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Found February 12, 2013 on Mr. Irrelevant: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Keith Burns,  Fred Davis
TEAMS: Washington Redskins
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RGIII turns 23 today. Celebrate with his lighthearted media moments. [Bog] Replacing Danny Smith is Keith Burns, Denver’s asst. ST coach. [The Insider] Looking at the market value for Fred Davis this offseason. [The Insider] Add DCist to the growing list of publications not using “Redskins.” [DCist] WaPo’s ombudsman comes out against the name “Redskins” too. [WaPo] And Jim Nance delivered an essay concluding with “the name sucks.” [Bog] Navy SEAL who killed Osama Bin Laden is a Redskins fan. [Hogs Haven] Wiz beat Bucks for fourth straight win as Beal scored 28. [WaPo] It certainly sounds like Leonsis is ready go to go back to “Bullets.” [Bog] Chris Singleton has gone from DNP status to contributing. [Truth About It] Good fortune may have come the Caps’ way thanks to a rubber cow. [Bog] Strasburg shows up in Viera, ready to throw “200-plus.” [Nats Journal] Looking at the O’s ZiPS projections for the 2013 season. [Camden Chat] Georgetown’s recent surge continues with win over Marqu
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