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October 27

Washington Times

"Washington Redskins tight end Chris Cooley has never missed a game in his six-year career. But that streak seems to be in severe danger after he broke his right tibia on the opening play of the second quarter. His leg appeared to buckle as he was running a route. He had to be taken to the locker room on a cart, and the team said later he broke his leg. "We're quite certain it's broke or fractured in some way," coach Jim Zorn said. "He'll be out awhile. I don't know if it's going to be a season-ending injury yet." As for other injuries, defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin left in the first quarter after hurting an elbow. Linebacker H.B. Blades and cornerback Byron Westbrook also suffered ..."

Gibbs has no plans to return to Redskins

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October 26

Washington Times

"Hall of Fame Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said Sunday he has no plans to return to the struggling team. Gibbs laughed when asked at Martinsville Speedway about rumors and Internet reports that he could return to the team as an adviser or even general manager. "That's what it is. Talk," the owner of three NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams said. "Right here's where I'm GMing." Gibbs disagreed with the idea that the Redskins coaching job is one of the toughest in the NFL under owner Dan Snyder. "When I was there last go-round, we had somebody that was a passionate owner, cared about things and supported me in every way," he said. "I think any NFL team, it's tough when you're not winning, ..."

Gruden and Zorn? Oh the irony

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October 26

Washington Examiner

columnist Rick Snider

"It's bad enough that Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn's emasculation goes national on Monday Night Football. Now Zorn's potential successor, Jon Gruden, essentially debriefed him during pregame preparations. The irony around the Redskins is thicker than a fat chain-smoker becoming U.S. Surgeon General. First Zorn loses offensive playcalling to a consultant straight from the bingo halls of Michigan. Now he has a TV announcer who might soon be sitting at Zorn's desk asking questions. You wonder if Gruden asked Zorn how big the office is, whether there's a trick to the hot water in the shower and where the secret exits are located. Could Zorn recommend a good local barber? How do you get ..."

Smith is slated for a return on Monday

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October 24

Washington Times

"After missing two games with a groin injury, Hunter Smith punted Friday and will be ready to go Monday night for the Washington Redskins against Philadelphia. "I'm very excited to get back and help with the field position," he said. "It's been a tough couple weeks for me not being able to help the team." Smith punted three times last Saturday for the first time since he was hurt Oct. 4 against Tampa Bay, but the groin wasn't right. That changed Friday. "I knew after three or four punts today that I was good to go," he said. foot Smith celebrated on his way off the field, leaping toward Larry Hess, the team's director of rehabilitation, to chest-bump him and joyfully slapping him on the ..."

Zorn looks safe, for now

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October 24

Washington Post

"As Redskins players filed into the locker room following Friday's practice, most hadn't heard that Vinny Cerrato, the team's executive vice president of football operations, had stated publicly that Jim Zorn would finish the season as Washington's head coach. Told of the news, linebacker London Fletcher smiled and pumped his first. "Wow," he said. "Finally some good news around here." It has been a difficult few weeks for the Redskins, the team's struggles on the field intimately tied to the uncertainty off of it. But in assuring Zorn that he would have his job for at least the remainder of the season, the front office has sought to stabilize a team that was awash in confusion and drama. ..."

Report: 'Skins LT Samuels plans to retire

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October 24

Washington Post

"After learning he could become paralyzed if he continued to play football, Washington Redskins Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels has told people in the organization he will sit out the remainder of the season and plans to retire. Samuels, who suffered a serious neck injury about two weeks ago against the Carolina Panthers, reached his decisions after consulting with many specialists, several of whom warned him about the possibility of no longer being able to walk if he attempted to prolong his career, league sources said. However, a source close to Samuels, 32, said he would not make a final determination on retirement until December or January -- and would withhold a public announcement ..."

Cerrato: Zorn will finish year

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October 23

Washington Times

"On his weekly radio show this morning, Washington Redskins front office chief Vinny Cerrato said coach Jim Zorn will remain in place for the rest of the season. During an rambling opening statement to his show, Cerrato started by saying: "Let me start by making a few things perfectly clear -- Jim Zorn is the head coach of the Washington Redskins and will be for the rest of the year and hopefully for the future." Although the decision could change if the Redskins fall to 2-5 with a loss to Philadelphia Monday night, Cerrato's comments are the first from management/ownership that support Zorn. Cerrato, the team's executive vice president of football operations, defended owner Dan Snyder's ..."

