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FILE - Former Washington Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard poses with his Hall of Fame trophy during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. The four-time Super Bowl winning executive has died. He was 86. A spokesperson for the Washington Commanders said Beathard's family told the team he died earlier this week at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)

A slam-dunk hire, a special draft class and more: Bobby Beathard’s 5 best moves in Washington

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Bobby Beathard, director of player personnel for the Miami Dolphins, is pictured, Jan. 23, 1975 in Miami. The four-time Super Bowl winning executive has died. He was 86. A spokesperson for the Washington Commanders said Beathard's family told the team he died earlier this week at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. (AP Photo)

LOVERRO: Remembering Bobby Beathard, the visionary who fueled the dreams of a team and its fans

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskin general manager, Bruce Allen, left, announced that former Redskins GM Bobby Beathard, right, will be inducted in the Redskins Ring of Fame during a press conference at the Washington Redskins NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va., Saturday, July 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Bobby Beathard, former Washington general manager, dies at 86

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

NFL contributor Bobby Beathard poses with a bust of himself during an induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ** FILE **

Bobby Beathard, former Redskins GM, inducted into Hall of Fame

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis dances beside his bust as he delivers his induction speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Ray Lewis urges togetherness and love in Hall of Fame speech

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 30, 2016, file photo, former Washington Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard speaks at a news conference at the Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Beathard loathed first-round draft picks and reveled in taking chances on players from out-of-the-way colleges. It was a formula that paid off with two victories in four trips to the Super Bowl as general manager of the Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers, and earned him a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

HOF Preview: Team builder Beathard heads into Hall of Fame

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2012, file photo, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis reacts as he is introduced before an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Baltimore. Lewis was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Lewis, Moss, Owens, Urlacher highlight 8-person Hall class

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard (3) scrambles with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Beathard gets shot at starting QB job for 49ers vs. Cowboys

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) carries the ball toward the end zone a touchdown as San Francisco 49ers defensive end Solomon Thomas (94) looks on during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Sunday’s game adds to Shanahan’s case for Cousins

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskin general manager, Bruce Allen, left, announced that former Redskins GM Bobby Beathard, right, will be inducted in the Redskins Ring of Fame during a press conference at the Washington Redskins NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va., Saturday, July 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Bobby Beathard, former Redskins GM, chosen as Hall of Fame finalist

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins&#8217; general manager Scot McCloughan speaks during a news conference at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., Monday, April 25, 2016. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

When some look at former Redskins GM Bobby Beathard, they see Scot McCloughan

By Thom Loverro

Washington Redskin general manager, Bruce Allen, left, announced that former Redskins GM Bobby Beathard, right, will be inducted in the Redskins Ring of Fame during a press conference at the Washington Redskins NFL football teams training camp in Richmond, Va., Saturday, July 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Former Redskins GM Bobby Beathard will be inducted to Ring of Fame

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins coach Jack Pardee. (Joseph Silverman/The Washington Times) circa Dec. 7, 1983.

HELLER: Jack Pardee a class act during his days in D.C.

By Dick Heller - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker LaVar Arrington flexes his muscles in the third quarter of a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday, Aug. 26, 2005 in Landover, Md. This was Arrington's first game back after he missed most of last season with a knee injury. The Redskins won 17-10. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins add 10 to list of franchise’s greatest

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home

By BERNIE WILSON and GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

**FILE** New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau reacts after the first of his two interceptions against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter of New England's 34-17 home win on Oct. 7, 2007. (Associated Press)

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home

By Bernie Wilson and Gillian Flaccus - Associated Press

Police: Junior Seau found dead at California home

By BERNIE WILSON and GILLIAN FLACCUS - Associated Press

Robert Griffin III is expected to land with the Washington Redskins at the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft. (Associated Press)

DALY: Giving up first-rounders not the end of the world for Redskins

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

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