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Smith, Neild made most of opportunity to crack Redskins roster

Willie Smith didn't dwell on how all 32 NFL teams snubbed him in last April's draft. Chris Neild didn't care that he was the penultimate player selected out of 254 league-wide. Published September 6, 2011

Grossman gets nod to be Redskins’ starting QB

The Washington Redskins have named Rex Grossman their starting quarterback over John Beck, according to reports by the NFL Network and ESPN. Published September 5, 2011

Will Redskins’ youth translate to better results?

Mike Shanahan took the Washington Redskins' coaching job in January 2010 expecting to make the greatest improvement in his second season. Published September 4, 2011

Redskins’ 53-man roster loaded with receivers

Washington Redskins coaches spent the summer touting their newly-established depth at the receiver position. Last year's group wasn't good enough to scare opposing defenses, so they added five new receivers via the draft, free agency and trades. The new corps, they said, was replete with players whose unique talents would challenge defensive backs and bring out the best in each other. Published September 3, 2011

Beck inconsistent in preseason finale

John Beck’s final audition for the Washington Redskins’ starting quarterback job wasn’t exactly a performance that warrants an encore. Published September 1, 2011

Redskins-Buccaneers: 5 Questions

Here are five questions for which I’ll be looking for answers in the Washington Redskins‘ final preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Published August 31, 2011

Shanahan mum on pick for Redskins’ starting quarterback

All the intrigue and suspense involved in the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback competition is just too much to be contained in a four-game preseason. This one appears headed to overtime. Published August 31, 2011

For Redskins on bubble, one last game to make an impact

When Brandyn Thompson takes inventory of everything he has done for the Washington Redskins over the past five weeks, his tumbling interception in the second preseason game doesn't come to mind first. That is the type of play he expects to make, so there's no reason for it to stand out. Published August 30, 2011

Kelly among Redskins’ first round of cuts

Oft-injured receiver Malcolm Kelly's tenure with the Washington Redskins reached its expected conclusion on Tuesday when the club waived him at the league deadline for reducing the team's roster to 80 players. Published August 30, 2011

Beck, Grossman still a split decision

It's OK if you've cracked a joke or two about the blockbuster John Beck-Rex Grossman quarterback competition over the past four months. You can admit it. You're not alone. Published August 29, 2011

Rookie Jenkins moves on with season over

Jarvis Jenkins smiled as he chatted with teammates outside the Washington Redskins' locker room Monday. The wrap on his injured right knee is something he has accepted. Published August 29, 2011

Hightower’s touchdown run was group effort

Through three preseason games, the Washington Redskins' running attack has worked in ways that were possible only on a chalkboard last season. Published August 28, 2011

Redskins’ line moves on without Jenkins

While Jarvis Jenkins lay on the M&T Bank Stadium turf clutching his right knee Thursday night, Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan's heart sank when he watched the replay on the videoboard. He saw how Jenkins' knee buckled and knew it was serious. Published August 27, 2011

Redskins-Ravens Film Review: Defense

My observations, analysis and conclusions about the Washington Redskins' defense after re-watching their 34-31 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens using the TV broadcast: Published August 26, 2011

Redskins-Ravens Film Review: Offense

My observations, analysis and conclusions about the Washington Redskins' offense after re-watching their 34-31 preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens using the TV broadcast: Published August 26, 2011

Redskins DE Jarvis Jenkins likely to miss season with torn ACL

Washington Redskins rookie defensive end Jarvis Jenkins is expected to miss the 2011 season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Thursday's preseason loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Published August 26, 2011

Grossman, Beck remain even in QB battle after Redskins’ 34-31 loss to Ravens

If coach Mike Shanahan already has decided that John Beck will be the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback when the regular season begins Sept. 11, Rex Grossman on Thursday night at least gave him a reason to consider thinking about maybe revisiting that decision. Published August 25, 2011