A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Monday, March 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 recap of rookie 's season as well as what the tight end could do going into next year. The one question is; can Reed stay healthy?
--Taking a look at a few free agents that the national media is saying could end up with the Washington Redskins this season. One big name includes New York Giants defensive lineman Linval Joseph.
--With several big name Redskins becoming free agents over the next couple years, the Redskins must plan for the future when negotiating contracts this offseason.
--With linebacker Brian Orakpo potentially hitting the open market soon, one writer gathers the opinion of others on where Orakpo ranks as a free agent.
--After many different numbers being bounced around the media the last several weeks, the NFL has finally set the 2014 salary cap to $133 million, which is a $10 million increase from last season.
--One writer looks back on five of the best free agent signings that the Redskins have made in team history with linebacker London Fletcher leading the pack.
--According to reports, the Redskins have yet to make an offer to linebacker Brian Orakpo who is set to be a free agent on March 11. If a deal does not get done, what is Washington’s ‘plan B?’
--As other teams begin to extend certain players contracts, an article wonders if the Redskins will do the same for players such as defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins and linebacker Ryan Kerrigan.
--Free agency begins March 11, one blogger breaks down the entire Redskins cap situation including 'impending free agents' as well as free agents the team is likely to target.
--If the Redskins and linebacker Brian Orakpo cannot agree on a deal, can the Redskins ‘live’ without him on the team?
--Why one blogger does not agree with signing free agent wide receiver Hakeem Nicks and warns teams who are looking into potentially signing the wide receiver.
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