Who would have thought we'd be going into Week 17 versus Dallas in circumstances like these! You have to go all the way back to 1999 for the last time the Washington Redskins entered Week 17 with the playoffs already clinched, but that is the situation that we find ourselves in this year. 

Hosts Chad and Mark welcome on special guest Redskins DE Ricky Jean-Francois, who talks to us about being an undefeated wrestling champion against his team mates, staying focused on Dallas this week, preparing for the playoffs, and which intriguing start player rookie Preston Smith reminds him of!

All that and more on what is both the last Redskins Capital Connection podcast of 2015, and simultaneously the first of 2016 - you'll hear why! 

Thanks for listening!

After the Redskins convincingly beat the Buffalo Bills in the last regular season game at FedEx Field, they now control their own destiny; a win versus Philadelphia in Week 16 will see Washington crowned the 2015 NFC East champions!

Joining Hosts Chad and Mark this week is none other than Marc Sessler from the Around the NFL podcast, as well as his work on NFL.com. Hear Marc talk about why Kirk Cousins and the Redskins can go into Philadelphia and win, and what that means for this team and their identity. We also talk about DeSean Jackson's impact, whether or not Jordan Reed will make the pro bowl, and how Scot McCloughan has changed the dynamic of this team in his first year. 

All that and much more on this week's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast!

Whilst this win doesn't exactly make the Washington Redskins the new Mad Maxs, Kirk Cousins and his team did come out of Chicago with a vital road win! 

To talk about the win, as well as the week ahead against Buffalo as well as other happenings around Redskins park, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Chris Russell this week. Together we talk in depth about the usage of Darrel Young, the explosiveness of Jordan Reed, and the playoff picture in the NFC East.

All that and more on this week's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast!

In one word, the Week 13 game against the Dallas Cowboys was ugly. It was a game the Redskins needed to win, and just like they've done all too often, they crapped the bed on Prime Time TV. 

Hosts Chad and Mark are joined by CSN's Redskins Insider Rich Tandler, who helps us make sense of just what in the world went wrong for the Redskins who went down 19-16 to the Matt Cassel led Cowboys. 

We also announce the winner of our podcast competition, look ahead to the Week 14 game vs Chicago, and more!

As always, thanks for listening, and check out www.redskinscapitalconnection.com!

Well, would you look at that! The Washington Redskins are atop the NFC East division leaderboard on the 1st day of December. 

Hosts Chad and Mark discuss what the Redskins now have to do to stay at the top of the division and keep the playoff dream alive, as well as talking about Kirk Cousins, DeSean Jackson, the New York Giants win and the upcoming Dallas Cowboys game.

To do all this, we've once again dragooned Redskins beat reporter and friend of the show Michael Phillips from the Richmond Times Dispatch on to help us get our collective heads around the big questions, such as 'is Kirk Cousins a franchise quarterback?' 

Also, this is the last week to enter our competition to win a Redskins shirt or hat, so make sure you check out our competition on RedskinsCapitalConnection.com! 

It's not often that a 4-5 team can come off of a crushing 44-16 loss, and yet be playing for outright 1st in their division the following week. Yet that is exactly the opportunity in front of the Washington Redskins this week when they host the New York Giants at FedEx Field!

This week, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Redskins Insider Tarik El-Bashir from CSN Mid-Atlantic to discuss everything from Jay Grudens job security to leadership and resilience in the Redskins locker room. 

Make sure you also check out the competition that we are running on the RCC podcast! You can win yourself some Redskins merchandise just by leaving a review of the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher! 

A huge edition of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast this week, as hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Washington Redskins rookie Wide Receiver Jamison Crowder, as well as friend of the show Brian McNally! 

First hear us talk to Brian about the comprehensive beat-down that Kirk Cousins and the Redskins put on the New Orleans Saints, and what it means for the season ahead. 

After that, Jamison Crowder phones in to talk about life as a rookie in the NFL, his developing rapport with Kirk Cousins, and whether or not he'll bust out any dance moves if he scores a touchdown in Cam Newton's house this week against Carolina!

Finally, it's another edition of our listener Q&A as we answer your questions sent through on Twitter!

A monster episode this week, so enjoy!

