
Play Erik Cook in a game of one-on-one hoops, and you might be in big trouble. He's 6-foot-6, 320 pounds and can throw down dunks with two hands. Have fun with that.

Chris Foerster did backflips on the inside when he saw how new right guard Chris Chester executed a combination block in the first quarter of last Sunday's game.

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' offense and some observations after rewatching the TV broadcast of their 17-10 win over the St. Louis Rams.

Maybe Chris Chester simply was destined to play for Mike Shanahan at some point during his NFL career. When you examine Chester's background, it just makes sense that a coach who loves athletic linemen eventually would seek him out.

A running play the Washington Redskins attempted in practice Monday morning was reminiscent of last season - and that can't be a good thing.

Albert Haynesworth already was a star when the Washington Redskins signed him to a record-setting $100 million free agent contract in February 2009. He was a quarterback's nightmare on the field and twice had been named an All-Pro defensive tackle. That acquisition, however, turned out to be one of the worst in NFL history.

Football is almost back, and the Redskins are getting ready.