about NFL franchise tags - NFL Nation- ESPN
With NFL teams about to resume stocking their rosters, here is an in-depth look at how the league's tag system might affect the 2016 offseason.