Washington Redskins News

The Washington Redskins have managed to avoid the word "rebuilding" throughout the course of this offseason.

The Redskins started the same five players along the offensive line for 31 of the last 32 games of the Mike Shanahan era.

After accusing Republicans of opposing him and President Barack Obama due to "racial animus," Attorney General Eric Holder on Sunday said the "offensive" Washington Redskins name should be changed.

I'm going to be doing a series leading up to training camp called "Building a Franchise" where I will be comparing some of the Redskins stronger position players, with others at the same position around the league, and taking a fan vote of which player you would prefer to start your franchise with.

October 7, 2012; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield runs onto the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at FedEx Field.

Touted as a Super Bowl contender in the lead-up to the 2013 season, the Washington Redskins defied even the most pessimistic predictions when they finished 3-13.

Over the course of the next week, we're going to break down the defensive rosters of each NFC East team position by position.

Chris Baker is a rare case of a player that the Redskins have developed well over the years.

The crowd, the atmosphere, the band , the cheerleaders, and a ball park hot dog and beer can't be beat.

The U.S. Patent Office ruled Wednesday that the Washington Redskins nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans" and that the team's federal trademarks for the name must be canceled.

We know about the wide receivers. Frankly, if Robert Griffin III can't find someone to throw the ball to this year, then there will be serious questions about the young quarterback.

This week he looks at the top 10 Blind-side Protectors in the NFL. Left tackle is one of the Redskins strengths, and Trent Williams has gotten better every year he has been in the league.

Score: Redskins 27, Dolphins 17 Date: Jan. 30, 1983. Site: The Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California From the moment this project was announced, and before I tweeted a word on it, there was only one play in my mind that deserved top billing.

When you look for a mold of an NFL safety, you think 6'0" plus, over 200 pounds, with good speed, great awareness, excellent quickness and reaction time, ability to lay the lumber, exceptional ball skills, and a high football IQ.

Quick quiz: When you think of the most important player in Washington's offense, do you think of DeSean Jackson, Jordan Reed, Alfred Morris or Robert Griffin III? Right.

If the Washington Redskins had been audited prior to last season's opener on Monday Night Football, the team probably would have been audited, had their schedule revoked and cited for more health and safety violations than lurk behind the exterior parameters of a fast food joint or cigarette box.

Can Kai Forbath withstand a challenge for his place-kicking job? The two will continue to compete throughout training camp, but the true test will come during the four preseason games.

Nov 7, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Washington Redskins offensive guard Kory Lichtensteiger against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.

E$PN IN$IDER has another article out this week to keep our attention focused on football and not the Lebron James Decision.

Tom Brady has been dissed with reports claiming he no longer belongs in the NFL's top five quarterback choice for its pre-season MVP favourites, betting on Peyton Manning instead to be this year's MVP award winner.