Daily Slop: Redskins Media Links Roundup

Mandatory minicamp brings new questions and some answers | NBC Sports Washington
The voluntary part of the Redskins offseason ended and Tuesday mandatory minicamp opens. The biggest difference, and maybe the only difference, comes from the mandatory part of things.

Don't expect Redskins to make a run at Earl Thomas, and here's why | NBC Sports Washington
Throughout the 2018 offseason the Redskins brass eschewed chances at signing big name free agents, and that seems unlikely to change for Earl Thomas.

Need to Know: Five Redskins backups who could start games in 2018 | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: Nearly every NFL player is a play or two away from being thrust into the starting lineup. Here are five reserves who seem likely to start games for the 2018 Redskins.

With Help From The Veterans, Kevin Hogan Getting More Comfortable With Redskins
Now on his third NFL team to date, Redskins quarterback Kevin Hogan is learning some of the nuances of playing the position from Alex Smith and Colt McCoy

Washington Redskins Coach Jay Gruden happy with 'evolved' culture as minicamp nears - The Washington Post
The workout atmosphere has drawn praise from Alex Smith and Paul Richardson as Redskins Coach Jay Gruden credits veterans and an “evolved” culture.

Redskins running back Rob Kelley is healthy and ready to fight for a roster spot - The Washington Post
Think Kelley will give up his spot without a fight? Fat chance.

With Washington Redskins young additions, doubles might not be trouble - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Adding Da'Ron Payne gives the Redskins another athletic defensive lineman who will be tough to move against the run this fall.

Inspired Washington Redskins aim to capitalize on Capitals excitement - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Washington is starved for a champion, and the city could get one Thursday. Many of the Redskins are hopping along for the ride, too.

Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice fast becoming man of the people - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Fans light up around Derrius Guice, mainly because he lights up around them. Before he's even played a down, the rookie from LSU is a popular guy.

Washington Redskins' defense will benefit from quarterback Alex Smith - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
The Kansas City defense benefited from Alex Smith's game management because he didn't throw interceptions and kept drives going.

New-Look Washington Offense Has High Upside, Playoff Potential | Bleacher Report | Latest News, Videos and Highlights
The Washington Redskins finished 2017 with a 7-9 record—the first losing mark for the team since head coach Jay Gruden's initial year in 2014...

SNIDER: Can Caps overtake Redskins as Washington's No. 1 team? | 106.7 The Fan
The Redskins have owned D.C. for nearly 50 years, and if they're not careful, that years-long hypothetical could finally become a reality.