A roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins before tonight's preseason game against the New England Patriots.
All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.
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-- Redskins.com's Andrew Walker has the four keys to tonight's game to include Robert Griffin III being back under center again and seeing the special teams unit for the first time with special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica.
-- Complete game information for tonight's game courtesy Redskins Public Relations.
-- Tonight marks the head coaching debut of Jay Gruden. While he'll feel the excitement of leading the team for the first time in a game situation, he's ready to show he's ready for the task at hand.
Top photos from Redskins & Patriots joint practice session at the Bon Secours Training Center on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
-- Like several of his teammates, rookie wide receiver Cody Hoffman will be making his first career NFL appearance tonight. Coming to the Redskins as a college free agent, Hoffman brings a wealth of success with him from BYU.
-- Making his return to the Redskins tonight is cornerback Richard Crawford. After tearing his ACL and LCL and wondering initially if he'd every play against, Crawford has looked spry during training camp and is ready to be a playmaker once again.
-- Redskins Blog with some quick facts on all of the rookies to include their positions and jersey numbers.
-- CSN Washington's Rich Tandler provides five points to keep an eye on tonight.
-- ESPN's John Keim with three preseason talking points and an in-depth look at linebacker Darryl Sharpton.
-- With the battles for roster spots taking the spotlight, The Washington Post's Mike Jones provides some names that need to impress.
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#Redskins football is BACK! Who's excited for game day? #HTTR pic.twitter.com/2dR6uJyKj4 — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 7, 2014
It's go time at #SkinsCamp! Here's @RGIII @RyanKerrigan91 and @MORGANMOSES78 coming out to practice pic.twitter.com/CebeA9Tl8L — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 6, 2014
#Redskins QB @RGIII and Patriots QB Tom Brady talk after today's #SkinsCamp practice. pic.twitter.com/CLLBFjgp83 — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 6, 2014
#Redskins QB @RGIII meets Larry Spencer, a general with the United States Air Force. #RedskinsSalute pic.twitter.com/FapWwlW9GR — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 6, 2014
READ: Returning from injury, @RichCrawford6 is ready to be a playmaker once again. http://t.co/XRhI3OIKQZ pic.twitter.com/zlZGE1WFAm — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 6, 2014
ROOKIE SPOTLIGHT: "I feel like I can change a game with one catch." WR @CodyHoffman2. http://t.co/P6QUo1Dj5Y pic.twitter.com/s2FRRk9TVQ — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 6, 2014
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