Hosts Chad and Mark do their best not to drop anything as they recap the Redskins loss to the Patriots, as well as previewing the crucial week 10 game versus New Orleans.

To help them do this, our good friend the esteemed Liz Clarke from the Washington Post joins to give her insight in to why the Redskins came out of the bye week looking completely unprepared to stop the run, and unprepared to get any yards on the ground of their own. 

All that and much more on this week's episode of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast. 

Refreshed and healed up after a relaxing bye week, the hosts of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast Chad & Mark are joined by Chris Wesseling from NFL.com and the famous Around the NFL podcast to talk all things Redskins football!

Hear Chris's thoughts on whether or not Jay Gruden will return in 2016, what he thinks the Redskins need to do to avoid getting demolished by New England this week, and which young players impress him. 

Following that chat, Chad & Mark breakdown the Tampa Bay win, discuss potential trades with the deadline looming, and recap the Redskins Capital Connection MVP votes as they stand at the halfway point of the season!

All that and more on this week's edition of the show!

Another week, another Redskins loss. 

Hosts Chad and Mark are joined by friend of the show Mark Bullock from the Washington Post, as they take a deep dive into the discussion of Kirk Cousins and his viability as the Redskins starting Quarterback, what happened on those interceptions, and why the interceptions may not even be his biggest issue. 

We also, as always, select our 3 game MVP's, and preview this week's upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

A heartbreaking overtime loss gives hosts Chad and Mark plenty to discuss this week, as they are joined once again by Jerry Brewer from the Washington Post.  

Together they talk about the mentality of the players following that tough loss against Atlanta, and how the culture of the Washington Redskins has changed under General Manager Scot McCloughan.  

We also preview this week's game versus the New York Jets, and talk about the path that the Redskins are on as they continue to grow and develop as a team.  

All that and more on this week's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection!

In this week's episode, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by the esteemed Mike Jones from The Washington Post! 

Together we review the 23-20 week 4 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, preview the tough upcoming game versus the Atlanta Falcons, and also take a step back to review the first quarter of the 2015 Redskins season. 

Mike Jones always brings a fascinating and astute perspective to all things Redskins, and this week's podcast is no different. 

Whether you're tuning in on iTunes, Stitcher, via Twitter or simply listening on RedskinsCapitalConnection.com, we thank you for listening! We love interacting with our listeners so please get in touch with us on Twitter! 

That winning feeling that the Redskins had only last 4 days, as Washington went down to the New York Giants 32-21 in Week 3 on Thursday Night Football.

To review that game, as well as preview the upcoming Week 4 matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles, hosts Chad and Mark are once again joined by friend of the show and Redskins Insider Lake Lewis!

Hear us discuss what went wrong for the Redskins against the Giants, how they can fix it for the Eagles game, and just what the situation is with Kirk Cousins and Robert Griffin III.

Thanks for listening!

That strange and unfamiliar feeling that you have coursing through your body? That is what victory feels like! 

Yes, the Redskins came out of their Week 2 matchup versus St Louis with an impressive win off the back of a strong ground game and a stout defense, and it was an absolute pleasure to watch! 

To review the Week 2 win, as well as previewing the crucial Week 3 Thursday night matchup versus the Giants, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times Dispatch. 

Listen in as we discuss everything that needs to be discussed, and even a few things that don't need to be discussed! How will Alfred Morris and Matt Jones split the workload this week? Now that Chris Culliver is back, will he get the Odell Beckham Jr matchup this week? And how is the Jay Gruden game plan working so far?

All that and more on this week's episode of the Redskins Capital Connection!

The Redskins began the 2015 regular season in familiar fashion; losing! 

But it's not all doom and gloom Redskins fans, with numerous bright spots coming out of the 17-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins. And to help us discuss both that Dolphins loss as we as the upcoming Week 2 game vs St Louis, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by friend of the show Mr Tarik El-Bashir!

Tarik breaks down what stood out to him in the Dolphins game, as well as where he thinks the Redskins could succeed against the Rams this week. 

All that and much more in this week's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection. 

The long and dreary NFL Offseason is finally over, and we have made it to Week 1 of the 2015 Regular Season! Hooray! 

