Rich Campbell
Articles by Rich Campbell
Garcon tops Redskins’ receiver blitz
Washington Redskins coaches lamented their dearth of playmakers at the end of a 5-11 season. During the opening hours of free agency Tuesday, the organization aggressively attempted to remedy that by overhauling its corps of wide receivers. Published March 13, 2012
Redskins penalized $36M in salary cap space
The Washington Redskins, for years derided as champions of the offseason, positioned themselves Monday to legitimize that title in a salary-cap showdown with the NFL. Published March 12, 2012
Robert Griffin possibility revives Redskins fan base
Aneesh Mehta had a weird feeling Friday. With his beloved Washington Redskins pursuing a franchise quarterback just days before the start of NFL free agency, he sensed something big was about to happen. That was why he continually refreshed the Twitter feed on his phone while at a birthday party Friday night. Published March 11, 2012
GM Bruce Allen confident Redskins didn’t mortgage future
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen on Saturday night reveled in the afterglow of Friday's blockbuster trade, expressing confidence he and coach Mike Shanahan did not endanger the team's future in trading three first-round picks and a second-rounder to St. Louis for the second-overall pick in this year's draft. Published March 10, 2012
Redskins trade for Rams’ No. 2 pick
The Washington Redskins, in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, have made the boldest of moves to acquire one. Published March 9, 2012
Redskins face tough queries in bid for injured Manning
A handful of NFL teams, including the Washington Redskins, face an interesting quandary now that the Indianapolis Colts have terminated Peyton Manning's contract. Published March 7, 2012
Report: Peyton Manning to be released by Colts on Wednesday
Quarterback Peyton Manning is expected to be released by the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday, according to an ESPN report. Published March 6, 2012
Capitals lose to Devils 5-0
The Washington Capitals hoped whatever juice fueled Tuesday's thrilling comeback victory would carry over to the rest of this critical homestand and beyond. It seemed a perfect springboard for a postseason push. Maybe, just maybe, it was the start of a fairy tale finish. Published March 2, 2012
Redskins to make TE Fred Davis their franchise player
The Washington Redskins designated tight end Fred Davis their franchise player on Friday. The move, which was expected, significantly increases the likelihood the Redskins' most explosive receiver will return to the team next season. Davis was scheduled to become a free agent on March 13. Published March 2, 2012
CAMPBELL: Redskins should trade up with Rams, draft RG3 and enjoy the ride
Robert Griffin III showed at the Scouting Combine what the football world already knew. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner is faster than a speeding bullet and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. He has the smarts, personality and charisma that make a franchise quarterback. He has it. Published February 28, 2012
Is Tannehill the Redskins’ right pick at No. 6?
Ryan Tannehill stood on his broken right foot on Lucas Oil Stadium's playing field Sunday and watched Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III solidify themselves as the top two quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Published February 26, 2012
Montgomery, Redskins agree to contract extension
Center Will Montgomery and the Washington Redskins have agreed to a four-year year contract extension that will keep him off the free-agent market, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed. Published February 26, 2012
Redskins receiver Leonard Hankerson underwent surgery
Washington Redskins receiver Leonard Hankerson on Tuesday had surgery to repair his ailing right hip, he announced on his Twitter account Saturday. He expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Published February 25, 2012
Robert Griffin III passes media session at NFL combine with flying colors
It takes a secure person to show off his multicolored Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles socks at a job interview. It probably isn't surprising, then, that Robert Griffin III did just that in front of cameras and reporters at the NFL scouting combine on Friday afternoon. Published February 24, 2012
Assessing dexterity of linemen is a priority for Redskins at NFL scouting combine
The night two Aprils ago when Mike Shanahan made Trent Williams the first player he ever drafted as the Washington Redskins' head coach and top decision maker, he clarified the leading requirements for an offensive lineman in his system. Published February 23, 2012
Manning always will be Indianapolis’ favorite son
Connie Lamm wore her Indianapolis Colts snowman earrings to work Tuesday morning because it's wintertime and those are her winter earrings. Before she started her waitress shift at Cafe Zuppa about a mile north of Lucas Oil Stadium — her Mecca — she proudly showed them off: a foggy, glass snowman sitting atop a brown football with the Colts' blue horseshoe logo emblazoned on the ball. Published February 22, 2012
Business again figures to be brisk at NFL’s scouting combine
Kory Lichtensteiger sat inside a hotel room here four years ago, an offensive line prospect eager to transition from his collegiate career at Bowling Green State to the NFL. Published February 21, 2012
Shanahan’s pedigree, larger market could tempt Manning
Imagine this: Peyton Manning coming out of the tunnel at FedEx Field this September, poised to lead the Washington Redskins. Does that sound too good to be true? It might be, but that won't stop downtrodden Redskins fans from dreaming. Published February 16, 2012
Redskins’ Campbell has earned merit badge in scouting
Scott Campbell sat alone on the metal bleacher in Section T, Row 29 of Ladd-Peebles Stadium last Wednesday overlooking the South team's Senior Bowl practice through a pair of dark sunglasses. Wavy brown hair peeked over the rim of the same burgundy visor that distinguishes him on the Redskins Park practice fields each summer during training camp. Published January 29, 2012
Morris brings football passion to Washington
Raheem Morris' voice boomed across the defensive backfield during a 6-on-7 passing drill at Senior Bowl practice. The charisma and energy that helped propel him to an NFL head coaching position at age 32 has been on display since Monday's start of his tenure as the Redskins' defensive backs coach. Published January 24, 2012