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OutlookRobert Griffin III gives the Redskins plenty of excitement for the coming season. His progression likely makes or breaks the Redskins' season. If he can play similar to Cam Newton last season, the Redskins are going to challenge for a playoff spot. The Redskins have a lot more talent surrounding Griffin than Newton. The defense made huge strides last season, playing well against the pass because of some top corners. Washington has enough talent in place to at least challenge for a playoff spot and the top of the division but they play in a great division, which could slow their progress some. |
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Roy Helu, RB. You never know what Mike Shanahan is going to do at running back but Helu certainly deserves first crack at the starter's job. He might not have the great size to start but he is a dual threat with big-play ability. He also played at a high level down the stretch last season when given a chance to start. He is an exciting back in an offensive scheme that produces some big numbers from running backs. Helu can get 1,500-plus total yards and near double-digit scores if he starts in the offense all season long. He has big-time upside. |
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Santana Moss, WR. Moss was the No. 1 receiver for year for the Redskins but seems likely to be the No. 3 to open the season. The Redskins are getting younger at the position and looking to make some changes. Moss is a good fit for the slot because of his size and speed but his targets will be down in this role. Don't expect him to near his production of the last few years. His best days are behind him. |
Team Notes| May 16, 03:22 PM |
The Washington Redskins are hoping RB Roy Helu (toe) will be a full participant once organized team activities start next week. Head coach Mike Shanahan said Helu recently had a setback in his recovery from offseason toe surgery.
Fantasy Impact: Helu needs to get healthy and show his ability on the field if he hopes to keep a roster spot. | | May 16, 10:03 AM |
The Washington Redskins and New York Giants are interested in free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins). | | May 15, 05:43 PM |
Washington Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall said he is fine with re-signing for a lower salary after being released this offseason because he wants to stay with the team. "I've been in this league a long time, I've made a lot of money - I got $8 million to play eight games in Oakland. So for me this time around it wasn't about the money. We started something here in Washington with [head coach Mike Shanahan],' Hall said. | | May 15, 02:23 PM |
Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris wants to be more patient running the football in 2013, after feeling that he left a lot of yards on the field in 2012. "I left a lot of yards on the field last year," Morris said. Looking back on film, a lot of it was my aiming points in certain runs, or I was too tight and I couldn't get outside. Being more patient with my cutbacks - I tended to cut back too soon. I was blessed, and I definitely don't take it for granted. Last year's behind me - I'm beyond that." | | May 10, 07:32 PM |
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said the team hopes QB Robert Griffin III's (knee) rehab from torn ligaments stays on schedule and that he will be ready for season. | | May 08, 02:43 PM |
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said he is doing great and his knee issue feels fine. 'I'm doing great. Knee feels fine. It's about taking it slow. Each day is a better day,' Griffin said. | | May 07, 09:03 AM |
Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins said he knows he has to prepare as if he will be the team's Week 1 starter at quarterback in case QB Robert Griffin III (knee) is not ready. 'You feel that added excitement or added urgency to be ready to go,' Cousins said. 'We don't know what it's going to look like. He may be ready by mid-August. He may be ready mid-September, mid-October. I don't know. That's not my job. My job is to get myself ready and when called upon, deliver. And I'm going to do all I can between now and then to do that.' | | May 06, 06:03 PM |
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) said he expects to participate in offseason workouts when they begin later this month. | | May 06, 01:12 PM |
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he is not ruling out the possibility of signing a contract extension before the start of training camp. | | May 06, 11:13 AM |
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo said he hasn't had any talks about a contract extension. He's entering the final year of his deal. | | May 06, 10:22 AM |
Washington Redskins RB Chris Thompson (knee) could start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list because he is recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and could start the season on the list if the injury is still a factor. Thompson is expected to compete with RB Roy Helu for the change-of-pace running back role if he is able to take part in camp. | | May 06, 10:13 AM |
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) said he's feeling great. The tear was in a different ligament than the one he suffered in 2011. | | May 02, 05:42 PM |
Free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) completed his visit and physical with the team Thursday, May 2. There is no word on if he will sign with the team or return for a camp tryout next weekend. | | May 01, 03:33 PM |
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III said he would sit in the future until he was fully healthy if he got hurt again. "I don't feel like playing against the Seahawks was a mistake. But I see the mistake IN IT," Griffin said. "With what happened and how everything was running - you take me out. If that happened again next year, I'd come out of the game and sit until I was 100% healthy." | | May 01, 03:33 PM |
Washington Redskins OT Tyler Polumbus is expected to line up at right tackle with the starting offense once offseason workouts begin, but he will have to compete with OTs Jeremy Trueblood and Tom Compton for the job. OT Tony Pashos and OG Maurice Hurt could also be part of the competition. | | May 01, 01:03 PM |
The New York Giants may invite free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) to participate in their upcoming rookie minicamp on a tryout basis if he is healthy. |
Offseason Keys|
Pierre Garcon, WR; Cedric Griffin, CB; James Lee, OT; Brandon Meriweather, S; Josh Morgan, WR; Neil Rackers, PK; Leigh Torrence, CB; Madieu Williams, S.
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LaRon Landry, S; Sean Locklear, OG; Donte' Stallworth, WR.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 9 |
7:10PM |
Philadelphia |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
1:00PM |
at Green Bay |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
Detroit |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
4:25PM |
at Oakland |
| -- Week 5 Bye -- |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
8:30PM |
at Dallas |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
Chicago |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
4:25PM |
at Denver |
| 9 | Nov 3 |
1:00PM |
San Diego |
| 10 | Nov 7 |
8:25PM |
at Minnesota |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| 12 | Nov 25 |
8:40PM |
San Francisco |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
8:30PM |
New York Giants |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
1:00PM |
Kansas City |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at Atlanta |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
Dallas |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
at New York Giants |
| 18 | Jan 5 |
4:30PM |
Seattle |
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