Here’s a look at the top stories coming off Washington’s 23-17 preseason loss to Baltimore:
Washington Post, Liz Clarke: Redskins vs. Ravens: Robert Griffin III struggles, Redskins lose, 23-17
“Of the six drives Griffin engineered, two were three-and-outs. One ended with a sack; another with an interception.
Through three preseason games, the first-team offense has yet to score a touchdown.”
ESPN.com, John Keim: Redskins-Ravens: Ten Observations
“Two words: growing pains. But is that all it is with quarterback Robert Griffin III or is it something more?”
Washington Post, D.C. Sports Bog: Redskins-Ravens preseason best and worst
“Best drive: After Griffin was finished, Kirk Cousins came in, and went 5-for-7 on his first drive, for 52 yards and a touchdown. That one drive, needless to say, trumped everything Griffin had done in six chances.”
Washington Post, Mike Jones: Redskins vs. Ravens: Observations from Washington’s third preseason game
“The first-year head coach’s star pupil looked like anything but a franchise quarterback. Robert Griffin III struggled mightily, and as he goes, so goes the offense. For a third consecutive game, the first-team offense failed to score a touchdown, and miscues abounded.”
Washington Post, Jason Reid: Robert Griffin III is coming along slowly, but the Redskins’ defense is right on schedule
“On the game’s opening series, Hatcher moved well, showing no lingering problems from surgery while pressuring Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. Later, he displayed his strength, overpowering guard Marshal Yanda on a bull rush en route to sacking Flacco.”
USA Today.com, Nick Schwartz: Joe Theismann says Washington should start Kirk Cousins over RG3
“Let’s stop beating around the bush. Kirk Cousins has played much better at the quarterback position than Robert Griffin III has…. Right now, Robert Griffin III is his quarterback. Now, if there was a quarterback competition, it wouldn’t be a competition. Kirk Cousins would be the man I believe he would have to go to.”
CSN Washington.com, Rich Tandler: Speculation swirls of Cousins trade to Rams possibility
“Cousins could be attractive to the Rams for a number of reasons. He is 26, has flashed some ability since the Redskins drafted him in 2012, and is under contract at minimum salaries through 2016.”
Redskins.com, Andrew Walker: Redskins Announce Initial Roster Cuts, Moves
“Asked Thursday if he was leaning towards any players for the final roster, Gruden said he’d rather “let the players play it out.””
CSNWashington.com, Rich Tandler: Redskins release veteran LB
“The team has released Rob Jackson, who was drafted by the team in 2008. Only Santana Moss and Kedric Golston had been with the team for longer.”
