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Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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Robert Griffin III can lead the Redskins to the NFC East title with a win over the Cowboys on Sunday night. (Associated Press)

Cowboys present final hurdle to division title for Redskins

Mike Shanahan has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy twice as a head coach. He has been to the top of the NFL mountain. He also has been fired. And he has experienced just about every type of high and low between those extremes.

December 24, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday, December 23, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

RG3 returns; Redskins top Eagles to keep NFC East title in sight

Robert Griffin III sat at his locker, still wearing his gold game pants, and tried to piece together the NFL's complex playoff puzzle. Next to him, Rex Grossman slid a bright blue tie around his neck. Griffin and Grossman wondered aloud whether the Washington Redskins' heart-stopping 27-20 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday was enough to qualify them for the playoffs.

December 23, 2012
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III was able to plant on his injured right leg and deliver passes for the second straight day of practice. (Associated Press)

Griffin will be Redskins’ starter barring setback

Quarterback Robert Griffin III is expected to start for the Washington Redskins on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles if he does not aggravate his mildly sprained right knee before then.

December 20, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

For RG3, practice proves productive

The Washington Redskins' locker room was almost empty by the time Robert Griffin III finally got to his stall Wednesday afternoon. He and the other two quarterbacks stayed after practice to throw to receivers. Then Griffin hosted a 12-minute news conference that ESPN televised.

December 19, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (12) congratulates wide receiver Leonard Hankerson after a 54-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Kirk Cousins leads Redskins past Browns, into NFC East lead

Don Cousins stood in the front row of Cleveland Browns Stadium and leaned over the wall to greet his son. Throughout Kirk Cousins' football career, Don has embraced the brilliance of a shared moment anytime another dream is realized. So the pride beamed from Don's face as Kirk approached, victorious and smiling.

December 16, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (12) congratulates wide receiver Leonard Hankerson after a 54-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Kirk Cousins, Redskins defeat Browns 38-21, move into NFC East lead

Mike Shanahan drafted Kirk Cousins for a day like this. He wanted to establish stability at the Washington Redskins' quarterback position. And with star quarterback Robert Griffin III watching from the sideline with a sprained knee, Cousins delivered.

December 16, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins runs on to the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Kirk Cousins to start Sunday in place of injured RG3

Backup quarterback Kirk Cousins will start for the Washington Redskins in place of the injured Robert Griffin III on Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, the team announced Saturday night.

December 15, 2012
Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris acknowledges the crowd after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alfred Morris provides backfield stability despite RG3 injury

Although quarterback Robert Griffin III's sprained right knee created significant uncertainty this week about his availability for the Washington Redskins' road game Sunday against the Cleveland Browns, coaches and players found comfort knowing they could at least count on one player to be in their backfield.

December 15, 2012
craig bisacre/the washington times Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III is steadily recovering from a knee injury sustained late in Sunday’s win.

RG3 improving each day

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III practiced Thursday and continued to progress toward playing through a mildly sprained right knee against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

December 13, 2012
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (left) tested his injured knee during practice Wednesday, but no indication was given whether he would be taking the snaps Sunday at Cleveland. Waiting in the wings is Kirk Cousins, who guided Washington to a comeback win over Baltimore last Sunday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

RG3 practices; Redskins mum on his status for Sunday

Robert Griffin III planted his right leg in the turf at Redskins Park on Wednesday morning, stressing the NFL's most scrutinized knee ligament. In rhythm, he whipped a short pass at the usual velocity.

December 12, 2012
Receiver Pierre Garcon (88) has scored touchdowns in each of the past two games, including this one against the Giants on Monday night. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins: Garcon’s statistics answer questions about his injury

Pierre Garcon has faced the same questions for three months. He ran out of ways to explain his disappointment at missing six games this season. Every twinge and ache in his sprained right foot is of interest to media eager to know more about his status. This is not how he envisioned his first season as the Washington Redskins' top receiver.

December 6, 2012