The Redskins Blog

2013 Draft Members Have Chance To Start

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Unlike last year’s draft where the Redskins were determined to move up from their original draft slot of sixth overall to draft one of the biggest college prospects, the team stood pat during the 2013 NFL Draft and let everyone know that they weren’t going anywhere.

They didn’t move and they didn’t drop back; they kept their seven draft picks and added depth and addressed need at the same time.

Standing firm with what we currently have has been a recurring theme this offseason as the Redskins return all but one starter from last year’s squad.

Going into the draft, though, secondary was an area of interest for the 2012 NFC East champs as it seemed like every “expert” was tabbing a corner or safety to come to the Nation’s Capital.

Did they predict three DBs, two of which led the NCAA in interception, would join the team?

Was there anyone that thought they would land Phillip Thomas and Baccari Rambo, both of whom were linked to the N0. 51 overall pick, in the latter half of the draft?

ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano looked into his crystal ball for the NFL future for trio and sees some starters for the upcoming campaign.

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All-NFC East Team Is Released; RG3 MVP

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A season-best nine Washington Redskins players today were named to ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano’s final All-NFC East Team. Additionally, Graziano named rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III the NFC East’s Most Valuable Player.

The Redskins’ nine selections tied the Dallas Cowboys for the most 2012 All-NFC East team selections. Following the division leaders were the New York Giants (six selections) and the Philadelphia Eagles (three).

Like it was in the NFL’s Pro Bowl voting, Washington (9-6) was well-represented in all three aspects — offense, defense and special teams — in the 2012 All-NFC East Team. The Redskins had five selections on offense, three on defense and one on special teams.

Here’s the entire list of Redskins representatives on the final All-NFC East Team:

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Slight Change For All-NFC East Redskins

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The Washington Redskins are the hottest team in the NFC, so let’s state the obvious: many of their players are performing at very high levels.

This is apparent in this week’s “All-NFC East Team” compiled by ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano, as the Redskins have a season-high-tying eight representatives on the list — which is based on an entire season’s body of work and is not a week-by-week evaluation.

Washington (8-6) had eight All-NFC East players last week, too; though there is a slight change from last week’s list to this week’s.

Here’s this week’s Redskins representatives, with a few comments below:

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Two ‘Skins Added To All-NFC East Team

A season-high-tying eight Washington Redskins players appear on this week’s version of ESPN.com Dan Graziano’s All-NFC East Team.

And, judging by Graziano’s picks, the Redskins’ offensive front is doing pretty well for itself.

Additions to this week’s list from last week’s All-NFC East Team — which is based on an entire season’s body of work and is not a week-by-week evaluation — include right guard Chris Chester and punter Sav Rocca.

Here’s the entire list of Redskins representatives:

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New Redskins On All-NFC East Team

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Two of the more important pieces of the Redskins’ staunch run defense are getting some due recognition.

Nose tackle Barry Cofield and middle linebacker Perry Riley this week grace ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano’s weekly “All-NFC East Team,” which is based on an entire season’s body of work and is not a week-by-week evaluation.

Cofield (pictured above and looking hyped up about his All-NFC East Team selection) and Riley are the plug of a Redskins’ rush defense that ranks fourth in the NFL by allowing just 91.5 yards per game.

They’re included this week with a couple other Redskins All-NFC East Team mainstays, and were evidently almost joined by a couple other teammates:

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Familiar Faces On All-NFC East Team

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The Redskins mainstays on ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano’s weekly All-NFC East Team have, well, stayed.

The team has five representatives on this week’s list, just as it did last week.

Again, though, I’ll contend it should have at least six. More on that later — first, this week’s Redskins flavor on Graziano’s All-NFC East Team:

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Your Weekly All-NFC East Team Update

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The Washington Redskins last week were the only NFC East team not in action, so it makes sense that they lost a couple of members from ESPN.com NFC East Blogger Dan Graziano’s weekly All-NFC East Team.

This week, the Redskins have five representatives on the list, representing a season-low total for Washington (3-6), which plays host to the Philadelphia Eagles (3-6) Sunday afternoon at FedExField.

Here’s this week’s Redskins players on Graziano’s All-NFC East Team (which is based on an entire season’s body of work and is not a week-by-week evaluation), followed by some commentary:

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‘All-NFC East Midseason Team’ Released

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One week after a season-best eight Redskins appeared on ESPN.com NFC East Blogger Dan Graziano’s All-NFC East Team, the site has released its ‘All-NFC East Midseason Team.’

It’s essentially just the updated version of its weekly All-NFC East Team, considering Graziano selects his picks based on an entire season’s body of work — and not a week-by-week evaluation.

Anyway, we learned today on Graziano’s All-NFC East Midseason Team that six Redskins made the cut.

Here’s the Redskins representatives:

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Season-Best Eight On All-NFC East Team

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You want proof of how well the Redskins offense — particularly its running game — has been this season?

ESPN.com NFC East blogger Dan Graziano today released his weekly All-NFC East Team, and the Redskins now occupy the spots at quarterback, running back, left tackle, center and right guard.

And those are those five of the eight Redskins on the list this week.

First, here’s all of the Redskins on this week’s ESPN.com All-NFC East Team, which is not a week-by-week evaluation, but a reflection of an entire season’s body of work:

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Six ‘Skins Remain On All-NFC East Team

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One of the unsung heroes of the Washington Redskins’ season to this point has been center Will Montgomery.

Left tackle Trent Williams has gotten some attention this year — and rightfully so — for doing a fantastic job of protecting rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III’s blind side, but Montgomery and his relationship with Griffin III has been just as vital to the team’s success on offense.

ESPN NFC East blogger Dan Graziano has made sure to notice Montgomery’s efforts, however, as the six-year veteran from Virginia Tech has been a mainstay on Graziano’s weekly All-NFC East Team, which is not a week-by-week evaluation, but a reflection of an entire season’s body of work.

Montgomery is one of six Redskins to make the list this week, as cornerback Josh Wilson is the only Washington player who made the cut last week who was not selected this time around.

Here’s a look at this week’s All-NFC East Team, according to Graziano:

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