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The Washington Redskins broke camp this year with a 53 man roster that had 18 new players that they either signed or drafted that weren’t with the team in 2011 (either on the 53 man roster or practice squad).Of those new players, many were thought to play significant if not starting roles on this team. … More »

Washington Redskins Keys to the Game: 1. Control the Clock: -In week one versus the Saints, the Washington Redskins held the ball for nearly 40 minutes, which proved to be the team’s best defense versus New Orleans high powered offense. The Redskins need to do the same thing this week if they hope to slow … More »

The Washington Redskins injury report this week is a bit of a good news-bad news situation. The good news is that neither top wide receiver Pierre Garcon or LT Trent Williams is on it. The bad news is multiple starters and top contributors are still listed. Safety Brandon Meriweather, who has yet to suit up … More »

Check Out the Redskins Blog for additional Skins content or check out our DC Page! 1. Offensively This Was the Washington Redskins Most Complete Performance: -That might seem weird given that the Washington Redskins have put up more points and gained more yards in other games this season, but this was the most impressive offensive showing in my … More »

Check Out Fanspeaks Redskins Blog for additional Skins content or check out our DC Page! 1. Protect Robert Griffin: -As the Washington Redskins found out last week, their star quarterback can’t make plays if he’s on the ground or forced to throw before he wants too. The Redskins have to do a better job of keeping Griffin … More »

Check Out Fanspeaks Redskins Blog for additional Skins content! Where the Redskins will have an Advantage: Passing Attack: -It won’t be easy if OT Trent Williams and WR Pierre Garcon aren’t healthy, but this is a game where the Redskins should be able to find success through the air. After picking apart the New Orleans Saints defense, … More »

If the NFL refs lift the lockout and come back to work this week, does that make you more excited to watch the games this weekend?  Scale of 1-10, how excited are you about this news?  

By Staff Writer John Manuel: Here are my five observations so far of the 2012 Washington Redskins: 1- Robert Griffin III is as good as advertised. RG3 has shown he was worth the big trade with St. Louis already after only three games.  The next step will be how he will react when teams have … More »

Here are some of our favorite NFL blogs from around the web:   Seahawks Addicts blogs The Morning After with reaction… And Twitter reaction on Total Packers to Packers loss. Baltimore Beatdown discusses how the Ravens won a game they typically lose. Full NFL statement on debacle in Seattle.

On the formula for a successful rookie quarterback being a strong running game and great defense: “I told you the quarterbacks that have eight wins or more, I went into detail explaining how hard it is for a young quarterback to have success in the National Football League. That’s what I was talking about that … More »