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Drew Brees is fond of saying that if you love New Orleans, it'll love you back. That arguably wasn't the case for Derek Carr last year. Inside why the Saints quarterback felt he had to "reintroduce" himself to the city this offseason:

New Orleans will always be Drew Brees’ city. But can Derek Carr win Saints fans over?

After a bumpy first year, New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr wanted to 'reintroduce' himself to Saints fans this offseason. Here's why.

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Chris Thompson broke into tears when discussing Gruden after the game

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Ron Rivera on Cam Newton getting sacked: "I wanted to yell, 'Look out!' but he's on the other team now."

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Dyami Brown just torched Troy Apke, who was lined up outside. McCain and Reaves were the safety. Nice throw from Heinicke too.

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Jim Irsay says there’s potentially 24 votes to remove Snyder as owner.

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Is Baker...is Baker still with us.

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I don't mean to stir the pot — I swear — but found this interesting: Jay Gruden through 32 games with Washington: 13-19 Ron Rivera through 32 games with Washington: 13-19

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Ron Rivera said Ryan Kerrigan will stick around for the next couple weeks so he can truly gauge whether coaching is right for him. He wants to give him a taste of the grind.

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Some news: Tonight will be my last game covering the Commanders for The Washington Times. In a few weeks, I'll be joining the Times-Picayune and The Advocate to cover the Saints. Thanks to everyone who supported me over the years. I'm really excited for this next opportunity.

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3 years

The Bengals should throw all the money at Brandon Scherff

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5 years

If it’s really gonna be Texans-Titans in the AFC Championship, will they flex it to Thursday Night Football for tradition’s sake?

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7 months

Chase Young: "The Saints, it's one of those places, it's a winning culture. That's what I wanted to be around."

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Just in: "District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine will hold a press conference [Thursday] to make a major announcement related to the Washington Commanders," his office announced.

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Jonathan Allen: "You don't reward a fish for swimming. We're supposed to win football games. ... We haven't arrived yet."

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Gameday

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4 years

All-white uniforms for Washington again

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7 years

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Brian Robinson is in the Commanders’ locker room. He was walking without a limp and had a bandage around his right leg.

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Jim Irsay: “There’s merit to remove Dan Snyder as owner of the Redskins.”

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Antonio Gandy-Golden said he decided to get the vaccine recently after being an initial holdout. He had covid last year so he figured he didn’t need it, but he said having more information available caused him to change his mind. He didn’t want to get sick again.

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Rivera said Washington wants to re-sign Taylor Heinicke (an RFA), but there will be a quarterback competition no matter who it is: "Whoever is penciled in, we're competing. We most certainly could sign Taylor back."

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With Chase Young and Khaleke Hudson, the New Orleans Saints now have more members of Washington’s 2020 draft class than Washington (0).

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Eric Bieniemy says he’s ready for a new challenge:

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The Jets can't let their fans watch Zach Wilson for another year. They gotta do something. Don't make them do this. They've suffered enough.

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First look at Cole Holcomb in a Steelers uniform:

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Antonio Gibson said Sunday was the best he's felt since Week 1. Getting healthier.

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This is Dwayne Haskins' sixth start of the year, and Washington has fallen behind by at least 17 points in five of them.

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Touchdown Carolina. Robby Anderson with the 14-yard reception. Washington trails 20-0.

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Terry McLaurin told Jim Rome that he was actually dealing with two high-ankle sprains down the stretch of this past season, one on each foot.

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Jonathan Allen to the fans: “We’re going to give them a better game on Thursday.”

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The Commanders signed WR Alex Erickson. You already know where he's played before.

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The Josh Harris era has arrived

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Fourth game of the year at FedEx Field (a preseason outing and now three regular season tilts). Soda machine/ice machine here is still busted. Maybe the long break between now and the next home tilt will be where it gets fixed

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Terry McLaurin gets a loud, loud cheer at the Wizards' game. Scary Terry here presumably to see Scary Terry (Rozier)

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Credit to the Commanders. They seem to find every way not to just give Brian Robinson the ball on fourth-and-1 up the middle.

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5 years

Black smoke on the way to Ashburn. No truth to the rumor a new Redskins coach has been chosen

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2 years

Jahan Dotson said he hasn’t talked with Terry McLaurin yet.

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Brian Robinson Jr. is wearing a hat that makes him look like Toad from Mario. 10/10

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Jahan Dotson: “It was definitely pretty cool. Carson’s just giving me a chance. … I can make plays for this team.”

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Irsay on Dan Snyder needing to sell the franchise: “That’s not what we’re about.”

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Curtis Samuel took a big hit on his first catch in Monday's win: "I got hit pretty good. I wanted to show the crowd I'm still here," he said.

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Emily Applegate: "Dealing with the NFL, Roger Goodell, and Dan Snyder has continued to be the most miserable experience" of my life. "I am asking for transparency and accountability. I am, once again, asking the NFL to release the report and take appropriate action."

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Tanya Snyder was shown on the videoboard for a pre-packaged video and boos erupted. Now, "Sell the team" chants.

