Special Teams Issues Highlight Dysfunction Plaguing the Washington Redskins

What was it that doomed the Redskins Sunday night in Dallas? Was it the much maligned defense that ranked last in yards allowed per game heading into Sunday? Was it the offense that had yet to put together a complete four quarters of solid play? No, what ultimately doomed the Redskins Sunday night was the oft overlooked special teams.

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Five Reasons Why the Washington Redskins Can Beat the Dallas Cowboys

The Washington Redskins head to Dallas Sunday night after the Cowboys' impressive showing last week, but there is still plenty of reason for Redskins fans to be optimistic. For the full story, click here.

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With Jarvis Jenkins and Rob Jackson, the Washington Redskins Defense Will Still Be Terrible

Jarvis Jenkins and Rob Jackson return from a four game suspension this week, but how much will their return really help the Redskins? They may add depth, but the defense is still going to be terrible. Click here for the full story.

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For the Washington Redskins it is Hardly Mission Accomplished

How satisfied can the Redskins really be with a win over Oakland? They may have gotten their first win, but this team still has a long way to go. Click here for the full story.

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Time for the Washington Redskins to Stop Talking About How Good They Are and Prove It

We have heard a lot of talk about the Redskins and how good they are, but we have yet to see it on the field. Click here for a story on why it is time for the Redskins to put up, or shut up.

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Operation Patience Part 2: Why Benching RG3 for Kirk Cousins is a Really Bad Idea

An 0-2 start for the Redskins has some people calling for Kirk Cousins. Click here to find out why that would be a really bad idea.

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Redskins Need to Accept Life Without Meriweather

Brandon Meriweather made his 2013 debut on Sunday, but left in the second quarter with a concussion. It is time for the Redskins to look elsewhere for help with their secondary. For the full story, click here.

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Why RG3 needs to keep playing

The Washington Redskins meet the Green Bay Packers this Sunday and the question on everyone’s mind is whether Robert Griffin III will be back to normal.

After Week 1, it was clear he was playing with full confidence. Numerous replays showed he was not following through on his throws or putting on weight on his front leg. Many have argued that this performance showed he came back too early and should not have played. I think it shows exactly the opposite.

What’s holding Griffin back now is his own confidence. He has been medically cleared, but still does not have confidence in his knee. That is a mental hurdle, not a physical one. Griffin has to play because that is the only way he can overcome that.

Compare his first half performance to his second half. In the first half, he threw two interceptions, botched a toss to Alfred Morris, and the offense was completely out of sync. In the second half, he did not turn the ball over at all and threw for two touchdowns.

Griffin will begin to play like his old self when he overcomes the mental hurdle that is holding him back. The solution is to keep playing, not to continue hiding him away.

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Redskins Need to Avoid Same Offensive Mistakes to Beat the Packers

The Washington Redskins will meet the Green Bay Packers this Sunday and if they hope to win, they'll have to do fix some problems on offense. Click here to read more.

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Washington Redskins: RG3 Shows Us Why the Preseason Matters

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Washington Redskins: Three Things RG3 Must Do in Week 1

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Pat White for the scout team?

The Redskins took the unusual step of keeping four quarterbacks on their 53 man roster and that has lead to plenty of speculation as to why. An interesting theory is that the team kept Pat White to simulate Michael Vick on the scout team. White is a speedy, mobile quarterback that can simulate Vick in practice and help the team prepare for the Eagles in Week 1.

Is that enough to keep him on the final roster? No.

The fact that White can run the scout team offense is a benefit, but Mike Shanahan would not keep him just for a Week 1 matchup with Philadelphia. The Redskins faced Vick and the Eagles twice last season and won both games. Even though this is Chip Kelly's first year as head coach, worry over a Week 1 matchup would not justify keeping an extra quarterback.

If the Redskins knew for sure that Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins were 100% healthy, would White still be on the roster? Definitely not.

Vick and Kelly present a tough challenge for Week 1, but not tough enough to keep a quarterback for the sole purpose of running the scout team.

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Washington Redskins Offer Some Surprises With Their Final 53

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Washington Redskins: Five players who need a big performance Thursday

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Do the Washington Redskins Need Tanard Jackson?

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Robert Griffin III and Tom Brady: Two Quarterbacks, Only One Controversy

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Injuries to Washington Redskins' Rookies Starting to Mount

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Fred Davis: Player With the Most to Prove for the Washington Redskins

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Five Burning Questions for the Washington Redskins

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Should the Washington Redskins Keep Three Quarterbacks?

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