Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

Redskins’ Cavanaugh talks Cousins’ improvement, stance on the tag and exuberant outbursts in practice | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Redskins quarterbacks coach Matt Cavanaugh is bullish on Kirk Cousins' future.

Redskins post-minicamp 53-man roster projection, offense | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
The Redskins currently have 98 players on their roster. Between now and September 3 they will cut that down to 53 players. Here are my projections of who will end up on the roster on offense when the dust settles and that roster is turned in.

Need to Know: Is Kirk Cousins bluffing about playing on the tag? | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Monday, June 20, 38 days before the Washington Redskins start training camp in Richmond. Timeline —The Redskins last played a game 162 days ago. It will be 84 days until they host the Steelers in their 2016 season opener.

Q&A: Will Cowboys, Giants, Redskins be happy to see Doug Pederson? - Philadelphia Eagles Blog- ESPN
Doug Pederson will be a rookie head coach, but some division rivals might be happier if Chip Kelly was still on the Philadelphia Eagles' sideline.

Bashaud Breeland's motivation stems from daughter, draft status - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Bashaud Breeland's first-person essay explains how a fourth-round draft pick can rise above doubts to become an NFL starting cornerback.

Washington Redskins' defensive line has a lot to prove - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
While plenty of Redskins have something to prove in 2016, the defensive line, which returns mostly intact, needs to step up against the run.

Josh Norman helps secondary, but Redskins' run D remains a question - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
As the Redskins go their separate ways until training camp next month, we examine some lingering questions.

Need to Know: Five Redskins with a lot at stake in 2016 | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Sunday, June 19, 39 days before the Washington Redskins start training camp in Richmond. Timeline —The Redskins last played a game 161 days ago. It will be 85 days until they host the Steelers in their 2016 season opener.

Dashaun Phillips Has Enhanced His Game After Bulking Up
Cornerback Dashaun Phillips spent the 2016 offseason bulking up, and now he's secured the nickel position heading into training camp.

After stellar rookie season, no more questions about Brandon Scherff, only expectations | CSN Mid-Atlantic

When Scot McCloughan took Brandon Scherff No. 5 overall in the 2015 draft, many skeptics emerged. Scherff has silenced them.

Matt Jones adjusts to being 'veteran' leader at running back | CSN Mid-Atlantic

Matt Jones enters this season at the top of the depth chart at running back for the Redskins. He's also one of the few backs with NFL experience.

Need to Know: The Redskins week that was includes starter turnover, stability in key spots | Rich Tandler's Real Redskins
Here is what you need to know on this Saturday, June 18, 40 days before the Washington Redskins start training camp in Richmond. Timeline —The Redskins last played a game 160 days ago. It will be 86 days until they host the Steelers in their 2016 season opener.

Many on Redskins' defense started off as long shots | CSN Mid-Atlantic
If you like players with chips on their shoulders, you should love the 2016 Redskins defense.

As Senior-Most Running Back, Chris Thompson Shedding Advice
While Chris Thompson continues to carve his own role on the Redskins' offense entering his fourth season, he's also the team's longest tenured running back, something he isn't taking lightly.

Lloyd Carrington Grabs Attention With Minicamp Interception
Over the course of the team's two days of minicamp practices this week, rookie cornerback Lloyd Carrington had perhaps the play of the week on a one-handed interception.