Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

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Clinton Portis is not expected to attend the start of Washington's offseason program, but the team doesn't seem concerned.

Portis has never been one for working out when he doesn't have to. "I fully expect him to be here participating at some point," coach Jim Zorn said. "I talked to Clinton on the phone yesterday. He's just trying to work out his schedule." Portis can use the rest after breaking down late last season

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Clinton Portis surprisingly did report to the Redskins' offseason program on time Monday.

The Skins weren't expecting him to show yet. Portis worked out with the team last off-season more than ever before, and it appeared to pay off with a fast start to the season.

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Redskins re-signed restricted free agent K Shaun Suisham to a one-year, $1.01 million contract.

The tender isn't guaranteed and Suisham will have to beat out Dave Rayner to get the money. It'll likely be an even competition through training camp.




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Redskins signed DL Renaldo Wynn to a one-year contract.

Wynn, 35 in September, has a real chance to start for the Redskins, which says a whole lot about their problems at defensive end. He recorded 25 tackles and two sacks as a deep reserve tackle/end for the Giants last year

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The Redskins still have no plans to offer Jason Campbell an extension this offseason, according to the Washington Post.

The Post has speculated that Campbell's relationship with the club could become "contentious" if his deal isn't extended. He is in a contract year. In 36 career starts Campbell has a respectable 59.7 completion rate and 35:23 TD to INT ratio. He needs Devin Thomas and Malcolm Kelly to step up this year.

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Redskins waived LB Matt Sinclair.

Sinclair missed all of 2008 with a bad back. The former undrafted free agent from Illinois was considered expendable despite a meager $385K salary

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Profootballtalk.com is "hearing" that the Redskins have interest in Jay Cutler.

A rumor circulated Tuesday that sent Cutler to Washington, but it was obviously bogus. PFT indicates that the Skins do have interest in Cutler, though. Perhaps Dan Snyder and Pat Bowlen will talk at the March 22-25 Owners' Meetings.

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Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato says Washington hasn't "talked to anyone" about acquiring Jay Cutler from Denver.

"Jason (Campbell) is going to be our QB this season," Cerrato added. While the Skins didn't deny interest in Cutler, they have next to zero cap room. They've already made their big money purchase and Cutler isn't going anywhere without a new contract.

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Redskins DT Cornelius Griffin recently had his shoulder examined by Dr. James Andrews.

Griffin has had problems with the shoulder over the last few seasons and is expected to be limited in team workouts next week. The Redskins are optimistic that he will be fully healthy by the summer.

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Redskins RT Jon Jansen reported to offseason conditioning at 18% body fat, down from the 23% he ended 2008 at, and vows to keep his starting job.

A leaner Jansen could be more effective in pass protection, where he struggled badly last year. The Skins need a defensive end more than a tackle, even though they're hellbent on replacing Jansen. If Jansen keeps it up perhaps an end will be a more realistic pick at No. 13 overall.

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The Redskins have reportedly expressed no interest in free agent D.J. Hackett this offseason.

Washington offered Hackett a minimum deal last spring, but is prepared to give its youngsters a try. Hackett has generated no interest elsewhere.

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Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato has reportedly denied interest in Jay Cutler to "football people around the league" and to agents of players a trade would impact.

Th Skins couldn't fit free agent OLs Elton Brown or Ray Willis under their cap for minimum-type deals, so working Cutler onto the roster would seemingly be impossible. Washington is not one of his more likely landing spots

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USC's Mark Sanchez is expected to meet with the Jaguars, Redskins, and Jets in the coming week.

The Jags pick No. 8, the Redskins No. 13, and the Jets No. 17. With interest expected to keep rising, the Jets would likely have to move up to snare Sanchez on draft day.

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Beat writer Jason La Canfora suggests drafting a quarterback with the No. 13 overall pick is a luxury the Redskins can't afford.

They refuse to extend Jason Campbell's contract, but they're working out Mark Sanchez. Despite Vinny Cerrato's denial of interest in Jay Cutler, the team's mixed signals at quarterback suggests otherwise

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Redskins WR Devin Thomas was a no-show for the start of voluntary offseason work last week.

Despite the "voluntary" tag, Thomas' absence is a huge red flag after he left the Redskins with a stark impression of immaturity throughout last season. If Thomas is going to turn it around and earn the trust of teammates and coaches, he's going to have to start working like a pro -- and that obviously isn't happening.