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From "maroon and black" to "bingo," from Spurrier to Zorn, Robert Griffin III's benching this week fits right in with the narrative that's been spun during Dan Snyder's 14 years as owner, the latest in an amazing string of surreal Redskins moments from the still-young 21st Century.

The ascension of Kirk Cousins over a floundering Robert Griffin III should restore some staple plays to the Washington Redskins offense.

In the months after the then Broncos coach benched Plummer for Jay Cutler late in 2006, Shanahan's approach factored into Plummer's retirement at 32. So the former Broncos and Arizona Cardinals quarterback empathized Wednesday with Washington Redskins star quarterback Robert Griffin III getting shut down for this season's remaining three games in ... (more)

ASHBURN, Va. -- If Mike Shanahan is not going to survive this, one thing became crystal clear Wednesday as the Washington coach stood inside a tent after practice and explained his benching of Robert Griffin ASHBURN, Va.

The Washington Redskins run defense has been exposed several times in recent games.

After being persuaded four years ago that the organization had matured past its baffling old ways, the Redskins are right back where they started: floating in the belly of embarrassment.

New research says tens of thousands of women each year might be able to skip at least some of the grueling treatments for breast cancer without greatly harming their odds of survival.

This mock draft is centered around the picks that the Washington Redskins have in the 2014 NFL Draft.

With another dismal Washington Redskins season almost in the books, it's time to look ahead to the 2014 season.

With another day down, rumors continue to swirl of an epic showdown between owner and coach.

The Atlanta Falcons have beaten the Washington Redskins four of the last five times the teams have met.

The Washington Redskins have been one of the NFL's worst teams in 2013, and this past Sunday, the franchise hit yet another low.

As the Washington Redskins were pummeled by 35 points on the team's home field Sunday , the team clenched this reality: In three weeks, the narrative surrounding the Redskins will officially flip to off-season mode.

The Washington Redskins must use the 2014 NFL free agency and draft processes to get stronger up front on both sides of the ball.

Mike Shanahan, still for now the coach of the Washington Redskins, made a surprising reversal Monday and said he might bench a "100 percent" healthy Robert Griffin III for the rest of the season to keep the quarterback from getting hurt.

Following the 45-10 shellacking at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs , the end appears to be nigh for Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan and his staff.

The Colts signed former Buffalo Bills running back Tashard Choice after placing Chris Rainey on season-ending injury reserve.

In one sense there is much to admire in the story of Dan Snyder, the 49-year-old owner of the Washington Redskins.

While worst to first isn't exactly expected these days, it's the goal of every franchise which isn't playing meaningful football during the holiday season.

To many league personnel men across the NFL , it's only a matter of time before Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan is sent packing by owner Dan Snyder.