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Rookie numbers: Dyami Brown, 2 Benjamin St-Juste, 25 Jaret Patterson, 35 Darrick Forrest, 48 Jamin Davis, 52 Camaron Cheeseman, 54 William Bradley-King, 56 Shaka Toney, 58 Samuel Cosmi, 62 Dax Milne, 84 John Bates, 87

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Ron Rivera to SiriusXM: "I'm going to become an advocate (for affordable healthcare). I want to be connected in the right way and since we're so close to Capitol Hill, maybe I can add a voice and help our folks." (To quote @daveweigel , folks...)

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Best places to take a leisurely stroll: 1. The park 2. Along the beach 3. Up the middle of Washington's defensive line

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Terry McLaurin: “Y’all parents okay with me signing your shoes?” Group of kids very excited to see him:

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5 years

With DRC done for the season, the Redskins now have 10 players this year on injured reserve. It's Week 3.

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3 years

11 on 11s now: Kam Curl and Landon Collins are your starting safeties. Davis, Holcomb and Bostic all together

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4 years

Dwayne Haskins doesn’t appear to be taking any snaps at practice. Even in an individual. It went Allen, Smith and Steven Montez. Haskins just watching

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6 years

Holtby’s incredible save captured real time. Wow

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3 years

Antonio Gibson says he has a stress fracture in his shin. But he's been able to play through it.

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4 years

Alex Smith said he texted Colt McCoy after the Giants' win over the Seahawks. "I told him congratulations, but not really," he said.

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Chris Olave vs. Alontae Taylor was very fun. Didn’t capture this on video, but he told him to “stop holding like a b—ch” Here‘a a 🧵 of the matchup:

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Chase Young said rehabbing in Colorado was a plan formulated by Washington’s trainers and doctors. He’s starting to run now and feels good.

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Rivera on the Hurts-Sudfeld switch: “I’m not going to apologize for winning. ... Nobody cared when we didn’t have our best players two weeks ago” so why should i care about the switch?

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Charles Leno on his three-year, $37.5 million extension: “I’ve got faith in the direction we’re going. … That’s part of the reason I stayed here.”

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Ron Rivera says his level of optimism for Ereck Flowers is "pretty good."

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Just got this text from Joe Theismann: "Not completely sure what the new name. No one has told me. Like you I’ll find out on Wednesday."

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Carson Wentz rubbing his shoulder between reps. He’s throwing lightly after being listed as limited on yesterday’s estimated injury report with a shoulder injury.

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Josh Harris to the crowd: “Are you ready to kick some Cardinal ass?”

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4 years

Terry McLaurin runs to the side field, while Taylor Heinicke is taking first-team snaps. No helmet on for Smith

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Jim Irsay said he could "care less" if Dan Snyder has "dirt" on other owners. "You could investigate me 'til the cows come home. That's not going to back me off."

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2 years

This is remarkable for many reasons, but none more so than a team president threatening access because he disagrees with a reporter’s tone.

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Thankfully, Carson demonstrated grace & class in response to this pompous, unprofessional mess. I recognize you have made a living on childlike provocation but it needs to be called out. Don’t expect special access and good luck building rapport with the guys @Scott7news .

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Rep. Jim Jordan asks if Roger Goodell believes in the First Ammendment. And he then asks why Dave Portnoy is banned from NFL games.

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3 years

Rivera said Washington liked Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert coming out of the draft and got a chance to meet with him: "He's got a tremendous arm." No regrets on picking Chase Young, however.

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Today in Bieniemy, he made Brian Robinson redo his pre-snap motion. Then after he did it correctly, he made the offense do it again: “Simple shit. This is the shit that’s going to win games,” he said.

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Just landed in Indy, but had to make sure my hamstrings were good mid-flight #letsride

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We’re allowed to film 1 on 1s here, so enjoy:

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The Washington Commanders signed first-round wide receiver Jahan Dotson to his rookie contract, per source.

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Heinicke just slammed his helmet after talking to Rivera, and now Wentz is taking snaps.

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4 years

McLaurin says Odell Beckham approached him when they worked out together this offseason. He said Beckham even asked him for tips.

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3 years

Jack Del Rio said that Jamin Davis will get more snaps with Jon Bostic out for the year. He says it's "good for him and good for us."

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Erik McCoy on Taliese Fuaga: “As long as I’ve been here, he’s the best rookie offensive lineman I’ve ever seen.”

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Attendance for the Capitals’ viewing party is 12,498 — and they all just erupted after Backstrom’s go ahead goal

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Ron Rivera didn't shy away from comparing Antonio Gibson to Christian McCaffery. He thinks Gibson is a great fit for Scott Turner's scheme.

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2 years

Jonathan Allen, Shaka Toney and Daron Payne among those from the Commanders who are at the Capitals tonight

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"There is no place I would rather be or fan base I would want to represent" Terry McLaurin issues statement after contract extension

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Texans coach Lovie Smith said the Commanders’ duo of Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson are two of the toughest tandem of backs they’ll face this year.

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Jason Wright: Dan Snyder selling will be a 'substantial boost' to Commanders - Washington Times

Jason Wright: Dan Snyder selling will be a ‘substantial boost

Jason Wright initially answered with one word when asked if he views a sale of the Washington Commanders as a positive. "Yes," the team president said.

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3 years

Few number changes: Jaret Patterson is now No. 32. Dax Milne is No. 15. Adam Humphries is No. 13. Cam Sims is No. 11. DeAndre Carter is No. 1 (Sorry, Smitty Jagermanjensen)

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Antonio Gibson said it’s a “blessing” Brian Robinson is doing well so soon after his shooting: