DC Sports Bog: Redskins


Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 05/23/2013

ESPN provides live look-in at RGIII stretching

The offseason of RGIII continues, as SportsCenter goes live to Ashburn for video of nothingness and emptiness.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:55 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:16 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Adam Carriker, breakfast and vomiting

Redskins defensive lineman eats spaghetti for breakfast on game day. Twice, actually, since he vomits up the first plate.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:16 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Redskins

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Kevin Durant talks about million-dollar Red Cross donation

D.C. product, wearing a Redskins hat, tells reporters God told him to help struggling families out.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:05 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Durant, Redskins

Posted at 08:47 AM ET, 05/22/2013

Jordan Reed struck by RGIII's humility

Redskins rookie tight end says his biggest surprise since joining the team has involved humility.

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:47 AM ET, 05/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jordan Reed, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 05/21/2013

RGIII in Xbox Reveal

Much anticipated next-generation entertainment console release event features lots of images of Robert Griffin III, electronically crushing the Cowboys.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:25 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 05/21/2013

The new Griffining: posing in front of wedding gifts

The old Griffining: sitting on the ground, hands raised in triumph. The new Griffining: posing in front of wedding gifts?

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:46 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Alfred Morris's Eastern Motors commercial

The spot includes the promised cameo by Morris's beloved car, Bentley.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:27 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Redskins

Posted at 09:15 AM ET, 05/21/2013

Tiger Woods on RGIII

In town to promote the AT

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:15 AM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Comcast SportsNet, Morning pixels, Redskins, RGIII, Tiger Woods

Posted at 03:05 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Jeff Bostic strongly defends 'Redskins'

Longtime Hog and Redskins center energetically defends the Redskins team name and what it stands for.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:05 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jeff Bostic, Redskins

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 05/20/2013

Stephen A. Smith blames RGIII's fiancee, Rebecca Liddicoat, for gift controversy

A lot of things will be said about the registry controversy. This will undoubtedly be the most ridiculous.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:56 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rebecca Liddicoat, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:59 AM ET, 05/20/2013

Fans explain why they bought RGIII wedding gifts

Many fans bought many gifts for a many who already has many dollars. Some of them explain why.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:59 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:58 PM ET, 05/19/2013

RGIII thanks fans for wedding gifts

The Redskins quarterback takes a pic with a mountain of boxes.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:58 PM ET, 05/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 05/17/2013

Merrill Reese on why he hates the Redskins

Eagles play-by-play voice tells Philadelphia radio station why the Redskins have surpassed the Cowboys on his hatred list.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:05 PM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Eagles, Merrill Reese, Redskins

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Stephen Strasburg has a career night

Everything came up Strasburg last night.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:55 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Kirk Cousins, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Stephen Strasburg

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Redskins removing burgundy collars from white jerseys

Many fans didn't like the odd-looking burgundy collars on Washington's white jerseys last season. Many fans will be happy with this news.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:35 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 11:55 AM ET, 05/16/2013

RGIII will be an honorary grand marshal at Memorial Day parade

Redskins quarterback's busy offseason will continue as he joins Gary Sinise, Trace Adkins, Joe Mantegna on Constitution Ave.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:55 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 05/16/2013

Joe Gibbs and Mike Shanahan talk RGIII

Two Super Bowl winning coaches share a few laughs over Washington's phenom QB.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:22 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joe Gibbs, Mike Shanahan, Redskins

Posted at 12:49 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Three Virginia Indian tribes not offended by Redskins

"We're not worried about how some ball team is named."

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:49 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Bryce Harper mourns the loss of his beard

Not everyone was sorry to see the facial hair disappear.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Kirk Cousins, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Taylor Swift sings about the Redskins (Video)

Taylor Swift did some Washington D.C. pandering while at Verizon Center.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:34 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 05/13/2013

John Feinstein says Daniel Snyder 'knows no shame'

CBS Sports Radio host says the Redskins owner should watch “42” before deciding on team’s name.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:05 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Jim Rome, John Feinstein, Redskins

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 05/13/2013

Josh Morgan supports Dan Snyder and Redskins team name

Count the Redskins receiver as a team name supporter.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:11 PM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Josh Morgan, Redskins

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Athletes celebrate Mother's Day

Ian Desmond wins the "aawwww" award.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:39 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Kurt Suzuki's first career ejection (Video)

The Nats catcher got tossed arguing a call in the ninth inning.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:20 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Gio Gonzalez, Kory Lichtensteiger, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 11:29 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Redskins celebrate Caps game 5 win

In this era of peace and understanding from Ashburn to Half Street to Fun Street, everyone got happy on Friday night.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:29 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Chris Chester, Evan Royster, LaVar Arrington, Nats, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Kerrigan

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 05/10/2013

RGIII and Rebecca Liddicoat wedding is July 6, according to registry

A registry for the Redskins quarterback reveals the couple's apparent wedding date.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:48 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 05/10/2013

RGIII and Rebecca Liddicoat getting married this summer, mom says

In an interview with FoxDC, Jackie Griffin revealed some things about her son.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:15 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Rebecca Liddicoat, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Dan Snyder: 'We'll never change the name'

The Redskins team owner has taken a stand.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:39 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps, Dan Snyder, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Darrell Green's son on playing for the Cowboys

Jared Green said we could see Darrell in a Cowboys jersey.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:58 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cowboys, Darrell Green, Jared Green, Redskins

