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October 4, 2014
How Long Should Leash Be for the Current 'Skins Regime?
Because they've been making significant, but not wholesale changes, in recent offseasons , the Washington Redskins are in a weird spot...
Redskins Miss out on Opportunity in DC Search
The search to replace Jim Haslett as Washington Redskins defensive coordinator started out with a seemingly no-brainer decision...
How Redskins Make Most of Each Draft Pick
It feels almost foreign to put as much stock in the 2015 NFL draft as the Washington Redskins are preparing to do...
Tommy Mason, No. 1 overall pick in 1961, passes away
Former NFL tailback Tommy Mason, the No. 1 pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, has passed away, the Washington Redskins said on Thursday. Mason, 75, was the first-ever draft choice of the Vikings, who took Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton two rounds later. Mason had his greatest success in his six-season stint with Minnesota...
Jets' new regime: 2 Jersey guys with championship dreams
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles and Mike Maccagnan might have once shared a golf cart, making small talk during an uneventful ride around Washington Redskins training camp 25 years ago or so. The details are fuzzy, but Bowles was a safety in the prime of his playing career and Maccagnan, an...
5 Mistakes Redskins Can't Repeat in Offseason
Tasked with rebuilding a Washington Redskins franchise that's been mired in mediocrity for much of owner Daniel Snyder's tenure in D.C., new general manager Scot McCloughan has his work cut out for him...
Ranking Re-Sign Priorities for Washington
A pair of quarterback-friendly pass-catchers and three members of the defensive front seven form the five free agents the Washington Redskins should make it a priority to re-sign...
Changes Redskins Must Still Make This Offseason
There is no denying that the Washington Redskins have made great use of their off time since finishing the 2014 season with a 4-12 record...
'High Energy' Barry Was 'Instrumental' with Young Players in SD
The Washington Redskins have hired Joe Barry to be their new defensive coordinator, according to ESPN.com's John Keim ...
Bears hire Fangio to run defense
Former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has taken the same job with the Chicago Bears under new coach John Fox, a person with knowledge of the deal said. The 56-year-old Fangio had been a candidate for the defensive coordinator job with the Washington Redskins, who hired Joe Barry on Tuesday. Fangio interviewed but was bypassed for the 49ers' coaching job, given to defensive...
Source: Redskins hiring Joe Barry as DC
The Washington Redskins, spurned by Vic Fangio, will hire Joe Barry as their new defensive coordinator, a source confirmed.
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Reports: Redskins to Hire Chargers LB Coach Barry as DC
The Washington Redskins have reportedly reached an agreement with Joe Barry to fill their vacancy at defensive coordinator...
Redskins' Scouting Guide for the 2015 Senior Bowl
The 2015 Reese's Senior Bowl can be a dream come true for new Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan. The event is overflowing with prospects who can help quickly improve last season's 4-12 roster...
Why Mike Iupati Must Be at Top of Washington Redskins' Free-Agent Wish List
Across the NFL , there are offensive lines that thrive in run-blocking and ones that excel in pass protection. The Washington Redskins ' O-line falls under neither category, which is a reality the team's fans know all too well...
Clancy Pendergast interviewed for defensive coordinator job in Washington
Leaks have been a problem for the Redskins in the last couple of years, but they were able to keep the lid on one of their interviews for their defensive coordinator vacancy. Former Cardinals and Chiefs defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast interviewed for the defensive coordinator position on January 9, the same day that the team...
Projecting Free Agent Contract Offers for Redskins
After winning seven games in two years, the Washington Redskins have a clear mandate entering free agency: Get better everywhere...
Prominent US civil rights group urges Redskins name change
A prominent US civil rights group is calling for the Washington Redskins to change its name, in a boost for opponents of the American football team's racially tinged moniker, the Washington Post reported Monday. Leaders of the Fritz Pollard Alliance, which works with the National Football League (NFL) to promote diversity in the league, told the Post that they had for months tried without succe...
Fangio Would Be Major Upgrade; Reportedly Interviewing
The Washington Redskins are traveling to California to meet with former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Vic Fangio this weekend to possibly fill their own defensive coordinator vacancy...
Vic Fangio Would Be Brilliant Hire for Washington Redskins
One team's loss could be another's very significant gain. Vic Fangio , the now-former defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers , would be among the best hires for ...
Washington Redskins to interview Vic Fangio for DC job
The Washington Redskins were set to hire their defensive coordinator. However, when Vic Fangio became available the team changed gears and will interview the 49ers respected coordinator.
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Vic Fangio sets interview for Washington defensive coordinator
When the Redskins first started looking for a replacement for Jim Haslett as defensive coordinator, they requested permission from the 49ers to interview Vic Fangio. The 49ers denied the request at that time and interviewed Fangio for their head coaching vacancy. That job ultimately went to former defensive line coach Jim Tomsula, leaving Fangio free...
Why a Switch to Power Running Attack Can Work for DC
The Washington Redskins became masters of the outside zone running game when Mike Shanahan installed the scheme in 2010. But a move toward a more power-based ground attack can work wonders for 2014's 19th-ranked rush offense...
Ideal Draft Picks for Redskins at Each Position of Need
With the hiring of Scot McCloughan as their new general manager, abrupt changes are on the horizon for the Washington Redskins in how they construct their roster...
Washington Redskins hire Bill Callahan to coach O-line
The Redskins have hired former Cowboys offensive coordinator Bill Callahan to a three-year deal to coach Washington's offensive line, Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.
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Report: Bill Callahan lands three-year deal in Washington
Bill Callahan decided to explore other options rather that re-sign with the Cowboys and it didn't take long for him to find a new job. Ed Werder of ESPN reports that Callahan has agreed to a three-year deal to join Jay Gruden's Redskins staff. It's a "very lucrative" deal, according to Werder. There's no word...
