Rich Campbell
Articles by Rich Campbell
Rex Grossman can make the Redskins better in 2011
The blockbuster quarterback competition between Rex Grossman and John Beck has made the Washington Redskins a national punch line this summer. That's understandable. Grossman couldn't turn his 2006 Super Bowl appearance into any sort of staying power in Chicago, and Beck is competing with an intern's résumé. Published August 12, 2011
Redskins-Steelers: 5 Questions
Here are five questions for which I'll be looking for answers in the Washington Redskins' preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night. Published August 12, 2011
Being burned on TD pass serves to stoke DeJon Gomes’ fire
Receiver Anthony Armstrong beat cornerback Byron Westbrook for a touchdown on a deep post pattern during Washington Redskins practice Wednesday. Rex Grossman's long throw was accurate with nice touch, but more importantly it provided a learning opportunity for rookie safety DeJon Gomes. Published August 11, 2011
Steelers present Redskins’ first challenge of the preseason
Ready or not, here the Washington Redskins come. Published August 11, 2011
Redskins’ top-pick Ryan Kerrigan learns the ropes as a linebacker
Ryan Kerrigan received special attention during Tuesday's practice because that's how important he is to the Washington Redskins. Published August 10, 2011
Kerrigan not definite as starter in preseason opener
First-round pick Ryan Kerrigan might not start at left outside linebacker in the regular-season opener against the New York Giants on Sept. 11. Instead, the Redskins might ease him into the starting lineup as he makes the transition from defensive end. Published August 10, 2011
Knee will keep Cooley out of Redskins’ preseason opener
Tight end Chris Cooley’s sore knee will keep him out of the Washington Redskins’ preseason opener on Friday night, but quarterback John Beck still has not been ruled out. Published August 10, 2011
Groin strain keeps John Beck out of Redskins practice again
Quarterback John Beck's strained groin prevented him from fully participating in practice again Tuesday, and his availability for the Washington Redskins' preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday remains in doubt. Published August 9, 2011
Beck’s ailing groin gives Grossman more repetitions with the first string
A day off wasn't enough for quarterback John Beck's injured groin to fully heal. Published August 8, 2011
Redskins’ Darrel Young gets inspiration from across the world
It was about 8 a.m. Tuesday in Kandahar, Afghanistan when Darrel Young scored his first and only NFL touchdown. Back in Landover, Md., on that rainy Monday night last November, the reaction among Washington Redskins fans inside FedEx Field was subdued. Their team was being bludgeoned by the Philadelphia Eagles, and this hardly was any consolation. Published August 8, 2011
Redskins QB Beck questionable for preseason opener
A day off wasn't enough for quarterback John Beck's injured groin to fully heal. He sat out team drills during the Redskins' practice on Monday morning, and his status for Friday's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers is in doubt. Published August 8, 2011
Chester’s quickness key in zone blocking
Maybe Chris Chester simply was destined to play for Mike Shanahan at some point during his NFL career. When you examine Chester's background, it just makes sense that a coach who loves athletic linemen eventually would seek him out. Published August 7, 2011
Redskins QB John Beck injures groin
Quarterback John Beck endured a setback in his quest to win the Washington Redskins' starting quarterback job when he left team drills Saturday afternoon because of discomfort in a groin muscle. Published August 6, 2011
Redskins’ LaRon Landry not worried about Achilles’ tendon injury
From his vantage point on the sideline, LaRon Landry isn't worried. Published August 5, 2011
Redskins add depth to offensive line, sign Sean Locklear, Donovan Raiola
The Washington Redskins added some depth to their offensive line by finalizing contracts with free agent right tackle Sean Locklear and interior lineman Donovan Raiola on Friday. Both players attended the afternoon's walkthrough and observed. Published August 5, 2011
Redskins’ Ryan Torain, Malcolm Kelly again bitten by the injury bug
Running back Ryan Torain and receiver Malcolm Kelly, two of the Washington Redskins' most injury-prone players, missed practice time Thursday because of injuries. Published August 4, 2011
Redskins rookie Jarvis Jenkins provides burst off the line
A man must possess certain physical attributes in order to turn another man into a blocking sled. Power and quickness are the most important, and Washington Redskins rookie Jarvis Jenkins has both. Published August 4, 2011
Redskins’ Shanahan happy with new group of receivers
Mike Shanahan didn't like what he saw Wednesday morning as the Washington Redskins went through position drills. Second-year wide receiver Anthony Armstrong drifted toward the sideline after catching a pass instead of sharply turning upfield. Shanahan was displeased enough to stop the drill and correct the mistake. Published August 3, 2011
Redskins first-string RB Ryan Torain injures hand in practice
Redskins running back Ryan Torain was scheduled to visit a hand specialist Wednesday evening after injuring his left hand during the morning practice. Coaches are confident, however, that Torain wouldn't miss more than a couple of weeks if his hand is fractured. Published August 3, 2011
Redskins’ QB call is no snap decision
Rex Grossman stood on the Redskins Park sideline in gym clothes Tuesday afternoon and sized up his competition. While John Beck took snaps with the first-team offense during the Washington Redskins' practice, Grossman savored the arrival of an opportunity for which he has waited more than three years. Published August 2, 2011
