Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

Scot McCloughan explains why he would've made a really strong effort to keep Pierre Garcon | CSN Mid-Atlantic
During a chat on CSN's #RedskinsTalk podcast, Scot McCloughan explained the huge value Pierre Garçon brought to the Redskins on and off the field.

Need to Know: Redskins hot topics: Deep passes, projected roster changes | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Need to Know: A look at some Redskins hot topics including the lack of long passes and changes in roster projections over the months.

Redskins Playbook: What does the Matt Stafford contract mean for Kirk Cousins? | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Matthew Stafford signed a monster contract extension with the Lions, making him the highest paid player in NFL history. So what does the Stafford deal mean for Kirk Cousins?

Junior Galette Happy To Return But Believes He Has More Work To Do
The Washington Redskins finally got Junior Galette in game action against the Cincinnati Bengals, but the linebacker said that he still has work to do before returning to his elite pass rushing form.

Slow starts in games led to bad results for the 2016 Redskins | CSN Mid-Atlantic
If the Redskins' slow starts to games carry over into the regular season, recent history says they will be in trouble.

Back From Injury, Jordan Reed's Presence Makes A Difference
While he only appeared on 18 offensive plays against the Bengals, Jordan Reed's presence changed the way Cincinnati's defense lined up against Washington's offense.

The latest Redskins 53-man roster projection | CSN Mid-Atlantic
The cut-down deadline is approaching fast. Who will see the bubble burst on them?

Matthew Stafford's deal highlights edge for Washington's Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
As QB contracts and the salary cap keep rising, so does the leverage held by the Redskins' Kirk Cousins, who appears headed for a big payday.

Five Redskins who badly need to stand out vs. Bucs | CSN Mid-Atlantic
The Redskins' starters aren't playing Thursday vs.

Phil Taylor Sr. of Washington Redskins to miss season with injured left quad
Redskins nose tackle Phil Taylor Sr. will miss the season after tearing his left quad in the first quarter of Sunday's preseason game, multiple sources told ESPN.

The more work Terrelle Pryor gets, the better he'll look | CSN Mid-Atlantic
Terrelle Pryor's stellar training camp isn't carrying over into the preseason, but that isn't concerning JP Finlay or Doc Walker yet.

Rookie Defensive Backs Stand Out Against The Bengals
The Redskins got some big plays from rookies Joshua Holsey and Fish Smithson in the second half of their preseason victory over the Bengals Sunday night.

With loss of Taylor, Junkies feel defense hype is now up in the air | CSN Mid-Atlantic

Redskins nose tackle Phil Taylor suffered a season-ending quad injury during Sunday's preseason game against the Bengals.

Looking at nose tackle options for Redskins after Phil Taylor's season-ending injury | CSN Mid-Atlantic

Phil Taylor looked ready to take over the Redskins' starting nose tackle spot, but now that he's done for 2017, the team must identify a replacement.