Rich Campbell
Articles by Rich Campbell
Penalty for London Fletcher hit leaves Redskins’ defense miffed
A personal foul against linebacker London Fletcher on Sunday left Washington Redskins' defenders questioning how, exactly, they're allowed to hit the quarterback. Published December 11, 2011
Redskins’ upset bid against Patriots falls short with late pick
Think back six weeks ago when the Washington Redskins' offense was so pitiful that its progress was measured in completions and first downs. Three-and-outs, sacks and turnovers were the expectation. Victory seemed impossible. Published December 11, 2011
Barry Cofield: Redskins’ defense needs to make Tom Brady feel the pressure
Barry Cofield once helped deny Tom Brady one of football's greatest accomplishments. His New York Giants stifled the New England Patriots' jet-powered offense and ruined their perfect season in Super Bowl XLII. Published December 9, 2011
Bill Belichick and Mike Shanahan respect the other’s success
Mike Shanahan spent the 2009 season studying the NFL in ways he never had before. It was, after all, the first time he was out of coaching since 1974. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity so he'd be sharper than ever when he took his next gig. Published December 8, 2011
Redskins vs. Patriots: 5 Questions
Five questions to keep in mind when Washington hosts the Patriots in Week 14. Published December 8, 2011
Redskins’ Stephen Bowen honored for courage
Stephen Bowen received a note from security at the Washington Redskins' team hotel last Sunday morning notifying him that his mother-in-law had died. She had suffered from muscular dystrophy, and her condition had steadily deteriorated. Published December 8, 2011
Apologies from Fred Davis, Trent Williams are sincere, but ‘our whole team feels let down’
The Washington Redskins begin their work week each Wednesday with a team meeting in the morning. They gather in the main auditorium at team headquarters to focus their preparation for Sunday's game. This week's gathering was unusual in that it featured a couple of guest speakers. Published December 7, 2011
Sustained drives key for Redskins vs. Patriots
Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman looks to rebound from one of his worst outings of the season. Published December 7, 2011
Redskins-Jets film review: Offense
A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' offense and some observations after rewatching the TV broadcast of their 34-19 loss to the New York Jets. Published December 6, 2011
Redskins’ Davis, Williams suspended
Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis and left tackle Trent Williams officially were suspended without pay for the remainder of the season for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the league announced Tuesday. Published December 6, 2011
Suspensions open the door for others to land new roles with Redskins
Willie Smith has been on the Washington Redskins' 53-man roster since final cuts Labor Day weekend, though you'd never know it from watching their games. Published December 5, 2011
Redskins to trudge on amid drama
Washington Redskins players had Sunday night to digest several reports that two of the team's best offensive players, tight end Fred Davis and left tackle Trent Williams, are facing four-game suspensions for repeatedly violating the NFL's substance abuse policy by using recreational drugs. Published December 5, 2011
Redskins falter late, fall to Jets 34-19
The Washington Redskins reported to work Sunday clinging to a flicker of hope. It wasn't necessarily about qualifying for the playoffs, mind you. They hoped that what they accomplished offensively the past two weeks was hard evidence that they had distanced themselves from the embarrassments of earlier this season. Published December 4, 2011
Roy Helu, Rex Grossman rejuvenate Redskins’ offense
Roy Helu's individual brilliance on his 28-yard touchdown run in last Sunday's victory served as the exclamation point on the his breakout game. The Washington Redskins' rookie running back hurdled a cornerback, bulldozed a safety and then raced to the end zone for a fourth-quarter touchdown that will be replayed for years to come. Published December 3, 2011
Redskins’ LaRon Landry to be sidelined for yet another game
Another week, another injury, another missed game for Washington Redskins' LaRon Landry. This time a strained left groin will keep him out of Sunday's game against the New York Jets. Published December 2, 2011
Redskins vs. Jets: 5 Questions
Five questions to keep in mind when Washington hosts the Jets in Week 13. Published December 1, 2011
Redskins took slow approach with Roy Helu, Perry Riley
There are two seeds of promise inside the packet of official statistics from the Washington Redskins' win over Seattle on Sunday. Their most inexperienced starters on offense and defense - running back Roy Helu and inside linebacker Perry Riley - led the team in rushing yards and tackles. Published December 1, 2011
Redskins’ right guard point of blocking woes
There have been 23 blocked field goals and extra points in the NFL this season. The Washington Redskins account for five of those. Published December 1, 2011
Redskins’ Fred Davis to address blocking
Fred Davis' best contributions to the Washington Redskins' offense usually occur in the passing game. The tight end's athleticism creates matchup problems for opposing defenses. His team-leading 53 catches and 697 receiving yards are proof. Published November 30, 2011
Redskins’ Barry Cofield has nose for new position
It didn't take long last season for one major principle of the Washington Redskins' new 3-4 defense to become clear. It doesn't work if the nose tackle is pushed back at the line of scrimmage. Published November 30, 2011
