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Evan Vucci/AP Rookie cornerback David Amerson will get his first chance to face starting-caliber wideouts in this week's Redskins OTAs.

The NFL Network's Top 100 Players list offers a glimpse into the slowly increasing level of respect the Redskins are getting from people that matter: the league's players.

Meanwhile, last year's starting free safety, Madieu Williams, is no longer with the team.

The Washington Examiner's John Keim takes questions from fans about potential camp battles, right tackle and injury updates in this installment of "Redskins Mailbag." JK : Depends what you consider a surprise.

The last two decades have been more disappointing than memorable for the Washington Redskins , and it seems like offseason analyses often center around the team's multiple weaknesses instead of its strengths.

To say that the Washington Redskins' secondary was a liability in 2012 is an understatement.

Jan 6, 2013; Landover, MD, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is tackled on a run by Washington Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen and strong safety Reed Doughty during the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at FedEx Field.

DeJon Gomes is going into his third year with the Redskins. In his tenure with the team, he has struggled with consistency as a defensive back.

The Redskins draft filled areas of need and carved out new niches for younger role players.

Bacarri Rambo celebrated his interception during rookie camp Sunday morning by running to Phillip Thomas on the sideline, jumping and bumping shoulders with him.

In advance of the 2013 draft, all the talk and expectations were that the Redskins would shore up their secondary.

It looks like there's going to be a competition for starting safety spots with the Redskins this summer and Brandon Meriweather says that he thinks his torn ACL will have recovered enough for him to be a full participant in it when camp gets underway.

Taking a look at the Redskins fourth-round pick Phillip Thomas after watching a number of his games and highlights, thanks in part to the videos posted on Draft Breakdown .

The fly-fishing event brings together men and women injured in battle and gets them hooked on the peaceful form of therapy.

Helu played in only three games last season because of the injury on his left foot.

Apr 28, 2011; New York, NY, USA; ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr during the 2011 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.