A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.
All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.
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-- In his daily "Need To Know," CSN Mid-Atlantic's Rich Tandler discusses the Redskins' current salary cap situation with free agency beginning.
-- ESPN.com's James Walker believes the Redskins are one of three times that could be the best fit for free agent running back Lamar Miller.
-- ESPN's John Keim writes that the Redskins' decision to release four veterans on Monday helped free up some money, but the team now has some veteran leadership positions to fill.
-- Keim says that
-- ESPN's Michael Rothstein is reporting that
-- The Washington Times' Anthony Gulizia looks back at Monday's cuts of some veterans, which
-- The Washington Post's Mike Jones looks into where the Redskins are currently at with some of the players on expiring deals.
-- The Washington Post's Master Tesfatsion highlights the already busy week for the Redskins.
-- Jones also answers questions from his virtual mailbag including Robert Griffin III's legacy in Washington.
-- And Jones looks at the financial impact of releasing Jeron Johnson.
-- CBSDC.ocm's Brian McNally provides this free agency primer.
-- Check out HogsHaven.com's free agency simulation.
-- HogsHaven.com also looks at ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.'s recent mock draft that has the Redskins taking one of Alabama's talented defensive prospects at the 21st pick.
Check Out What's On Redskins.com:
--Report: Redskins Re-Signing Quarterback McCoy
--2016 Free Agency Outlook: Guards, Centers
--Compton Shares Goodbye Message From Jason Hatcher
--2016 Free Agency Outlook: Cornerbacks
What's Trending In @Redskins Nation?
ICYMI: Veteran DE Chris Long (54.5 career sacks) reportedly visiting with #Redskins today:https://t.co/AANBQhL6Us pic.twitter.com/EEbuY3yCAr
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 8, 2016
It's #NationalPancakeDay!
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 8, 2016
Check out the #Redskins serving up some pancakes of their own:https://t.co/tmkAQlrD1U pic.twitter.com/dTqfe9I7K9
QB
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 8, 2016Colt McCoy has proven his ability to compete & #Redskins want the free agent back.
: https://t.co/58eCBQHkwT pic.twitter.com/imIbtOnr7o
Stella is dreaming about the #Redskins. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/ONyhY8bAXE
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 8, 2016
Some call it the offseason, but @bscherff68 & @HoustonBates55 call it hunting season:
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 8, 2016
[https://t.co/EpEgcfoXUe] pic.twitter.com/JfsTCnADFV
A Look Around The League:
Calvin Johnson retires from the National Football League: https://t.co/8YgcYxLjNS pic.twitter.com/IdC1yIMX8R
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 8, 2016
#Eagles and CB Leodis McKelvin agree to terms on a two-year contract. #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/4yRkYWh0Db
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 8, 2016
“When someone thoroughly exhausts an experience, they can’t help but revere it. I revere football. I love the game." pic.twitter.com/WCtasTyU9e
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 8, 2016
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