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Matthew Paras

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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Ohio State defensive lineman Chase Young listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Chase Young on playing for Redskins: It would be ‘a blessing’

Chase Young said Thursday it would "mean a lot" to play for the Washington Redskins, the Maryland native's hometown team. Washington holds the second pick in April's draft and Young is seen as the logical choice after LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is likely taken first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals.

February 27, 2020
Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ** FILE **

Redskins to meet with Joe Burrow, Tua Tagovailoa

The Washington Redskins will meet with LSU's Joe Burrow and Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, two of the top quarterbacks in this year's class, as they prepare for the NFL draft in April.

February 26, 2020
Washington Redskins vice president of player personnel Kyle Smith speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Kyle Smith stresses Redskins on ‘same page’ under Ron Rivera

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine, Smith said the Redskins have identified their core players and needs for the coming months ahead. And while light on specifics at times, the 35-year-old stressed Washington would be on "the same page."

February 25, 2020
Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) celebrates after making a touchdown catch during the second half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

K.J. Hill, Ohio State receiver, bullish on Dwayne Haskins, Redskins

Even more than a month later, K.J. Hill still grinned over Dwayne Haskins' tweet. When Hill was a standout at the Senior Bowl last month, the Redskins quarterback tweeted "need em," sharing a clip of his former college teammate's stunning one-handed catch.

February 25, 2020
Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ** FILE **

Redskins’ draft needs extend far beyond Chase Young

After spending the last few months scouting, vice president of play personnel Kyle Smith and the Washington Redskins will have their chance to meet the prospects this week at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis. Chase Young is sure to garner most of the attention, but the Redskins have a long list of needs.

February 24, 2020
In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young plays against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Record-setting defensive end Chase Young is leaving Ohio State early to enter the NFL draft, a widely expected move. The junior Heisman Trophy finalist made the announcement Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, on Twitter. He says he looks forward to "joining a new family in the NFL this spring and being part of something special.” (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) **FILE**

Chase Young to be focal point for Redskins at NFL scouting combine

With the NFL combine set to begin Tuesday in Indianapolis, one of the key topics sure to be discussed is whether the Washington Redskins will seriously consider trading the No. 2 pick -- and the presumed chance to draft Ohio State pass rusher Chase Young.

February 23, 2020
Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing talks with guard Jahvon Blair (0) after an altercation between players in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. A double technical was called. Georgetown defeated Butler 73.66. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) **FILE**

Patrick Ewing has injured Georgetown on NCAA Tournament bubble

These days, Patrick Ewing finds himself repeating the same things whenever he sees head athletic trainer Michael Leonard. As Leonard's training room keeps crowding itself with more and more players, the Georgetown coach pops in with a simple reminder.

February 18, 2020