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Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Shanahan, left, and Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10), second from right, talk together as Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8), right, jogs by during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins tight end Niles Paul (84) makes a completion during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins tight end Fred Davis (83) makes a completion during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) passes during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) makes a reception in the back of the end zone during afternoon practice during the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (97), left, takes a break during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) takes a break during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) runs a drill during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins defensive tackle Jarvis Jenkins (99) lines up for a drill during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59), second from left, warms up for afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) warms up for afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59), center, warms up for afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10), center, shares a laugh with teammates on the field during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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left to right: Washington Redskins corner DeAngelo Hall (2), Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59), and Dorson Boyce (45), arrive for afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (59), second from left, during afternoon practice at the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) arrives for afternoon practice during the Washington Redskins training camp at Redskins Park, Ashburn, Va., Washington, D.C., Monday, July 30, 2012. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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This image made from amateur video released by the Ugarit News and accessed July 30, 2012, purports to show Free Syrian Army soldiers in Anadan 16 kilometers (10 miles) from Aleppo, Syria. (Associated Press/Ugarit News via AP video)

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** FILE ** President Barack Obama's visits with Texas State Rep. Joaquin Castro (D), his twin brother San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro and Congressman Charles Gonzalez, from left, upon his arrival Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Bahram Mark Sobhani)