Joining us to talk about the last week of the Redskins offseason, the final 53 man roster, and then finally previewing the matchup versus the Miami Dolphins is none other than Liz Clarke from the Washington Post. 

Tune in to hear her thoughts on what it's like for young guys to get cut from the roster, where she expects this weeks game will be won and lost for the Redskins, and just how crazy this offseason has truly been.

All that and more on this weeks Redskins Capital Connection podcast!

It's official; the Robert Griffin III era is over in Washington DC. 

After Head Coach Jay Gruden named Kirk Cousins the starter for the 2015 season, we knew that there was no better person to speak to about this change than the Washington Post's Jerry Brewer, who joins us for this weeks episode. 

Brewer knows General Manager Scot McCloughan better than any reporter out there, having covered him for years in Seattle, so we pick his brain about what this shift signals for the Redskins roster as they continue to rebuild, and what fans can expect from the 2015 on-field Redskins product.

There's a huge element of uncertainty surrounding the Redskins at the moment, but brilliant football minds like Jerry Brewer help shine a clarifying light on things.

Thanks for listening!

It's been a chaotic and confusing week for the Washington Redskins, with a myriad of uncertainty stemming from the Preseason Week 2 game versus Detroit that saw Quarterback Robert Griffin III struggle once again.

To discuss the upcoming game versus the Baltimore Ravens, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by another Mark; this time Mr Bullock from the Washington Post.

Hear us discuss new Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry's cover 3 system, how Preston Smith and Trent Murphy will be involved following the Junior Galette injury, and what the Redskins defense in general can expect to face from Joe Flacco.

All that and more on this week's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast!

For the second week in a row the Redskins have come away from a preseason game victorious on the scoreboard but with more questions than answers stemming from the game.

To talk about those questions, hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Brian McNally, Redskins beat reporter for 106.7 The Fan. 

We talk about the sheer amount of hits Robert Griffin III took and who was to blame. We also talk about what did go right for the Redskins, including the Safety tandem of Ihenacho and Goldson starting to shine, as well as the ground game behind exciting rookie Matt Jones continuing to move the chains.

All that and more in this weeks episode of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast. 

In terms of a football practice, Day 10 of Redskins Training Camp and Day 3 of the joint practices with the Houston Texans were a bit of a bust, due to the heavy rain and, or course, the massive all-in melee that ensued. 

Host Chad is joined by rookie co-host Anthony (subbing in for Mark, who was on a veterans day off), and they talk to Redskins players Duke Ihenacho, Stephen Paea, Keenan Robinson, Will Compton, and Darrel Young about the fight, and what it was like going against the Texans. 

All that and more from our last day at Redskins Training Camp in 2015. It's been an absolute pleasure bringing you coverage from the fields here. We hope you've enjoyed it. 

After 8 straight days of bringing you exclusive player interviews, the Redskins took the afternoon off today, so we used that as an opportunity to sit down with one of the best in the business, CSNWashington's Rich Tandler. 

Hosts Chad and Mark talk to Rich about today's joint practice with the Texans, which was a good showing for both the Redskins offensive and defensive units. We also talk about Robert Griffin III's development, and what our expectations are from the Redskins in 2015.

As always, thank you for listening.

The Houston Texans are in town for three days of joint practices with the Washington Redskins, and this morning the players from both teams were clearly excited about facing their first challenges against opposing teams for 2015.

What's got Redskins Capital Connection podcast host Chad excited, however? His exclusive sit down interview with Robert Griffin III today! Hear Griffin talk about things such as where he was when he heard the Redskins had drafted Brandon Scherff, what he thinks of Junior Galette joining the team, and how much fun he's having playing football in 2015. 

All that and more, with co-host Mark Phillips, on today's edition of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast. 

Hello Redskins fans!

Hosts Chad and Mark are still out here on the fields of the Bon Secours Training Facility for Redskins Training Camp, bringing you all the latest news and coverage.

Today we are joined for an exclusive sit-down chat with Defensive End Ricky Jean Francois, who tells us how the Defensive Line has become a band of brothers, and how Defensive Coordinator Joe Barry insists on each of his players being versatile and resilient.

