Quarterback Option; Redskins Have Interest in Free Agent Blake From: The Washington Post | Date: March 9, 2002| Author: Mark Maske | Copyright 2002 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

With their trade talks for Shane Matthews at least temporarily on hold, the Washington Redskins are considering signing free agent quarterback Jeff Blake. Coach Steve Spurrier said yesterday he is interested in Blake, a former starter for Cincinnati and New Orleans who was released by the Saints in a salary cap move.

The club also has had preliminary discussions with the representative for free agent quarterback Doug Pederson, who served as Brett Favre's backup with the Green Bay Packe...

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