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 05/09/2013

Logan Paulsen donates his hair to Locks of Love

When the Redskins tight end showed up to Monday's golf event, it was with freshly shorn locks.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:15 PM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Logan Paulsen, Redskins

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 05/09/2013

RGIII's pink cleats go for $15,000 at American Cancer Society auction

Not bad for a two hour appearance.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:45 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 05/09/2013

Tanya Snyder honored as mother of the year by American Cancer Society

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:55 AM ET, 05/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Tanya Snyder

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 05/08/2013

RGIII 'Hope' poster is getting retired

After several high-profile media sightings, the man with the RGIII 'Hope' poster is retiring his sign.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:04 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 01:34 PM ET, 05/08/2013

RGIII makes bunny ears over his fiancee's head

During a luncheon honoring Daniel Snyder's wife, Robert Griffin III took the best picture.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:34 PM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 05/08/2013

Brian Orakpo talks about his new baby girl

The Redskins linebacker gets advice from teammates on raising a daughter.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:27 AM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Orakpo, Kedrick Golston, Redskins

Posted at 09:58 AM ET, 05/08/2013

Redskins teammates tease Kirk Cousins about singing

It wasn't long before word of these videos reached Cousins's Redskins teammates.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:58 AM ET, 05/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kedric Golston, Kirk Cousins, Redskins, Ryan Kerrigan

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Josh Wilson to Kirk Cousins: 'No pressure, no diamonds'

Unfortunately, RGIII's catchphrase is non-transferable.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:24 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Josh Wilson, Kirk Cousins, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Brian Orakpo Leukemia Golf Classic has special meaning for Redskins players

The death of one of the event's patient heroes reminded everyone why the event was important.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:17 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Orakpo, Chris Chester, Kai Forbath, Kedric Golston, Mike Shanahan, Redskins, Ryan Kerrgian

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Ten seconds of RGIII (Video)

Ten seconds is better than no seconds, I guess.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:14 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 05/07/2013

Davey Johnson weighs in on RGIII

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:34 AM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Nats, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 05/06/2013

Larry Michael suggests Redskins fans should vote name-change politicians out of office

Voice of the Redskins tells ESPN 980 that if D.C. residents aren't pleased with talk of changing their favorite team's name, they could speak at the ballot box.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:28 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN 980, Larry Michael, Redskins

Posted at 12:53 PM ET, 05/06/2013

'Hail to the Senators' and 'Hail to the Redskins'

Want to check out the words and melody of a 1943 D.C. baseball anthem? Sure you do.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:53 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Library of Congress, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 05/06/2013

RGIII's Caps playoff message

Because it's 2013, the Caps began their playoff run with a special message from Robert Griffin III.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:56 AM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 07:36 AM ET, 05/06/2013

RGIII at Kentucky Derby, Buffalo Wild Wings

Redskins quarterback poses with famous people in Kentucky, and then watches Floyd Mayweather at BW3.

By Dan Steinberg  |  07:36 AM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dr. J, Kentucky Derby, Redskins, RGIII, Scottie Pippen, Shaq

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 05/03/2013

Kirk Cousins on potential gay teammates

The Redskins quarterback shares his thoughts on potentially having gay teammates.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:01 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Redskins

Posted at 10:22 AM ET, 05/03/2013

AP poll finds support for 'Redskins' name; Redskins.com rejoices

After a nationwide AP poll finds broad support for keeping the Redskins nickname, the team's web site has a bit of a celebration.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:22 AM ET, 05/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 01:43 PM ET, 05/02/2013

NFL Network analyst says Redskins would be good fit for Tebow

Tired of RGKnee talk and nickname talk and Mike Shanahan talk? Well, how about some Tim Tebow talk? That better?

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:43 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NFL Network, Redskins, RGIII, Tim Tebow

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Atlanta mayor exchanges barbs with D.C. sports fans

During his lunch break on Wednesday, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed had a brief back-and-forth with Washington sports fans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:28 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Highlights from the RGIII ESPN The Magazine feature

Everything you can learn about RGIII without having access to RGIII.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:41 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:44 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Larry Michael backs RGIII on political correctness

The Redskins quarterback is unhappy about political correctness, and the Voice of the Redskins has his back.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:44 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Larry Michael, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 05/02/2013

Bryce Harper tries comedy in new Geico ad

Hey, look. It's Bryce Harper wearing kids clothes.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:33 AM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brian Orakpo, Bryce Harper, Caps, Mike Green, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 05/01/2013

Niles Paul: 'Rambo is my state of mind'

The Redskins tight end is taking the presence of another team Rambo in stride.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:28 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bacarri Rambo, Niles Paul, Redskins

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 05/01/2013

RGIII sees 'the mistake' in staying in the Seahawks game

Yup, this is another item about Robert Griffin III talking about his playoff injury. Yup, you're going to click, even though you're sick of reading about it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:40 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN the Magazine, Mike Shanahan, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 05/01/2013

Davey Johnson was opposing manager for Tim Hudson's first, 200th win

The Nats manager will make a cameo in the record books.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:35 AM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Bryce Harper, Caps, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Jordan Bernstein, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 04/30/2013

Redskins' Bacarri Rambo's name was once Goo Fudge

The Redskins draft pick didn't always have a super awesome name.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:35 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bacarri Rambo, Redskins

Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 04/30/2013

RGIII's ESPN the Magazine cover

For the second time in a year, Robert Griffin III is on the cover of ESPN the Magazine. Here's the latest shot.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:11 AM ET, 04/30/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN the Magazine, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:30 PM ET, 04/29/2013

