Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Thursday that tight end Chris Cooley's knee is OK but his groin was strained. The injury isn't believed to be serious. Cooley has been able to practice on the knee without any swelling or setbacks, much to the delight of Shanahan.
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GOLDEN GUN
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June 01, 2012
Robert Griffin III is impressing his teammates in workouts and has earned a new nickname. Will he be able to live up to the billing?
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June 01, 2012
When the Redskins signed Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan this offseason, it looked like it could be the end for Santana Moss in Washington. Moss, 33, had clearly seen better days and the Redskins had 2 receivers coming in as free agents, as well as a promising young receiver in Leonard Hankerson. The Redskins instead cut Jabar Gaffney, which gave Moss some more roster security.
However...
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May 31, 2012
Rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III said that he’s becoming more comfortable with the Washington Redskins offense as time goes on.
What’s really encouraging is that Griffin is developing some good chemistry with his new teammates and is building a strong relationship with head coach Mike Shanahan.
“I definitely see a tremendous improvement, just with the team chemistry,...
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May 30, 2012
I missed this when the Washington Post published it last year, so thankfully Burgundy Blog dug up Dan Snyder’s old yearbook photo:
WaPo’s caption on the photo reads:
“A young Snyder appears in a school yearbook. He was an unremarkable student with little interest in school, a notably limited attention span and few close friends.”
What’s left unsaid is that those “few...
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May 31, 2012
The Redskins signed fourth-round pick Kirk Cousins, the 102nd overall selection in the 2012 draft. Cousins, the all-time wins leader at Michigan State, impressed the Redskins at the Senior Bowl, when coaches Mike and Kyle Shanahan were opposing Cousins' North team. When Cousins was on the board in the fourth round -- many teams graded him as a second-round pick -- Mike Shanahan...
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May 31, 2012
Washington Redskins fourth-round quarterback Kirk Cousins announced on Twitter that he had signed his rookie contract. The Redskins quickly confirmed the signing and Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com and the NFL Network reported, according to sources, the standard four-year deal is worth $2.57 million, which is consistent with Cousins' draft slot (seventh pick in the fourth round)....
The Vikings brought in linebacker Rocky McIntosh for a visit earlier this offseason, but his value around the league has dropped. Just five years ago, he was being considered in a trade for a multiple Pro Bowler that could have changed the dynamic in the NFC North. Plus, changes in roster rules aren’t done yet, Jake Long could be heading into extension talks, and much more insight...
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June 01, 2012
Losing out on the RG3 sweepstakes was enough of a smack to the face for Browns fans. But now he is working out with the ‘Skins and reports of his performance are pretty good, it could hit home just a little bit more. 1 If glowing reports weren’t enough, there’s this little anecdote coming out of Washington during OTAs.
Per Carpenter, members of the Redskins’ organization...
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May 30, 2012
Robert Griffin IIIs jersey is the top selling one in the NFL during the month of May Dan Steinberg of the Washington Post reports. The league also released its NFLShop.com sales figures from April 1-May 28 on Tuesday, and even though rookie jerseys didnt go on sale until April 26, Griffin still ranks third in that span, behind just Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow. Andrew Luck is...
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May 31, 2012
I'm a big Nomah fan T...
QB Robert Griffin III spends some time with U.S. soccer hero Mia Hamm — The Washington Redskins starting QB also met up with players in the locker room pregame — For a minute there, I thought RG3 met a new Becky. -TO
RG3 Goes Back to Black?
RG3′s Brother From Another Mother
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May 30, 2012
Robert Griffin. RG3.The second pick of the 2012 NFL draft is thought to be the savior of the Washington Redskins franchise. The organization has been in desperate need of an elite quarterback since the early 1990’s. Griffin, blessed with 4.3 speed and a cannon for an arm, saw his draft status skyrocket during his junior year at Baylor University. Washington switched 2012 first...
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