2011 NFL preview

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A more solid foundation

Barry Svrluga

Starting his second year with the Redskins, Mike Shanahan has players who fit his schemes and ones who are more likely to be quiet and play, rather than make off-the-field headlines.

Redskins on the right path

Offense is comfortable

Haslett expects improvement

Projected starters

Interactive schedule

Many faces of QB instability

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Around the league

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 18, 2011 in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Previewing the AFC

Alex

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 5: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (L) and NFLPA Executive Director Demaurice Smith talk before signing the NFL's new 10-year Collective Bargaining Agreement at the Pro Football Hall of Fame August 5, 2011 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

NFL moving on from lockout

Mark Maske

There appears to be no fan backlash from the 4 1/2 month dispute between NFL owners and players, though its effect on the season’s play remains to be seen.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 11: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles warms up before playing against the Baltimore Ravens during their pre season game on August 11, 2011 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Previewing the NFC

Baltimore Ravens' quarterback Joe Flacco sits on the bench during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against Washington Redskins in Baltimore, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Speedy receivers renew hope

Gene Wang

Quarterback Joe Flacco has new weapons to help Baltimore keep pace with the Pittsburgh Steelers.