London Fletcher on his surgeries

Redskins linebacker is doing rehab, but pauses for a few tales of fear and nausea in the hospital.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:30 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, London Fletcher, Redskins

Posted at 01:32 PM ET, 04/29/2013

In Quotes: Redskins draft edition

The best words uttered by and about the Redskins draft picks.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:32 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baccari Rambo, David Amerson, In Quotes, Jawan Jameson, Jordan Reed, Mike Shanahan, Phillip Thomas, Redskins

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 04/29/2013

Jason Collins comes out as gay; sports world reacts (Updated)

The reactions to Collins announcement have been largely postitve and supportive.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:56 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Jason Collins, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Bryce Harper's ESPN the Magazine cover

A few weeks after landing on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Bryce Harper is on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:15 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Media, Nats, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:39 AM ET, 04/29/2013

RGIII at WHCD afterparty

The Redskins quarterback wasn't at the White House Correspondents Dinner, but he did post with MC Hammer at the after party.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:39 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:14 AM ET, 04/29/2013

Vinny Cerrato on David Amerson

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:14 AM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  David Amerson, Morning pixels, Redskins, Vinny Cerrato

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 04/28/2013

RGIII does jumping jacks

Another day, another rehab milestone. On Saturday, it was jumping jacks in front of fans at FedEx Field.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:08 AM ET, 04/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 07:59 AM ET, 04/27/2013

LaVar Arrington's burgundy Redskins draft jacket

Former Redskin and current WaPo contributor makes among the boldest draft night fashion statements with this burgundy smoking jacket.

By Dan Steinberg  |  07:59 AM ET, 04/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  David Amerson, LaVar Arrington, Redskins

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 04/26/2013

Fred Smoot: First round of NFL draft 'was not sexy,' Redskins should pick Tyrann Mathieu

The former Redskins has some draft opinions he'd like to share.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:46 PM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fred Smoot, NFL, Redskins

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 04/26/2013

Nats win means happy Nats

Thursday night's trouncing of the Reds led to a lighter mood in the Washington clubhouse.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:54 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Danny Espinosa, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, Julia Alexandria, Kai Forbath, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 04/25/2013

RGIII-heavy Madden NFL 25 promo

Looks like RGIII is safe from the storied Madden curse.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:49 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:35 PM ET, 04/25/2013

Art installation touches on Redskins name controversy

New D.C. art exhibit by Anna Tsouhlarakis references the nickname of the local pro football franchise.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:35 PM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 10:24 AM ET, 04/25/2013

RGIII on being kept out of the Browns game

Redskins quarterback explains why he was mad about being kept out of the Browns game last season, because we will never stop talking about last season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:24 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mike Shanahan, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 04/25/2013

Caps columns and The Washington Post

John Feinstein recounts the history of Caps columns in The Post, and I run the 2013 statistics, which aren't really that awful.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:57 AM ET, 04/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Media, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 05:11 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Joe Theismann guarantees RGIII will be ready for week 1

In the ever-escalating battle to say the most confident thing about RGIII's knee, Joe Theismann wins.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:11 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN 980, Joe Theismann, Mike Shanahan, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013

Donovan McNabb on the read option

The last person Redskins fans would want to hear discuss the read option discusses the read option, with a hint of bitter.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:29 PM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Donovan McNabb, Mike Shanahan, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:04 AM ET, 04/23/2013

Redskins NFL's fifth-worst drafting team, says ESPN the Magazine

Yes, the dark days of the past should best be left in the past, but ESPN the Magazine is here to remind you that the Redskins have been awful in the NFL draft.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:04 AM ET, 04/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, ESPN, John Wall, Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 03:46 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Adam Carriker's wife had 500 pounds of compost delivered to Redskins park

And no, it wasn't a prank.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:46 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Redskins

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 04/22/2013

Mike Shanahan with the people in Clarendon

Mike Shanahan hung out in Arlington on Friday night, possibly prepping for the draft or maybe just hanging out in Arlington.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:41 PM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mike Shanahan, Redskins

Posted at 10:34 AM ET, 04/22/2013

RGIII Twitter Q&A on Will Ferrell, Redskins uniforms, Brittney Griner

The Redskins quarterback answers fan questions.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:34 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fans, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:57 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Kirk Cousins singing in high school (Video)

It turns out the backup quarterback is a first-string performer.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:57 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Redskins

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 04/22/2013

Martin O'Malley presents RGIII jersey to Knesset member

Maryland governor brings a taste of home to Jerusalem, leading to an international photo-op featuring a Robert Griffin III jersey.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:34 AM ET, 04/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Martin O'Malley, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 04/19/2013

Chris Cooley reads 'Three Ninja Pigs' to kids (Video)

Cooley demonstrates one of the voices he used to animate the story.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:00 PM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Chris Cooley, Redskins

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 04/19/2013

RGIII trademark dispute over 'RGIII'

RGIII trademark dispute over 'RGIII'

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:13 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RG3, RGIII

Posted at 09:18 AM ET, 04/19/2013

Redskins react to season schedule release

Plan your weekend trip for week 5.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:18 AM ET, 04/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Bradley Beal, DeJon Gomes, John Wall, Josh Morgan, Kai Forbath, Morning pixels, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 02:42 PM ET, 04/18/2013

RGIII is 'a monster' in the weight room

Redskins assistant strength and conditioning coach calls his quarterback 'a strength coach's dream.'

