CSN Redskins headlines

Need to Know: Reed's head will be swimming

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:34:01 +0000

Need to Know: According to Kyle Shanahan, Jordan Reed has a lot to learn and as a result he will be bad before he gets good.

Open thread: Should the Redskins pursue Hester?

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:07:10 +0000

If Devin Hester becomes a free agent, should the Redskins come calling?

Silva's June Top 150

Bhartz@comcastsportsnet.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:39:03 +0000

While we don't expect to have a firm grip on position-battle outcomes until midway through or even the end of training camp, many depth chart situations have at least begun to clarify during OTAs.

Depth chart review: Left tackle

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:53:05 +0000

The Redskins have their best starting left tackle in years but who is backing up Trent Williams?

Enemy Intel: Eagles

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:15 +0000

One of the most eagerly anticipated storylines of the upcoming NFL season will be the retooled Eagles under Chip Kelly. And, as luck would have it, they're up first on the Redskins' schedule.

No incentive on either side for Orakpo extension

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:20:14 +0000

Deadlines drive deals and there is no deadline--or any other incentive--for the Redskins and Brian Orakpo to agree on a contract extension.

Need to Know: Bad game upset Amerson's 2012 season

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:04 +0000

Need to Know: Jim Haslett said that a bad 2012 season opener affected David Amerson for half of the season at NC State. In the NFL he will need to learn to turn the page.

Open thread: Extend Shanahan now?

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:23:00 +0000

With two years remaining on his five-year contract, should the Redskins reward Coach Mike Shanahan with an extension this offseason?

Depth chart review: Nose tackle

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:04:32 +0000

Barry Cofield, a defensive captain, is the unquestioned starter at nose tackle. But there could be an interesting battle brewing between Chris Baker and Chris Neild for backup duty.

K. Shanahan: Pistol is 'the key to everything'

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:25:11 +0000

The Redskins may use the read option play less often but it appears that the Pistol will remain a staple of their offense. Kyle Shanahan recognizes it's a key formation.

Need to Know: Some players resist new pads

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:41:28 +0000

Some NFL players are resisting the thigh and knee pads that the NFL will mandate starting this year but Trent Williams is not likely to be one of them.

Open thread: What wrinkles?

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:05:31 +0000

Open thread: The Redskins defenders have been promising new "wrinkles" to the scheme for the last month. What do you think they should do?

Minnifield eyeing a spot on Redskins' roster

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:12:06 +0000

After spending the past year rehabbing another knee injury, former UVa star cornerback Chase Minnifield is finally ready to compete for a spot with the Redskins.

Jackson will be welcomed 'with open arms'

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:57:47 +0000

Suspended safety Tanard Jackson has been gone from Redskins Park for over nine months but it seems he has not been forgotten.

TW3: The grass is greener at FedEx Field

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:42:46 +0000

A new playing surface has been installed in Landover and it has a couple of months to take root before the Redskins play on it. Plus, more links and notes from Rich Tandler.

Experience on D lets Haz open up the playbook

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:53:56 +0000

Jim Haslett believes that the front seven on his defense has been around for long enough for him to open up the playbook and try some new wrinkles.

Redskins get cap relief on new WR contracts

Richard.Tandler@comcastnets.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 13:02:22 +0000

Need to Know: Both Donté Stallworth and Devery Henderson will cost the Redskins less than the vet minimum against the salary cap.

Bowen aims to be a more disruptive force

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:46:28 +0000

After notching a career-best six sacks in 2011, Redskins' defensive end Stephen Bowen saw his total decline to one last season.

Hankerson hopes to build on 'consistent' offseason

TEl-Bashir@comcastsportsnet.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:42:06 +0000

With a full offseason program under his belt (finally), the Redskins have big expectations for wide receiver Leonard Hankerson.

Giants WR Victor Cruz signs one-year deal

talib_babb09@yahoo.com — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:56:33 +0000

New York Giants WR Victor Cruz signs his restricted free agent tender.