Redskins Insider: January 23, 2011 - January 29, 2011
Jim Zorn firing not as surprising as the reasons behind it
The story out of Baltimore concerning former Redskins Coach Jim Zorn is an interesting one -- not because an assistant coach would lose his job after a disappointing end to a season; that happens all the time. Rather, an article in the Baltimore Sun today says a contributing factor in...
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Rick Maese
| January 28, 2011; 1:51 PM ET |
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Jim Zorn fired by Ravens
Jim Zorn's tenure with the Ravens is over. Baltimore has fired the former Redskins head coach after one season as the team's quarterbacks coach. Details are on The Early Lead....
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| January 27, 2011; 4:59 PM ET |
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Donovan McNabb to work Super Bowl week for ESPN
Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb is going to the Super Bowl. Well, he's going to Texas for Super Bowl week, but he'll be working for ESPN, not the Redskins. McNabb will serve as a guest analyst next week for ESPN's coverage of Super Bowl XLV, providing his thoughts on the game,...
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| January 27, 2011; 3:55 PM ET |
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NFL Draft: Cam Newton or Jake Locker?
Rick Maese is in Mobile, Ala. for the Senior Bowl and caught up with Jake Locker to get an answer to the question the University of Washington quarterback has gotten for months: Does he regret his decision to stay in school? Also this week, the Post Sports Live crew debated...
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| January 27, 2011; 1:43 PM ET |
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Washington Redskins draft: Help for 3-4 defense could be available
One of the problems with the Redskins' defensive scheme was the imbalance in the pass rush. Brian Orakpo was able to pressure the quarterback but opposing teams didn't have to worry about the other side as much. This year's draft could provide a big opportunity to address that problem. Scouts...
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| January 27, 2011; 8:21 AM ET |
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Kiper believes Redskins will take Cam Newton
Draft analysts see the University of Washington's Jake Locker as a guy who will be available in the middle to the latter part of the first round. If the Redskins plan to chase a quarterback with their No. 10 pick, they might be considering some of the other names on...
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| January 26, 2011; 4:13 PM ET |
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Baylor's Phil Taylor is biggest man on campus
It shouldn't surprise anyone if the Redskins find a way to field at least two -- and maybe three -- new starting defensive linemen next season. There are plenty of prospects available in the draft and one of the more intriguing players competing here in Mobile, Ala., at the Senior...
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| January 26, 2011; 2:30 PM ET |
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Redskins talk with Jake Locker (join the crowd)
The Redskins have met and interviewed Washington quarterback Jake Locker during this week's Senior Bowl preparations, though it might not be worth reading too much into the routine meeting. The Redskins have held several interviews here in Mobile, Ala., and Locker has already spoken with more than half the NFL...
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| January 26, 2011; 1:52 PM ET |
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Tailgate Zone: Should the Redskins draft Jake Locker?
He has a lot of physical gifts, but regressed his senior year. Sound off in the Redskins Tailgate Zone....
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| January 26, 2011; 10:51 AM ET |
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Roster analysis: Wide receivers
In gross passing yards, the Redskins offense finished the 2010 season ranked 7th, with 4,261 yards through the air. When one looks at the six clubs that finished ahead of Washington (Chargers, Colts, Saints, Texans, Packers, Broncos), only the starting duos in Denver (Lloyd and Gaffney, 2,323 yards) and...
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| January 26, 2011; 7:00 AM ET |
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Redskins looking at Senior Bowl offensive linemen
The Redskins addressed a huge need in last year's draft by selecting left tackle Trent Williams in the first round. But they're still in need of help on the line, and Washington scouts were on hand Tuesday morning here in Mobile, Ala., to watch practice of the North team, which...
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Rick Maese
| January 25, 2011; 3:35 PM ET |
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Post Sports: NFL Championship games,
the Caps at midseason and college hoops
Katie Carrera and Eric Prisbell joined LaVar Arrington, and host Jonathan Forsythe on this week's webcast to discuss the NFL championship games, how fun the NHL All-Star Game captains picks might be, take a midseason look at the Capitals, and address how many NCAA Tournament bids the Big East and...
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| January 25, 2011; 1:37 PM ET |
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At the Senior Bowl: Evaluating NFL prospects
I'm about to head to the first practice of Senior Bowl week. Outside of the NFL Scouting Combine, the Senior Bowl is considered one of the best opportunities for NFL teams to grade and judge prospects. And there's several interesting ones here in Mobile, Ala., this week. Before we talk...
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Rick Maese
| January 24, 2011; 2:52 PM ET |
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NFL Pro Bowl: Orakpo, Fletcher added to roster
Two Redskins were officially added to the Pro Bowl roster Monday morning, which means a total of three Washington players will participate in Sunday's game in Hawaii. Linebackers Brian Orakpo and London Fletcher will each play in the annual all-star game for a second consecutive year. Orakpo will take the...
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Rick Maese
| January 24, 2011; 9:32 AM ET |
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