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Jim Zorn Dodges Bullet in Redskins Win

When the Washington Redskins got the ball back with 1:32 left in the game, they were just three kneel-downs away from their first win of 2009. They were playing at home, yet there was an audible smattering of boos. On a victory? What gives? Allow me to take a wild guess -- the Redskins ended the game with 362 total yards,...

Washington Redskins 2009 Preview: Now Or Never for Campbell

Training camps have wrapped up, the NFL season is right around the corner, and it's still hot as sin outside. But instead of cooling you off with a warm island song, FanHouse break out ye old heat check for our 2009 NFL Season Previews. " We'll rate each club in 5 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins.Offense...

Redskins Coach Would Take Landry Over Polamalu 'Any Day'

The Redskins defeated the Steelers in their Week 2 preseason matchup Saturday, but despite the meaningless victory, there are still concerns about Washington's inert offense. It starts with quarterback Jason Campbell, of course, although fans now have a new favorite backup quarterback should things get to that point. The...

Orakpo Still Adapting to Linebacker

So, why did a team who ranked fourth in the NFL in total defense draft a defensive player in the first round? Because Brian Orakpo fell to the 13th pick, was one of the most versatile defensive players in the draft, and improves an area where the Redskins were lacking. Defensive coordinator Greg Blache doesn't blitz, but...

Redskins Ignore Offensive Line in Draft

Who moved to the head of the NFL class during the draft? Find out with FanHouse's team-by-team 2009 Draft Grades.When I anointed Brian Orakpo as the ideal pick for the Washington Redskins in the first round of the draft, I sort of assumed they'd do something about the offensive line later in the draft. You see, heading...

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05/11/12 Washington Redskins: Breaking Down Skins' New... Source: Bleacher Report One of the most iconic uniforms in NFL history is going to have a throwback look in 2012.
05/11/12 3 Scheme Adjustments the Washington Redskins Should... Source: Bleacher Report Ask any Redskins fan how Brian Orakpo did last year and you'll probably hear the same thing, "Once Kerrigan got there, Orakpo took a step back."
05/08/12 Brian Orakpo is good at football, bad at golf Source: D.C. Sports Bog Comcast SportsNet's Kelli Johnson gives Brian Orakpo some pointers.
05/08/12 Orakpo: You'd have to be dumb not to assume RGIII was... Source: D.C. Sports Bog - The Washington Post (JONATHAN ERNST - REUTERS) Robert Griffin III being named the Redskins starter in May merited a PTI debate this week.
05/08/12 Orakpo: You'd have to be dumb not to assume RGIII was... Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC (JONATHAN ERNST - REUTERS) Robert Griffin III being named the Redskins starter in May merited a PTI debate this week.