Mike Shanahan

When it comes to diversity in the NFL, nepotism trumps the 'Rooney Rule'

2013-04-01 03:00:00

This NFL offseason represents the 10-year anniversary of the inception of the "Rooney Rule." The rule, named after Pittsburgh Steelers' Chairman Dan Rooney, requires teams to interview minority candidates for all head coaching and senior football...

Digest: Redskins release Hall, redo Carriker's contract

2013-03-11 22:12:00

Redskins Corner Hall released; Carriker's deal redone � � Forced to make moves to get below the NFL-mandated salary cap of $123 million, the Washington Redskins released cornerback DeAngelo Hall, restructured defensive end Adam Carriker's deal and...

Digest: Dynamic Strike rallies in Miracle Wood

2013-02-09 23:19:00

Laurel Park Dynamic Strike rallies in Miracle Wood Dynamic Strike came from behind to win the $80,000 Miracle Wood Stakes on Saturday at Laurel Park. Ridden by Forrest Boyce and trained by Richard Small, the lightly raced son of Smart Strike stalked...

What they're saying about the Ravens, the 49ers and the Super Bowl (1/25)

2013-01-25 07:51:00

Here is what other news outlets are saying about the Ravens, San Francisco 49ers and Super Bowl XLVII today. --- Peter Schrager of FOX Sports writes that O.J. Brigance's brave battle continues to inspire the Ravens. “Known around the Ravens...

Redskins turn to their rookie quarterbacks to complete comeback

2012-12-09 19:51:00

— The Washington Redskins captured their seventh win in 13 games on Sunday, but this win came with a rookie quarterback not named Robert Griffin III. Kirk Cousins, the organization's fourth-round pick in the NFL draft, hit wide receiver Pierre...

Redskins got big play from little-utilized player

2012-12-10 07:24:00

Deactivated for the previous five contests, Richard Crawford picked an opportune time to make a lasting impression for the Washington Redskins. The rookie cornerback’s 64-yard punt return set up rookie kicker Kai Forbath’s 34-yard field goal...

Like Ravens, Redskins have unearthed gem at kicker

2012-12-10 07:29:00

When the Ravens cut incumbent Billy Cundiff in favor of undrafted rookie Justin Tucker, the Washington Redskins swooped in and signed Cundiff. But after five games during which Cundiff missed five of 12 field-goal attempts, Washington went with an unknown...

Jeff Zrebiec's Ravens-Redskins scouting report

2012-12-08 11:30:00

RAVENS PASSING GAME: The Ravens are 12 games into the season and it's still hard to figure out what they're going to get from their passing attack one drive to the next never mind week-by-week. Quarterback Joe Flacco has thrown just two touchdowns over...

Dear Doctor Z, can watching a Ravens telecast make me ill?

2012-12-09 16:32:00

Baltimore Ravens fans can’t help but feel frustrated, angry and maybe even sick about what they saw on their TV screens Sunday during a 31-28 loss to the Washington Redskins. But let’s be fair, you can’t blame most of that on lousy...

Redskins tackles anticipate seeing Terrell Suggs Sunday

2012-12-07 13:05:00

ASHBURN, Va. – The Ravens may have listed outside linebacker Terrell Suggs as questionable for the game against the Washington Redskins, but as far as starting tackles Trent Williams and Tyler Polumbus are concerned, they expect to line up against...

Breaking down Sunday's Ravens-Redskins game with Rich Campbell of The Washington Times

2012-12-07 07:00:00

Every week, I hope to bring you a quick Q&A with someone who covers the Ravens’ opponent that week. This week, I chatted with Rich Campbell, who covers the Washington Redskins for The Washington Times. MV: How unique is Robert Griffin III? And how...

Redskins' offensive players wary of Ravens safety Ed Reed

2012-12-06 09:19:00

Injuries may have sapped the Ravens of starting linebackers Ray Lewis and Terrell Suggs for Sunday’s contest against the Washington Redskins, but the Ravens will still feature free safety Ed Reed in their defensive backfield. And the Redskins are...

Washington Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan talks to players at rookie camp on May 5.

2013-05-10 09:35:40

Oh no, here we go again with the Washington backfield. Coach Mike Shanahan says Morris is the starter after a huge Week 1 workload that included 28 carries. He has said things like this before, then done the exact opposite on game day.

2012-09-11 00:00:00

Another former Ravens backup, Beck has apparently practiced his way into the heart of Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, who is comfortable opening the season with Beck under center.

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