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Mike Shanahan takes a tumble during Redskins OTAs

May 21, 2012
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For each and every Redskins player, including star rookie Robert Griffin III, Monday marked the unofficial start of football season, as the first day of full squad workouts got underway. It wasn’t, however, the limberest of beginnings for Mike Shanahan, who inadvertently got a tough taste of the action. While Griffin was busy impressing his [...]

Redskins officially name Griffin starting quarterback

May 6, 2012
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The battle for the Skins starting quarterback job is over before it even began … and that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Following the conclusion of Washington’s rookie minicamp Sunday, head coach Mike Shanahan wasted little time, officially announcing that Robert Griffin III will be the team’s starter under center this season. “He’s [...]

‘Everyone in NFL’ thinks Skins sign Manning

February 8, 2012
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Last season, the Redskins chose to pass on a quarterback, skipping over a signal-caller both in free agency and the draft. The questionable decision left them with Rex Grossman, whose dismal play eventually led him to the bench, and John Beck, who didn’t exactly master coach Mike Shanahan’s complex offense. This year, Washington isn’t likely [...]

John Beck to start for ‘Skins

October 19, 2011
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To no one’s surprise, the Washington Redskins have made a switch at quarterback in hopes he can ignite the team’s offense for their Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, John Beck will start for the Redskins on Sunday, replacing the ineffective Rex Grossman. The move to go with Beck [...]

Redskins preparing to play with QB Rex Grossman

December 12, 2010

As the Redskins tilt against the Buccaneers is about to kick off, Washington is readying themselves for a quarterback switch. According to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the team is prepared for backup quarterback Rex Grossman to enter the game should Donovan McNabb start to falter. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has went the extra mile this [...]

McNabb urging Redskins to sign Terrell Owens

April 20, 2010

After playing together in Philly, it was assumed T.O. and Donovan McNabb would never play on the same team again. Well, that might not be the case. Sources tell ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio and Ed Werder that McNabb has lobbied for the Redskins coaching staff to sign the free-agent receiver. Reportedly, both McNabb and Owens recently [...]

Clinton Portis will remain in DC

February 26, 2010

With speculation arising that Redskins RB Clinton Portis may join the unemployment line, like fellow running backs Ladanian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook have recently, new Skins coach Mike Shanahan (that feels weird to type) killed that speculation today. Speaking to Foxsports.com’s Alex Marvez and NFL.com’s Gil Brandt on Sirius NFL Radio, Shanny stated, “He’s our [...]