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Rich Campbell was a staff writer for The Washington Times.

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** FILE ** Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon hasn't played since Oct. 7 because of a foot injury. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Garcon, Meriweather positioned to return to Redskins lineup

Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon and safety Brandon Meriweather likely will play Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles if they don't suffer any injury setbacks before then, coach Mike Shanahan said after Friday's practice.

November 16, 2012
associated press Philadelphia quarterback Nick Foles completed 22 of 32 passes for 219 yards and a touchdown with one interception Sunday against Dallas in relief of injured Michael Vick. The Redskins’ secondary, including cornerback DeAngelo Hall (below), might see facing a rookie QB is as an opporunity to repair its battered reputation.

Redskins have struggled against rookie QBs

Washington Redskins players were scattered around the country last Sunday afternoon during their bye, temporarily away from the misery of their 3-6 season, when opportunity came knocking.

November 15, 2012
** FILE ** Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid yells to his team in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Like the Redskins, 3-6 Eagles not quitting on season

Hope at the bottom of the NFC East division apparently goes beyond Washington. Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid didn't mince words Wednesday in describing the outlook for his team, which is 3-6 and on a five-game losing streak.

November 14, 2012
Redskins guard Chris Chester (66) and center Will Montgomery have provided protection for QB Robert Griffin III and opened up holes for the ground game. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Offensive line has Redskins off and running

You usually can find the Washington Redskins' offensive linemen sitting together on the benches outside the back door of Redskins Park before practice each afternoon. An offensive line is the sum of its parts, you know. Cohesion is essential to their success, so these guys stick together. They often walk down to the practice field as a unit, and this season they can carry themselves with a newfound pride.

November 13, 2012
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) laughs with wide receiver Santana Moss (89) on the sideline after running a 76 yards for a touchdown to put the Washington Redskins up 38-26 in the fourth quarter as the Washington Redskins play the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, October 14, 2012. (Craig Bisacre/ The Washington Times)

Redskins say they’re still in the hunt

Laughter competed with hip-hop beats for dominance inside the Washington Redskins' locker room after practice Monday afternoon. A blackjack game broke out, as usual. A$AP Rocky's latest single blasted from speakers in the center of the room. Nose tackle Chris Baker danced because that's what he does every day.

November 12, 2012
** FILE ** Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon hasn't played since Oct. 7 because of a foot injury. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Pierre Garcon returns to Redskins practice

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon practiced Monday afternoon for the first time in a month. It's the first indication in weeks that he might play again this year instead of opting for season-ending surgery to repair his sprained right foot.

November 12, 2012
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan is solid but has only one sack in his second season with the Washington Redskins. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Redskins have some pieces that fit, some that don’t

Mike Shanahan told it to everyone who would listen after he became the Washington Redskins' coach in January 2010. Returning the franchise to respectability would not happen overnight, he said. Those words have appeared in every local newspaper and on every local airwave many times since.

November 7, 2012
Mike Shanahan’s record as Redskins coach is 14-27 after Washington’s loss to Carolina on Sunday. (Associated Press)

Shanahan not giving up on Redskins’ season

Mike Shanahan is not giving up on the Washington Redskins' spiraling season. He does not plan to play young players for the sake of evaluation, and he still prioritizes winning above all else.

November 5, 2012
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III collects his thoughts after he was stoppped on the 2-yard line on fourth-and-goal during the second quarter. The Panthers drove 98 yards on the ensuing possession to take a 14-3 lead. Griffin passed for 215 yards and rushed for 53 yards on 11 carries. Washington lost 21-13 to drop to 3-6 entering its bye week. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Shanahan assessing talent for next season after Redskins’ latest loss

It wasn't supposed to be like this. In the third year of Mike Shanahan's tenure, he thought he had assembled a strong supporting cast around a budding star quarterback. Instead, after the Redskins' 21-13 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, the postgame conversation — with seven games remaining, mind you — centered on evaluating for next season.

November 4, 2012
Receiver Aldrick Robinson sits in the end zone after a potential touchdown pass was broken up by the Steelers’ Keenan Lewis. Robinson is in line for more playing time Sunday against Carolina. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Robinson’s role with Redskins to grow because of speed he brings

Washington Redskins receiver Aldrick Robinson will get more playing time beginning with this Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, coach Mike Shanahan said this week. Robinson injects some speed into an offense that is without No. 1 'X' receiver Pierre Garcon and athletic tight end Fred Davis because of injuries.

November 1, 2012

In Obama vs. Romney, Redskins elect to talk it out

Lorenzo Alexander's life was simpler four years ago. He did not have a family of five. He did not own a pilates studio in Ashburn, and he did not have a strong foothold professionally as a co-captain of the Washington Redskins.

November 1, 2012
DeAngelo Hall launched a tirade on official Dana McKenzie on Oct. 28, an outburst that resulted in two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties and Hall’s ejection. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times )

Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall practicing; penalty may be delayed

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on New York City, and, by extension, kept NFL offices closed early this week. But Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan implied that DeAngelo Hall being allowed to participate in practice could mean he won't be suspended at least for this Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers for berating an official.

October 31, 2012
Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss can’t hold onto a fourth-down pass late in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins can’t hold onto ball, sputter in ugly loss to Steelers

Catching the football is one of the sport's most basic elements. Winning depends on it. No offense can gain yards without doing it. And the skill is just as much mental as it is physical. See the ball in the air. Get your hands on it. Secure it before turning to run. Simple enough.

October 28, 2012
Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher celebrates after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the third quarter. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Redskins’ Fletcher undergoes neurological testing

Linebacker London Fletcher did not attend Thursday's practice in order to undergo extensive neurological testing to diagnose the cause of his balance problem. Fletcher was subjected to about six hours of testing, coach Mike Shanahan said.

October 25, 2012
Wide receiver Victor Cruz prepares to gather in a 77-yard touchdown pass as Redskins defensive backs Josh Wilson and Madieu Williams pursue him. (Associated Press)

Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall: ‘We gave them that play’

DeAngelo Hall is not a quarterback, and Eli Manning is not a rocket scientist. That much was clear Wednesday when the former Pro Bowl cornerback and the reigning Super Bowl MVP traded barbs while continuing the post-mortem of Manning's 77-yard touchdown pass that lifted the New York Giants to a 27-23 win over the Washington Redskins on Sunday.

October 24, 2012