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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) carries during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Redskins to see how they match up with Saints’ high-powered offense

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Heath Shuler puts his hand to his helmet during the Redskins 14-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Nov. 26, 1995 at RFK Stadium. Shuler, starting his first game since the season opener, was 12 for 27 for 164 yards. (AP Photo/Doug Mills)

Heath Shuler: Rushed in, phased out

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

DALY: Rookie QBs step right up

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper looks back onto the field before heading into the clubhouse after their baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Nationals Park, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)

Everyone has advice for RG3 …

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Something strikes Robert Griffin III as funny during a strategy session with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan during a preseason game against the Colts. Shanahan, shown with Griffin during drills below, says it will be important to take pressure off the rookie by running the ball effectively. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

RG3, Kyle Shanahan on the same page from the start

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) looks on from the bench against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

DALY: Finally, we can focus on the field

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

**FILE** New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton yells during the first half of the Saints' 45-28 wild-card playoff victory against the Detroit Lions in New Orleans on Jan. 7, 2012. (Associated Press)

Saints bounty scandal brought awareness to Redskins players, coaches

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Interior views of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the third quarter of an NFL football game between the New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

Redskins preparing for Superdome by cranking up noise inside practice bubble

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Preston keres/special to the Washington Times

Robert Griffin III’s progress as the Redskins’ quarterback was aided by immediately being named the starter, enabling the rookie to practice as such all offseason and throughout training camp.

RG3 is armed with confidence

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter to put the Skins up 14-7 as the Washington Redskins takes on the Indianapolis Colts in NFL preseason football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Saturday, August 25, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: With RG3, shoot for the moon, but settle for a star

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) is helped off the field after being injured 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)

Redskins’ Brandon Meriweather will be out 2-4 weeks with knee injury

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Pierre Garcon took swift action in the wake of the January 2010 earthquake that rocked Haiti. He created a charity as a means of channeling resources directly to the people and remains active in helping the island nation rebuild. (Associated Press)

Redskins receiver Pierre Garcon touched by plight of needy in Haiti

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Redskins left guard Kory Lichtensteiger’s 2011 season ended when he tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus when he tried to block Philadelphia defensive end Daryl Tapp following an interception Oct. 16. Lichtensteiger will begin his third season with the team Sunday. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Diligence rewarded for Redskins’ Kory Lichtensteiger

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Mike Shanahan has compiled an 11-21 record as the Redskins’ coach. It’s time for the team to show dramatic improvement in Year 3, especially given the draft picks sacrificed to acquire Robert Griffin III. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

DALY: Rebirth of Redskins must start this season

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan waves to fans as he 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)

Shanahan upbeat after ‘tough’ roster decisions

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Brandon Banks (16) runs the ball down the Redskins sideline in the second half of the Redskins' 30-3 preseason victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Aug. 29, 2012, at FedEx Field in Washington. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

Redskins set final roster, make changes at receiver

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Redskins S Jackson suspended indefinitely by NFL

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) blocks Indianapolis Colts linebacker Kavell Conner (53) as running back Alfred Morris (46) moves past during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins’ starting back may be last man standing

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Washington Redskins linebacker Bryan Kehl (53) runs with his interception during the second half of an NFL preseason football game with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Redskins’ Bryan Kehl puts his best foot forward with roster cuts approaching

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) runs through Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jacob Cutrera (51) for a 6-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Redskins-Buccaneers: Receivers battle it out in Redskins’ 30-3 preseason win

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times