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:42 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Joe Theismann on RGIII: 'He's not gonna stop running. It's not him'

Not every former Redskins quarterback has the same advice for Robert Griffin III’s future.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:07 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joe Theismann, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:34 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Pat Summerall and the Redskins

The longtime voice of the NFC East provided the soundtrack to scores of big-time Redskins games. Here were two.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:34 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Pat Summerall, Redskins

Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Quistar's RGIII mixtape

Waco-based rapper says the Redskins quarterback inspired his first profanity-free and inspirational mixtape.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:42 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Don't hide Alex Ovechkin's lady or he'll destroy the locker room

Ovi is intense.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:02 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Evan Royster, Jack Hillen, Jan Vesely, Maria Kirilenko, Morning pixels, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 02:04 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Dan Snyder and RGIII went to the 'Oblivion' party together

Redskins owner, star player and their significant others do Hollywood as a group.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:04 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 04/16/2013

Redskins playing celebrity softball

See Chris Cooley, Kai Forbath, Ryan Kerrigan and other famous athletes face off against Chick Hernandez and Mike Wise.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:01 AM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 11:04 AM ET, 04/15/2013

RGIII, Kirk Cousins get ready for Redskins OTAs

The two quarterbacks have different needs this offseason.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:04 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:46 AM ET, 04/15/2013

Sonny Jurgensen to RGIII: 'Quit running'

One Redskins quarterback tells another Redskins quarterback to limit the amount of hits he takes next season.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:46 AM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Sonny Jurgensen

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 04/12/2013

Morning Pixels: Bradley Beal and John Wall talk 'swag'

The Wizards duo discuss who is more "swaggy."

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:59 AM ET, 04/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, Davey Johnson, Gio Gonzalez, John Wall, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 04:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Garcon says RGIII will be as good as Peyton Manning

Limited expectations and rational proclamations need not apply.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:37 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Peyton Manning, Pierre Garcon, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Doug Williams's 'Old RGIII' nametag

One Redskins quarterback pays tribute to another with a goofy nametag at a charity event.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:52 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Doug Williams, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:31 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Morning Pixels: The actual story of the Bullets' 1978 championship trophy

Irene Pollin came forward to dispute the original tale told by Ted Leonsis.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:31 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 04/10/2013

RGIII's Baylor teammate offers to flush toilet for him

I'm willing to bet that this one is a first for the Redskins quarterback.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:35 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 04/10/2013

Paintings of Robert Griffin III

A lot of people have spent a lot of time and a lot of paint making artwork in honor of the Redskins quarterback.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:52 AM ET, 04/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 04/09/2013

RGIII jersey sets single-season sales record

RGIII sold more jerseys in one fiscal year than any player ever, and the Redskins entered the top 5 of merchandise sales for the first time since 1993.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:00 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 04/09/2013

Alfred Morris and Brian Orakpo sing the Eastern Motors song

This will be the best 30-second video you watch today, and probably this week, and possibly this year. If you like athletes lip-syncing.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:44 AM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Brian Orakpo, Redskins

Posted at 11:35 AM ET, 04/08/2013

WWE's Kofi Kingston gets mistaken for RGIII

The wrestler says he gets mistaken for RGIII often.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:35 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeJon Gomes, Kofi Kingston, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, WWE

Posted at 10:36 AM ET, 04/08/2013

RGIII with the Wayans brothers, Joe Theismann

It looks like the Redskins quarterback is getting used to public attention.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:36 AM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joe Theismann, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 05:37 PM ET, 04/04/2013

D.C. sports fan won't shave until a team wins a title

You might consider yourself a huge D.C. sports fan and optimist, but you better put your facial hair on the line. If you're a guy, I mean.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:37 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 04/04/2013

John Wall does a fashion spread for Modern Luxury

The Wizards guard is looking dapper.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:54 AM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Chris Pontius, D.C. United, Dwayne DeRosario, John Wall, Josh Morgan, Mike Green, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 05:16 PM ET, 04/03/2013

Kirk Cousins, Pat White and ESPN

Mike Greenberg says Pat White lets you trade Kirk Cousins. Kirk Cousins says Pat White lets you run your offense in OTAs.

By Dan Steinberg  |  05:16 PM ET, 04/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Kirk Cousins, Pat White, Redskins

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013

WWE wrestlers posing with Nats, Wizards, Redskins

With WWE at Verizon Center Monday night, D.C. was full of wrestler sightings.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Drew Storen, Martell Webster, Nats, Nene, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Jack Pardee and the Redskins

Jack Pardee's three years as Redskins head coach are largely forgotten among praise for George Allen and Joe Gibbs. Let's remember.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:42 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  George Allen, Jack Pardee, Joe Gibbs, Redskins

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Fred Davis still wants revenge on teams that didn't sign him

Redskins tight end repeats his promise to make teams that passed on his skills pay for their oversight.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:17 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fred Davis, Redskins

Posted at 10:46 AM ET, 04/02/2013

Adam Carriker thinks an openly gay teammate wouldn't be a big deal

Redskins lineman says the team's solid veteran leadership would mean a teammate could come out without causing a disruption.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:46 AM ET, 04/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Redskins

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 04/01/2013

Obama meets with John Wall, days after meeting with RGIII

In a three-day span, the President is photographed with two of Washington's biggest sports stars.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:24 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Barack Obama, Emeka Okafor, John Wall, Nene, Redskins, RGIII, Wizards

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 04/01/2013

WNBA's Angel McCoughtry fires back at RGIII

Remember how RGIII was defending the honor of the Baylor women's basketball team? Well, now a Louisville alum wants a piece of him.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:15 PM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Louisville, Redskins, RGIII, WNBA

Posted at 08:43 AM ET, 04/01/2013

RGIII's Twitter rant over Baylor women's loss

Redskins QB takes to Twitter to defend his alma matter and Brittney Griner after their Sweet 16 loss.

