Rich Campbell
Articles by Rich Campbell
Cowboys present final hurdle to division title for Redskins
Mike Shanahan has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy twice as a head coach. He has been to the top of the NFL mountain. He also has been fired. And he has experienced just about every type of high and low between those extremes. Published December 24, 2012
RG3 returns; Redskins top Eagles to keep NFC East title in sight
Robert Griffin III sat at his locker, still wearing his gold game pants, and tried to piece together the NFL's complex playoff puzzle. Next to him, Rex Grossman slid a bright blue tie around his neck. Griffin and Grossman wondered aloud whether the Washington Redskins' heart-stopping 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was enough to qualify them for the playoffs. Published December 23, 2012
Redskins at Eagles: 5 Questions
Five questions as the Redskins visit the Eagles on Sunday. Published December 20, 2012
Griffin will be Redskins’ starter barring setback
Quarterback Robert Griffin III is expected to start for the Washington Redskins on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles if he does not aggravate his mildly sprained right knee before then. Published December 20, 2012
For RG3, practice proves productive
The Washington Redskins' locker room was almost empty by the time Robert Griffin III finally got to his stall Wednesday afternoon. He and the other two quarterbacks stayed after practice to throw to receivers. Then Griffin hosted a 12-minute news conference that ESPN televised. Published December 19, 2012
RG3’s jersey is NFL’s single-season best-seller
It appears a lot of No. 10 Washington Redskins jerseys will change hands this holiday season. Published December 18, 2012
Redskins’ O-line starts to show wear 2 wins shy of division title
Before Kory Lichtensteiger answered the question Monday afternoon, he wanted to find some wood on which to knock. Two victories from a division title is no time for a jinx. Published December 17, 2012
Kirk Cousins leads Redskins past Browns, into NFC East lead
Don Cousins stood in the front row of Cleveland Browns Stadium and leaned over the wall to greet his son. Throughout Kirk Cousins' football career, Don has embraced the brilliance of a shared moment anytime another dream is realized. So the pride beamed from Don's face as Kirk approached, victorious and smiling. Published December 16, 2012
Kirk Cousins, Redskins defeat Browns 38-21, move into NFC East lead
Mike Shanahan drafted Kirk Cousins for a day like this. He wanted to establish stability at the Washington Redskins' quarterback position. And with star quarterback Robert Griffin III watching from the sideline with a sprained knee, Cousins delivered. Published December 16, 2012
Kirk Cousins to start Sunday in place of injured RG3
Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins will start for the Washington Redskins in place of the injured Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Saturday night. Published December 15, 2012
Alfred Morris provides backfield stability despite RG3 injury
Although quarterback Robert Griffin III's sprained right knee created significant uncertainty this week about his availability for the Washington Redskins' road game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, coaches and players found comfort knowing they could at least count on one player to be in their backfield. Published December 15, 2012
ESPN’s Rob Parker suspended for remarks about RG3 and race
ESPN suspended commentator Rob Parker on Friday for what the network called "inappropriate" comments about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and race. Published December 15, 2012
RG3 improving each day
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced Thursday and continued to progress toward playing through a mildly sprained right knee against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Published December 13, 2012
Redskins at Browns: 5 Questions
Five questions as the Redskins visit the Browns on Sunday. Published December 13, 2012
RG3 practices; Redskins mum on his status for Sunday
Robert Griffin III planted his right leg in the turf at Redskins Park on Wednesday morning, stressing the NFL's most scrutinized knee ligament. In rhythm, he whipped a short pass at the usual velocity. Published December 12, 2012
RG3 tests sprained right knee, says he feels ‘really good’
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III tested his mildly sprained right knee during Wednesday's practice. Published December 12, 2012
RG3 intent on being part of Redskins’ playoff bid
We apparently can add one more item to the long list of Robert Griffin III's physical gifts. His right knee can withstand a direct blow from a charging 330-pound nose tackle. Published December 10, 2012
RG3 goes down late, but Kirk Cousins delivers to lead OT win
The pain pulsing through Robert Griffin III's sprained right knee late Sunday afternoon prevented the franchise quarterback from performing his magic when the Washington Redskins needed it most. Published December 9, 2012
Redskins’ reactions mixed to possibility of eliminating kickoffs
Redskins linebacker Bryan Kehl makes his living covering kickoffs in the NFL. That's why his reaction to the possibility of the NFL eliminating kickoffs from the game was a bit surprising on Friday. Published December 7, 2012
Redskins: Garcon’s statistics answer questions about his injury
Pierre Garcon has faced the same questions for three months. He ran out of ways to explain his disappointment at missing six games this season. Every twinge and ache in his sprained right foot is of interest to media eager to know more about his status. This is not how he envisioned his first season as the Washington Redskins' top receiver. Published December 6, 2012
