A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, April 8, 2014.
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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-- After coming in for workouts this week, many of the Redskins players are noticing a ‘new aura’ in the building at Redskins Park.
-- One writer asks the fans of Washington their opinion on receiver missing voluntary workouts for a previously scheduled vacation trip and whether he should have changed his plans or not. Most fans sided with Jackson.
-- Quarterback Robert Griffin III is happy for a ‘new year’ to begin at Redskins Park and looks forward to getting ready for the upcoming season.
-- A look at five Redskins who will be under the most pressure as the 2014 season rolls around.
-- Former Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien spoke at a charity event and mentioned that he “will hold receiver DeSean Jackson accountable for the No. 11” and wants Jackson to hold it to a high standard as a Redskin.
-- After re-signing a few, and adding a couple, will the Redskins look to bring in a few more outside linebackers to compete behind Brian Orakpo and Ryan Kerrigan?
-- Checking out the final auditions for the Redskins cheerleaders who announced their roster after 60 women took the stage competing for a spot.
-- Redskins players are already sticking up for new receiver DeSean Jackson as Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams said in an interview that, “People just want to pick you apart.”
-- How the Redskins players and organization were all in on getting DeSean Jackson to Washington D.C.
-- Right before leaving Pittsburgh and coming to Washington, safety [Ryan Clark made a few phone calls to Steelers fans to say goodbye, while also calling some Redskins fans to say hello.
-- One writer looks at ‘five pressing questions’ facing the Redskins for this coming season as the players continue their offseason workouts.
-- Looking at how the Redskins depth chart stands after a free agency period of many player signings and roster moves.
What's Trending In @Redskins Nation?
1) #Redskins @rak98 @cbaker92redskin and @HankTime85 return to locker room after day 1 of conditioning drills. #HTTR http://t.co/zgnRupgYTE
2) Phase One of #Redskins offseason program has begun. #HTTR http://t.co/ENyugrKtDN
3) First day of offseason workouts today for the #Redskins presents a "clean slate," players say: http://t.co/wzPbDamXGI #HTTR
4) Three Super Bowl-winning #Redskins QBs competing on one field: http://t.co/nPRi9IzJga #HTTR
5) Story and video from the facility as the #Redskins today have begun offseason workouts: http://t.co/xUsYHezIHa #HTTR
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