Daily Slop: Alex Smith makes strong first impression; Josh Doctson can reward Redskins patience with a big season

Solid offseason helps Washington Redskins address problem areas - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
With the Kirk Cousins drama behind them, the Redskins focused on shoring up weaknesses in running the ball and defending the run.

Need to Know: Redskins QB Alex Smith understands that expectations will be high immediately | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: Alex Smith understands that his learning curve must end when Week 1 comes around. Also, Jonathan Allen's progress and the possibility of no QB3 again this year.

Josh Doctson can reward Redskins patience with a big season - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
It's a pivotal season for Redskins receiver Josh Doctson, who showed improvement last year but never truly had a breakout game.

Washington Redskins' Alex Smith makes strong first impression - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
Jay Gruden said the veteran QB is the smartest person he's been around, and the expectations are high for immediate success.

After rough offseason, Trent Williams eyes being ready for camp - Washington Redskins Blog- ESPN
The return of the Redskins' left tackle to full health will be a major boost to an O-line that was ravaged by injuries in 2017.

With Barry Trotz out, Jay Gruden is now your longest-tenured major head coach in D.C. | NBC Sports Washington
Now that the Capitals and Barry Trotz have cut ties, D.C.'s longest-tenured major sports head coach is the one who spends his Sundays at FedEx Field.

Leonard Fournette Expecting Derrius Guice To Have A 'Great' Rookie Year
The former teammate of Guice at LSU believes the 59th-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft will turn some heads in his rookie season.

Two Former Redskins Coaches Selected As 2018 Paul 'Dr. Z' Zimmerman Award Winners
Joe Bugel and Emmitt Thomas have been selected for the prestigious award, which is given to NFL assistant coaches for lifetime achievement.

The curious case of Alex Smith and the NFL Top 100 list | NBC Sports Washington
The NFL has revealed the 90 of the Top 100 players in the league, but Redskins QB Alex Smith hasn't made the list. Yet. Could he crack the Top 10?

Kevin O'Connell Comfortable Leading Alex Smith Despite Age Similarity
The Redskins' passing game coordinator has a long history with the 14-year quarterback, going back to his high school days in San Diego.