By Sarah Kogod  |  08:43 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baylor, College Basketball, NCAA Tournament, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Josh Morgan gives touching speech at cancer event (Video)

The Reskins receiver honored his godmother at an event for breast cancer survivors.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:50 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Josh Morgan, Redskins

Posted at 09:21 AM ET, 03/29/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats players excited to be back in D.C.

It seems like all of D.C. has been waiting patiently for this day.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:21 AM ET, 03/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Caps, Denard Span, Drew Storen, Gio Gonzalez, Matt Hendricks, Morning pixels, Nats, Pierre Garcon, Rafael Soriano, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Mattheus

Posted at 03:40 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Alfred Morris makes his commercial debut for Eastern Motors

The Redskins rookie was a natural in front of the camera.

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:40 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Redskins

Posted at 02:51 PM ET, 03/28/2013

Fred Davis video update: Watch him get hit with a drink

The latest development in the most ridiculous court case featuring a Redskins tight end in world history.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:51 PM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fred Davis, Redskins

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Kornheiser and Wilbon see an RGIII-Shanahan rift

A simple text message now leads the former Post columnists to suggest a possible rift at Redskins Park. Bah.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:56 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, PTI, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Behind the scenes of Alfred Morris's Eastern Motors commercial (Video)

The Redskins running back makes his commercial debut.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:54 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Redskins

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/28/2013

Morning Pixels: Bryce Harper donates 40 bats to his former Nevada team

The bats were a big deal to a program that operates on a small budget.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 03/28/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Bryce Harper, Ian Desmond, Morning pixels, Nats, Niles Paul, Redskins

Posted at 08:25 AM ET, 03/27/2013

RGIII texts Trey Wingo about his knee

Redskins quarterback tells ESPN anchor that 'if I'm not ready [in Week 1], i will wait until i am, however long that is."

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:25 AM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Morning pixels, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 07:43 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Morning Pixels: RGIII, Michael Phelps on John Wall's 47 points

Everyone lined up to offer John Wall congratulations after the best night of his pro career.

By Dan Steinberg  |  07:43 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bradley Beal, Michael Phelps, Redskins, RGIII, Trent Williams, Wizards

Posted at 02:50 PM ET, 03/25/2013

How RGIII threw a football to an elephant at the circus

It's possible that the Redskins quarterback is the second human to complete a forward pass to an Asian elephant. And he was good at it, too.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:50 PM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 08:42 AM ET, 03/25/2013

Morning Pixels: James Andrews says RGIII is superhuman

Famed surgeon continues with the fancy rhetoric, telling ESPN the Redskins quarterback 'an unbelievable ability to recover.'

By Dan Steinberg  |  08:42 AM ET, 03/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  James Andrews, Morning pixels, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 08:47 PM ET, 03/24/2013

RGIII plays football with an elephant, wears a glittery jacket at the circus

It's still unclear whether Robert Griffin III will be "All in for Week 1" of the NFL season, but it looks like he's back to practicing (with an elephant, at the circus).

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  08:47 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:40 AM ET, 03/22/2013

Clinton Portis: NFL is becoming flag football

Former Redskins great says with new rules meant to protect players, 'you might as well turn it into flag football.'

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:40 AM ET, 03/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  106.7 The Fan, Clinton Portis, Redskins

Posted at 12:25 PM ET, 03/21/2013

RGIII's latest 'All in for Week 1 ad

Maybe we should save some love for Weeks 2-17.

By Sarah Kogod  |  12:25 PM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 03/21/2013

RGIII's NCAA tournament bracket

Moderately chalky.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:20 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NCAA Tournament, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 03/21/2013

Morning Pixels: Congress getting into the Redskins name change game

It was only a matter of time, I suppose.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:34 AM ET, 03/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Denard Span, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Trevor Ariza, Wizards

Posted at 03:28 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Vincent Gray says the Redskins 'belong in the city'

D.C. mayor also tells LaVar and Dukes that he thinks the Wizards should not revert to their prior nickname.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:28 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  D.C. United, Nats, Redskins, Vincent Gray, Wizards

Posted at 01:46 PM ET, 03/20/2013

Redskins.com takes a shot at The Post's coming paywall

While some media outlets might charge you for certain content, everything the Redskins offer is FREE FREE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:46 PM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 03/20/2013

Morning Pixels: John Mara says he's not the villain in Redskins cap penalties

"If they want to continue to make me the villain, so be it."

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:29 AM ET, 03/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeJon Gomes, Gio Gonzalez, John Wall, Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 02:14 PM ET, 03/19/2013

Mike Shanahan: Kirk Cousins 'will have all the reps in the offseason'

Kirk Cousins prepares to start while RGIII rehabs, gets pedicures and writes inspirations poems.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:14 PM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kirk Cousins, Mike Shanahan, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 03/19/2013

Dan Snyder and Mike Shanahan at the Suns-Lakers game

Redskins owner and Redskins coach nab primo Lakers-Suns seats during a trip to Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:44 AM ET, 03/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Mike Shanahan, NBA, Redskins

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 03/15/2013

Whit Ayres: Marco Rubio is the 'RGIII of American politics'

The freshman senator is seen as the savior of his floundering party. Ring a bell?

