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Paulsen Gets ‘Invaluable’ Experience In ’11

Off the field, with his flowing brown locks grazing against his broad shoulders, Logan Paulsen’s California boy personality might make him appear to be one laid back guy.

On the field, however, Paulsen is anything but laid back, as the third-year Redskins’ tight end tries to perfect his craft against some of the best football players in the world.

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VIDEO: Thursday’s Round Of OTAs

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The Washington Redskins on Thursday participated in their tenth and final round of organized team activities for the 2012 season at Redskins Park.

The obvious difference between Thursday’s OTAs and previous ones attended by the media was the insertion of several game-specific scenarios in all facets of the workouts.

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Robert Griffin III’s New Nickname

The Washington Redskins have had “Slingin’” Sammy Baugh and “Captain Bubbly” Joe Theismann under center in the team’s illustrious history, but some are already handing rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III his own nickname:

“The arm.”

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Video: Redskins’ Sixth OTA Of 2012

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The Washington Redskins held their sixth round of organized team activities Thursday at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va.

The team is looking sharp as it works on preparing for the 2012 season.

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Video: OTAs Hit Halfway Point

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The Washington Redskins on Wednesday participated in their fifth round of organized team activities for the 2012 season at Redskins Park.

Our crew from Redskins.com TV was there to catch some of the action.

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Video: OTAs Go Outside For Second Day

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The Washington Redskins were back where they belonged — outdoors — Wednesday for their second round of organized team activities of the 2012 season.

Our crew with Redskins.com TV was there to catch the action.

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Rainy Monday Brings First OTA Indoors

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A steady, annoying drizzle was the weather theme at Redskins Park Monday morning, so head coach Mike Shanahan decided to bring the team’s first round of organized team activities inside.

It was the first time Shanahan has been afforded that luxury. The team’s brand new indoor training facility was just recently completed, and its purpose is ideal for days like Monday.

“Perfect timing, eh?” second-year outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan said after Monday’s activities. “This is what we built it for, for days like this when the weather’s not cooperative.”

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Neil Rackers Happy With New Opportunity

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Veteran kicker Neil Rackers was right where he wanted to be late Monday morning at Redskins Park: With a longsnapper and a holder.

Rackers, who was signed last month to compete with three-year Redskins’ starter Graham Gano for the team’s kicking duties, said he’s enjoying his time with his new squad.

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Rookie Offensive Lineman Gets Feet Wet

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There’s something to be said about that first day of the season when you’re finally allowed to run drills against your teammates — and not go against tackling dummies.

Redskins’ rookie offensive tackle Tom Compton said he felt that freedom Monday in his first-ever round of organized team activites at Redskins Park.

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Veteran Fletcher Pleased After OTAs Begin

Redskins’ veteran linebacker London Fletcher has seen a few first days of organized team activities in his long career, but the perennial team captain said Monday the excitement heading into the 2012 campaign is unique.

He spoke to the media after Monday’s first day of OTAs.

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