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The Washington Redskins achieved a feat last year that is almost unheard of in modern sports history.

Wondering about a player's status? Trying to recall a past game? Want some insight on the Redskins? Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald opens up the mailbag on Friday and answers fan questions.

Rookie first-round draft picks in the NFL face the daunting task of adjusting to the speed of the professional level, living up to lofty expectations, and not drowning in the sea of information that is thrown their way in learning the schemes.

Wondering about a player's status? Trying to recall a past game? Want some insight on the Redskins? Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald opens up the mailbag on Friday and answers fan questions.

In the last year, the Redskins have acquired a pair of high-profile defensive lineman, adding to the core of a veteran group.

Wondering about a player's status? Trying to recall a past game? Want some insight on the Redskins? Redskins.com's Gary Fitzgerald opens up the mailbag on Friday and answers fan questions.

It is not only the offense that has to be able to come up with the great calls every down.

Rob Jackson was among the Redskins' bright spots in 2008 preseason. The rookie defensive end started two of five preseason contests and posted two sacks and a forced fumble.

NFLDraftScout.com followed Brian Orakpo's road to the NFL from the combine to his pro day workout to the draft.

In case you missed this week's installment of the Beast chat, here's a link to the full transcript and a highlight from today's session: JP Washington DC : Hey Matt love the blog.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist, or perhaps more appropriately, a sportswriter, to identify where the Washington Redskins were lacking last year... by Colin Semler 90 reads It doesn't take a rocket scientist, or perhaps more appropriately, a sportswriter, to identify where the Washington Redskins were lacking last year.

In 2008, the Washington Redskins finished fourth in total defense in the NFL. They gave up just 288.8 yards a game and kept opposing offenses in check throughout the season... by Jack Anderson 59 reads Opinion In 2008, the Washington Redskins finished fourth in total defense in the NFL.

Lorenzo Alexander plans to make another move to help the Washington Redskins. After playing a key role on offense, defense and special teams during the team's late run to a playoff berth in 2007, Alexander made his biggest contribution in 2008 as a pass-rush specialist at defensive tackle.

With the loss of versatile defensive lineman Demetric Evans to the San Francisco 49ers in free agency, Alexander will be given the first chance to fill the important tackle-defensive end hybrid position that Evans excelled at last season. Alexander has prepared for the challenge, he said, reporting to minicamp at Redskins Park in the best shape of his career, and he is eager to take another big step.

The Washington Redskins didn't get any worse last weekend; but how much better did the team get while adding six new prospects to the organization? Here's a handicapping of the club's newest draft class.

As if a new town, new teammates and a new lifestyle weren't hard enough, Washington Redskins first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo may have one more obstacle in the transition to the pros: A new position.

As if a new town, new teammates and a new lifestyle weren't hard enough, Washington Redskins first-round draft pick Brian Orakpo may have one more obstacle in the transition to the pros: A new position.

Now that the first day of the draft is over, here is what I believe to be the best five value picks of the day.

After all the hype over the Redskins' attempted trade for Jay Cutler and their flirtation with trading up for Mark Sanchez, Jason Campbell will begin the 2009 season where he finished 2008 - as Washington's starting quarterback.

I admit it.When the NY Jets moved up to grab franchise QB to be, Mark Sanchez, with the fifth overall selection of the 2009 NFL Draft on Saturday, and the realization set in that there would ... by Mark Steven 42 reads Opinion I admit it.

Brian Orakpo should fit in well on a Redskins defense that finished fourth overall in the NFL last year.