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Clinton Portis Era Ends as Redskins Release Former Face of Franchise

Four days shy of seven years since he was acquired from the Denver Broncos in a blockbuster trade for All-Pro cornerback Champ Bailey, never-boring running back Clinton Portis was released by the Washington Redskins on Monday. Portis, 29, was on track to surpass Hall of Famer John Riggins as Washington's all-time leading...

Mike Shanahan Addresses Albert Haynesworth, Donovan McNabb Drama

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, who spent much of 2010 in wars of wills with his richest players, quarterback Donovan McNabb and defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth, has still declined to reveal whether either is definitely finished in Washington although the former ended the season third-string and the latter on...

Dennis Green Loves Son Despite Troubles

Every football coach who is also a father each day ponders if his dual hat of coach/parent is being effectively balanced. One man serving two masters -- both coach and dad -- is thorny navigation. Joe Gibbs has spoken often about this. About his draining tenure as Washington Redskins coach beginning in the 1980s and how...

Redskins Considering Change of Scenery For Training Camp

Almost a decade later, the smell still lingers. It wafted over from the rendering plants in Greeley, Col., to the football fields where the Denver Broncos conducted training camp practices at Northern Colorado University from 1982-2002. It was not a pleasant odor, but for Mike Shanahan, it was the smell of victories in the...

Bruce Allen: 'Skins Won't Rush Decisions on Donovan McNabb, Albert Haynesworth

Redskins general manager Bruce Allen met with the media on Thursday and was evasive on almost every topic. The most interesting answer came when one wry reporter asked when unhappy quarterback Donovan McNabb and malcontent defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth would become eligible to join the team's alumni association. In...

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05/29/12 Mike Shanahan: Why the Best Is Yet to Come from the... Source: Bleacher Report Mike Shanahan needs good things to happen in 2012âthat much is certain.
05/22/12 Mike Shanahan is fine, back at work Source: The Washington Post - Washington DC A day after he was run over by a pair of players , Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan was back at work Tuesday, proceeding about his duties as usual, and will be back on the field Wednesday when his team resumes offseason practices, a team spokesman said.
05/22/12 Grossman settles into backup role behind RGIII Source: USA Today Before Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan was sandwiched by WR Pierre Garcon and CB Brandyn Thompson near the end of Monday's OTA, he paced, scribbled notes and watched starting QB Robert Griffin III throw his first passes in a Washington jersey.
05/22/12 Manning impressive in 1st Broncos workout Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette His passes were hitting receivers in stride and right between the numbers, not skipping off the ground or whizzing behind their heads like so many of Tim Tebow 's.
05/22/12 Monday's Sports in Brief Source: The Garden Island - Lihu'e HI ORLANDO, Fla. The Magic fired coach Stan Van Gundy on Monday and agreed to part ways with general manager Otis Smith, severing ties to two of the architects of one of the most successful runs in franchise history.