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  • Holding signs showing their support of Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, two fans stand stunned Sunday night after Washington lost its wild-card game to Seattle 24-14. Griffin gave hope to fans all season, but that hope and the accompanying hype overshadowed the reality that 22-year-olds are all too human. (Craig Bisacre/The Washington Times)

    FENNO: RG3 injury a reminder that heroes, hype have limits

    The most surprising thing about Robert Griffin III's damaged right knee — aside from the White House not chiming in on the free world's most-debated joint — is that anyone is surprised at all.

  • Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) stiff arms Dallas Cowboys strong safety Eric Frampton (27) during a third quarter run on his way to the franchise's season running record at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

    Redskins rookie Alfred Morris on a roll

    Robert Griffin III waved his arms, encouraging Washington Redskins fans to keep up the chant. It wasn't the chorus of "RG3" that filled FedEx Field for most of the regular season, a tribute to the rookie quarterback whose success changed the course of the franchise.

  • Washington Redskins kicker Kai Forbath (2) misses a 37-yard field goal, his first miss of the season, at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 30, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

    Redskins' Kory Lichtensteiger misses first snaps, Kai Forbath first kick

    Kory Lichtensteiger played off and on through a sprained left ankle in the Washington Redskins' NFC East-clinching victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, and the left guard hopes to be able to go when the playoffs begin in a week.

  • Washington Redskins tackle Tyler Polumbus (74) blocks Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin (71) during an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

    Redskins' walking wounded aiming to play Sunday

    Will Montgomery practiced Wednesday through a sprained right knee. But that didn't mean the Washington Redskins' starting center's knee injury was minor.

  • Washington Redskins center Will Montgomery (63) prepares to snap the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

    Redskins' O-line starts to show wear 2 wins shy of division title

    Before Kory Lichtensteiger answered the question Monday afternoon, he wanted to find some wood on which to knock. Two victories from a division title is no time for a jinx.

  • Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) calls to the Redskins sideline as quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) lies injured on the field in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 9, 2012. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

    RG3 escapes with knee sprain

    In a hallway deep beneath FedEx Field, eight men surrounded Robert Griffin III. Some wore earpieces. They rushed the quarterback past white walls and idling Cadillac Escalades and into a black sedan.

  • Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) celebrates after the Washington Redskins defeat the New York Giants 17-16 on Monday Night Football at FedEx Field, Landover, Md., Dec. 3, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

    DALY: After taking down champs, it's time to take Redskins seriously

    Until the Washington Redskins started beating the NFL's better teams, they couldn't be considered one themselves. They finally accomplished that Monday night at loud and proud FedEx Field, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to hang a 17-16 loss on the division-leading New York Giants — and keep their various playoff possibilities alive.

  • Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher reaches to stop New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

    Far from healthy, Redskins' Trent Williams, London Fletcher gut it out

    Trent Williams wasn't totally healthy, bothered by a thigh injury. Neither was London Fletcher, hampered by a bad ankle. But there was little if any doubt that the Washington Redskins' captains would be on the field for Monday night's showdown with the New York Giants.

  • ** FILE ** Washington Redskins tackle Trent Williams didn't practice Monday because a deep thigh bruise sustained during the Thanksgiving game. He thinks he'll be able to play Dec. 3, however. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

    Trent Williams invaluable to Redskins

    When Trent Williams ran into Kory Lichtensteiger on the third play of the Washington Redskins' Thanksgiving Day victory over the Dallas Cowboys, the pain was overwhelming. The left tackle suffered deep left thigh bruise but refused to come out of the game.

  • Redskins' prolific penalties cause for concern

    There is one thing the Washington Redskins do better than any other team in the NFL.

  • Diagramming Robert Griffin III's 76-yard touchdown run against the Vikings on Sunday. [No. 10: Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III; No. 22: Redskins running back Evan Royster; No. 83: Redskins tight end Fred Davis; No. 15: Redskins wide receiver Joshua Morgan; No. 20: Vikings cornerback Chris Cook; No. 54: Vikings middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley; No. 52: Vikings strong-side linebacker Chad Greenway; No. 33: Vikings free safety Jamarca Sanford; No. 22: Vikings strong safety Harrison Smith] (The Washington Times)

    RG3's TD run: An oral history

    The Washington Redskins led the Minnesota Vikings 31-26 with 2:56 to play in the fourth quarter Sunday at FedEx Field. Facing third and 6 from the Washington 24, Robert Griffin III awaited the shotgun snap from center Will Montgomery. What followed would become the signature play in the quarterback's rookie season, and is presented here in an oral history:

  • Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) slips by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Michael Bennett (71) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

    Alfred Morris thriving as Redskins' workhorse back

    Back in the state in which he grew up and played college football, Alfred Morris found a comfort zone quickly.

  • Giants coach Tom Coughlin (right) took exception to Buccaneers coach Greg Schiano's decision to crash the victory formation during Week 2. (Associated Press)

    Redskins rip Greg Schiano for victory formation crashing

    Many around the NFL have criticized Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano for breaking commonly accepted football etiquette and having his team crash the opposition's victory formation. That includes several Washington Redskins players, who more than anything else said they don't get why Schiano and the Bucs would endanger opponents in such a way.

  • Justin Snow spent 12 seasons with the Indianpolis Colts before being released. The Washington Redskins signed him Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

    Justin Snow, Redskins new long snapper, in 'uncharted territory'

    Nick Sundberg knew his left arm was broken, but it was up to Washington Redskins long snapper whether he'd stay in Sunday's game. He watched center Will Montgomery practicing long snaps on the sideline with holder Sav Rocca and his mind was made up.

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