A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, January 3, 2013.
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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--A look at Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell who is reportedly being considered for the Redskins coaching job. This season Seattle is tied for eighth in scoring, averaging 26.1 points per game and 17th in the league in total offense.
--University of Baylor head coach Art Briles who has been rumored to be a candidate for the Redskins head coach and now reportedly he is being considered at the University of Texas.
--With four NFL teams currently without a head coach, one reporter looks at the Redskins head coaching job and explains why it is the best opportunity left.
--Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan will reportedly have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this offseason Kerrigan matched a career-high with 8.5 sacks this season and a career-high 66 tackles and four forced fumbles.
--Joe Theismann spoke to "Mike & Mike" on ESPN and his take on the Redskins 2013 season. Theismann said, "This year was a total disaster."
--Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins gave a compelling speech at a pep rally before Michigan State defeated Stanford 24-20 at the Rose Bowl.
--Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen dismisses rumors about talks with former head coach Bill Cowher taking the Redskins head coaching job.
--Why Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Caldwell is reportedly being considered for the Redskins head coaching position. Caldwell is being interviewed by the Detroit Lions today and is reported to interview with the Redskins next week.
--Letter grades for the Washington Redskins team broken down position by position. The running back position was the only position to receive an A as Alfred Morris had a solid sophomore year finishing fourth in the NFL with 1,275 rushing yards.
--A look at former head coach Mike Shanahan and his last weeks as head coach of the Washington Redskins. One reporter feels that Shanahan's best move as coach was benching quarterback Robert Griffin III for the final three games of the season.
--Four teams remain without a coach this offseason, one reporter breaks down who the candidates are and when they are scheduled to be interviewed.
--How the Chicago Bears seven-year deal worth $126 million dollars can effect the Redskins. This deal may decrease the value of Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins who was reported that he may be traded this offseason.
--A look at potential draft prospects from the Sugar Bowl between the University of Alabama and Oklahoma University. Alabama's guard Anthony Steen could help bolster the Redskins offensive line which struggled this season.
--Baylor Bears head coach Art Briles and Stanford's David Shaw are two college coaches being considered for the Redskins head coaching position this offseason. ESPN reporter Adam Schefter spoke about Briles and said, "I think he’d be open to the Redskins job."
--Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan speaks about minor knee surgery and how he has become vestal, learning how to play standing up in the 3-4 defense.
--A season wrap-up for the Washington Redskins including team MVP wide receiver Pierre Garcon. Garcon had a record breaking season and set the franchise record for receptions in a season with 113. --A recent poll shows that out of 741 registered voters, 71 percent voted the Redskins should not change their name
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What's Trending In @Redskins Nation?
1) A new national poll shows widespread opposition to a #Redskinsname change: http://t.co/2jZxRkj3wV #HTTR
2) Three #Redskins were named to @espn 's All #NFCEast squadhttp://t.co/68iuEQe044 http://t.co/cc3M9LZfz6
3) #Redskins LB @LFletcher59 endorses Lovie Smith to Tampa and hints at his future plans http://t.co/354BfAWPTEhttp://t.co/mlre1n3P3y
4) .@Theismann7 sees 2014 #Redskins bouncing back: "There could be a surprising jump in this football team." http://t.co/gm31lOh6Tz#HTTR
5) . @thecooleyzone "I don't know how you could imagine someone wouldn't want to take this job" http://t.co/tKGH8M1LE9http://t.co/bEiTDPdGiK
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