A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, March 19, 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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--The Redskins have announced the signing of linebacker who started 10 games for the Chiefs last season after playing six seasons in Philadelphia.
--One blogger gives five thoughts about the Redskins including one about what the team has done for special teams this offseason.
--A look at the Redskins defensive depth chart after a few new signings by the team over the past week.
--After speaking with Andre Roberts during the time leading up to free agency, quarterback Robert Griffin III helped land the receiver and bring him to Washington.
--Heading into the second week of free agency, one article looks at a salary cap breakdown for each team across the league.
--A writer asks the question to fan; “do you think RG3 needs the knee brace?”
--After re-signing linebacker Brian Orakpo and bringing in defensive lineman Jason Hatcher, the Redskins seem to putting all of their hopes into a pass rush that should dominate.
--One writer wonders if the earliest Redskins free agents are the best free agent signings, or if the team gets the best steals when they wait.
--Grading what the Redskins have done so far as the NFL rolls into the second week of free agency.
--One insider answers questions from fans about the team, including “what will the Redskins do if they cannot land Ryan Clark or another safety?”
--Former Redskins' tight end Chris Cooley believes that lineman [Kory Lichtensteiger "will be fantastic" at the center position. The released center Will Montgomery last week and it is believed that Lichtensteiger will take over that role.
--New receiver Andre Roberts ‘anticipates consistency' with the Redskins moving forward and is excited to be a part of the organization as they head toward the 2014 season.
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What's Trending In @Redskins Nation?
1) He's back! S @BMeriweather31 signs his #Redskins contract to stay in DC. Retweet to welcome him back! #HTTR http://t.co/4EIrPhKjn1
2) Retweet to welcome the newest member of #Redskins Nation, LB@DR3AM56, who signed his contract this morning!http://t.co/DtVUKvrAJu
3) #Redskins QB @RGIII : "This is one of the only awards that is voted on by your own teammates. That's a huge honor."http://t.co/6RsNtWHhLE
4) Join the #Redskins Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a signed@RGIII jersey: http://t.co/FL5HVmJ99z http://t.co/gaZeBvk2D7
5) LB @DR3AM56 played all 16 games for 2013 Chiefs, starting 10. Team won 9-of-11 games when he started: http://t.co/mPKEI3V7U8#HTTR
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