Rich Campbell

Redskins’ Chris Cooley pledges to return this season — at a ‘higher level’ than before

Chris Cooley rested his heavily-wrapped left hand on his lap while he sat at his locker on Friday. Between showing reporters the X-rays of his broken left index finger that he has stored on his smartphone and opining about the Washington Redskins' quarterback change, the veteran tight end vowed he'll be back at some point this season. Published October 21, 2011

Redskins at Panthers: 5 Questions

Five questions to keep in mind when Washington visits Carolina in Week 7. Published October 20, 2011

Redskins’ Fred Davis takes share of blame

Fred Davis couldn't help feel some responsibility for quarterback Rex Grossman's demotion this week. Two of Grossman's four interceptions in Sunday's loss to Philadelphia were intended for him. Published October 20, 2011

Redskins’ Erik Cook is just one lineman who must learn on the fly

Play Erik Cook in a game of one-on-one hoops, and you might be in big trouble. He's 6-foot-6, 320 pounds and can throw down dunks with two hands. Have fun with that. Published October 20, 2011

Santana Moss steadfast in belief that Grossman is capable

Receiver Santana Moss made an impassioned plea Monday for Rex Grossman to remain the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback. Moss didn't get his way — coach Mike Shanahan decided that John Beck will start Sunday against Carolina — but that doesn't mean he backed off his belief. Published October 19, 2011

Beck to replace Grossman as Redskins’ starting quarterback

For John Beck to succeed as the Washington Redskins' new starting quarterback, he must be wary of why the job became available to him in the first place. And soon after his promotion was publicized Wednesday, it became clear he already has conquered that important first step. Published October 19, 2011

Game Balls, Gassers and Observations: Redskins-Eagles — Offense

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins’ offense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 20-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Published October 19, 2011

Embattled Grossman has top receivers’ support

Mike Shanahan will wait until Wednesday afternoon to announce his resolution to the Washington Redskins' Great Quarterback Mystery of 2011, version 2.0. Published October 17, 2011

Grossman gets benched in Redskins’ loss to Eagles

John Beck personified hope for the Washington Redskins at the beginning of the summer. He was an unknown quantity, an intriguing prospect on an overhauled roster. Published October 16, 2011

An opportunity, in the first place

While the Washington Redskins were on their bye-week break last weekend, scattered across the country enjoying mothers' home cooking, playing rounds of golf and spending time with friends and family, they were aware of how the NFC East division landscape shifted further in their favor. Published October 15, 2011

Chris Cooley not happy Shanahan told media his knee was drained, says he is ‘fine’

Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley said he is "concerned" that media were informed he had fluid drained from his surgically-repaired left knee earlier in the week. Coach Mike Shanahan told reporters on Thursday about the procedure. Published October 14, 2011

Redskins’ Leonard Hankerson has time on his hands

Leonard Hankerson shuffled through the hallway outside the locker room at Redskins Park on Thursday morning with a backpack slung over his left shoulder. His presence was required in a meeting upstairs in six minutes, barely enough time to chat. Published October 13, 2011

Redskins vs. Eagles: 5 Questions

Five questions to keep in mind when Washington hosts Philadelphia in Week 6. Published October 13, 2011

Tim Hightower takes pride in starting despite the committee approach

Coach Mike Shanahan has a history of employing a committee of running backs rather than featuring a single player. Different players have different strengths, he says, so rotating backs is often the best strategy. Published October 13, 2011

Rex Grossman says his play will get better

Rex Grossman spent his bye weekend in Northern Virginia taking stock of his first four games as the Washington Redskins' full-time starting quarterback and contemplating the heights to which he could lift this team. Published October 12, 2011

Shanahan praises Davis

Mike Shanahan and Al Davis sparred publicly for years, but Shanahan praised Davis' devotion to the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders organization in remembering the late owner Monday. Published October 10, 2011

‘Dream Team’ wake-up call in Philadelphia

Mike Shanahan dedicated a few hours during his bye week Sunday to preview the NFL's greatest calamity. Shanahan watched the Philadelphia Eagles' fourth straight loss, a five-turnover defeat against Buffalo, from his home. Published October 10, 2011

Are the Redskins for real?

In a span of four games, speculation about whether the Redskins could land Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck in next April's draft was replaced by talk of a possible playoff berth. So is the team for real, or are they going to break another round of hearts? Published October 9, 2011

Offensive line’s progress stems from foundation Redskins laid last year

Chris Foerster did backflips on the inside when he saw how new right guard Chris Chester executed a combination block in the first quarter of last Sunday's game. Published October 6, 2011

Redskins-Rams: Game Balls, Gassers and Observations — Defense

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' defense and some observations after rewatching the TV broadcast of their 17-10 win over the St. Louis Rams. Published October 6, 2011