For Redskins' Gray, rumors are secondary

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October 23

Washington Times

"Jerry Gray hears the chatter emanating from every corner of the NFL that he will be the Washington Redskins' interim coach should owner Dan Snyder fire Jim Zorn during the season. While aware of the speculation, Gray has chosen to focus instead on his job as secondary coach. "The thing is, you just have to let it go and you have to do what you do," said Gray, who has served as the Redskins' defensive spokesman since coordinator Greg Blache stopped talking to the media. "I know what my job is here, and that's to make sure the [opponent] doesn't score touchdowns. That's what we have to make sure we stay focused on and not worry about what everybody else is doing." Because of his five-year ..."

Redskins' Samuels goes to see specialist

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October 22

Washington Times

"His season and possibly his career in doubt, Washington Redskins left tackle Chris Samuels traveled to California on Wednesday to see a specialist about his neck injury. Samuels, who missed the loss to Kansas City on Sunday and has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Philadelphia, has been told by the Redskins doctors not to play until soliciting another opinion. "We wanted to make sure the doctor who was reading the reports could visibly see him," coach Jim Zorn said after practice Wednesday. "We're doing all the due diligence so he can make and we can make an intelligent decision on all the what-ifs and things like that. "[Not playing] is the consensus and rightly so. If you ..."

Zorn considered resigning over play-calling

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October 22

Washington Post

"Washington Redskins Coach Jim Zorn considered resigning Sunday night after team management told him he must relinquish his play-calling responsibilities or lose his job, former congressman Steve Largent, a longtime friend of Zorn's, said Wednesday. "They went to the point of pulling out his contract and said, 'You have to do whatever the owner tells you to do,' " Largent told KJR radio in Seattle. "His choice was either to resign or to continue on under the current scenario." Contacted by telephone later in the day, Largent said it was his opinion -- not Zorn's -- that the Redskins were trying to force him to step down. "Jim isn't going to do that. Jim isn't a quitter," Largent said. ..."

Zorn twists in the wind

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October 20

Washington Examiner

"Jim Zorn considered his options, of which there weren't many. He could have rejected the suggestion that he turn over play-calling duties. He could have delivered a stern counter-offer, stating that he's the head coach and it's his call who calls plays. Or, he could have done what he ultimately did: go along with the Redskins suggestion to have Sherman Lewis call plays. Redskins executive vice president Vinny Cerrato first talked to Zorn about the move shortly after Washington's 14-6 loss to Kansas City (1-5). A second meeting later in the night produced Zorn's answer. "It was strongly suggested to me after the game that I make a play-caller change," Zorn said. "This is not an easy thing." ..."

Redskins will stick with Campbell as starter

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October 20

NFL.com

"Quarterback Jason Campbell will remain the starter for the Redskins, and will open the Week 7 game against the Eagles, a league source told NFL Network's Jason La Canfora. The news comes after coach Jim Zorn announced Monday that he will yield his play-calling duties to Sherman Lewis at the request of the team's front office. Lewis was hired as a consultant two weeks ago. After completing 9 of 16 passes for 89 yards with one interception in the first half, Campbell was pulled Sunday in favor of Todd Collins as the Redskins lost 14-6 to the Chiefs. For the season, Campbell has completed 65.6 percent of his passes for 1,197 yards with six touchdowns and six interceptions."

Redskins' Zorn unsure who will start at QB

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October 19

Washington Times

"Jim Zorn will take advantage of the extra day of preparation before the Washington Redskins' next game to make a decision on his starting quarterback. Zorn replaced Jason Campbell at halftime of Sunday's 14-6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with Todd Collins, who also struggled after his first pass went for a 42-yard gain to Santana Moss. But Collins was unable to get the Redskins into the end zone, leaving Zorn with enough doubt that he wouldn't announce a starter for the Oct. 26 home game against Philadelphia. "I'm going to evaluate what's going on," Zorn said. "I still have confidence in what Jason can do. To me, he was just not comfortable in the pocket and some of the things going on ..."