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  04:18 PM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Marco Rubio, Politics, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 03/15/2013

Rob Jackson's love of St. Patrick's Day is terrifying and perplexing in this Funny or Die video

The Redskins linebacker stars in a video for "Funny or Die."

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  11:17 AM ET, 03/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, Rob Jackson

Posted at 02:28 PM ET, 03/14/2013

'The View' tackles the Redskins

You wanted to know what Elisabeth Hasselbeck thinks about the Redskins name? No? You sure? Should I ask again?

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:28 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 03/14/2013

Redskins teammates salute Lorenzo Alexander on his way out

Want a quick idea of how beloved Lorenzo Alexander was in Ashburn? Check out some of the goodbye messages from teammates.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:54 PM ET, 03/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander, Redskins, Trent Williams

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Remember when Dan Snyder promised never to change his team's name?

More than a decade ago, Dan Snyder gave CNN his word that he'd never change his team's name. So, uh, about all those blog posts...

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:17 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Media, Redskins

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Texas lawmaker thinks RGIII will run for office

During his trip to the Texas Capitol, RGIII impresses lawmakers, tells them to make a difference.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:56 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:27 AM ET, 03/13/2013

Morning Pixels: Redskins and all-time worst free agent signings

Fox Sports list says Redskins have three of the four all-time worst free agent signings. This year won't add to the list.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:27 AM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Archuleta, Albert Haynesworth, Daniel Snyder, Deion Sanders, Redskins

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 03/12/2013

RGIII visits Texas Capitol, says he'll be ready for 2013 season

Redskins quarterback takes pictures with state lawmakers, tells AP that

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:49 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 03/11/2013

DeAngelo Hall Redskins memories, upon his release

Thinking back to some memorable moments upon the occasion of DeAngelo Hall's release.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:49 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeAngelo Hall, Redskins

Posted at 01:41 PM ET, 03/11/2013

RGIII's pep talk before Baylor beat Kansas

Redskins quarterback gave a memorable pep talk before Baylor's upset of Kansas, referencing the Redskins' rally.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:41 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Baylor, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 03/11/2013

P.G. County Executive declines to use 'Redskins' name in interview

Asked about the 'Redskins' name, Rushern Baker laughs, gives a vague answer, and declines to use the team name repeatedly.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:00 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, Rushern Baker, Vincent Gray

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 03/11/2013

Larry Michael slams the NFL over Redskins salary cap penalties

While the team's leadership mostly stays quiet, its play-by-place voice does not.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:18 AM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bruce Allen, Larry Michael, Mike Shanahan, Redskins

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Ryan Kerrigan hangs with the Caps

Redskins defender Ryan Kerrigan pays a visit to the Capitals' locker room.

By Ben Sumner  |  10:27 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Eric Fehr, Redskins, Ryan Kerrigan

Posted at 09:41 AM ET, 03/08/2013

Morning Pixels: NYT blogger pokes fun at Wizards fans

Hey, buddy. Making fun of local teams is our beat.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:41 AM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps, Chris Chester, Ian Desmond, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

Posted at 11:13 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Mel Kaufman's Redskins Super Bowl ring for sale

The ring can be yours for an easy $22,000.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:13 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alumni, Mel Kaufman, Redskins

Posted at 09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats, Phillies and that darn slippery baseball

Hooray for rivalries.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:37 AM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Darrel Young, Davey Johnson, Morning pixels, Nats, Nene, Niles Paul, Redskins, Steven Strasburg, Tyler Moore, Wizards

Posted at 03:23 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Joe Theisman tweets the weather

The Redskins legend is just your "friendly on the road weather guy."

By Sarah Kogod  |  03:23 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joe Theismann, Redskins

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Trent Williams is training with Adrian Peterson

Redskins left tackle is working out six days a week with the same Houston trainer who helped get Adrian Peterson back in shape.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:15 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adrian Peterson, Redskins, Trent Williams

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 03/06/2013

Brooks Laich wants to start a band with Ryan Kerrigan

I would pay a lot to see this.

By Sarah Kogod  |  10:52 AM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Brooks Laich, Caps, Redskins, Ryan Kerrigan

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 03/05/2013

Morning Pixels: Fred Davis says he wants happiness over money in free agency

The Redskins tight end, approaching free agency, says 'I don't want to just go for the money and just start losing.'

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:01 AM ET, 03/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fred Davis, Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 03/04/2013

Fred Smoot apologizes for DUI, indicates possible civil suit

The former Redskin is fighting the public allegation that he urinated on himself after being arrested.

