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Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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Washington Redskins safety Laron Landry missed most of the 2011 season with an Achilles tendon injury. (AP Photo)

Landry hopes surgery isn’t needed as free agency nears

Washington Redskins strong safety LaRon Landry is proceeding toward free agency with hopes of avoiding surgery on his left Achilles tendon, coach Mike Shanahan said Monday after overseeing a Senior Bowl practice here.

January 23, 2012

Redskins assistant Spanos leaving for UCLA

Washington Redskins linebackers coach Lou Spanos is leaving the team to become UCLA’s new defensive coordinator, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Tuesday.

January 17, 2012
**FILE** Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris (Associated Press)

Redskins shake up coaching staff

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday shook up his coaching staff in the wake of his second last-place finish in as many seasons.

January 11, 2012
Inside linebacker London Fletcher of the Washington Redskins led the NFL in tackles this season. (Associated Press)

Redskins’ Fletcher heading to Pro Bowl after all

Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher is going to Hawaii, after all. He will make his third straight appearance in the Pro Bowl after being added on Monday to the NFC's roster for the NFL's annual all-star game.

January 9, 2012
**FILE** Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris (Associated Press)

Ex-Bucs head coach Morris meets with Redskins

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris met with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday to discuss joining their staff as a defensive backs coach, a league source with knowledge of the situation said. Morris left town Thursday without accepting a position.

January 5, 2012
Washington Redskins rookie running back Evan Royster (35) had his second 100-yard game in as many starts. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Redskins-Eagles film review: Offense

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' offense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 34-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 3, 2012
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan reacts during the first half of an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Some see progress in Redskins despite 5-11 record

A paradox floated around Redskins Park on Monday as players cleaned out their lockers and departed for the offseason. The Washington Redskins finished 5-11, one game worse than last year in coach Mike Shanahan's first season, but many insist progress is clear.

January 2, 2012
Washington Redskins' quarterback Rex Grossman threw an interception in the 34-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. His 25 interceptions for the season led the league. Sunday's loss gave the team a 5-11 record.

Redskins short on points, playmakers

The disparity between the Washington Redskins and their NFC East division counterparts became painfully clear - for the umpteenth time this season - in the fourth quarter of Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 1, 2012
Washington Redskins rookie running back Evan Royster seemed an unlikely candidate to have success against Minnesota’s 12th-ranked run defense, but he gashed the Vikings for 132 on 19 carries.(AP Photo/Haraz N. Ghanbari)

Mike Shanahan keeping Redskins’ backfield in motion

There were times this season — many times, in fact — when Evan Royster would enter the locker room at Redskins Park without anyone caring to notice. Such is life for an NFL practice squad player. Anonymity is the norm.

December 29, 2011
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan is confident that the team has the building blocks for a successful future, even if it's taken longer than anticipated to build it into a winner. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Mike Shanahan sees stable foundation for Redskins’ future

Mike Shanahan has preached the importance of stability since he took over the Washington Redskins almost two years ago. He acknowledged Monday that building them into a winner is taking longer than he anticipated, but he's confident the required continuity exists, especially with him maintaining his position as head coach.

December 29, 2011
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (12) dives for a touchdown as Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) and cornerback Josh Wilson (26) chase him into the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins-Vikings film review: Defense

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' defense and some observations after rewatching the TV broadcast of their 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings.

December 27, 2011

Rex Grossman’s gaffes symbolic of season

Rex Grossman met the question head on. When a reporter late Saturday afternoon asked him to explain his latest interception, the one that extended the Washington Redskins' deficit beyond their reach in a 33-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, there was no need to hesitate.

December 25, 2011