Later, you'll hear Brandon Scherff and Morgan Moses talk about their roles on the Offensive Line, and how the coaches have them rotating spots between practices to ensure all players are skilled up. 

All that and more on yet another edition of the Redskins Capital Connection.

Redskins Training Camp Day 5 was a confidence building session for both sides of the ball. Robert Griffin III had yet another strong practice, whilst the defense made several huge plays today that will give them a lot to feel good about.

Hosts Chad and Mark discuss all that and more, as well as a great sit-down exclusive with Redskins Special Teams stud Nick Sundberg on what it's like to be an unheralded player, and why he spends so much of his own time (and money) giving back to the community.

As always, check out our coverage on www.redskinscapitalconnection.com, like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/RedskinsCapitalConnection, or hit us up on Twitter @ChadwikoRCC and @RedskinsReview

Day four of Redskins Training Camp is in the books, and it was another action packed day full of interesting things.

Hosts Chad and Mark break down GM Scot McCloughan's press conference today, as well as talk about who has looked good so far throughout camp. 

Later in the show, Chad gets an exclusive sit down interview with Redskins fan favorite Chris 'Swaggy' Baker, as they have a fascinating and hilarious discussion.

As always, check us out on Twitter at @ChadwikoRCC (Chad) and @RedskinsReview (Mark), and let us know what you think!

Hosts Chad and Mark are out here on Day 3 for Redskins Training CAmp, and once again are bringing you exclusive access to Redskins players that you won't find anywhere else. 

Today we sit down with Left Guard Shawn Lauvao and talk about just how big both sides of the lines are looking, and what it's like to see guys like Scherff and Long develop into starters. 

Later you'll hear Chad talk to both Duke Ihenacho about cementing his starting spot at Strong Safety, and Chris Culliver talks about being a leader on the defense, as well as his friendship with DeAngelo Hall

As always, find us at www.redskinscapitalconnection.com for full training camp coverage.

Redskins Capital Connection hosts are live in Richmond, VA for Redskins Training Camp 2015.

Today we talk with newly acquired Defensive End Stephen Paea on his journey from New Zealand to the NFL and what his expectations are from the defensive line are this year.

That is followed by a chat with Full Back Darrel Young, who tells us all about what Coach Bill Callahan is implementing with the Offensive Line and Running Backs, as well as what it's like to watch an injury happen, like we saw with Bashaud Breeland today.

All that and more on another edition of the Redskins Capital Connection.

Redskins Capital Connection host Chad was joined by Punter Tress Way after training camp wrapped up on day 1, and we had a fascinating and hilarious conversation!

This is a must listen for all Redskins fans.

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Redskins Capital Connection hosts Chad and Mark are live in Richmond for Redskins Training Camp!

Today we talk about what camp life is like, and Chad sits down with Redskins Outside Linebacker Trent Murphy who is looking to capitalize on a strong rookie season and cement himself as the starter for 2015!

As always, check out our website at www.redskinscapitalconnection.com, and follow us on twitter @ChadwikoRCC & @RedskinsReview

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Hosts Chad and Mark are joined by good friend of the show, Redskins beat writer Lake Lewis from SportsJourney.com. 

Together we talk about Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, and how the relationship between player and team has strengthened in 2015, and how we are seeing that translate on the field during OTA's and minicamp.

We also go into detail about other aspects of the Redskins offense this year, and what fans can expect to see from a talented group of players that haven't enjoyed success the past two seasons. 

All that and more on this week's edition of the show!

As always, you can find us at www.redskinscapitalconnection.com!

Joining hosts Mark and Chad on this week's Redskins Capital Connection podcast is very special guest, Washington Redskins Strong Safety Duke Ihenacho!

Duke talks about what new defensive coordinator Joe Barry and new defensive backs coach Perry Fewell are bringing to the team, and shares his thoughts on DeSean Jackson not being at the OTA's last week. Duke also talks about what it's like to be a team mate of Robert Griffin III and watch him get trashed in the media, which makes for a fascinating listen from a player inside the locker room!

All that and more on a special edition of the Redskins Capital Connection this week!

As always, spread the word, and HTTR!

Hosts Mark and Chad are once again joined by friend of the show Justin Byram from SonOfWashington.com, and this week we focus on the Redskins offensive line.

