With free agency closing in, here is a list of the QB’s that are restricted and unrestricted that will be available: Charlie Batch / Pittsburgh / UFA John Beck / Baltimore / RFA Kyle Boller / St.

A lot of Redskins players will be asked how their team should use its No. 4 draft pick between now and draft day. Not a lot of Redskins players will react with the sort of honesty Lorenzo Alexander did during a recent appearance with Chris Russell and Rich Campbell on 106.7 The Fan.

With the Combine winding down, it’s time to put up a first-round mock based on what we know so far. Part 1 will encompass picks 1-16, and 17-32 will come tomorrow. This won’t be our last mock before the draft; just one that seems well-timed as the process moves along.

In another sign the Redskins plan to shift to a 3-4 defense, versatile defensive lineman Lorenzo Alexander will add outside linebacker to his duties next season, two people familiar with the situation said during the scouting combine at Indianapolis. Although Coach Mike Shanahan has been noncommittal about his plans for the team, including the defensive scheme he plans to run, several league sources said the Redskins are laying the groundwork for the shift from a base 4-3 front to a base 3-4.

On Thursday, we reported that the Redskins this week reached out to the agent for center Casey Rabach, who next week can become an unrestricted free agent. Retaining Rabach is a priority for the Redskins, who had one of the league’s worst offensive lines last season. We caught up with Rabach, who is hopeful of reaching an agreement with the Redskins before the market opens.

On Thursday, we reported that the Redskins this week reached out to the agent for center Casey Rabach, who next week can become an unrestricted free agent. Retaining Rabach is a priority for the Redskins, who had one of the league’s worst offensive lines last season.

As I try to curate Technical Difficulties Theater over here in Indianapolis, here's the first part of an interview Larry Michael conducted with Mike Shanahan earlier today.

As I try to curate Technical Difficulties Theater over here in Indianapolis, here's the first part of an interview Larry Michael conducted with Mike Shanahan earlier today. Shanahan has spoken very little (if at all) since his introductory press conference, so these represent his first public comments on the Washington Redskins in more than a month

Blogging the Offseason worked so well for the MLB that I'm bringing it back for the NFL. You can find all the posts under the label Offseason or just go here. Today's blogger is Jack Kogod, aka Unsilent Majority, made famous by stints with KSK, Deadspin and others.

Inside Rolando McClain (Alabama): The leader of the Crimson Tide’s dominant defense, McClain brings a mental strength to the game that takes his physical gifts to another level. He’s a film rat, which shows on the field in his ability to read and react very quickly. He’s great at sifting through trash and getting to the ballcarrier at the first level