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Tight end Chris Cooley played in every game from his rookie season of 2004 through ’08. He had a career-best eight touchdowns in 2007 and established career highs in catches (83) and yards (849) in ’08. (Associated Press)

Chris Cooley’s fond farewell

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Robert Griffin III look at the jumbotron late as they talk on the bench in the second quarter at FedEx Field, Landover, Md. Aug. 25, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

RG3 bides his time until Redskins’ opener

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) at the end of the Indianapolis Colts at Washington Redskins preseason football game, Saturday, August 25, 2012 in Washington, DC. Redskins won 30 - 17. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

RG3 has solid showing in dress rehearsal for NFL debut

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Robert Griffin III look at the jumbotron late as they talk on the bench in the second quarter at FedEx Field, Landover, Md. Aug. 25, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

DALY: Redskins keep training wheels on RG3 this preseason

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower runs the ball during practice at the NFL football training camp at Redskins Park, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Tim Hightower ready to make preseason debut Saturday vs. Colts

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks (16) runs with the ball in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Brandon Banks’ speed weighed against usefulness as receiver for Redskins

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

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Robert Griffin III has been the Redskins’ undisputed starting quarterback virtually since draft day, despite the pronouncements of some so-called NFL experts.

SNYDER: A QB controversy that never was for Redskins

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Israel Idonije (71) and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (75) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. At left is Redskins offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Class was in session during Redskins’ Saturday-night loss to Bears

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo will miss the rest of the preseason after injuring his shoulder Saturday night at Chicago. (The Washington Times)

No injury repeat for Orakpo

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, a fourth-round pick from Michigan State, was 18 of 23 for 264 yards and three touchdowns, all in the second half, in a 33-31 loss at Chicago on Saturday. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Cousins, RG3 stay calm amid the storm

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is pressured by Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

Redskins’ Orakpo done in preseason, but MRI negative

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

3 sacks give Redskins’ RGIII a taste of pressure

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Redskins wide receiver Dezmon Briscoe (19) makes a catch against the Chicago Bears in the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012. The Bears won 33-31. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Redskins’ starters outplayed in preseason loss to Chicago

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Redskins' Alfred Morris (46) runs against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Redskins’ Alfred Morris eager to show running skills

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan talks with offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) after practice at the team's NFL football training camp at Redskins Park on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trent Williams’ bone bruise healing

By Stephen Whyno and Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks (16) arrives for afternoon practice at training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: Banks’ job with Redskins could hinge on adapting

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Chris Cooley says he expects to show what he can do as fullback in Thursday’s preseason opener at Buffalo. He played it in drills and against Dallas last year. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

With snaps at fullback, Cooley contributes versatility to Redskins

By Rich Campbell and Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

The Washington Redskins' line has been struck with injuries as four of the five projected starters missed Saturday's practice. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

Trent Williams’ bone bruise latest pain for Redskins’ banged-up offensive line

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III throws during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

Redskins-Bills: RG3 shines in debut under the spotlight

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times