Redskins' Zorn called out

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October 19

Washington Times

"However longer Jim Zorn is coach of the Washington Redskins, he is going to exhaust every possible scenario in an effort to turn around a floundering offense that consistently comes up short of the end zone. His halftime move to bench quarterback Jason Campbell on Sunday was perhaps the biggest of his 22-game tenure... until he agreed to give up playcalling responsibilities during a meeting with executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato hours after the Redskins lost 14-6 to the Kansas City Chiefs. A team source said Sunday night that offensive consultant Sherman Lewis will call the plays. Lewis called the plays for Green Bay in 1999 and Minnesota from 2000 to 2001 and ..."

Injury Might Keep Samuels Out All Season

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October 16

Washington Post

"The Washington Redskins could be without Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels for the remainder of the season, according to league sources. Samuels, 32, suffered a stinger in last Sunday's loss to the Carolina Panthers, and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Samuels already suffers from stenosis, a narrowing of the spine, and wears a neck brace for extra protection when he plays. Samuels is to meet with physicians Tuesday to reevaluate the injury. Sources said that because of the potential severity of the injury, Samuels -- who has a reputation as a tough player and has dealt with significant knee pain all season -- may have to consider shutting down his ..."

Players Ask Management To Publicly Endorse Zorn

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October 15

Washington Post

"Preparing for yet another winless opponent, Washington Redskins players concluded practice Wednesday in a light drizzle, and the storm clouds surrounding Redskins Park showed no signs of dissipating. Inside the locker room, two prominent players on offense and a veteran defensive player said they want team management to publicly address Coach Jim Zorn's job security. If the team doesn't intend to fire Zorn, the players said, the coach should be given a public vote of confidence so that players won't have to bear the responsibility each week of responding to speculation about their embattled coach. The players, who spoke on condition that their names not be used, said they had hoped ..."

Sources: Gruden atop Snyder's wish list

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October 12

Washington Examiner

columnist Rick Snider

"Jon Gruden appears to be the frontrunner in Dan Snyder's offseason search for his seventh coach in 11 seasons. Sources close to Snyder say he began considering options to replace coach Jim Zorn after losing to Detroit on Sept. 27; a victory that ended the Lions' 19-game losing streak. The Redskins loss to Carolina on Sunday was its second in three games to a winless team. It followed a turbulent week when Snyder hired an "offensive consultant" to give Zorn another "fresh set of eyes" on a beleaguered offense. Snyder has not contacted Gruden, say sources, but he believes the former Oakland-Tampa Bay coach might be the best fit among five Super Bowl winning coaches without jobs. Gruden ..."

Portis questionable but likely to play

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October 3

Washington Times

"Ailing running back Clinton Portis is a game-time decision for the second straight week, Washington Redskins coach Jim Zorn said after Friday's practice. Portis, who did not take any reps in practice all week after getting kicked in his calf in last week's loss to Detroit, agreed with that assessment. Still, both the coach and running back expect Portis to play Sunday against Tampa Bay at FedEx Field. Portis officially is listed as questionable - just as he was a week ago, when his main woe was lingering bone spurs in his ankle. "My struggle is if I put him out there, am I just gonna do this over and over again?" Zorn said. "And I do need to get him well. That is my dilemma. I'm leaning ..."

Redskins DT Haynesworth: 'Tampa really came after me hard'

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September 30

Tampa Tribune

"To hear defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth tell it, the Washington Redskins are saddled with as many early-season problems as the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers. With Washington falling to 1-2 following a 19-14 loss at Detroit, Coach Jim Zorn's job security has been called into question heading into Sunday's home game against Tampa Bay. The Redskins have been outscored 37-13 in the opening half and opponents are converting third downs at an absurd 51.2 percent clip. "We're not playing like we should,'' said Haynesworth, a two-time Pro Bowler in Tennessee before signing with the Redskins in March as a free agent. "With all this talent, we haven't even scratched the surface. We're really ..."

Redskins sign Alridge

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September 23

Washington Examiner

"The Redskins lost one of their big guys; so they replaced him with a short and shifty one. They signed running back Anthony Alridge off Houston's practice squad. They placed right guard Randy Thomas on injured reserve. Washington released Alridge in its final cuts earlier this month and the move is a curious one: it gives the Redskins five running backs -- they weren't sure if they'd even keep four. And with Thomas getting hurt, the natural move is to bring in another lineman. However, they still have nine linemen on the roster, which is not an unusual amount. The Redskins did look at other linemen, including some that they had cut earlier this month. But they did not think any would be ..."

