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Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 5/16

May 16, 2014 at 02:27 AM

A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, May 16, 2014.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.

-- With a mix of offensive line help, additional weapons for the offense, versatile defensive assets and an accurate kicker, Bruce Allen, general manager, said the organization feels ‘good’ about the 2014 draft class.

-- On Thursday, the Redskins signed 10 college free agents. Here’s more to help you get familiar with each player.

-- Quarterback Robert Griffin III received a touching gift during a fundraising event last weekend.

-- Kicker Zach Hocker is Arkansas' career leader for points scored by a kicker and nailed several long distance tries during his high school days. More on his path to the NFL and how important the kicker position is with the Redskins playing so many close games over the last five season.

-- With rookie minicamp starting up, Redskins Blog looked back on the 2012 draft class’ first season in the NFL.

-- One local reporter has five focal points for this weekend's rookie minicamp.

-- With London Fletcher no longer manning the middle of the defense, one reporter takes a look at the middle linebacker position.

-- ESPN's John Keim answered fan questions pertaining to this weekend's rookie minicamp and head coach Jay Gruden's style of coaching.

-- Cornerback Bashuad Breeland said he's eager to make an early impression.

What's Trending In@Redskins Nation?

1) PHOTO: G Spencer Long (3rd-round pick) and RB Lache Seastrunk (6th-round pick) sign their contacts at #Redskins Park. pic.twitter.com/SuhpgmsaFF

2) #Redskins rookie headshot day! Second-round pick, OLB @TMurphy93, cheeses for the camera. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/OFOCQh3FgN

3) FULL STORY: Joe Gibbs given Lifetime Achievement Award at annual Burgundy & Gold Banquet: http://redsk.in/1nSRWfP pic.twitter.com/Lovu3iF45b

4) #Redskins announce the signing of 10 college free agents ahead of this weekend's rookie minicamp: http://redsk.in/1otRQOg #HTTR

5) #Redskins RB Alfred Morris (@TreyDeuces) gets his face scanned for @EAMaddenNFL's #Madden15. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/u8S4DPKExI

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