McCloughan Must Make Use of Free Agency for Redskins
No team in the NFL has a more contentious relationship with free agency than the Washington Redskins . The league's annual talent market seems to go hand in hand with overspending in the nation's capital...
Redskins to tap Joe Barry as defensive coordinator
The Washington Redskins plan to hire Chargers linebackers coach Joe Barry as their defensive coordinator. Barry has been in San Diego since 2011.
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How Redskins Can Become a Contender Again in 2015
For the third time in the last four years, the Washington Redskins are undergoing significant offseason changes. In 2012, the Shanahan regime mortgaged its future on No. 2 overall pick Robert Griffin III ...
Cut, Keep or Restructure: Decisions on Skins' Worst Contracts
You know them well. From Albert Haynesworth to Deion Sanders, the Daniel Snyder-owned Washington Redskins have handed out their share of onerous contracts over the years...
Scot McCloughan: Let's build around our quarterbacks
New Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan has talked up a good game during his brief time in Washington. He said Monday that the team will seek to fill the roster around RGIII and the team's other QBs.
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Redskins' Initial Round-by-Round Draft Big Board
Washington Redskins fans can justify feeling very excited about a draft that's still almost five months off...
How Redskins Should Approach Free Agency
Year in and year out, the Washington Redskins seemingly win the offseason by making the biggest splash in free agency. Those splashy signings, however, have not equated to success on the field during the regular season...
Redskins Who Will Be on the Roster Bubble
Scot McCloughan may still be moving furniture into his new office at Redskins Park. But Washington's general manager should already be thinking about some of the tough decisions he's going to have to make to trim a 4-12 roster...
Department of Justice to weigh in on 'Redskins' trademark case
The US Department of Justice said Friday it would intervene in the court battle over whether the NFL's Washington Redskins should be able to trademark their name. The club has been under pressure from Native American groups who argue that the name is offensive. The Department of Justice said Friday it was intervening in the case to fight the claim that the Lanham Act, which is preventing the tr...
Scot McCloughan: Redskins won't give up on RGIII
New general manager Scot McCloughan emphasized Friday that it's premature for the Redskins to give up on Robert Griffin III. Will RGIII be under center in Week 1 of the 2015 season?
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Report: Eric Mangini to interview for Washington defensive coordinator
Eric Mangini has been coaching the tight ends with the 49ers of late, but he made his name as a professional coach on the defensive side of the ball. He may be headed back. Dianna Marie Russini of NBC Washington reports that Mangini will interview for the vacant defensive coordinator position on Jay Gruden's Redskins...
New Redskins general manager emphasizes draft, patience - NBC Sports
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Scot McCloughan is going to try to instill a trait not usually associated with the Washington Redskins: patience. The Redskins' new general manager spoke Friday at what has become a seemingly annual rite of passage - the big offseason news conference that is supposed to signal a...
Redskins' new GM: 'Draft is lifeline of an organization'
Washington Redskins new general manager Scot McCloughan said his focus on molding a team using the draft. It's a departure from the free agency focus that has largely been used during Dan Snyder's ownership
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Redskins' Top Free-Agent Targets of the Offseason
The Washington Redskins turn their focus toward the 2015 offseason after failing to make the playoffs in 2014...
Why Phillips Would Be Perfect to Lead Redskins' D
The search for a new defensive coordinator in Washington shouldn't be taking this long. The Redskins should just go ahead and hire Wade Phillips . It's a simple choice really...
Prospects Redskins Should Target in Draft
The Washington Redskins decided to get head coach Jay Gruden a little help, as well as boosting the overall football knowledge in the front office...
Redskins Have to Go All in on McCloughan
By hiring personnel whiz as their new general manager, the Washington Redskins have taken an important step in the process of admitting they have a problem...
Where Do Redskins Need Help Most in Draft?
It's not often the Washington Redskins enter a draft armed with all of their picks. But with the franchise no longer paying the price for the Robert Griffin III trade, the 2015 ...
5 Perfect Free-Agent Fits for Washington
Not that it's translated to the field, but when it comes to winning free agency, the Washington Redskins always seem to find themselves at the forefront when it comes to signing the most high-profile free agents...
Complaint says Redskins skirted Rooney Rule
The Washington Redskins did not follow the protocol established by the Rooney Rule before they interviewed a minority candidate, according to a complaint sent to the NFL by the group in charge of monitoring the league's minority hires.
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What Will It Take to Keep Key Redskins?
The futures of the Washington Redskins key free agents are likely to hinge on the team's attempts to shake up the front office and the coaching staff...
Report: Washington satisfies Rooney Rule with Rod Graves interview
With the imminent hiring of Scot McCloughan as general manager, the Washington Redskins needed to make sure they satisfied the Rooney Rule before setting the deal in stone. According to Albert Breer of the NFL Network, Washington interviewed former Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves to meet that requirement. Graves had served as general manager...
What Can Redskins Do to Clear More Cap Space?
The Washington Redskins need a lot of help with their roster as they transition from the team Mike Shanahan assembled to the team Jay Gruden feels he needs...
Redskins pursuing Scot McCloughan to be general manager - NBC Sports
WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins are close to a deal to bring in Scot McCloughan as general manager, the franchise's latest major front office shake-up after another losing season. Redskins-owned radio station ESPN 980 reported that McCloughan met with team owner Dan Snyder for six hours...
Redskins expected to hire Scot McCloughan as GM
ProFootballTalk: The PFT crew discusses some front office updates, including the expected hiring of Scot McCloughan's as Washington's general manager. Now the question is: How much control will he actually have?
