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  Kyle Smith talked publicly with local media for the first time since being elevated to Redskins' VP of Player Personnel, and Redskins Talk has you covered on all that he said. To begin, JP Finlay sets the NFL Combine scene and again reminds folks of the impending Tua Mania that will surely set in at some point. Then, you'll hear Smith's full session with reporters in Indy, where he takes qu...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a very fun Redskins Talk queued up for you. The three, plus a giant studio audience, gathered at Ourisman Ford Lincoln of Alexandra to talk your favorite football team, discussing everything from Quinton Dunbar to Bryce Love to Ryan Kerrigan to the Combine to Montae Nicholson to potential competition for Dwayne Haskins. It was a lot of fun, sort of te...

Last Friday, the Redskins released two very notable players, so JP Finlay and Pete Hailey begin this Redskins Talk by reacting to those moves. Then, the two look ahead to what's up next, including what Washington will do with Jordan Reed, who's in a sad situation that doesn't seem like it'll improve anytime soon. Eventually, JP and Pete read through and discuss a CBS article that lays out eight st...

There’s yet another rumor out there that could affect the Redskins’ draft plans as well as some Quinton Dunbar chatter that needs to happen, so JP Finlay and Pete Hailey are here for both of those topics and more. To start, they explain what’s going on with Matt Stafford and the Lions, and how that could benefit Washington. Then, they revisit what’s going on with Quinton Dunbar, since a lot has ha...

There is some Quinton Dunbar news to react to (news that JP Finlay broke) and some more developments in the Redskins' hunt for a stadium, all of which is broken down in this Redskins Talk. To begin, JP, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and the always-welcome Michael Phillips give their thoughts on Dunbar's expected absence from voluntary offseason work and explain whether fans should be freaking out or...

Joe Gibbs is about as good as it gets when it comes to guests on a Redskins podcast, and JP Finlay tracked him down for this Redskins Talk to ask him questions about Trent Williams and Chase Young. But first, JP, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey reunited to discuss a hypothetical draft day trade involving two top-5 teams and how that offer applies to the Redskins at pick No. 2. Once that wraps, they...

Redskins fans, hope you're ready for one of the best episodes of Redskins Talk that you'll ever listen to. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Brian Mitchell corralled some phenomenal guests, and it starts with the team's new head coach. Ron Rivera gives so many good answers when he sits down with the crew, you'll be ready to play for him. Then, as if that wasn't enough, Terry McLaurin (23:18) join...

Redskins Talk is halfway through its week in Miami, and they have recorded some terrific interviews that are now ready for you to listen to. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Brian Mitchell caught up with 1) Peter King, who gave some very strong takes on Bruce Allen and what the team should do in the draft, 2) Mike Rizzo, who was fantastic on how to build a winning franchise, 3) Josh Norris, who deliv...

The podcast is headed back to the Super Bowl this year, with a full slate of shows beginning Tuesday at Noon in Miami on the MyTeams App. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, and Pete Hailey give you all need to know before the big week, and dive into the latest regarding the Redskins search for their next stadium site. Then we finally bring you JP's interview with Case Keenum (23:28), where he says if he'd...

Ever wonder what it's like to be an NFL agent? Well, this Redskins Talk is perfect for you. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey sat down with Andy Ross — who reps players like Morgan Moses, Tim Settle and plenty of others — to learn about what his life is like as well as the ins and outs of the profession. Ross covers it all, from what he's looking for in the players he signs to what co...

This Redskins Talk features plenty of Chase Young content, which Redskins fans will love. But first, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey set the scene for their upcoming Super Bowl coverage and JP reveals what he learned regarding Scott Turner’s hiring. Then, they toss to JP and Pete’s interview with Ohio State writer Bill Rabinowitz (25:34), where they ask Rabinowitz all sorts of questions...

The Redskins Talk podcast opened the mailbag for this episode and they found a TON of good questions, which JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey and special guest Gaurv Gulati answered in an all-time fun episode they recorded at Ourisman Fairfax Toyota. During their long chat, they cover the Redskins' plans for the draft, free agency, QB, Dan Snyder, Brandon Scherff, the possible addition of...

