Dave Hyde of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports a North Carolina pastor and Redskins fan was visiting Washington for his daughter's volleyball tournament and saw Haslett, the Washington defensive coordinator, at a hotel restaurant. He approached Haslett, talked with him for five minutes ... and a few days later posted this blog on the web site Hog Haven. From their conversation, pastor Rod Denny related how Haslett said (a) the Redskins weren't that interested in Matt Flynn, (b) wanted Peyton Manning and (c) were... [Read More]

Having appeared in 13 games for the team last season, Rex Grossman hopes to remain with the Redskins. He threw for 3,151 yards, 16 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. "I definitely like the situation," Grossman said on SiriusXM Radio. "I like playing for a team that has that much history and tradition and a fan base that cares that much and a coaching staff that is determined to get this thing right and an offense that I feel like suits me. A dream scenario for me would be to go back there and play... [Read More]

he Washington Redskins announced on Friday that they have hired former defensive end Phillip Daniels as director of player development according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post. Daniels played in the NFL 15 seasons, including his final six with the Redskins. The team cut the then-38-year old Daniels prior to the start of the 2011 training camp, but Coach Mike Shanahan offered the veteran a spot on his coaching staff. Daniels declined at the time, hoping to catch on with another team, but never did. “We welcome... [Read More]

You’ve got to love John Beck. Not for the way he plays the game (he did lose the starting quarterback race to Rex Grossman at the start of last year before losing it again in the middle of 2011) or his winning percentage (he’s 0-7 in his career as a starter). No, you’ve got to love Beck’s confidence because even though he’s been passed over plenty of times before for Grossman and even though the Redskins almost surely will find a new quarterback in the offseason, he still believes he should be Washington’s starter.... [Read More]

The Washington Redskins continue to explore options that would enable them to hold training camp away from Redskins Park for the first time since 2002 according to Mike Jones of the Washington Post. George Mason University Athletic Director Tom O’Connor said that Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen and members of his staff met with O’Connor shortly after the first of the year to discuss the possibility of holding camp at the university’s Fairfax campus. But a mutual determination was made, according to O’Connor, that... [Read More]

According to John Keim of the Washington Examiner, the Redskins were interested in Orton when he was on waivers, but did not claim him. CSNWashington reported it was because of potential locker-room friction with Grossman. One league source said it was as much salary related (Orton would have been owed $3 million for one month’s work). By signing Orton, clearly a cheaper alternative than Peyton Manning, it would enable the Redskins to focus elsewhere in the draft – and still have a good chunk of change to spend in free... [Read More]

Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports that "everyone" he talks to in the NFL believes Peyton Manning will become a Redskin if and when he becomes a free agent. This comes on the heels of a weekend report from two people close to Manning saying "it is very likely" Manning will end up with the Redskins. It is clear both the Redskins and the Dolphins will pursue Manning. Redskins coach Mike Shanahan cannot afford another losing season if he wants to keep his job and for once the Redskins have plenty of... [Read More]

Per CSN Washington's Rich Tandler and Jason LaCanfora, the Redskins are set to use their franchise tag on tight end, Fred Davis. The fifth year player is coming off a career year registering nearly 800 yards and three touchdowns before having to sit out the last four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. The franchise tag for tight ends this season is expected to be about $5.5 million. The Redskins use of the franchise tag on Davis may spell the end for former first round draft pick Laron... [Read More]

Tim Hightower would like to return to the Washington Redskins this coming season. But his first order of business has to be recovering from a torn ACL that ended his 2011 campaign after six games. The Redskins have younger options now too after Roy Helu and Evan Royster stepped up in his absence. Hightower is a native of Alexandria, Va., so staying at home and playing for the Redskins is his first choice. “I called it home growing up here, and to be able to call it home for my job, that would be great,” Hightower told... [Read More]

Redskins GM Bruce Allen mentioned that they intend to bring back MLB London Fletcher next season. “We want to, we want to–and he wants to come back,” Allen said, via Redskins.com. “We’re just waiting for the season to finish, and then we’re gonna take care of business. He’s a captain. We want our captain back.” Fletcher, 36, continued to produce at a high level despite his age and wound up making his third straight Pro Bowl this season. In fact, Fletcher has never missed a game in his NFL which is absolutely... [Read More]

Manning missed all of the 2011 season while recovering from a pair of neck surgeries, and still is waiting for nerves to regenerate. Sports Illustrated’s Peter King reported Sunday that Manning still is struggling to get healthy, and that because of that, it’s more likely that the Colts will release the future Hall of Fame quarterback. The Redskins rank among teams that have repeatedly been linked to Manning, and a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that Washington would have interest in the quarterback... [Read More]

Foot specialists have recommended that Redskins S LaRon Landry undergo surgery to repair his Achilles tendon but reports from a few days ago mentioned that he's decided to not have the surgery. Landry, who will be a free agent, has plenty of talent but the concerns could outweigh the benefits and force him to sign a limited contract that requires him to prove that can stay healthy. As for the Redskins, the back end of their secondary could look much different come next season. Landry’s a free agent and Oshiomogho... [Read More]

Redskins Pro Bowl linebacker London Fletcher is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2007 when he joined the Redskins after four seasons in St. Louis and five seasons in Buffalo. His first choice? Return to the Redskins. “I like playing here,” Fletcher said at the end of last season according to Gary Fitzgerald of Redskins.com. “When I came here, I wanted to help establish a tradition of winning, get this franchise back to the Redskins of old. Obviously the business aspect [of free... [Read More]

The Washington Post reported Thursday that Morris turned down a chance to become the Vikings' defensive coordinator because he already had verbally accepted the Redskins' defensive backs coach gig. Morris didn't want to renege on his agreement with Washington, so he turned down Minnesota. "A lot of people might think it's a missed opportunity not going to Minnesota after they offered, but I believe that in this game, all you have is your word and your tape, and I gave these guys my word, and I wanted to come here... [Read More]

NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora reports that league executives believe that the Redskins will ”make a move” up to #2 and take Baylor QB Robert Griffin III. So far there has been plenty of speculation that a number of team could look to do the same. Cleveland and Miami are also believed to have interest in RGIII but if the Redskins are interested as La Canfora’s sources believe, it could be hard to beat them out. Washington is also believed to have interest in Matt Flynn and Peyton Manning depending on whether or not he’s... [Read More]