Dorsey, Mace among NFL cuts

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September 9

Toronto Sun

"There's a chance the Argonauts' special teams received a huge boost Saturday afternoon. Dominique Dorsey, who was the CFL's most outstanding special teams player in 2008 with the Argos, has been cut by the Washington Redskins as NFL clubs pared their rosters to 53 players. But the Redskins were said to be putting Dorsey on their practice roster, which will be announced on Sunday. Also, the Buffalo Bills cut defensive tackle Corey Mace. The Argos acquired his rights in a trade with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in July that sent Arland Bruce to Steeltown."

Redskins' signing of Woodson upsets Giants

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September 8

Washington Times

"New York coach Tom Coughlin wasn't happy the Washington Redskins claimed former Giants quarterback Andre Woodson off waivers and signed him to their practice squad less than a week before the teams meet in Sunday's season opener. "That's pretty obvious why he is there," Coughlin told reporters Monday when asked whether Woodson could reveal some of the Giants' plans to the Redskins. "A guy doesn't get in the door two seconds, he is in the classroom and being drilled." Redskins coach Jim Zorn acknowledged Coughlin's concerns but said Washington had considered the 6-foot-4, 230-pound Woodson in the 2008 draft because of his size, mobility, strong arm and presence before opting to pick Colt ..."

Brennan Discusses Injuries

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September 7

Washington Post

columnist Jason Reid

"Redskins quarterback Colt Brennan, placed on the injured reserve list Saturday and ineligible to play this season, said Sunday night during a radio appearance that it's possible he could have played with hip and hamstring injuries, but that the ailments would have compromised his performance. "You're always going about 90-95 percent," Brennan said during an appearance on WJFK-106.7. He reiterated what Vinny Cerrato, the team's executive vice president for football operations, said Saturday. Cerrato said a torn labrum in Brennan's hip appears tohave led to hamstring problems. "It causes all this tightness in my hamstring," Brennan said. "... just got to be patient now." Brennan served as ..."

Three teams Michael Vick should be calling: Redskins, Vikings and Rams all might be a good fit

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August 13

New York Daily News

"Michael Vick is coming back to play quarterback in the NFL, and right now he and his agent, Joel Segal, are looking for a team that's going to give him that opportunity. But where? Where is the best place for the former Falcon to restart his career? If I were Segal, these are three teams I'd be calling - burning up the phone lines and selling the idea of Vick as the future at the quarterback position. 1. Washington Redskins I played three seasons for Daniel Snyder's 'Skins, and I know firsthand that he likes to bring in talent, regardless of the situation. And one thing we have to understand is that all publicity - good or bad - is right for the city of D.C. Because one thing Mr. Snyder ..."

Can Brennan overtake Collins?

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August 13

Washington Examiner

"Here's what I know about Colt Brennan: Teammates seem to love him, his swagger and his ability to make plays. Santana Moss couldn't stop raving about him after the preseason opener last summer. And before camp, I'd talked to scouts, and ex-scouts, on other teams who say their connections on the Redskins were saying how much they liked Brennan. But does that mean Brennan has a realistic shot of passing Todd Collins on the depth chart? It's hard to imagine given what coach Jim Zorn has said about Collins this summer, about how comfortable he looks and how well he knows the offense. Collins looks better than last summer in practice, when he played behind a bad line and with unproven ..."

Camps near, but top picks still unsigned

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July 28

Washington Times

"There's a good chance that when the Washington Redskins open training camp Thursday, first-round pick Brian Orakpo will be a holdout. Orakpo, whom the team selected 13th in April's draft, certainly won't be the only first-rounder missing out on the start of camp. Only four of the 32 first-round selections have agreed to contracts, two of them being quarterbacks: Lions No. 1 pick Matthew Stafford and Jets No. 5 pick Mark Sanchez. And while the Redskins remain hopeful Orakpo will be signed when camp begins, events during Dan Snyder's decade of ownership seem to suggest otherwise. Only once this decade has the team inked its first-rounder in time for camp: Sean Taylor in 2004. The ..."

With Thrash Gone, Which WRs Make the Cut?

