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

Portis, Zorn clear the air

After a team meeting on Wednesday in which he declared he wouldn't let the dustup become a distraction, Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn met with running back Clinton Portis to sort out their differences. Published December 10, 2008

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Jim Zorn and Clinton Portis conducted a 10-minute, iron-out-the-differences meeting on Wednesday, and when it was over the coach of the Washington Redskins and his star running back declared their public dust-up to be finished as quickly as it flared up. Published December 10, 2008

Upon Further Review

A wide-open playoff race. Plus, the Eagles get back in it. Published December 9, 2008

Defense fails in end

Redskins couldn't stop Ravens in crunch. Published December 9, 2008

Redskins grades

Breaking down the loss to the Ravens. Published December 8, 2008

Springs, Fletcher sit out practice

Middle linebacker London Fletcher and cornerback Shawn Springs remained sidelined Friday as the Washington Redskins conducted their final practice of the week. But coach Jim Zorn sounded optimistic that both will play Sunday at Baltimore after testing their injuries in warmups. Published December 6, 2008

Carter not sacking his season yet

Defensive end Andre Carter had 10.5 sacks last season, more than twice as many as any teammate. So when Washington acquired NFL active sacks leader Jason Taylor in July, the sky seemed the limit. After all, if left end Taylor were double-teamed, Carter should be free to swoop in from the right end. Published December 6, 2008

Rabach again front, center

It will go unnoticed by most, but Casey Rabach will be an important figure for the Redskins this week. Published December 5, 2008

Passing is failing Redskins’ offense

Jim Zorn has no trouble identifying what has gone wrong for his once-red hot Washington Redskins. Published December 4, 2008

Ailing Portis could sit out against Baltimore

Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn said he hasn't ruled out resting Clinton Portis on Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens. Published December 2, 2008

REDSKINS INSIDER: Sinking a little deeper

They honored their late teammate, Sean Taylor, before the game. They received more inspiration from the presence of linebacker London Fletcher and defensive end Andre Carter, neither of whom practiced all week because of foot injuries. Published December 1, 2008

Family, teammates, coaches reflect on Taylor’s life

Just before the Washington Redskins and New York Giants kicked off on Sunday, Sean Taylor's parents, girlfriend and 2-year-old daughter, Jackie, gathered on the field as the late Pro Bowl safety was inducted to the Redskins' Ring of Fame. Published December 1, 2008