David Elfin

David Elfin has been following Washington-area sports teams since the late 1960s. David began his journalism career at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, the University of Pennsylvania (B.A., history) and Syracuse University (M.S., telecommunications). He wrote for the Bulletin (Philadelphia), the Post-Standard (Syracuse) and The Washington Post before coming to The Washington Times in 1986. He has covered colleges, the Orioles and the Capitals but has mostly covered the Redskins and the NFL since 1993. David has been recognized for his journalistic excellence by the New York State Press Association, the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. David completed 12 years on the board of the Pro Football Writers of America with a two-year term as president (2005-07) and currently serves as the Washington representative on the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. David has two daughters, Julie and Amy.

Articles by David Elfin

Redskins cut Jansen

Offensive tackle signs with Lions hours later. Published May 29, 2009

Tampering often tough to prove

The Tennessee Titans may have a hard time convincing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the Washington Redskins improperly talked to their best player or his agent before the Feb. 27 start of free agency. Published May 28, 2009

Make-or-break time arrives for Westbrook

Byron Westbrook was a cute story when he signed with the Washington Redskins as a rookie free agent in 2007. Published May 23, 2009

Hopefuls finally fall in line

The Washington Redskins had gone four years without taking an offensive lineman before the draft's fifth round when they chose Chad Rinehart in the third round in 2008. Big, strong and smart, the Northern Iowa product was supposed to be the future of the aging line. Published May 15, 2009

Mason hopes to earn a longer stay

Forgive Marcus Mason if he's experiencing a serious case of deja vu. Published May 12, 2009

Thomas ready to shape up

While Washington added serious talent this offseason to its fourth-ranked defense, the Redskins barely tinkered with their laggard offense. Published May 8, 2009

Blades, Wilson not yielding

Pair of Redskins compete with rookie Orakpo. Published May 7, 2009

Kendall waiting for call

Redskins guard still doesn't have a contract. Published May 6, 2009

Quarterbacks part of backup plan

Neither Todd Collins nor Colt Brennan threw a pass for the Washington Redskins last season. That's the plan again this season as long as starting quarterback Jason Campbell stays healthy. Published May 5, 2009

Haynesworth sued for $7.5M

Albert Haynesworth is being sued for $7.5 million in compensatory damages in the wake of a car accident in which the Washington Redskins' newly signed defensive tackle faces two criminal charges. Published May 5, 2009

Receivers impress in tryouts

Hackett, Washington compete for spots with Redskins. Published May 4, 2009

MMQB: Minicamp provides few answers

Ah, minicamp. The trees are blooming, the birds are singing (at least until Sunday's dreary downpour) and the rookies are... well, rookies. As $100 million man Albert Haynesworth said after Friday's first practice at Redskin Park - thinking back to his own rookie minicamp - even the top collegians are "lost, like looking into a long hallway" during their introduction to the pros. Published May 4, 2009

Redskins make Orakpo plans

Rookie to play linebacker mostly on first and second downs. Published May 3, 2009

Moss looking forward to entering a new age

Santana Moss' game is all about speed and quickness. So Redskins receivers coach Stan Hixon groaned at the mention that his ace player is about to turn 30. That might be an age for bruising blockers and prolific punters - not Washington's favorite gnat. Published May 3, 2009