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As this Washington Redskins offseason unfolds, the former first-round pick on whom everyone will be focused will be Robert Griffin III , the dazzling young quarterback who followed up his rookie season with reconstructive knee surgery in January.

The Washington Examiner's John Keim takes questions from fans about potential camp battles, right tackle and injury updates in this installment of "Redskins Mailbag." JK : Depends what you consider a surprise.

Nick Wass/AP Safety Brandon Meriweather only played one game for the Redskins last year because of various injuries, including a torn ACL.

Recent history has been unkind to the Washington Redskins . They had been perennial NFC East doormats until 2012, when they captured their first divisional title since 1999.

DeJon Gomes is going into his third year with the Redskins. In his tenure with the team, he has struggled with consistency as a defensive back.

Bacarri Rambo celebrated his interception during rookie camp Sunday morning by running to Phillip Thomas on the sideline, jumping and bumping shoulders with him.

Breaking down Thomas's skillset, Bowen says, "The kid's a playmaker. He doesn't have exceptional speed, but when it comes to safety, you're fine in that 4.6 range.

Everyone knows the success of 2013 rides on Robert Griffin III's right knee coming back from complete reconstructive surgery.

WashingtonExaminer.com Mike Reed recruited Redskins second-round pick David Amerson to North Carolina State, then coached him the next three years.

We had our weekly chat Tuesday, and if your morning meeting is running late you can read the whole thing here .

It looks like there's going to be a competition for starting safety spots with the Redskins this summer and Brandon Meriweather says that he thinks his torn ACL will have recovered enough for him to be a full participant in it when camp gets underway.

The 2013 NFL draft has come and gone, and the Washington Redskins are looking a little bit different despite not picking in the top 50.

The Redskins signed E.J. Biggers in March and drafted David Amerson on Friday to do the same thing - play cornerback on the outside.

You'll be hard-pressed to find the Washington Redskins or their fans to show much anxiety about dealing their 2013 NFL Draft first-rounder away as part of the deal for last year's Robert Griffin III pick.

Redskins coach Mike Shanahan says the Redskins are a better team following this year's draft.

The Redskins addressed their hole at free safety by drafting Fresno St.'s Phillip Thomas in the fourth round Saturday afternoon.

The Redskins shouldn't think twice about pulling the trigger on Jamar Taylor if a deep cornerback class causes the Boise State baller to fall to 51.

As the Washington Redskins prepare to pick Friday night after sitting out Thursday's first round of the NFL draft, they face one pressing question, as ESPN analyst Mel Kiper sees it.

Washington is scheduled to pick Friday in the second and third rounds . The club's greatest needs are in the defensive secondary.