There's a lot to take away from the NFL's Divisional Weekend, plus plenty to learn from a team that fell just short of that destination, and JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have all of that and more in this Redskins Talk. To begin, they react to the Ravens loss, Kyle Shanahan and Matt LaFleur's ascension and more after two days of quality playoff football. Then, they make a big anno...

The Redskins made some more changes in the Front Office, headlined by Eric Schaffer leaving, Doug Williams getting a new title, and Rob Rogers leaving Carolina to become the Senior VP of Football Administration in Washington. JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey, & Brian McNally react to it what it all means, and how it reflects what the power given to new Head Coach Ron Rivera. JP then chat...

The Redskins decided Tuesday to make Scott Turner their new offensive coordinator, opting to hire him instead of continuing with Kevin O'Connell. So, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and John Keim convened for ANOTHER Emergency Pod to explain why that move was made, how it could affect Dwayne Haskins and more. If you like podcasts where the hosts go all-in on yet another switch made by Ron R...

Ron Rivera is continuing to build out his coaching staff and the Redskins' front office may eventually be reworked further, too. So, JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are here to catch you up on both of those fronts, including calming down those who are worried that Rivera's bringing in too many Carolina guys and giving you some potential names to watch as possible incoming GMs or team pre...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have everything you need to know from Ron Rivera’s introductory presser as the Redskins head coach. From their early impressions of him to his plan for taking control of the franchise to his thoughts on Dwayne Haskins, they break down everything he said during a big day in Ashburn. They also talk about Dan Snyder’s role in all of this and whether they thin...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have a loaded Redskins Talk for you covering EVERYTHING that's happened to kick off the team's offseason. Bruce Allen is gone. Completely. Ron Rivera appears poised to be the next Redskins head coach. There is so much to talk about, so let's not mess with any more summarizing so you can start listening. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey have what may be the biggest Emergency Pod to date. On Saturday, JP broke the story that Bruce Allen's time in charge of the Redskins' football operations is going to end, and end soon. It's news that every single fan of this franchise has been anxious to hear. So, JP will explain what he knows, then the hosts will all react to the major shakeup and what c...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are well-rested after the holiday and back with a present for you: a new Redskins Talk. To begin, they each identify one storyline to care about in Redskins-Cowboys, a game that really doesn't matter much, at least in regards to the outcome. Then, they enter a Bill Callahan conversation, wondering if there's any chance he returns as the head coach in 2020....

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey, as usual, have plenty to bring to you after the Redskins’ wild home finale against the Giants. To begin, they explain why this was another encouraging big picture result, even though the loss was disheartening. That includes analysis on Dwayne Haskins’ excellent first half. They then break down all the drama surrounding the QB’s injury, which involves Dan...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey start off a crowded Wednesday Redskins Talk by discussing Brandon Scherff's upcoming surgery and whether he's played his last game for the franchise. That chat leads into a larger discussion about how this roster could look quite different in just a few short months. Then, JP, Mitch and Pete all pick the same side in a fun debate that centers around the qu...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey are feeling really good after the Eagles-Redskins game and are here to tell you why you should be as well. To begin, they explain why Sunday was the perfect outcome for fans of the franchise and then analyze what was by far the best performance we’ve seen from Dwayne Haskins. After that, they address the fact that Urban Meyer was in attendance, and break d...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler, Pete Hailey and John Keim hopped into Mitch's car for a Redskins Talk that's got it all. To begin, JP poses a question: Is the Dwayne Haskins peak performance going to happen on Sunday, or at least at some point in these last three games? After covering that as well as some other points about Haskins, the four move on to Bruce Allen, with JP explaining why he thinks the...

JP Finlay, Mitch Tischler and Pete Hailey had an enormous list of things to cover in this Redskins Talk, and they get going by recapping the team’s loss to the Packers that eliminated them from the playoffs. Should fans be encouraged even with the "L"? After that, they analyze Derrius Guice’s injury and what it means for him and the franchise. Next, they have a lonnnnnng chat about Dwayne Haskins,...