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June 15

Washington Post

"With the release of veteran James Thrash on Friday, room was made for a new face to win a spot on the Redskins' roster and on a receiving corps desperate for anyone to come in and produce immediately. The question now is: Who exactly is going to be the guy to step in and produce? I asked Jim Zorn last week whatever happened to D.J. Hackett, a veteran who knew Zorn's system from his time in Seattle and was offered a contract in May but turned it down. "He is still out there. Right now I'm pretty satisfied with the talent I see out here so I don't necessarily think I'm going to go for that," Zorn said. "But I know he's there, and he really does have talent, and he can come in here and on ..."

Thrash cut by Skins, may retire

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June 12

Washington Examiner

"One coach after another extolled his virtues, seeing the little things James Thrash added to the Redskins. They loved his consistency. They loved his work ethic. They loved his willingness to handle any chore. But Thrash's career with the Redskins, and possibly football, is over. After failing a physical Friday, the Redskins released the 13-year veteran receiver. The move is not a surprise. Thrash has battled a neck injury this offseason and did not participate in any of the May minicamp or the 11 organized team activity sessions. Thursday, coach Jim Zorn said Thrash's neck had not improved, starting the clock on his eventual departure. "He's been a tremendous asset to the Redskins ..."

What Falcons' release means for Vick's football future

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June 12

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

"The Falcons' expected release of Michael Vick puts him one small step closer to a return to the NFL. It doesn't necessarily mean, though, that he'll be suiting up this fall. While Vick is now free to negotiate a contract with all 32 teams in the NFL, he still must be reinstated by league commissioner Roger Goodell in order to play. Further, Vick must find a team willing to accept the risk of signing him and his accompanying baggage. Goodell indefinitely suspended Vick at the time of his federal dogfighting conviction. Goodell has said that he won't meet with him to consider reinstatement until after his sentence ends July 20. Teams are free to sign suspended players, but any team that ..."

Skins not interested in taking Vick

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June 10

Washington Examiner

"The Redskins might be a logical pick to pursue Michael Vick except for one problem: They don't want him. According to multiple league sources, the Redskins briefly discussed signing the ex-Falcons quarterback and came to a quick and unanimous conclusion. It would not work here. It's a message league sources say has been consistent since January. Vick is in house confinement until July 20 — and one league source said he's struggling to find time to work out, especially in a way to prepare for an NFL season. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell still has not said if Vick will receive further punishment. The former Virginia Tech star served 19 months in prison for his role in running a dogfighting ..."

Haynesworth gets his day in court

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June 8

Washington Examiner

"Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is expected to be in court Monday, finally facing misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and driving with an expired registration. The charges stem from a December accident that left a Tennessee man injured. Haynesworth also faces a $7.5 million civil lawsuit, filed by Corey Edmonson, who was hurt in the crash and claims that the accident was Haynesworth's fault. Haynesworth faces a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $500 fine. The expired registration charge is a Class C misdemeanor and carries a maximum punishment of 30 days in jail and a $50 fine."

Thrash pondering whether to retire

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June 4

Washington Times

"Washington Redskins receiver James Thrash is considering whether to undergo surgery on his injured neck and attempt to play again this season or decline the surgery and retire from football. Multiple sources told The Washington Times that Thrash, who has missed all the club's offseason workouts because of the injury, might choose to quit football rather than have the operation to play a 13th season, in which he would be used largely as a backup. Thrash, 34, has played 118 games for Washington, more than any other active Redskins player except Pro Bowl offensive tackle Chris Samuels (136) and snapper Ethan Albright (128). However, the one-time rookie free agent from Division II Missouri ..."

Redskins cut Jansen

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May 29

Washington Examiner

"Washington Redskins offensive tackle Jon Jansen was released on Friday in a surprising move that costs the team nearly $900,000 against the salary cap. The senior Redskin, the 1999 second-round pick lost his starting job during the 2008 preseason only to regain it when replacement Stephon Heyer was injured. The Redskins signed former first-rounder Mike Williams over the offseason to compete with Heyer for the job this summer."

Tampering often tough to prove

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May 28

Washington Times

"The Tennessee Titans may have a hard time convincing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell that the Washington Redskins improperly talked to their best player or his agent before the Feb. 27 start of free agency. Such cases are much easier to make than actually win in the NFL, which still operates under an "everybody does it" mentality when it comes to tampering, according to multiple league sources. "No question we lost players over the years because of tampering, but it's really tough to prove," former Redskins and Houston Texans general manager Charlie Casserly said. The NFL is investigating the Redskins for their involvement with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth after the Titans, for whom ..."