By Sarah Kogod  |  02:00 PM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fred Smoot, Redskins

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 03/04/2013

Jim Irsay says he would have protected RGIII better

The Colts owner manages to take a jab at Mike Shanahan during a lengthy interview with the Indianapolis Star.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:58 AM ET, 03/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jim Irsay, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Mike Shanahan on London Fletcher's future

Redskins coach says in his experience, when players talk about considering retirement, they're already as good as retired.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:49 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  London Fletcher, Mike Shanahan, Redskins

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 03/01/2013

Morning Pixels: Denard Span learned about concussions after getting one

The Nats have Span's concussion situation under control.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:35 AM ET, 03/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam Carriker, Brooks Laich, Caps, Denard Span, Mike Rizzo, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 12:36 PM ET, 02/27/2013

The Redskins' season ticket pitch

Here is the Redskins' argument for why you should buy season tickets in 2013.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:36 PM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 10:40 AM ET, 02/27/2013

Sean Fine, his socks and RGIII

Oscar-winning director who flashed RGIII socks on the red carpet wants to make a movie about....yeah, you guessed it.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:40 AM ET, 02/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Sean Fine

Posted at 02:49 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Joshua Morgan, holding up Lamont Peterson's boxing belt

Friday Night Fights brought an ESPN broadcast to D.C., and let Joshua Morgan hoist a championship belt in front of fight fans.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:49 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joshua Morgan, Lamont Peterson, Redskins

Posted at 11:50 AM ET, 02/26/2013

Roger Goodell on the Redskins' cap penalties (Video)

Here's a six-month old video in which the NFL commissioner explains why the Redskins were penalized for actions during the uncapped year.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:50 AM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  NFL, Redskins, Roger Goodell

Posted at 03:34 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Notah Begay calls Redskins nickname 'institutionalized degradation'

Notah Begay calls Redskins nickname 'institutionalized degradation'

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:34 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN, Notah Begay, Redskins

Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 02/25/2013

RGIII tweets video of his workout

It's not much, but it's something.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:51 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 10:56 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscar winner wears RGIII socks with his tux

Washingtonian Sean Fine wins an Oscar for best documentary short, and then shows off 'No Pressure No Diamonds' socks

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:56 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 11:48 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Alfred Morris, London Fletcher autograph military service dog

This service dog walked away with some fresh ink.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:48 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, London Fletcher, Redskins

Posted at 09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Morning Pixels: Nats bullpen makes airplanes out of gum wrappers

It's all fun and games until someone in right field loses and eye.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:25 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Kevin Seraphin, Kirk Cousins, Kurt Suzuki, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III, Ross Detwiler, Tyler Clippard, Wizards

Posted at 04:29 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Jim Haslett turns up on a random iPod at Best Buy

The Redskins defensive coordinator needs some iPod instructions.

By Sarah Kogod  |  04:29 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jim Haslett, Redskins

Posted at 04:27 PM ET, 02/21/2013

Man wins bet, will name son after RGIII

Thanks to a Thanksgiving victory, Emanuel Vega's son will be named after Robert Griffin III. Better than Miles Austin.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:27 PM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cowboys, Fans, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 02/21/2013

London Fletcher forced to play for Cowboys in 'Financial Football'

For one day, Fletcher had to play for the Cowboys. And he wasn't happy about it.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:37 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alfred Morris, Cowboys, London Fletcher, Redskins

Posted at 11:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013

'Hawaii Five-0 on Redskins-Cowboys

CBS drama talks about the Redskins humiliating the Cowboys in 2012, which made some Skins fans happy.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:14 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cowboys, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Mike Rizzo: D.C. could become 'primarily a baseball town'

Nats GM is goaded into comparing his team's spot in the Washington market to that occupied by the Redskins.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:00 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  ESPN 980, Mike Rizzo, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013

Morning Pixels: Jayson Werth: 'If we were healthy all year, we might have won 120 games'

Seems like a stretch.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:44 AM ET, 02/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Brooks Laich, Denard Span, Jayson Werth, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins

Posted at 03:33 PM ET, 02/20/2013

Robert Griffin Jr. on his son's Adidas ad

QB's father says 'the chart, the plan that they have set for him is Week One," but adds that his son will be cautious.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:33 PM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, WJLA

Posted at 01:15 PM ET, 02/19/2013

RGIII offers clarification on new ad campaign

RGIII offers clarification on new ad campaign

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:15 PM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 02/19/2013

RGIII says he's 'All in For Week 1

New Adidas ad shows exploding football fields and trophy cases, but, thankfully, no exploding knees.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:12 AM ET, 02/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adidas, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 12:39 PM ET, 02/16/2013

RGIII at Mike Epps show

Redskins quarterback shows up at comedy show, leading to a million 'Cornball brother' jokes.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:39 PM ET, 02/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Mike Epps, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 09:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013

Morning Pixels: Gary Clark to coach Lingerie Football

This could be interesting.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:59 AM ET, 02/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Alex Ovechkin, Caps, John Wall, London Fletcher, Morning pixels, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 02/14/2013

When Tony Kornheiser wrote about the Redskins nickname

Two decades ago, Tony Kornheiser wrote almost the exact same thing that everyone in the world is writing now.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:07 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Redskins, Tony Kornheiser

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 02/14/2013

DeAngelo Hall plays basketball with General Assembly members

After promising to coach the Virginia State Senate in its battle with the House of Delegates, Hall decided to put himself in the game.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:16 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  DeAngelo Hall, Redskins

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 02/14/2013

Morning Pixels: Davey Johnson on e-mail

"You can guess at my age what I might be getting."

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:26 AM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Davey Johnson, Jordan Bernstine, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, Ross Detwiler, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 02/13/2013

Morning Pixels: Lorenzo Alexander on RGIII: "He's still a rook"

The Redskins veteran explained the rookie rule.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:56 AM ET, 02/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Gio Gonzalez, Kevin Seraphin, Lorenzo Alexander, Morning pixels, Nats, Redskins, RGIII, Richard Crawford, Robert Griffin III, Wizards

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013

Jordan Black supports keeping Redskins name

Hey, look! A Redskins player speaking out in support of the team name.

