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A Trip Home For Indiana’s Native Son

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When Bloomington, Ind. native Ben Chappell flew out to Washington D.C. three weeks ago, he knew that one way or another, he was coming back to Indiana when training camp ended.

Fortunately for him, he’s returning home on the Redskins team chartered flight, ready to take on the Indianapolis Colts.

“I get to see my mom and dad, and it’ll be fun,” he said.  ”I’m really excited.”

But don’t expect much fanfare or his own section of adoring fans.  Even though he was a Hoosier hero and grew up only 45 minutes away, he doesn’t expect many people to show up for him.

“I think some people are gonna come out and watch,” he said, “but being a rookie free agent, I’m not buying anyone any tickets.” Read more »

A Tight End With No Name

Tight end Tony Curtis could be considered an under-the-radar signing.  In fact, he’s so under the radar that he has no name printed on the back of his jersey.

When I pointed that fact out to No. 87, he said, “Oh, I don’t? I didn’t even check that.  I mean, I just got my playbook yesterday.”

I’m sure it’s in the works, Tony. Read more »

Jarvis Jenkins’s Weekend At Burney’s II

We already learned that defensive end Jarvis Jenkins had a dance in college called “The Bernie,” inspired by the movie “Weekend at Bernie’s.”  For a reminder, check it out below:

And apparently he’s got a pretty slick impression of defensive line coach Jacob Burney too. Read more »

Corralling The Colts

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Tomorrow night’s matchup against the Colts should serve as a good progress report on how each Redskins unit is coming together.  What are your expectations for the game?