

By H. Leighton Steward
Fantasy replaces reality in Obama's green economy

What the Washington Redskins are looking for in their quarterback search, what they desperately need their next QB to be, is something that doesn't really exist: A Sure Thing.

Imagine this: Peyton Manning coming out of the tunnel at FedEx Field this September, poised to lead the Washington Redskins. Does that sound too good to be true? It might be, but that won't stop downtrodden Redskins fans from dreaming.

Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand.
Scott Campbell sat alone on the metal bleacher in Section T, Row 29 of Ladd-Peebles Stadium last Wednesday overlooking the South team's Senior Bowl practice through a pair of dark sunglasses. Wavy brown hair peeked over the rim of the same burgundy visor that distinguishes him on the Redskins Park practice fields each summer during training camp.

Washington Redskins strong safety LaRon Landry is proceeding toward free agency with hopes of avoiding surgery on his left Achilles tendon, coach Mike Shanahan said Monday after overseeing a Senior Bowl practice here.
Washington Redskins linebackers coach Lou Spanos is leaving the team to become UCLA’s new defensive coordinator, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed on Tuesday.

Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan on Wednesday shook up his coaching staff in the wake of his second last-place finish in as many seasons.

There is one, and only one, man who can list NFL Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year awards on his resume, and he has a corner office at Redskins Park.

The Cincinnati Bengals were absolutely dreadful in their 31-10 loss to the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Atlanta Falcons were even worse in their 24-2 loss to the New York Giants 24 hours later.

Mike Shanahan and the Washington Redskins coaching staff will coach the South team at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala., later this month, game officials announced Saturday.

Who needs August? Welcome to the dog days of January, when every new year seems just like the old year for many sports fans in these parts.

A review of the best and worst performances by the Washington Redskins' offense and some observations after re-watching the TV broadcast of their 34-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

A paradox floated around Redskins Park on Monday as players cleaned out their lockers and departed for the offseason. The Washington Redskins finished 5-11, one game worse than last year in coach Mike Shanahan's first season, but many insist progress is clear.

Mike Shanahan furrowed his brow Sunday afternoon while explaining the latest batch of mistakes made by his Washington Redskins.

The Washington Redskins practice rushed field goals every week, and on a normal occasion they have no problem setting up and snapping the ball with room to spare.
"We'll make some decisions here shortly," Shanahan said, without being specific.
"Obviously, he took the check," Shanahan said, "so I was surprised he wasn't here today.

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times
Nicholas Rastenis has been through the wringer.

By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich hinted Sunday that if rival Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney ...

By Manuel Valdes - Associated Press
Three skiers were killed Sunday when an avalanche swept them about a quarter-mile down an ...