By Sarah Kogod  |  01:05 PM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jordan Black, Redskins

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 02/12/2013

Redskins respond to team name controversy, kind of

Well, sort of.

By Sarah Kogod  |  11:20 AM ET, 02/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Ted Leonsis on 'Redskins,' 'Bullets' and 'Wizards'

Wizards owner talks about the name of the football team, the name of the basketball team, and people getting overly excited about names.

By Dan Steinberg  |  03:12 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bullets, Dan Snyder, Redskins, Ted Leonsis, Wizards, WMAL

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013

Best of RGIII's press conference one-liners

Fox 5 compiles all of Robert Griffin III's press conference hijinks, making for three minutes of smiling and no angry tirades.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:18 PM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Jim Vance on the 'vulgar' Redskins name

Longtime WRC anchor goes nuclear on the Redskins nickname, says 'we need to get rid of it.'

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:12 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Jim Vance, Media, Redskins, WRC

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 02/11/2013

Morning Pixels: RGIII reaches out to Tyrann Mathieu

Another week in the life: RGIII counsels the Honey Badger, and drops in on a Sweet Sixteen pool party.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:36 AM ET, 02/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Morning pixels, Nene, Redskins, RGIII, Wizards

Posted at 03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013

RGIII doll on the way

This can only be described as the biggest no-brainer in D.C. area plush doll history.

By Ben Sumner  |  03:00 PM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 02/08/2013

Morning Pixels: Rubber goat and cow sacrifice at Kettler

The Caps could certainly use some mojo.

By Sarah Kogod  |  09:40 AM ET, 02/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Karl Alzner, Martell Webster, Morning pixels, Niles Paul, Redskins, Terps, Wizards

Posted at 01:57 PM ET, 02/07/2013

Dan Snyder's radio station asks if Ted Leonsis gets a free pass

ESPN 980 hosts ask listeners whether the Caps and Wizards owner deserves more scrutiny for his struggling teams.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:57 PM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, ESPN 980, Media, Redskins, Ted Leonsis, Wizards

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 02/07/2013

Why some Redskins season ticket holders are seeing a 57 percent price increase

Hundreds of Redskins fans with upper-level seats at FedEx Field are seeing large increases on their ticket invoices.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:45 AM ET, 02/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 10:39 AM ET, 02/06/2013

RGIII and Bryce Harper both make Jeopardy

Sure, Robert Griffin III and Bryce Harper were both rookies of the year, but more importantly, they were mentioned by Alex Trebek.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:39 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Jeopardy, Nats, Redskins, Wizards

Posted at 10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013

Vincent Gray won't say 'Redskins' in State of the District address

Many of you are completely sick and tired of anything having to do with the Redskins nickname. So don't read this, ok?

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:07 AM ET, 02/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Nats, Redskins, Vincent Gray

Posted at 11:25 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Some Redskins season-ticket holders get 40 percent price increase

While most Redskins season ticket holders will get a 10 percent price bump, some will see a much steeper increase.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:25 AM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  FedEx Field, Redskins

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 02/05/2013

Morning Pixels: RGIII says he'll keep himself safe

Rehabbing quarterback tells Larry Michael that 'everyone has a valid point' about his injuries, which probably isn't true.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:01 AM ET, 02/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Joshua Morgan, Morning pixels, Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 04:16 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Dan Snyder: 'Good things do happen if you're patient'

Dan Snyder and "patience" don't exactly go hand in hand, but that's the word the Redskins owner used in an interview with Comcast SportsNet.

By Dan Steinberg  |  04:16 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Dan Snyder, Redskins, RGIII, Robert Griffin III

Posted at 12:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013

Ravens Super Bowl win earns monster TV rating in D.C. market

Overnight Nielsen numbers indicate the Ravens were a hit throughout D.C. and Virginia.

By Dan Steinberg  |  12:08 PM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Ravens, Redskins, Super Bowl, TV ratings

Posted at 10:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Marion Barry, CSN, WJLA have Ravens fever

Sunday night's result brought a weird dash of pseudo-Baltimore pride from some D.C. outlets and public figures.

By Dan Steinberg  |  10:15 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Media, Ravens, Redskins

Posted at 09:28 AM ET, 02/04/2013

Morning Pixels: Redskins have beaten three straight Super Bowl champs

Over the last three seasons, the Redskins are now a combined 4-0 versus the eventual Super Bowl Champs.

By Dan Steinberg  |  09:28 AM ET, 02/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Caps, Morning pixels, Redskins

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 02/03/2013

London Fletcher wants HGH testing in the NFL

Redskins linebacker estimates that more than 10 percent of NFL players are using human growth hormone.

By Dan Steinberg  |  11:41 AM ET, 02/03/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  London Fletcher, Media, Redskins

Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 02/01/2013

RGIII featured in Subway Super Bowl ad

Robert Griffin III won't be playing in New Orleans this weekend, but at least he'll be featured in a Super Bowl commercial.

By Dan Steinberg  |  02:22 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Redskins, RGIII

Posted at 01:05 PM ET, 02/01/2013

LaVar Arrington hangs out with Troy Aikman

Redskins linebacker poses for photos with the Dallas quarterback whose career he ended.

By Dan Steinberg  |  01:05 PM ET, 02/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  LaVar Arrington, Redskins, Troy Aikman