A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by The Washington Redskins.
-- The Washington Post's Leonard Shapiro writes that Bobby Mitchell will be remembered as a pioneer, but we shouldn’t forget his talent.
-- The Washington Post's Thomas Boswell writes that if you saw Bobby Mitchell run with a football, it’s hard to remember anything else
-- The Washington Post's Les Carpenter explains why Redskins Coach Ron Rivera seems pretty sure about what he’ll do with No. 2 pick.
-- The Washington Post's Roman Stubbs chronicles how a Redskins team doctor is assisting with coronavirus treatment.
-- Sports Illustrated's Jenny Vrentas explains why the uncertain offseason is not "uncharted territory" for Ron Rivera.
-- The Undefeated's Jason Reid looks at how Bobby Mitchell was the star who changed Washington’s NFL franchise.
-- ESPN's John Keim recaps head coach Ron Rivera's thoughts on the No. 2 overall pick.
-- ESPN's John Keim highlights the high hopes the Redskins have for their defensive front.
-- NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay explains the Redskins' contingency plan at quarterback.
-- NBC Sports Washington's JP Finlay also provides insight about who the Redskins could select with the No. 2 overall pick.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Quinton Mayo writes about Doug Williams' relationship with Dwayne Haskins.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey turns in his Redskins Free Agency Report Card for the defense.
-- NBC Sports Washington's Ethan Cadeaux writes about how Kyle Allen can handle anything, and that includes being the backup
-- Yahoo! Sports' Terez Paylor thinks drafting Chase Young is a no-brainer.
-- The Athletic's David Aldridge celebrates the life of Redskins great Bobby Mitchell. (Subscription)
-- The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker explains how Redskins’ new players “take it back old school” to improvise workouts. (Subscription)
-- The Athletic's Rhiannon Walker also chronicles the rise of Jennifer King and how she became the Redskins' full-year coaching intern. (Subscription)
-- The Athletic's Ben Standig empties his notebook following head coach Ron Rivera's video conference. (Subscription)
-- The Athletic's Mark Bullock writes that tight end Hunter Bryant would be a good fit for the Redskins as a mid-round pick. (Subscription)
Check Out What's On Redskins.com:
-- Statement From Washington Redskins Owner Dan Snyder On The Passing Of Hall Of Famer Bobby Mitchell