A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, February 21, 2013.
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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--A recent report claims that the Redskins have no plans to trade away quarterback and that he will be in Washington for the 2014-15 season.
--A Redskins insider breaks down whether the team should bring back linebacker or let him walk in free agency.
--Looking into which free agent cornerbacks would be a good fit in Washington and help add much needed depth in the secondary.
--A blogger looks at five of the top seasons by a Redskin in the past 20 years, with quarterback Robert Griffin III topping the list.
--Former Redskins tight end Clint Didier is running for congress after one U.S. House seat opens up.
--In preparation for the NFL combine, one writer looks at a few inside linebackers that Redskins fans should keep an eye on as they may be wearing burgundy and gold this season.
--A few Redskins players help the state senators in the annual Virginia House versus Senate game in Richmond.
--One writer looks at three free agent offensive linemen who the Redskins could target this offseason including one sleeper who played for Jay Gruden last season.
--According to recent reports, the NFL salary cap is expected to be around $130 million dollars this season, opening up a little bit more room for each team.
--Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall believes that defensive coordinator Jim Haslett’s play calling was ‘handcuffed’ under head coach Mike Shanahan.
--After being suspended by the NFL this week for violating the substance abuse policy, soon to be free agent Fred Davis was arrested for DUI.
--A few politicians running for governor in Maryland give their opinions on the Redskins team name.
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What's Trending In @Redskins Nation?
1) "QB Johnny Manziel to Podium 3." Anyone have any questions?http://t.co/LzSa8HniCy
2) Happy #NationalLoveYourPetDay Redskins Nation! #HTTRhttp://t.co/CEe9AW4ZhU
3) Even if he wasn't here, Coach Gruden motivated by last year: "We need to put ourselves in position so we never face 3-13 again."#HTTR
4) Allen denies rumor #Redskins are shopping QB Cousins. Says plan is for all players to improve this offseason under new coaching staff. #HTTR
5) GM Bruce Allen confirms #Redskins will meet with @Rak98's reps in Indy: "We'll see where it goes." #HTTR http://t.co/vBAQdk2QLj
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