Haynesworth Focus of Tampering Probe

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May 24

Washington Post

"Albert Haynesworth is among the people expected to be interviewed by NFL officials possibly as early as this week regarding allegations that the Washington Redskins violated league tampering rules, according to league sources. NFL investigators have been reviewing information relating to the Redskins' pursuit of Haynesworth, who formerly played for the Tennessee Titans, and whether his representative was improperly contacted before free agency officially began at midnight Feb. 27. The Redskins and Haynesworth agreed to terms of a deal by 5:30 a.m. Feb. 27. League investigators are interested in obtaining all communications between Haynesworth's agent, Chad Speck, and Redskins officials in ..."

Is IR system in line for a change?

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May 21

Boston Globe

"When the NFL adopted its system for placing players on season-ending injured reserve, the main issue was stashing. Teams had long been allowed to place players on injured reserve and bring them back later in the season. But some felt that clubs were circumventing the rule by placing players who weren't truly injured on IR, opening a roster spot for someone else. Thus, a competitive advantage was scored. Colts president Bill Polian remembers high-profile coaches and personnel executives, such as Don Shula and Jim Finks, pushing for a change to combat stashing, and it finally came in 1993, when the league made two significant adjustments. At that time, players placed on injured reserve would ..."

Skins ink Bridges

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May 6

Washington Examiner

"The Redskins signed veteran offensive lineman Jeremy Bridges Tuesday, adding depth in the interior. Bridges, a guard, has started 39 games since 2004, with Arizona and Carolina. Bridges received a 60-day suspended jail sentence in November 2007, stemming from an incident in the parking lot at a Charlotte, N.C. strip club. Bridges was found guilty of pointing a gun at a stripper who was involved in an altercation with a friend of Bridges. The newest Redskin testified that he never pointed the gun at either person, instead holding it behind his back. He said he had the gun to try and defuse what he termed a potentially dangerous situation."

Linebacker Khary Campbell appears to be on Chicago Bears' radar

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April 30

Chicago Tribune

"Unrestricted free-agent linebacker Khary Campbell, a special-teams standout for the Washington Redskins last season, appears to be on the Bears' radar. According to an NFL source, there have been discussions between Campbell's representatives and the Bears. It's unclear how serious the talks are, but the Bears seem to have an interest, the source said. Campbell, 30, did not accept the minimum salary offer extended by the Redskins. He is a seven-year veteran and led the Redskins in special-teams tackles the last four seasons with 136 total. The 6-foot-2-inch, 232-pound Campbell entered the league with the Cowboys. He was an undrafted free agent out of Bowling Green."

Price to snag Sanchez could derail Redskins

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April 25

Washington Times

"All the fuss about the Washington Redskins possibly drafting Southern Cal quarterback Mark Sanchez in the first round of Saturday's NFL draft and how incumbent starter Jason Campbell would react misses one critical point. The Redskins can't move up from the 13th pick to take Sanchez if they don't bowl over a team closer to the top of the draft with a trade offer. Considering that in 2005, Washington relinquished its first and fourth choices in 2006 and a third in 2005 to select Campbell with the 25th pick, the price for Sanchez - a likely top-10 pick - has to be substantially higher. Appearing Friday afternoon on ESPN 980, owner Dan Snyder said the Redskins won't trade their first-round ..."

Redskins' Flirtations May Cost Them

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April 25

Washington Post

"Having alienated starter Jason Campbell with their ongoing efforts to replace him this offseason, the Washington Redskins could pay an even steeper price for the chance to select Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez in today's NFL draft, league sources said yesterday. Campbell's agent, Joel Segal, will request a trade if the Redskins pick Sanchez, NFL sources said, destabilizing the team's quarterback situation on the eve of the draft. Teams in the top five positions on the board -- the slots the Redskins might have to trade into for a shot at Sanchez -- could take advantage of the uncertainty by requesting even more in exchange, sources said. As far as Campbell's trade value, ..."

Source: Jets maintain interest in Campbell

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April 24

Washington Times

"If the Washington Redskins succeed in trading up from the 13th pick to take Southern Cal quarterback Mark Sanchez in the first round of this weekend's NFL Draft, they might be able to trade their current starter, Jason Campbell, to the New York Jets. The Jets, who are also pursuing Sanchez, have the 17th choice. A Jets source said Thursday that the team would be interested in acquiring Campbell if it loses out in the Sanchez sweepstakes. Brett Favre retired after last season, leaving the Jets with an inexperienced quarterback trio of Kellen Clemens, Brett Ratliff and Erik Ainge. The Redskins tried to replace Campbell with Jay Cutler earlier this month before Denver traded him to Chicago ..."

