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Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper in the dugout during their baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Rookie phenoms take D.C. by storm

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Redskins QB Robert Griffin III is set to face his first defense that will have had regular-season game film of him. (Associated Press)

Redskins defense doesn’t rest

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Corey White (24) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Redskins’ Pierre Garcon misses practice with foot injury

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Sam Huff, famed by the Associated Press as defensive player of the week for the National Football League in the Washington Redskins locker room in Washington on Sept. 25, 1969. Huff made 12 tackles and five assists Sunday for Washington in a 26-20 defeat of New Orleans. (AP Photo/Charles Gorry)

Sam Huff: Ex-Redskins LB to be honored by West Virginia at FedEx Field

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Justin Snow spent 12 seasons with the Indianpolis Colts before being released. The Washington Redskins signed him Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Justin Snow, Redskins new long snapper, in ‘uncharted territory’

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

RG3 not getting caught up in all the hype

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Long snapper Justin Snow was signed Tuesday by the Washington Redskins. He spent 12 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. (Associated Press)

Redskins sign long snapper Justin Snow; Nick Sundberg is put on IR

The Washington Times

** FILE ** Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins. (Associated Press)

SNYDER: A bit of Baylor in RG3’s offense

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) rushes past New Orleans Saints linebacker David Hawthorne (57) in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Redskins - Saints Film Review: OFFENSE

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

DALY: Among rookies, RG3’s in a class by himself

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had plenty of reason to celebrate at he went 19 of 26 for 320 yards and two touchdowns in his NFL debut Sunday. (Associated Press)

RG3 performs admirably in opener

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III didn’t look like a first-year player in Washington’s 40-32 upset at the New Orleans Saints on Sunday as he passed for 320 yards and two touchdowns. Griffin, the No. 2 overall pick in April’s NFL draft, also ran for 42 yards. (Associated Press)

RG3 leads Redskins upset over Saints, 40-32

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (12) warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kirk Cousins to back up RG3; Alfred Morris gets start in the backfield

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson (95) blocks a punt by Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca (6) resulting in a Saints touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Blocked punt didn’t change momentum, but Redskins don’t want a repeat

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) is tackled by New Orleans Saints strong safety Corey White (24) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Pierre Garcon’s impact felt from the start

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III celebrates after taking a shot from New Orleans safety Malcolm Jenkins on an 88-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Pierre Garcon. The TD came on the first play from scrimmage after the Saints had taken a 7-3 lead. (Associated Press)

RG3’s breathtaking debut one for the record books

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

RG3 leads Redskins to stunning 40-32 win over Saints in debut

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall reacts after sacking New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in the first half. Brees, last season’s most-accurate passer, completed just 46.2 percent of his attempts Sunday. It marked the Saints star’s worst completion percentage since throwing for 40.6 percent on Christmas Eve 2006.

Drew Brees wasn’t allowed into his comfort zone vs. Redskins

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins offensive coach Kyle Shanahan makes his way to the field for afternoon practice on the first day of training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Thursday, July 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins prepare for running back by committee vs. Saints

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Saints defensive end Will Smith (shown) and linebacker Jonathan Vilma are eligible to play versus the Redskins on Sunday after an appeals panel overturned the suspensions for the players involved in the bounty scandal. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

Appeals panel overturns suspensions for Saints’ bounty scandal players

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times