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  "He's the starter. Period," That was the somewhat obvious, but completely unexpected statement from Redskins Head Coach/EVP Mike Shanahan on Sunday in front of over 50 members of the media, assembled on a humid late morning/afternoon in Ashburn. Of course, "he" is Robert Griffin III, and while practically nobody expected him to be the 2nd string in New Orleans as the Redskins open up the 2012 campaign, I figured that Mike Shanahan would do everything he could to push, poke and prod "RG III" with motivation and a good old fashioned 'controversy,' by keeping the competition open publicly or…

  The Washington Redskins shocked the football world on Saturday, when they selected Tom Compton in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.   I'm only kidding. While nobody in DC had probably ever heard of Compton, he fits the athletic mold that the Redskins offensive lineman usually require, much like 5th round pick Adam Gettis does.   The real shock (should it have been?) came with their first selection in the 4th round, drafting Kirk Cousins out of Michigan State.    I will admit, when we first got advance of the selection, about a minute before it was announced,…

  It is finally official. As if there was any suspense at all, or any question, Robert Griffin III is your new quarterback, Redskins Nation.   The man who Redskins Head Coach/Executive Vice President Mike Shanahan will hang his career hat on, is now in burgundy and gold, and better be worth the price.     As in, if this doesn't work out, history will remember Shanahan with a complete mixed bag of opinions and likely will strongly tarnish the two-time Super Bowl winning coach.   Griffin III, became the fourth player selected by the Redskins with the No. 2 overall pick and…

  Jabar Gaffney, led the Washington Redskins in catches (68) and receiving yards (947) along with touchdowns (5) in 2011. Quite impressive numbers considering a very unstable Quarterback situation and the loss of Santana Moss for a good portion of the year, and top tight end Fred Davis for four games. Imagine what he could do in 2012, with the Redskins poised to select Robert Griffin III next Thursday night with a draft selection that will change the face of the franchise for the next generation, and could possibly seal Mike Shanahan's fate as a Hall of Fame head coach.…

  The Washington Redskins have been non-stop of late,  in advance of the first day of the off-season conditioning program which starts on Monday.   Friday was the day that just about every Redskins fan had been waiting for.  London Fletcher returned 'home' or at least where he has called home for the last five seasons.   The Redskins also officially announced the signing of safety Tanard Jackson, who was drafted by Bruce Allen and enjoyed his best success in a suspension filled career under new Redskins secondary coach, Raheem Morris.   Fletcher, according to Washington Times & ESPN 980…

  Lorenzo Alexander is a man of many different skills and talents. He is the Redskins special teams captain, he is the "One Man Gang" for playing numerous positions over the years on his NFL journey.   He is a even better human being than he is a football player. He's a man that not only believes in charitable work, but goes head and heart first, into helping out the Washington DC and Bay Area communities.   On ESPN 980 Monday night, Lorenzo was my guest to talk about the 3rd Annual "Ride To Provide" event at the Reston Town…