A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, May 6, 2014.
All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.
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-- A look at where offensive tackle ranks on the Redskins draft board with the NFL draft beginning on Thursday night.
-- One writer wonders if the Washington Redskins should select a third-down running back in the draft for the 2014 season.
-- With new coach Jay Gruden and the Redskins already halfway through the 2014 offseason, there is still plenty to do in order to get ready for the upcoming year.
-- Breaking down five surprising players the Redskins could select with the 34th pick in the 2014 NFL draft, including possibly adding wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin if he is available.
-- A closer look at Ohio State offensive tackle Jack Mewhort as a possible choice for the Washington Redskins in the middle rounds of the NFL draft.
-- One insider explains why the potential return of safety Tanard Jackson should not alter the Redskins plans in anyway moving toward the season.
-- Looking back on recent NFL drafts and what players the Redskins selected in the second round each year.
-- The NFL moving the draft to May has earned mixed reviews, with fans having to wait a few more weeks than normal to get their NFL fix.
-- Former Redskins linebacker London Fletcher said quarterback Robert Griffin III needs to slide more and not take the big hits he has taken the past two seasons.
-- One writer explains why this year's draft could be one of the craziest that we have ever seen in the NFL.
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