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Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is selected by the Washington Redskins as the second pick in the first round of the National Football League Draft held at Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y., Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

DALY: In getting QB, fate finally smiles on Redskins

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Vibrant RGIII to join Redskins’ serious Shanahan

By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press

Receiver/kick returner Desmond Howard didn't make a splash with the Redskins like he did with Green Bay, when he was named MVP of Super Bowl XXXI. Among his highlights that day was this 99-yard kickoff return. (Associated Press)

DALY: Heisman winner comes along at a crucial time for Redskins

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan and Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III had a getting-to-know-you session in Waco, Texas, on March 21. (Associated Press)

Breezy days for Mike Shanahan before NFL draft

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Luck, Griffin nearly teamed up at Stanford

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Nov. 19, 2011, photo, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III looks to pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Waco, Texas. Griffin is a top prospect in the upcoming NFL football draft. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Redskins’ needs go beyond franchise quarterback

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jabar Gaffney has been encouraged to seek a trade, as he no longer fits in the team's plans. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

Jabar Gaffney no longer fits in Redskins’ future

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Heisman Trophy winner and former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III during Baylor pro day Wednesday, March 21, 2012, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Can Griffin resurrect two programs?

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Redskins middle linebacker London Fletcher re-signed with Washington on Thursday. He led the NFL with 166 tackles in the 2011 season and has played in 224 consecutive games. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

Redskins retain team captain London Fletcher

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Safety Madieu Williams, shown with the Minnesota Vikings in 2010, breaks up a pass intended for Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong. Williams agreed to a one-year deal with the Redskins on Monday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Redskins add Madieu Williams, Leigh Torrence and Kedric Golston

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III figures to be a dynamic selection for whatever team takes the Heisman Trophy winner in the April draft. (Associated Press)

Griffin’s athletic gifts fit profile of a Shanahan QB

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

A Washington Redskins player is interviewed April 3, 2012, while his helmet sits on the floor during a presentation in New York. (Associated Press)

Redskins’ 2012 preseason schedule set

By Marc Lancaster - The Washington Times

"When I think back about when the Broncos got John Elway, I don't think anybody looks back and says, 'Hey, did we overpay?' To get a guy like that doesn't happen very often. So to get a guy that you feel is a franchise quarterback, I think you've really upped your organization over the long term."
- Mike Shanahan (Associated Press)

Shanahan: Redskins top offseason priority was finding franchise QB

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

"It got to a point where it made me concerned, and now I'm thinking, 'Gosh, what do the next 10 years look like? said Mark Rypien, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit over head injuries against the NFL. (The Washington Times)

Memory loss prompted Rypien to join lawsuit against NFL

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan watches Stanford football pro day on campus in Stanford, Calif., on Thursday, March 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Shanahan concedes cap hit hindered Redskins’ plans in free agency

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

**FILE** Former Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Rypien (Associated Press)

Mark Rypien is lead plaintiff in lawsuit against NFL over head injuries

By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times

Dan Snyder's Redskins stated their case to 30 other NFL teams at the owners meetings. The Cowboys joined the Redskins in that explanation. (Associated Press)

Redskins take their grievance behind closed doors

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder (Associated Press)

DALY: League’s salary-cap smackdown is proof that there’s no ‘I’ in N-F-L

By Dan Daly - The Washington Times

**FILE** Washington Redskins General Manager Bruce Allen (The Washington Times)

Redskins seek arbitration for salary-cap cut

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times

Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III runs a footwork drill Wednesday during Baylor's pro day workout in Waco, Texas. Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, owner Daniel Snyder, general manager Bruce Allen and offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan were among those in attendance. (Associated Press)

Robert Griffin III gives Redskins a potential glance into future at Pro Day

By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times