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Progress and ‘positive conversation’ between Trent Williams and Ron Rivera, per report

Progress and ‘positive conversation’ between Trent Williams and Ron Rivera, per report

By JP Finlay February 11, 2020 10:58 AM

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It might be a small step for two NFL lifers, but it’s a giant step for Redskins fans. 

That’s right - Ron Rivera and Trent Williams talked. 

Williams missed the entire 2019 Redskins season amid a bizarre set of circumstances. He felt a cancerous growth on his head did not get proper medical attention from the Washington staff and Williams’ relationship with former team president Bruce Allen deteriorated to a breaking point. 

In the end, Williams’ absence only hurt the Redskins and his own bottom line. The situation had no winners. 

Now with Allen out, a new medical staff and new head coach Ron Rivera running the Redskins operation, the tone has changed significantly. Rivera called Williams “one of our guys” in comments during Super Bowl week and the coach has repeatedly spoken of his desire to communicate with the seven-time Pro Bowl tackle. 

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The first step in getting Williams back on the field in Burgundy and Gold is a simple one. A simple conversation.

What happens next might be trickier, as Williams has been clear he wants guaranteed money. 2020 marks the final year of his deal and it includes no guaranteed cash. 

But for Redskins fans hoping to see Williams back, remember, step two doesn’t happen without first clearing step one. 

On Twitter, quarterback Dwayne Haskins had this to say in response to the news:

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Redskins great, Hall of Fame legend Bobby Mitchell dies

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Redskins great, Hall of Fame legend Bobby Mitchell dies

By NBC Sports Washington April 05, 2020 8:34 PM

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Bobby Mitchell, who became the first black player on the Redskins before going on to spend decades in the team's front office after his Hall of Fame playing career had ended, died on Sunday according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was 84.

“The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Bobby Mitchell. The Game lost a true legend today. Bobby was an incredible player, a talented executive and a real gentleman to everyone with whom he worked or competed against. His wife Gwen and their entire family remain in our thoughts and prayers. The Hall of Fame will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration to future generations,” Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker said in a statement. 

Mitchell was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the eighth round of the 1958 draft. He was traded to Washington in 1962 and by the time his 11-year playing career ended, he was third in NFL history with 14,078 total yards.

He earned four Pro Bowl nods. He started in Washington's front office immediately after his playing career ended, eventually rising up to be the team's assistant general manager. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. 

“I was extremely saddened to hear the news about the passing of the great Bobby Mitchell. Bobby was a Hall of Fame player and executive and represented the Washington Redskins organization with integrity for over 50 years. His passion for the game of football was unmatched by anyone I have ever met," Redskins team owner Dan Snyder said in a statement. 

"Not only was he one of the most influential individuals in franchise history, but he was also one of the greatest men I have ever known. He was a true class act and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Gwen and the entire Mitchell family during this time."

 

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This incredible Chase Young jersey swap lit up Redskins Twitter. Here's how it was made

This incredible Chase Young jersey swap lit up Redskins Twitter. Here's how it was made

By Peter Hailey April 05, 2020 5:50 PM

On Sunday, 17-year-old Thacher Groe tweeted a jersey swap featuring Chase Young in a Redskins uniform that immediately caught the attention of countless Washington fans. That's an idea that plenty of graphic designers and Photoshoppers have executed before him, of course, but the reason his stood out is, well, because it's absolutely tremendous. 

The final image is so remarkable, in fact, you almost have to remind yourself that it isn't real, and that Young isn't a member of the Burgundy and Gold yet.

Before getting to how Groe pulled the edit off, though, it's time for you to see it (and then stare at it, which is an inevitable response):

"This jersey swap took me around 6 hours to complete," he said after his post blew up. "This isn’t how long they usually take, but when I choose up-close images of players, I like to spend extra time on the little details such as reflections and stitching."

The only person with a higher approval rating among Redskins supporters than Groe is Ron Rivera. Users called him "brilliant" and dubbed him "elite." 

According to Groe, many people take on this kind of project by cutting out a jersey from a current player and then pasting that on the new one. That's the easier method.

He, on the other hand, prefers to "work on changing the colors and working with what already is there." That approach is much more involving, but it also produces masterpieces like the Young picture and this Cam Newton photo:

Together, those two creations have helped Groe double his social media following. 

"I think the combination of people loving jersey swaps as well as everyone being huddled up indoors on our phones were the perfect conditions for my sudden growth," he said.

The most difficult part of the project, Groe explained, was modifying the pass rusher's gloves. Turning them into Redskins gear "may be the hardest thing" he's ever done in four years of working with Photoshop. 

"Tedious," he said. "But definitely worth it."

The not-even-college-student got into graphic design after being hooked by the way the Madden displayed art for players and hopes to continue the passion well beyond school. No matter what his future holds, though, he's already achieved one miraculous thing in his career. 

He made a Redskins player look good in number 92. 

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