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Zac Boyer

zboyer@washingtontimes.com

Zac Boyer is a sports writer at The Washington Times. Before joining in October 2013, he covered the Washington Redskins for The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg, Va. for parts of three seasons and spent the previous five years at the Hartford Courant. A University of Connecticut graduate, he can be reached at zboyer@washingtontimes.com.

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Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden talks with receiver Pierre Garcon during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo)

Trent Williams kicked in shin, will be fine

Williams, the Redskins' left tackle, was kicked in the left shin during the practice Thursday morning but is not expected to miss any time dealing with the bruise, coach Jay Gruden said.

July 31, 2014
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Robert Griffin III teases return of zone-read option for Redskins

It had the looks of a zone-read option — a play that was a staple of the Redskins' offense during the last two years. Robert Griffin III denied that was the call, instead insisting that he wanted to avoid Alfred Morris getting stuffed by the defense and losing yards on the play.

July 30, 2014
Washington Redskins receiver Leonard Hankerson works with a medicine ball during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Monday, July 28, 2014 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Leonard Hankerson awaiting return from knee surgery

Now eight months removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL and LCL in his left knee, Hankerson, the Redskins wide receiver, still has no idea when he'll be medically cleared to rejoin his teammates on the practice field.

July 29, 2014
The Redskins upgraded their passing game with the addition of wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1), but the process of getting every player together as a cohesive offense has been an adjustment. "Honestly, that's what practice is for," Jackson said. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Jackson working on offensive cohesiveness with teammates

RICHMOND — DeSean Jackson and Andre Roberts were discussing their roles in the Washington Redskins' offense one morning last week when they realized that not all of the team's receivers will end up pleased with the number of passes they'll be thrown.

July 27, 2014
ESPN broadcaster and former NFL head football coach Jon Gruden, second from left, poses for a picture with members of the coaching staff with Virginia Union University after a Redskins Charitable Foundation clinic for coaches, Friday, July 25, 2014 in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo)

Jon Gruden on Robert Griffin III: ‘All signs are good’

Jon Gruden, speaking at a high school coaching clinic, said Friday that quarterback Robert Griffin III should enjoy the changes his brother, Jay, the Redskins' new coach, will make to his game in their first season working together.

July 25, 2014
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden, left, chats with Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) on the opening day of Washington Redskins Training Camp at Bon Secours Training Center, Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 24, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Robert Griffin III has ‘fresh mind’ in new Redskins regime

What will be most important for Griffin during training camp and the preseason, Jay Gruden said, will be the repetitions he'll receive in practice. Griffin said his greatest mental development during the offseason was his ability to learn the playbook, but it will be up to him to now show that he's been able to handle it.

July 24, 2014
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) speaks to members of the media following morning practice on the opening day of Washington Redskins Training Camp at Bon Secours Training Center, Richmond, Va., Thursday, July 24, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Robert Griffin III, Redskins get training camp underway

With a steady rain slightly delaying the scheduled start by a half hour and subsiding only with roughly 30 minutes remaining, Griffin and his Redskins teammates had to slog through less-than-ideal conditions for their first practice since the end of offseason workouts in mid-June.

July 24, 2014
New Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden meets with reporters on the day prior to the opening of a NFL training camp in Richmond, Va, Wednesday, July 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Richmond Times-Dispatch, Joe Mahoney)

Jay Gruden ‘fired up’ on eve of first Redskins training camp

After a 3-13 finish last season, Gruden said he hopes the players enter camp motivated and ready to compete. He, personally, expects to feel nervous and anxious as he takes the field for the first time on Thursday. He has told himself that such a feeling is normal because of his desire to succeed. In a way, he hopes his players feel that way as well.

July 23, 2014
Receiver Leonard Hankerson is still recovering from a torn ACL in his left knee. (The Washington Times)

Jason Hatcher, Leonard Hankerson to begin camp on PUP list

RICHMOND – Defensive ends Stephen Bowen and Jason Hatcher, wide receiver Leonard Hankerson and offensive lineman Maurice Hurt will all begin training camp with the Washington Redskins on the physically-unable-to-perform list, coach Jay Gruden said Wednesday.

July 23, 2014
Brandon Meriweather will move back into the box as a strong safety — a position that suits his aggressive nature. (Andrew Harnik/The WASHINGTON TIMES)

2014 Redskins training camp: Defensive backs preview

A position that has been in flux for nearly a decade is there again with the Redskins opting to bring back last year's starter, Brandon Meriweather, and Ryan Clark to serve as their stopgap safeties.

July 22, 2014
Washington Redskins offensive lineman Kory Lichtensteiger lines up in an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

2014 Redskins training camp: Offensive line preview

The first hint that a shake-up was coming on the offensive line was back at the NFL combine in February, when Jay Gruden, addressing the Redskins' needs during the free agency signing period, said that the coaches "can work with what we have."

July 22, 2014
The Redskins signed former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jason Hatcher to a four-year, $27.5 million contract in March in an effort to increase their pass rush. (Associated Press)

2014 Redskins training camp: Defensive line preview

The acquisition of Jason Hatcher from the rival Dallas Cowboys will be slightly muted as training camp begins with Hatcher still recovering following arthroscopic surgery last month on his left knee. Hatcher, entering his ninth year, was handed a somewhat onerous four-year, $27.5 million contract by the Redskins in March as they sought to increase their pass rush.

July 22, 2014