Campbell Wants Out If Redskins Draft QB

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April 24

Washington Post

"If the Washington Redskins select Southern California quarterback Mark Sanchez in tomorrow's NFL draft, starting quarterback Jason Campbell will request to be traded, NFL sources said last night. Campbell, whom the team has tried to replace this offseason, has publicly taken the high road throughout Washington's pursuit of other players to potentially take his job, saying he is focused on leading the Redskins in the upcoming season. The presence of another young, starting-caliber quarterback such as Sanchez on Washington's roster, however, would spur Campbell's representative, Joel Segal, to contact the team in an effort to find a better situation for the four-year veteran, league sources ..."

Former Colts punter Hunter Smith signs with Redskins

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April 24

Indianapolis Star

"His 10-year relationship with the Indianapolis Colts over, punter Hunter Smith is looking ahead after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins. "I was blessed to play for the Colts for 10 years during arguably the best 10 years in franchise history,'' Smith said Thursday night. "It was an incredible run. "This isn't the end. I've got a great opportunity and I'm looking forward to the second half of my career with another outstanding team that wants me.'' Smith, 31, handled the punting for the Colts since they selected him in the seventh round of the 1999 draft. He became a free agent in February. Smith ranks third in franchise history in attempts (577), yards (25,040) ..."

Jet Trade Talk Picks Up Steam

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April 24

New York Post

"Jet GM Mike Tannenbaum smiled at the question posed at last week's pre-draft news conference, dealing with his propensity for trading on draft day. Entering his fourth NFL Draft as GM, Tannenbaum has gained a reputation for moving up and down in the draft to grab players such as Darrelle Revis, David Harris and Dustin Keller. This year, he might add to that resume. Rumors about the Jets are flying. Multiple reports have linked the Jets with trying to trade up in an effort to acquire USC quarterback Mark Sanchez. Other reports have the Jets trading for Cardinal wide receiver Anquan Boldin, Brown quarterback Brady Quinn or Redskin QB Jason Campbell. In all of these scenarios, the Jets would ..."

Several teams in play for Sanchez

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April 23

ESPN.com

"In the final days leading up to the NFL draft, league sources say there is developing intrigue surrounding a host of teams interesting in selecting quarterback Mark Sanchez. The most serious interest in Sanchez, a USC product, is coming from the Seattle Seahawks at No. 4; the Cleveland Browns at No. 5; the Washington Redskins at No. 13; and the New York Jets at No. 17. Several current veteran quarterbacks, including Brady Quinn of the Browns and Jason Campbell of the Redskins, would be on the block should either team select Sanchez. The Redskins have talked about a number of scenarios, especially this one: trading from 13th to fourth and selecting Sanchez, then dealing Campbell to another ..."

Redskins ready to move?

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April 23

Washington Times

"The Washington Redskins' brain trust met with the media Wednesday in their annual pre-draft session, with owner Dan Snyder, executive vice president Vinny Cerrato and coach Jim Zorn trying to reveal as little as possible about their intentions for this weekend's NFL Draft as reporters attempted to infer as much as possible from the few available clues. "You tell the truth now, nobody believes you," Cerrato said. Still, the Redskins might well trade down from the 13th choice Saturday. After all, Snyder and Cerrato have held onto their original picks in just four of their previous eight drafts together. "I'm also going to be aggressive to try to win," said Snyder, adding that he has less ..."

Redskins May Still Deal to Take Sanchez

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April 23

Washington Post

"Despite having only one pick in the first 79 selections of this weekend's NFL draft, the Washington Redskins could trade up in an attempt to select a potential franchise quarterback, team officials said yesterday, such as Southern California's Mark Sanchez. "I think anything is possible," Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, said during the predraft news conference at Redskins Park. "It's just what you're willing to give up." The Redskins hold the 13th overall selection in the two-day draft that begins Saturday in New York and have five total picks but none in the second and fourth rounds. Although owner Daniel Snyder, Cerrato and Coach Jim Zorn ..."

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