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Redskins’ third draft under Mike Shanahan was about Robert Griffin III and added depth

Mike Jones, washingtonpost.com

The Washington Redskins kicked off the NFL Draft with a move that will make an immediate impact, taking quarterback Robert Griffin III second overall. The rest of the Redskins’ draft, however, was about depth. Read full article >>

Tracee Hamilton, washingtonpost.com

Well, you had that one glorious day. Remember it. Years from now, you can tell your grandchildren about it, via whatever has replaced e-mail, Facebook and Twitter by then. First, they’ll show you how to use whatever has replaced e-mail, Facebook and Twi…

Matt Loede, redskinsgab.com

Kevin Bolden WR, Southern Miss Lennon Creer, RB, Louisiana Tech Grant Garner, C, Oklahoma State Darius Hanks WR, Alabama Lance Lewis, WR, East Carolina Monte Lewis, DE, Jacksonville State Vaughn Meatoga DT Hawaii Brian McNally, DE, New Hampshire Chase M…

Rajan Nanavati, redskinsgab.com

With the 2012 NFL Draft wrapped up, let’s a quick look at the Redskins haul from the past three days: Round 1, Pick #2: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor Redskins fans hope they’ve found their franchise quarterback for the next decade-plus. If Griffin ca…

Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com

Everyone knew the Redskins would use their first pick in the draft, No. 2 overall, on quarterback Robert Griffin III. But no one expected the Redskins to use their third pick, No. 102 overall, on a quarterback as well. Not even that quarterback, Michiga…