Rich Campbell

Despite Redskins’ 2-0 start, Shanahan curbs his enthusiasm

By the time day turned to night Sunday, Mike Shanahan had shoved football to the back of his mind. The Washington Redskins were hours from claiming sole possession of first place in the NFC East division, yet Shanahan dined with family members who were visiting from out of town. Published September 19, 2011

Grossman hits his stride to lead Redskins past Cardinals, 22-21

The Washington Redskins kept finding ways to self-destruct, blowing so many chances that they found themselves trailing by eight in the fourth quarter despite amassing tons and tons of yards. Published September 18, 2011

Hightower looks to one-up Cardinals with strong performance, win on Sunday

You don't need a diploma from the University of Richmond to realize the Arizona Cardinals did not want Tim Hightower anymore. The year after he arrived, they drafted another running back in the first round. Two years later, they drafted one in the second. Published September 17, 2011

Redskins will determine statuses of Landry, Orakpo on Sunday

The availability of strong safety LaRon Landry (hamstring) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (ankle) for the Washington Redskins' game against the Arizona Cardinals won't be determined until Sunday, coach Mike Shanahan said. Both players, who are vital cogs in the Redskins' defense, were limited in practice all week. Published September 16, 2011

Week 1 looked good to Redskins’ Trent Williams

Left tackle Trent Williams felt good about his Week 1 performance against New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul despite the fact Pierre-Paul had two sacks and forced a fumble on one of them. Published September 15, 2011

Redskins vs. Cardinals: 5 Questions

Five questions to keep in mind when the Redskins play the Cardinals on Sunday in Week 2. Published September 15, 2011

TEs Fred Davis, Chris Cooley a dangerous pair for Redskins

Seeing Fred Davis contort his body in midair to catch the football and dart past defenders Sunday was nothing new for those who have watched the Washington Redskins the past two seasons. As a fellow tight end, Chris Cooley knows Davis' freakish athleticism as well as anyone. It has become a staple on the Redskins' practice field, and Davis transferred it to the game to help Washington earn a season-opening victory. Published September 14, 2011

Redskins–Giants: Game Balls, Gassers and Observations — Defense

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' defense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 28-14 win over the New York Giants. Published September 14, 2011

Redskins–Giants: Game Balls, Gassers and Observations — 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 28-14 win over the New York Giants. Published September 13, 2011

After miscues, Doughty goes back to drawing board

The Washington Redskins' defense moved on from Sunday's 28-14 win over New York with much to feel good about after holding the Giants scoreless in the second half. Strong safety Reed Doughty, however, returned to work determined to improve on several costly miscues early in the game. Published September 12, 2011

Confident Grossman leads way in Redskins’ 28-14 win over Giants

Rex Grossman showed some of the form that made him the 2001 Heisman Trophy runner-up, overcoming a rocky start to pass for 305 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Redskins' victory over division rival New York. Published September 11, 2011

For Redskins’ Eric Olsen, 9/11 remains close to his heart

Eric Olsen was so immediately impacted by the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on New York City that the term ground zero had not yet taken hold. That morning, it was known in his house simply as "the fire." Published September 10, 2011

Redskins’ Chris Cooley mum on his status for Sunday’s game against Giants

Tight end Chris Cooley has said for weeks that his ailing left knee would not prevent him from playing in the Washington Redskins' season-opener against the New York Giants. Now that Sunday's kickoff is almost upon us, Cooley isn't saying for sure whether he'll play. Published September 9, 2011

Now, Redskins’ Barry Cofield gets to see how the other half lives

Barry Cofield played against the Washington Redskins 10 times as a member of the New York Giants. After all but one of those games he retreated to a victorious locker room. Dominance in this division rivalry is all he knows. Published September 8, 2011

Redskins vs. Giants: 5 Questions

Five questions to keep in mind when the Redskins play the Giants on Sunday in the regular-season opener. Published September 8, 2011

Redskins game-by-game previews

A game-by-game preview of the 2011 Washington Redskins' season. Published September 7, 2011

Redskins’ Lorenzo Alexander a force when ball is kicked

The chaos of covering a kickoff return is a beautiful thing to Lorenzo Alexander. Maybe that's because, to him, it's not chaos at all. Published September 7, 2011

Two Shanahans make it work as Redskins rebuild

Peggy Shanahan feared the worst because she knows her husband and son as well as anybody. A pair of intense, detail-obsessed competitors working closely for 16 hours a day or more? Oh yeah, that would end well. She could see the outcome clearly — the awkward silence at family dinners, the tumultuous discussions on vacation. What a joy it would be for Mike to captain the Washington Redskins' building project with Kyle as one of his top lieutenants. Published September 7, 2011

Grossman and Beck put duel in the past

As quarterback competitions go, the Washington Redskins' battle this summer was a civil affair. Rex Grossman and John Beck dueled like true gentlemen, with nary a barb or dig between them. Teammates expressed confidence in both options and vowed to back whoever coach Mike Shanahan chose. Published September 7, 2011

Landry expects to miss Redskins’ opener; apologizes for critical tweets

Strong safety LaRon Landry expects to miss the Washington Redskins’ season-opener on Sunday after recently aggravating his strained right hamstring, a setback that has caused some friction between Landry and the Redskins’ training staff. Published September 7, 2011