Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) hugs head coach Mike Shanahan in the closing seconds as the Redskins secure the NFC East title at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)
Mike Shanahan posted records of 6-10 and 5-11 in his first two seasons with the Redskins before righting the ship and leading Washington to the NFC East title. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
Chip Kelly is the first new Eagles coach in 15 years. The former Oregon coach brings a high-scoring philosophy to the NFL, and the rest of the NFC East is paying close attention. (Associated Press)
andrew harnik/the Washington Times Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s rushing ability has been limited the past two games because of a sprained knee ligament, but he still scored on a 10-yard run (above) against Dallas on Sunday night. Fellow rookie Alfred Morris (below) was a workhorse in the NFC East-clinching 28-18 victory, churning out 200 yards and three touchdowns.
Mike Shanahan posted records of 6-10 and 5-11 in his first two seasons with the Redskins before righting the ship and leading Washington to the NFC East title. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski)
Cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) and the Washington defense forced 15 turnovers during the seven-game winning streak that transformed a wayward 3-6 team into the NFC East champion. Hall finished the regular season with four interceptions. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)
Cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) and the Washington defense forced 15 turnovers during the seven-game winning streak that transformed a wayward 3-6 team into the NFC East champion. Hall finished the regular season with four interceptions. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) hugs head coach Mike Shanahan in the closing seconds as the Redskins secure the NFC East title at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) points to the stands after the Washington Redskins defeated the Dallas Cowboys 28-18 to become the NFC East champions at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)