Which players are safe in their positions, and which spots are up for grabs? What are each players strengths and weaknesses? Which rookies or sophomores are a chance to become starters in 2015? What does coach Bill Callahan bring to the Redskins offensive line? 

Tune in for a robust and in-depth conversation talking about all of these questions and more! And for a special bonus, hear Chad try desperately not to lisp as he battles the plight of a cut on his tongue! 

You can listen to every RCC podcast either on iTunes, Stitcher, or on the RedskinsCapitalConnection.com website.

As always, thanks for tuning in, and please help us spread the word! Tweet it out to your friends, share it on Facebook, post it on Reddit , and whatever Redskins message boards you may be a part of.

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Joining hosts Chad and Mark on this week's episode of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast is one of the best in the business when it comes to covering the Washington Redskins; Mr Tarik El-Bashir from CSN Washington. 

Together we discuss what is happening in the post-draft offseason, as well as what it's like to live and breathe the Redskins as a beat reporter.  Prepare to be jealous as you hear Tarik discuss spending his Monday at a five star country club covering Ryan Kerrigan's Leukemia and Lymphoma Golf Fundraiser on a gorgeous 80 degree day .

With topics like Brandon Scherff's rookie contract, the contract extensions being negotiated with Trent Williams and Ryan Kerrigan, and what 2015 is going to hold for Robert Griffin III, this is a podcast that Redskins fans will not want to miss. 

As always, thank you for listening, and please spread the word by tweeting and re-tweeting about the podcast!

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Hosts Chad and Mark are joined by Sam Gold (@SamuelRGold), making this week's podcast an all RedskinsCapitalConnection.com family affair! 

Together, we take an in-depth look at Washington Redskins 1st round pick Brandon Scherff out of Iowa, and breakdown his strengths, weaknesses, and what role he'll play in 2015.  

We also spend a little bit of time talking about what exactly the "Bill Callahan System" is, and we all take turns mispronouncing or straight up forgetting the names of new Redskins rookies. 

All that and more on this week's episode of the podcast, so tune in and have fun!  

As always, help us out by spreading the word about this podcast to your Redskins supporter buddies and family on Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Snapchat, or use it as a pick-up line on Tinder and Grindr!

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Hosts Chad and Mark are joined this week by one of the best Redskins draft analysts in the business, Justin Byram from HogsHaven.com and SonofWashington.com. 

Together, we take an in-depth look at three players who will very likely feature in the Redskins draft plans; Amari Cooper, Vic Beasley, and Dante Fowler Jr.  Justin takes us through how each of these players would fit in with the Redskins, what makes them shine, and what they still need to work on. 

We also recap Redskins GM Scot McCloughan's press conference from Monday and discuss what his key messages were.

Also, listen out for a quick cameo from Mark's cat.

All that on more on another episode of the Redskins Capital Connection podcast!

As always, thank you for listening, and please help us spread the word by tweeting about the show!

Join hosts Chad and Mark as they dive head first in to the Redskins 2015 regular season schedule!

Going through the positives and negatives, we peel back the curtains and give you an in-depth look at what the schedule holds this year, such as the Redskins being equal 1st in the NFL when it comes to playing opponents who are coming off of their bye.

Considering that it's April, we avoid the temptation of trying to predict a win/loss record based on the schedule, and instead look at each game and what the potential storylines each week will be. 

As always, thank you for tuning in, and do us a favor by spreading the word amongst Redskins fans!

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We're back for 2015!

Joining Chad as the co-host of the RCC podcast this year is Mark Phillips (@RedskinsReview).  Mark hosted the Redskins Review radio show on SportsRadio910 in Richmond VA for 15 years, and has now brought his unique and hilarious talents over to RCC.

For this episode, Chad and Mark are joined by Mark Bullock from the Washington Post, and Emmanual Benton from ProPlayerInsiders.com, as they run through 5 different possible draft scenarios for the Redskins in next week's NFL Draft!

RedskinsCapitalConnection.com will still be the home of the podcast, but it has also evolved into a new website where Redskins fans can come together to read editorials, news, and detailed analysis of everything Washington Redskins!

As always, thanks for listening, and please spread the word via Twitter/Reddit/Facebook!