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Rich Campbell

Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

Articles by Rich Campbell

Quarterback Robert Griffin III poses on stage with his family after being selected by the Redskins with the second overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Griffin won the Heisman Trophy in his senior season at Baylor. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins take Robert Griffin III with No. 2 pick

Franchise quarterbacks don't fall off trees, Mike Shanahan said earlier this month. He would know after finishing last in the NFC East in his first two seasons as Washington Redskins coach. Published April 26, 2012

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left, poses with Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, right as he is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Introducing the new face of the Redskins: Robert Griffin III

His relentless drive to excel merges the elements of Robert Griffin III — the supremely gifted athlete, the quiet kid from central Texas, the hopeless romantic, the charismatic leader, the passionate student — into one package. He is RG3. Published April 26, 2012

** FILE ** In this Nov. 19, 2011, photo, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III looks to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas. Griffin is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Redskins’ needs go beyond franchise quarterback

The Washington Redskins will address the franchise's greatest need Thursday night when they use the second-overall draft pick to select a quarterback, almost certainly Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Don't be surprised to hear choruses of "Hallelujah!" echo through the area around 8:30 p.m. Published April 23, 2012

Capitals goalie Braden Holtby allowed twice as many goals in Game 3 as he had in the first two games combined(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Holtby’s magic vanishes in Game 3

Braden Holtby’s Superman cape disappeared Monday night behind a swarm of Boston Bruins who made it their mission to make his life miserable. Published April 17, 2012

Heisman Trophy winner and former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III during Baylor pro day Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Can Griffin resurrect two programs?

In Waco, Texas, there are many measures of how Robert Griffin III and coach Art Briles helped revive Baylor's football program since they arrived together more than four years ago. As the Washington Redskins target Griffin with the second pick in next week's draft, it symbolizes the quarterback's potential to turn around a woebegone franchise that hasn't won a division title since 1999. Published April 15, 2012

Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher re-signed with Washington on Thursday. He led the NFL with 166 tackles in the 2011 season and has played in 224 consecutive games. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Redskins retain team captain London Fletcher

The Washington Redskins have kept the heart of their defense beating by agreeing with inside linebacker and team captain London Fletcher on a new two-year contract Friday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Published April 13, 2012

Safety Madieu Williams, shown with the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong. Williams agreed to a one-year deal with the Redskins on Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins add Madieu Williams, Leigh Torrence and Kedric Golston

The Washington Redskins continued on Tuesday to fortify their roster with the start of their offseason program approaching. They signed free agent safety Madieu Williams, signed cornerback Leigh Torrence for his second stint with the team and re-signed free agent defensive end Kedric Golston. Published April 10, 2012

"When I think back about when the Broncos got John Elway, I don't think anybody looks back and says, 'Hey, did we overpay?' To get a guy like that doesn't happen very often. So to get a guy that you feel is a franchise quarterback, I think you've really upped your organization over the long term." - Mike Shanahan (Associated Press)

Shanahan: Redskins top offseason priority was finding franchise QB

Mike Shanahan made it his mission this winter to find the Washington Redskins a franchise quarterback. After two straight last-place finishes and way more turnovers last season than he cares to remember, it became the coach's top priority. Published March 28, 2012

Dan Snyder's Redskins stated their case to 30 other NFL teams at the owners meetings. The Cowboys joined the Redskins in that explanation. (Associated Press)

Redskins take their grievance behind closed doors

General manager Bruce Allen and other top members of the Washington Redskins' organization appear determined to fight their $36 million salary-cap penalty in private. Published March 26, 2012

**FILE** Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen (The Washington Times)

Redskins seek arbitration for salary-cap cut

The Washington Redskins have sought arbitration to dispute the $36 million salary cap penalty the NFL and players union recently agreed to impose against them. Published March 25, 2012

Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) delivers a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins re-sign Rex Grossman to 1-year deal, according to report

The Washington Redskins aren't finished with Rex Grossman just yet. The incumbent starting quarterback agreed to a one-year contract Saturday, according to a report by ProFootballTalk.com. The Redskins would not confirm the agreement. Published March 17, 2012

Brandon Meriweather made two Pro Bowls in New England, but the Patriots cut him before the 2011 season. He was subsequently signed by the Bears. Meriweather's signing is another sign LaRon Landry will not return. (Associated Press)

Redskins add SS Brandon Meriweather, but lose out on WR Eddie Royal

The Washington Redskins filled their void at strong safety on Thursday by agreeing to terms with Brandon Meriweather, a two-time Pro Bowler who joins his third team in less than seven months, but reportedly lost out on one of their receiver targets. Published March 15, 2012