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OutlookRobert Griffin III gives the Redskins plenty of excitement for the coming season. His progression likely makes or breaks the Redskins' season. If he can play similar to Cam Newton last season, the Redskins are going to challenge for a playoff spot. The Redskins have a lot more talent surrounding Griffin than Newton. The defense made huge strides last season, playing well against the pass because of some top corners. Washington has enough talent in place to at least challenge for a playoff spot and the top of the division but they play in a great division, which could slow their progress some. |
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Roy Helu, RB. You never know what Mike Shanahan is going to do at running back but Helu certainly deserves first crack at the starter's job. He might not have the great size to start but he is a dual threat with big-play ability. He also played at a high level down the stretch last season when given a chance to start. He is an exciting back in an offensive scheme that produces some big numbers from running backs. Helu can get 1,500-plus total yards and near double-digit scores if he starts in the offense all season long. He has big-time upside. |
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Santana Moss, WR. Moss was the No. 1 receiver for year for the Redskins but seems likely to be the No. 3 to open the season. The Redskins are getting younger at the position and looking to make some changes. Moss is a good fit for the slot because of his size and speed but his targets will be down in this role. Don't expect him to near his production of the last few years. His best days are behind him. |
Team Notes| May 24, 08:22 AM |
Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (shoulder, foot) underwent minor labrum surgery in January. He has recovered from the surgery and should be ready for training camp. | | May 23, 10:02 PM |
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he expects FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) to be a full participant once training camp begins. | | May 23, 09:52 PM |
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said WR Pierre Garcon (foot) is about 90 percent recovered from his foot surgery and that he expects Davis to sit out until training camp. | | May 23, 09:52 PM |
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said TE Fred Davis (Achilles') is about 90 percent recovered from his Achilles' tendon injury and that he expects Davis to sit out until training camp. | | May 23, 09:52 PM |
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he told LB London Fletcher (elbow, ankle) that he could sit out the rest of the organized team activities, but Fletcher told him he believes he could take part in some of the workouts. | | May 23, 09:42 PM |
Washington Redskins LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) and DT Chris Neild (knee) were able to fully participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23. | | May 23, 04:32 PM |
Washington Redskins WR Pierre Garcon (shoulder) underwent minor labrum surgery in January but has fully recovered. He was held out of team drills during organized team activities Thursday, May 23, as a precaution.
Fantasy Impact: Doesn't sound like a big deal. We'll keep you posted but he should be fine for the start of the year. | | May 23, 02:52 PM |
Washington Redskins OG Josh LeRibeus (groin) and OT Maurice Hurt (groin) did not participate in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, because of groin injuries. | | May 23, 02:23 PM |
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) said his surgically repaired knee is feeling great and that he hopes to be ready for the start of training camp. He said he will begin explosive sprinting in a few weeks and will begin making cuts a few weeks after that. Griffin did do some running and throwing without hesitation during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. | | May 23, 02:13 PM |
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said CB Josh Wilson (pectoral) is not participating in organized team activities because he underwent surgery on his pectoral muscle. | | May 23, 12:52 PM |
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III's (knee) dad thinks the team should devise more plays this year that has his son throwing more and running less. 'I just know that based on what I know Robert can do, he doesn't have to be a runner as much as I saw last year,' Griffin Jr. said. 'To me, you're paying these (receivers) a lot of money to catch the football. I'm his dad -- I want him throwing that football, a lot. A lot.' Griffin is hoping he can recover from torn ligaments in his right knee in time to play in Week 1. He ran the ball 120 times for 815 yards last season. | | May 23, 11:23 AM |
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III (knee) has been dropping back and throwing for about 20 minutes in workouts Thursday, May 23.
Fantasy Impact: This is a good sign. He seems on track to be ready for Week 1 right now. | | May 20, 06:53 PM |
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen did not rule out the possibility of the team re-signing free-agent RB Tim Hightower (Redskins) but said any signing of Hightower will not happen any time soon. | | May 20, 06:33 PM |
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said LB Brian Orakpo (pectoral) participated in the organized team activities Monday, May 20. | | May 20, 06:33 PM |
Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said he is not sure if QB Robert Griffin III (knee) will be ready to participate once training camp begins. 'It's too early to tell right now. He is doing everything that the doctors want him to do. He's a great worker. I think that's why there's so much optimism that he'll be ready at the beginning. But it's really too premature to speculate on where his medical condition is until we give him a physical when training camp starts July 25,' Allen said. | | May 19, 09:42 PM |
The Washington Redskins have seven running backs on the roster right now, with only RB Alfred Morris guaranteed of a job in Washington this season. Based on the current roster, it appears RB Evan Royster will be battling Jawan Jamison, and RB Roy Helu Jr. will be battling Chris Thompson for the two running back spots behind Morris. |
Offseason Keys|
OT Jeremy Trueblood, DL Ron Brace, DL Phillip Merling, DL Darryl Tapp, LB Ricky Elmore.
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DL Kourtnei Brown,
LB Lorenzo Alexander,
CB Domonique Johnson.
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2012 Schedule
| 1 | Sep 9 |
7:10PM |
Philadelphia |
| 2 | Sep 15 |
1:00PM |
at Green Bay |
| 3 | Sep 22 |
1:00PM |
Detroit |
| 4 | Sep 29 |
4:25PM |
at Oakland |
| -- Week 5 Bye -- |
| 6 | Oct 13 |
8:30PM |
at Dallas |
| 7 | Oct 20 |
1:00PM |
Chicago |
| 8 | Oct 27 |
4:25PM |
at Denver |
| 9 | Nov 3 |
1:00PM |
San Diego |
| 10 | Nov 7 |
8:25PM |
at Minnesota |
| 11 | Nov 17 |
1:00PM |
at Philadelphia |
| 12 | Nov 25 |
8:40PM |
San Francisco |
| 13 | Dec 1 |
8:30PM |
New York Giants |
| 14 | Dec 8 |
1:00PM |
Kansas City |
| 15 | Dec 15 |
1:00PM |
at Atlanta |
| 16 | Dec 22 |
1:00PM |
Dallas |
| 17 | Dec 29 |
1:00PM |
at New York Giants |
| 18 | Jan 5 |
4:30PM |
Seattle |
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