March 2015 - Washington Football Team Wiretap

Washington Could Take Marcus Mariota At No. 5

Mar 24, 2015 10:12 PM

Washington is open to selecting a quarterback with the fifth overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Robert Griffin III has already been named the starter for 2015 and he cost Washington multiple picks in 2012.

John Clayton reported earlier this offseason that Scot McCloughan would take Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Marcus Mariota if he fell to No. 5. While Mariota might not get that far, McCloughan said his only goal is selecting the best player, regardless of position.

Washington also has Kirk Cousins and Colt McCoy on their roster.

"No one will be handed a job from my standpoint," McCloughan said. "You have to earn it. That's what the NFL is about. I don't have any ties with any of the players. I didn't draft them. So I'm coming in -- prove it to me. Prove to me you deserve to be on the field. That's the way it should be in the NFL."

 

If Washington were to draft Mariota, a quarterback controversy would immediately emerge.

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Colt McCoy Re-Signs With Washington

Mar 17, 2015 4:25 PM

Washington has agreed to re-sign Colt McCoy on a one-year deal.

McCoy, Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins all started games at quarterback for Washington in 2014. Griffin has already been named the starter.

For the season, McCoy completed 91 of 128 passes for 1,057 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.

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Washington Signs Chris Culliver To Four-Year, $32M Deal

Mar 13, 2015 12:38 PM

Chris Culliver has agreed to sign with Washington on a four-year, $32 million deal.

Culliver was a third round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and had an excellent 2014 after tearing his ACL before the 2013 season.

Per Pro Football Focus, Culliver's plus-10.8 coverage grade over the final 13 games ranked fifth-best among cornerbacks, and his allowing one catch per 13.3 coverage snaps ranked sixth among cornerbacks with 300-plus coverage snaps. Also, he had a 50.7 percent catch rate on the season.

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A.J. Smith Retires At 66

Mar 1, 2015 10:55 AM

A.J. Smith has retired after four decades in NFL front offices.

Smith was general manager of the San Diego Chargers between 2003 and 2012.

Smith was most recently a senior executive with Washington.

“We had a family discussion and an actual voting process. It was unanimous!” Smith wrote in an e-mail. “… We have experienced incredible highs and lows in our 38-year ride. At the age of 66, it's time for me to enjoy my family and friends more than ever before. I will now get going on my long-awaited bucket list.”

Kevin Acee/San Diego Union-Tribune

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