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

Cooley shines

With Moss held in check in, tight end takes over. Published October 6, 2008

Redskins Insider: Ground game gets gears spinning

There was more to Washington's success running the ball against Philadelphia's fierce defense Published October 6, 2008

Redskins Grades

Rating their performance vs. Eagles. Published October 6, 2008

Springs could play with strained calf

Although Jim Zorn had said Thursday he probably would shut down Shawn Springs if the cornerback didn't practice all week because of a strained calf, Washington's coach reversed field Friday and said he won't decide about Springs until just before kickoff Sunday in Philadelphia. Published October 4, 2008

Making others larger than life

First-year defensive coordinator Greg Blache makes the opponent's offense larger than life. Published October 4, 2008

Zorn hire follows Eagles’ example

Many scoffed when the Washington Redskins hired Jim Zorn as their coach in February. Replacing Hall of Famer Joe Gibbs with a guy who had never been an NFL coordinator, let alone a head coach on any level? Who was owner Dan Snyder kidding? Published October 4, 2008

Springs to sit out?

Redskins cornerback suffered strained calf against Cowboys. Published October 3, 2008

Going the distance?

The first time Clinton Portis touched the ball in a Washington uniform, he raced 64 yards for a touchdown. The Redskins appeared to have their first home-run back in decades. Published October 2, 2008

Finally healthy, Redskins’ Moss stars again

Jim Zorn's system and Jason Campbell's comfort level have certainly helped, but Santana Moss said his improved health has made a huge difference after two years of battling muscle pulls. Published September 30, 2008

MMQB: Shutting down a house of horrors

If any Redskins player will regret the Cowboys moving to their gleaming new palace, it's Santana Moss. Published September 29, 2008

Interception is Horton’s latest big play

Redskins Notes: Chris Horton's ballhawking skills helped him make one of the game's biggest plays in his first start at strong safety. Published September 29, 2008

Redskins’ Campbell seeks to finish job

He had the Cowboys on their heels. He had brought the Redskins within 28-23 on a 74-yard touchdown march and now had them on the Dallas 19 with two minutes still to go. But that's when quarterback Jason Campbell threw a third-down interception that sealed the loss last Nov. 17, Washington's 11th in its last 12 visits to Texas Stadium. Published September 28, 2008

Redskins preview

Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys Published September 28, 2008

Jansen still is in line to start

Stephon Heyer practiced Friday, but the right tackle didn't prove to Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn that his sprained left shoulder is healed enough to withstand 60 minutes of banging. Published September 27, 2008

Going left feels right for ‘Skins this year

There has been a distinct left-handedness to Washington's running game this season. Of the Redskins' 80 running plays, 44 have gone to the left, 23 to the right and 13 up the middle. Published September 27, 2008

Jansen set to start in place of Heyer

Right tackle Jon Jansen likely will be in the starting lineup for the first time since the 2007 regular-season opener when the Washington Redskins visit the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. Published September 26, 2008

Springs, Owens set for another battle

They have battled wearing five uniforms between them. They shared the spotlight in an infamous "Monday Night Football" incident. They have trained together during offseasons. Published September 25, 2008

Evans replaces injured Taylor

For the third time in a little more than a month, it's Demetric Evans to the rescue. The jack-of-all-trades on Washington's defensive line, Evans is expected to start in place of the injured Jason Taylor at left end in Sunday's game against the NFC favorite Cowboys in Dallas. Published September 23, 2008

Taylor will miss Dallas game

Jason Taylor started every game the past seven seasons for the Miami Dolphins, but the six-time Pro Bowl defensive end couldn't last a month with the Washington Redskins without getting hurt. Published September 22, 2008

Fletcher relies on divine power after father’s death

The Monday conversation between London Fletcher and his father, London Baker, started like most of their chats over the phone. They talked about their lives and discussed the Redskins' 29-24 victory over the New Orleans Saints the day before. Published September 22, 2008