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Can’t Miss Combine Google+ Hangout

Redskin’s fans! For the first time ever we’ve teamed with CSNWashington, Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA) and Google to bring you exclusive Redskins news and combine analysis direct from Lucas Oil Stadium at this year’s 2013 NFL Combine.

Tomorrow live at 12:30pm ET on the Redskins Google+ Page, Redskins.com’s Brian Tinsman, CSNWashington’s Tarik El-Bashir, and Bleacher Report’s Will Carroll will be talking combine and answering questions submitted by YOU the fans.

Have a Combine-related question you’re dying to ask the team? Wondering what direction the team is headed next season? Here’s your chance to ask the experts what’s on your mind as the 2013 NFL Draft approaches.

All you have to do is submit your question/s on the official Redskins Twitter account or the official Redskins Google+ Page using the hashtags #CombinePlus and #HTTR!

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Redskins Weekly Social Media Spotlight

The 2012 season will be remembered by the performances of two Pro Bowl-caliber rookies, a NFC East Championship, “sky-is-the-limit” expectations and, ultimately, a first-round exit at home. Success? Maybe. Step in the right direction? Absolutely.

We all know that a winning culture is not built through complacency, yet it is built on desire and a will to win that supersedes any one individual. Laying the groundwork for such success can sometimes be an elusive first step, but everyone can agree that the future is bright with this talented squad.

One thing is for certain after watching the Divisional round playoffs this weekend, the Redskins have a foundation in place to compete for a long time: a strong rookie class, veteran leadership, and let’s not forget the best fans in the NFL. Hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?

The groundwork has been laid and Redskins’ social media is here to bring YOU along for the ride and provide fans everywhere unique opportunities to engage with the team.

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You Could Hang Out With Kai Forbath

He’s yet to miss a field goal in his NFL career and was the nation’s top collegiate kicker in 2009 — and YOU have the chance to hang out with him this week.

Redskins kicker Kai Forbath will be the team’s latest participant in the team’s Google+ Hangouts, which will be Friday at 2 p.m. Here’s how you can be picked to participate:

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VIDEO: Paulsen’s Google+ Hangout

He’s been given nicknames like “lumberjack,” “Neanderthal,” “gym rat” and more, but today, Redskins fans got the chance to meet the tight end behind the beard.

Logan Paulsen conducted the team’s seventh Google+ Hangout of the season, as he “hung out” with six fans who had lots of great questions for Paulsen about his life on and off the football field.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout with Paulsen:

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VIDEO: Alexander’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins linebacker/athlete/special teams ace Lorenzo Alexander yesterday participated in the team’s sixth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Alexander took questions from a great group of Redskins fans who were asking all about his life as a professional football player — as well as his life away from the field.

Here’s the video of yesterday’s Google+ Hangout:

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Don’t Miss: Alexander’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander definitely brings a veteran presence in the locker room and on the field, but he’s a rookie when it comes to Google+ Hangouts.

Nevertheless, the linebacker/athlete/special teams ace will be conducting a Hangout with 10 lucky fans today — and you can watch it live and on air on the Washington Redskins’ YouTube Channel at 2 p.m. today.

And if you missed the signups for this Google+ Hangout with Alexander but are interested in participating in future Hangouts with Redskins players, then stay tuned and make sure to check out the Washington Redskins Google+ page. We’ll be having a few more of these with YOUR favorite Redskins before the season is over.

All you have to do is:

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VIDEO: Darrel Young’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young today participated in the team’s fifth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Young took questions from a great group of Redskins fans who were asking all about his life as a professional football player — as well as his life away from the field.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout:

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You Could Hang Out With Darrel Young

He’s a standout at fullback and on special teams for the Washington Redskins — not to mention he’s also a very funny dude — and YOU have the chance to hang out with him this week.

Redskins fullback Darrel Young will be the team’s latest participant in the team’s Google+ Hangouts, which will be Friday at 2 p.m. Here’s how you can be picked to participate:

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VIDEO: Stephen Bowen’s Google+ Hangout

Washington Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen today participated in the team’s fourth Google+ Hangout of the season.

Bowen took questions from fans who were very interested in how the Redskins’ defense planned on trying to stop Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and company on Sunday at FedExField.

But the Hangout took an interesting turn when Redskins nose tackle Barry Cofield interrupted — first just listening on his own computer, then wrecking Bowen’s setup, and then going back on his computer and adding his two cents.

Here’s the video of today’s Google+ Hangout:

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Don’t Miss: Bowen’s Google+ Hangout

Here’s your friendly reminder to plug in those headphones at work and watch one of the funniest players on the Redskins take part in a Google+ Hangout.

Redskins defensive end Stephen Bowen will be live and on air on the Washington Redskins’ YouTube Channel at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Several Redskins fans entered for the opportunity to hangout with Bowen tomorrow, but only a few were chosen. Even if you’re not taking part, I guarantee you that you’ll have a smile on your face the entire time Bowen is talking.

Take yesterday, for example.

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