A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2015.

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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-- In his daily "Need To Know" series, CSN Mid-Atlantic's Rich Tandler wonders if the Redskins should stick to one primary back or continue the load share.

-- CSN Mid-Atlantic's Tarik El-Bashir reports that tight end Jordan Reed is progressing, but he's still not practicing following a concussion suffered against the Eagles in Week 4.

-- El-Bashir also writes that wide receiver Ryan Grant is taking responsibility for the game-ending pick-six against the Falcons.

-- With DeSean Jackson's potential return happening this weekend, The Washington Times' Anthony Gulizia has a look at what it could mean for rookie Jamison Crowder.

-- ESPN's John Keim was on conference call with Jets head coach Todd Bowles yesterday where he said he has a "soft spot" for the Redskins, a team he played for in the 1980's and early 1990's. 

-- Keim also writes that Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis isn't interested in over-highlighting a potential matchup with DeSean Jackson.

-- While the Redskins like his speed, the team wants more from Rashad Ross according to Keim.me.

-- Here are five questions facing the Redskins this week, as written by The Washington Post's Mike Jones.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen has this piece on former Redskins running back Clinton Portis believing Alfred Morris should continue to be the team's "lead dog."

-- The Richmond Times-Dispatch's Michael Phillips says that while he's showing a lot of potential, for now rookie linebacker Preston Smith is a situational player.

-- RedskinsCapitalConnection.com provides a Redskins-Jets game preview.

Check Out What's On Redskins.com:

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--Vine Recap: Jets Week Practice, Oct. 14

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