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Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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** FILE ** Redskins coach Mike Shanahan. (AP)

Despite Redskins’ 2-0 start, Shanahan curbs his enthusiasm

By the time day turned to night Sunday, Mike Shanahan had shoved football to the back of his mind. The Washington Redskins were hours from claiming sole possession of first place in the NFC East division, yet Shanahan dined with family members who were visiting from out of town.

September 19, 2011

Redskins will determine statuses of Landry, Orakpo on Sunday

The availability of strong safety LaRon Landry (hamstring) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (ankle) for the Washington Redskins' game against the Arizona Cardinals won't be determined until Sunday, coach Mike Shanahan said. Both players, who are vital cogs in the Redskins' defense, were limited in practice all week.

September 16, 2011

Week 1 looked good to Redskins’ Trent Williams

Left tackle Trent Williams felt good about his Week 1 performance against New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul despite the fact Pierre-Paul had two sacks and forced a fumble on one of them.

September 15, 2011
Washington Redskins tight ends Fred Davis and Chris Cooley shared the field for 21 of 64 plays against the New York Giants on Sunday. They combined for 126 yards on seven receptions as Washington opened the season with a 28-14 win. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

TEs Fred Davis, Chris Cooley a dangerous pair for Redskins

Seeing Fred Davis contort his body in midair to catch the football and dart past defenders Sunday was nothing new for those who have watched the Washington Redskins the past two seasons. As a fellow tight end, Chris Cooley knows Davis' freakish athleticism as well as anyone. It has become a staple on the Redskins' practice field, and Davis transferred it to the game to help Washington earn a season-opening victory.

September 14, 2011

After miscues, Doughty goes back to drawing board

The Washington Redskins' defense moved on from Sunday's 28-14 win over New York with much to feel good about after holding the Giants scoreless in the second half. Strong safety Reed Doughty, however, returned to work determined to improve on several costly miscues early in the game.

September 12, 2011
Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times Redskins coach Mike Shanahan took a chance by hiring his son, Kyle, as offensive coordinator last year. The veteran coach admitted he had never seen his new assistant run a meeting with the entire offense present. "I was shocked to see how relaxed he was at his age," the elder Shanahan said.

Two Shanahans make it work as Redskins rebuild

Peggy Shanahan feared the worst because she knows her husband and son as well as anybody. A pair of intense, detail-obsessed competitors working closely for 16 hours a day or more? Oh yeah, that would end well. She could see the outcome clearly — the awkward silence at family dinners, the tumultuous discussions on vacation. What a joy it would be for Mike to captain the Washington Redskins' building project with Kyle as one of his top lieutenants.

September 7, 2011
Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman throws during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Aug. 25. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Grossman and Beck put duel in the past

As quarterback competitions go, the Washington Redskins' battle this summer was a civil affair. Rex Grossman and John Beck dueled like true gentlemen, with nary a barb or dig between them. Teammates expressed confidence in both options and vowed to back whoever coach Mike Shanahan chose.

September 7, 2011