A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
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--One reporter has the solution to the Redskins 0-3 start. Do the Redskins have a chance to play for first place soon? A list of teams that started 0-3 and made the playoffs. Where will the blame fall for the Redskins disappointing start?
--The Redskins are one of many former 2012 playoff teams with a bad start to the 2013 season.
--Special teams is still a work in progress and trying to find an impact player in the return game proves to be difficult.
--Head coach Mike Shanahan looks to improve the effectiveness of linebacker London Fletcher and wants to see better execution from safety Bacarri Rambo.
--Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has implemented creative defensive plays but hasn't seen the rewards yet.
--Redskins questions on quarterback Robert Griffin III, safety Brandon Meriweather and tight end Jordan Reed; answered by Washington Post writer Mike Jones.
--The Washington Redskins' players stress that play on the field is the only thing that matters.
--How rapper Eminem may have helped the Lions defeat the Redskins at FedExField.
--Former Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann on the attention quarterback Robert Griffin III is receiving.
--Chris Carter responds to comments made by former Redskins player Fred Smoot.
--Redskins' practice squad left tackle Xavier Nixon was signed by the Colts yesterday. With a 0-3 start the Redskins now have the first opportunity to claim players off the waiver wire.
--The Redskins cannot afford to be nostalgic about last season and must focus on turning their 2013 season around.
--A review of the Redskins offensive and defensive performance vs. the Lions.
--What you need to know as the Redskins prepare to play the Raiders this Sunday.
--Redskins players are confident they can overcome their 0-3 start.
--Key quotes from Mike Shanahan's press conference and Shanahan's justification of play calling.
--Questions on Redskins players answered by writer Rich Tandler.
--Sliding is still an awkward process for quarterback Robert Griffin III.
--The Washington Redskins come in at No. 27 on ESPN's power rankings.
--Is the confidence of the Redskins players shaken?
--Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan on quarterback Robert Griffin III's turnovers vs. the Lions.
--The good and the bad from quarterback Robert Griffin III's performance against the Detroit Lions.
--ESPN's film review of the Redskins offensive execution vs. the Detroit Lions.
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