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Need to Know: Will more physical Redskins camp lead to more wins during the season? | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: Jay Gruden has ramped up the intensity at training camp in the hope that it will lead to more wins when the games start to count.

The evolution of Jay Gruden means more hitting for Redskins at training camp | NBC Sports Washington
In four years as coach of the Redskins, Jay Gruden's teams rarely did much hitting during training camp. The team also lost 4 straight season openers. In Year 5, the team is hitting.

Preston Smith Mic'd Up, Pt. 2: Coaching rookies and talking with Kerrigan | NBC Sports Washington
In the second segment of Preston Smith's Mic'd Up, you'll see Smith help out a younger player and also chat about a lofty goal with Ryan Kerrigan.

Preston Smith Mic'd Up, Pt. 1: Rushing the passer and joking with teammates | NBC Sports Washington
In this first segment of Preston Smith Mic'd Up, watch the edge threat go through pass rush drills and deal with teammates who are paranoid by his wir

New kickoff rule will change the game, but the Redskins aren't sure how just yet | Sports | richmond.com
Fans tuning in for Thursday night’s preseason opener will notice one rules change on the game’s first play.

Greg Manusky is a bit of a character, but he plays a serious role for the Redskins’ defense - The Washington Post
Manusky rides a moped and plays practical jokes on his players, but he is all business on the field as Washington aims to improve in his second year as defensive coordinator.

Practice Notes: 2018 #SkinsCamp, Day 9
Redskins.com's Jake Kring-Schreifels and Andre Earls break down the key plays and highlights from Day 9 of the Washington Redskins' 2018 training camp in Richmond, Va.

Need to Know: Stock rising for these Redskins roster long shots | NBC Sports Washington
Need to Know: These Redskins have a better chance of making the team now than they did when training camp started.

PHOTOS: 2018 Washington Redskins Training Camp Day 8, Fan Day
Check out these images of the fans at training camp practice Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond, Va.

Amidst Alzheimer's battle, Bobby Beathard honored in Canton - NFL.com
For his contributions to football, Bobby Beathard was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend. Jim Trotter looks at why the moment was even more special for his family and friends.

HOF ponders a T.O. rule – ProFootballTalk
More than a decade ago, an injury to receiver Terrell Owens forced a change to the rules of the NFL. Now, an insult to T.O. could force a change to the rules of the HOF.

Season-long goals? A desire to start? Derrius Guice doesn't have either | NBC Sports Washington
Many NFL players like to set aside goals for each season. Many NFL players also crave starting each game. Right now, neither matter to Derrius Guice.

Washington Redskins Roster Prediction Week 2: Offense | Fanspeak.com

There is still a chance they would opt to keep three quarterbacks, but it’s more likely they try to keep Hogan (or someone they pick up) on the practice squad. Smith is locked in as the starter and the team thinks highly enough of Colt McCoy to extend him into next year. With both their starter and back-up secured through at least next season, there is little reason to keep a 3rd quarterback on the 53 man roster.

Washington Redskins Roster Prediction Week 2: Defense | Fanspeak.com

Behind them Lanier has shown himself to be a quality pass rusher putting up 5 sacks in 11 games despite only getting a couple games worth of starting reps. Lanier is a guy the Redskins need to find a way to get on the field more in passing situations. Settle has some versatility to his game, but he’s more ideally suited as a nose tackle who should excel versus the run. He allows the Redskins to shift Payne over to the 5 technique vs key running situations to make their line even more stout. Hood is a solid veteran with experience in a number of roles and a guy who can fill in as needed and be a leader to the group.