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A Closer Look At Chris Cooley The ‘Potter’

In continuing our trend of checking in to see how Redskins players, past and present, are spending their offseason, we’re going to take a look at free agent tight end Chris Cooley.

Cooley has been a staple of the Redskins organization for just over nine years. He is the Redskins’ all-time leader for receptions by a tight end (428), a fan-favorite among many crowds, a leader in the locker room, a spokesperson in the fight against breast cancer, and an experienced potter. He’s an all-around good football player and good leader; the kind of guy you would want your daughter to date.

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Redskins Retain Most Starters In NFL

If you’ve been following the Redskins this offseason then you already know that the team has been able to retain most of last year’s championship roster. But did you know that they are the NFL’s retention leaders?

Following the re-signing of CB DeAngelo Hall, the Redskins now have more returning starters than any other team in the league with 21 of their 22 starters on both sides of the ball expected back next year (previously cited by CSN Washington’s Rich Tandler and Draftmetrics.com). That leaves unrestricted free agent safety Madieu Williams, who is still on the open market, as the lone remaining player.

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Top 32 Draft Classes: Round 1 Recap

In less than 24 hours, Round 1 of voting to decide your favorite Redskins draft class of all-time will be complete. So consider this your last warning, or hoorah, to vote now for your chance to win an autographed photo from LB Brian Orakpo just for participating.

We know it may sound too good to be true but, believe us, it’s not. It’s meant to act as a token of appreciation thanking our fans for your support! So click here and place your vote now!

In fact, we’ll be giving away an autographed item at the end of each round simply for placing your vote. (Hint: The items will increase in size as the rounds progress.)

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Friends’ Pact Turns Dream Come True

Have you ever made a pact with a group of friends that years later became a reality? It could be as simple as an agreement to always remain in touch or it could be a pact much larger, much more meaningful than that.

In the case of Redskins NT Chris Baker, it was a pact with two of his high school teammates from Windsor (CT) that one day they would all be playing in the National Football League.

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Redskins Have Been Asked If Redskins.com Will Charge For Content, Absolutely Not!

The Redskins have been asked if Redskins.com will start charging for content. The answer is absolutely not! Redskins.com is and will remain free! While some media outlets have announced plans to start charging for some digital content requiring online readers to pay a subscription fee, not us!

Redskins.comTV, articles, blogs, social connections, live streams, archives, player fantasy stats, exclusive interviews with Redskins players, and more! All of it will remain free for the greatest fans in the NFL!

Today’s Redskins Park Update notes that content on Redskins.com will continue to remain free of charge, plus gives an update on the team’s re-signing of OT Tyler Polumbus.

Robert Griffin III Gave Baylor A Pep Talk

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III relocated to Texas for several offseason events this week, and found some time to cheer on his alma mater’s men’s basketball team in their big matchup against Kansas.

Griffin III wore a personalized No. 10 Baylor basketball jersey and received a standing ovation from the crowd.

Apparently, he earned it.

Griffin III proved once again that he can be a good-luck charm, as the Baylor Bears (18-13) shocked the visiting Kansas Jayhawks (26-5), 81-58, to keep the Jayhawks from the Big 12 regular-season title.

It turns out that Griffin III provided the team with more than a familiar face in the crowd.

He actually gave the underdog Bears a pep talk at the Bears’ last practice (via SI columnist Seth Davis, who interviewed Baylor coach Scott Drew after the game): Read more »

Bowen Channels Tragedy To Help Others

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Not every charity has a happy inspiration, but Redskins’ defensive end Stephen Bowen would like to provide peace to families that might not otherwise be so fortunate.

It was June 2011, shortly before signing with the Redskins, that Bowen and his wife Tiffany gave birth to twin boys, Stephen Jr. and Skyler.

The boys were born prematurely at just 24 weeks, and entered immediately into the fight of their young lives.

Weeks later, Skyler developed an infection that his underdeveloped immune system was unable to fight, and he passed away.

Understanding how fortunate they were cover the medical and funeral costs of their child, Stephen and Tiffany developed a plan to turn their loss into a saving grace for others. Read more »

Redskins Exclusive With Josh Wilson

Josh Wilson reads to his wife Jazmin at the ‘Redskins Read’ Redskins Charitable Foundation event at FedExField on September 25, 2012.

Redskins.com’s Alex Corddry, caught up with Redskins CB Josh Wilson following yesterday’s National Health Through Fitness Day to talk about the team’s recent offseason moves and how he is preparing for the 2013 season.

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Wilson Dances To Help Fight Obesity

Earlier today, CB Josh Wilson represented the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation by participating in National Health Through Fitness Day in Washington, D.C. as part of Capitol Hill’s campaign to “Get America Moving to Improve Health”.

The program’s goal is to help overcome America’s obesity crisis which falls in line with the Redskins Charitable Foundation’s commitment to health and wellness through the NFL’s Play 60 initiative.

There was much anticipation for Josh’s arrival and the students wasted no time challenging him to a game of Dance Dance Revolution.

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What To Watch For: Maryland Pro Day

via swinginggate.wordpress.com

While most of the NFL is tuned into the lukewarm stove of free agency, front offices are also keeping an eye on amateur talent, via school pro days. In our own backyard, the University of Maryland holds its in-house workouts today over in College Park.

For the non-rabid Terps fans, Redskins.com intern Eric Avissar gives a preview of who to watch for coming into Wednesday’s workouts:

Matt Furstenburg, tight end:  As the only Terrapin invited to the Combine, Furstenburg did plenty to help his draft stock, running his 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds and logging a 35.5 inch vertical jump.  His speed and agility should allow him to get open against NFL linebackers.  Furstenburg was a three-year starter for Maryland, and had his best season statistically as a junior catching 31 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns.  In order to firmly establish himself as a blocking tight end in the NFL, Furstenburg (6-3, 242 pounds) will need to get stronger and prove he can gain leverage against bigger opponents. Read more »