A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Friday, Aug. 7, 2015.

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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-- CSN Washington's Rich Tandler says that while training camp is important for the backup quarterbacks, the battle will be determined by the preseason games. 

-- CSN Washington reports that the Colts have claimed rookie cornerback Tevin Mitchel off waviers. Mitchel tore his labrum early in camp. 

-- CSN Washington's Peter Hailey writes that Robert Griffin III isn't worrying about his social media presence right now. 

-- The Redskins received some good news as David Amerson's shoulder injury is reportedly only minor and he's expected back in a few days. 

--The Washington Times' Zac Boyer says Alfred Morris is facing a pivotal season with contract talks heating up. 

-- ESPN's John Keim says the Redskins must adjust to the fact their cornerbacks group has been sting by the injury bug. 

-- Who stood out during the first joint practice? Keim thinks it was Jamison Crowder. 

-- The Washington Post's Liz Clarke caught up with Amerson who is keeping his head up and working hard after being pushed down the depth chart. 

-- The Washington Post's Liz Clarke writes that Griffin III isn't worried about 1,000 things at once, just worrying about how to perform in his second year under Jay Gruden. 

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen reports that John Riggins is joining 106.7 The Fan as a contributor. 

-- NFL.com's Dan Hanzus writes that Robert Griffin III is focusing on doing exactly what Jay Gruden wants from the quarterback position. 

-- FoxSports.com thinks these five players are facing make-or-break seasons in 2015. 

-- David Elfin says Ricky Jean Francois and Stephen Paea bring energy and passion to the defensive line. 

-- MMQB.com's Robert Klemko writes that Sean Taylor's legacy lives on with the Redskins' fan base. 

Check Out What's On Redskins.com:

--Facing J.J. Watt Increases Focus On Technique 

--Practice Notes: 2015 #SkinsCamp, Day 7

--Prognosis Good For Hall, Jackson

--ROOKIE SPOTLIGHT: Jamison Crowder

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