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Brian Orakpo talks about being drafted by the Washington Redskins

After being selected by Washington with the 13th overall pick, former Texas DE Brian Orakpo said the Redskins are the perfect fit for him. In an interview with Sporting News’ Bill Eichenberger and other reporters, Orakpo also said he’s looking forward to competing in the physical NFC East—including two games each year against his home-state [...]

Whether by accident or design, the Redskins’ inability to snag Sanchez, combined with the dumb luck of finding Texas DE Brian Orakpo still available at the #13 spot, set the tone for a defensive-focused 2009 Draft. Combine the draft picks (DE, CB, LBX2) with the free agents (DT, CB) and you have a team [...]

Missouri quarterback Chase Daniel, a former Heisman Trophy finalist who wasn’t chosen in the NFL draft, agreed to terms with the Washington Redskins on Monday.
Daniel is expected to join the Redskins for minicamp this weekend. He will likely enter training camp in July battling Colt Brennan for the third-string job behind starter Jason Campbell and [...]

(on Washington Media): “I’m just ready for the opportunity. I’m ready to come in, step in, and do what I can and help the team. And the most important thing, ready to win.”
(on the hole created by Jason Taylor’s departure): “I admire Jason Taylor so much you know he was a huge role model in [...]

The Redskins went defense with their first pick on Saturday, as they picked up Texas DE Brian Orakpo. The pass rusher fell to them as he lasted a lot longer than most thought he would.
Here’s the lowdown on Orakpo from Draft Countdown:
Strengths:
Outstanding athlete…Great speed, acceleration and quickness…Very explosive with a burst…Smooth and fluid…Does a [...]

As the 2009 NFL draft draws closer I attempt to predict the first round selections. I have spent hour after hour reviewing stats, rosters and any other information I can access. I find myself struggling to fit players in at specific selections.
The 2009 Draft is a little different from most, I see this draft [...]

The Redskins have a liking for USC QB Mark Sanchez, and today’s Washington Post columnist Jason Reid reports that the team may look to play “Let’s Make a Deal” on Saturday to move up so they can grab Sanchez before another team gets their hands on him.
The Skins only have one pick in the first [...]

2nd Quarter: @ Panthers, Vs. Chiefs, Vs. Eagles (Monday Night), Bye, @ Falcons
Last season the NFC South collectively went 24-2 for home games. The second quarter of the season sends the Redskins traveling into NFC South territory. The Panthers went undefeated at home last season while the Falcons did a superb job [...]

1st Quarter: @ Giants, Vs. Rams, @ Lions, Vs. Buccaneers
An interesting statistic was mentioned by the commentators during the Dolphins-Redskins opening game of the 2007 season. The stat; teams that lose their first game are 60-67% more likely to miss the playoffs. For further evidence, 2006 opener- Loss, missed playoffs, 2007 opener- Win, playoff appearance, [...]