i've only got a chance to see robert griffith iii three times during the last three weeks.he redskins only make one day of practice available to the media. the last time we were all there was last thursday. what a difference a week makes. rg3 seemed a lot more comfortable, calling plays and making plays. maybe they had a -- maybe it had a little to do with an aha moment he had on wednesday. he didn't pinpoint one specific play but said he was starting to settle in as the starting qb, getting used to the speed of the n.f.l. >> it's not faster in practice by any means because on game day everybody is a little bit faster but i think i have gotten a little bit of a grasp of what it's going to be like on game day just based off of practice. >> he's learning really well and learning fast. we're getting to a point where we're comfortable and working on timing and everything like that eight coming together. >> now to day baseball get the mets. scoreless in the 5th but the mets change that. two-run homer to right field. 2-0 mets. they would add another run in the 7th. here's the nat

. >> it's been just over a week, but robert griffith iii says he feels like home.ong relationships with his offense. most importantly with the guys whose job it is to keep him upright. usually a quarterback will treat his o line to a nice dinner or some gifts to help strengthen their bond. rg3 says he hasn't had a chance to take the guys out yet, but the chemistry is building and has a tasty offer for the regular season. >> we're creating bonds every day with jokes and stuff like that. but my family is from new orleans, louisiana, and i know how to cook binas. so for every no sac victory, they'll get them. and i think they'll love those. >> we're working on getting him to give it to the media too. kirk cousin signed a contract with the redskins and the terms of the deal weren't disclosed. we'll compete with rex gross man for that number two job. a scary moment at belmont today. i'll have another. the horse going for the triple crown was almost -- almost lost his other win when a loose horse came screaming up the rail. came within inches of him. we don't have the fo

while most eyes are on robert griffith iii and the skins offense, the defense is saying don't forget about us. they know there's lots of buzz on the other side of the ball and our kristen berset talked with london fletcher, the captain of the defense. he says the squad is staying grounded and working hard. >> the excitement around this area, you know, is definitely picked up. we understand we have to come out and work each and every day to get better. you know, just each day look to improve. >> kristen will be live again at redskins park starting tonight at 5:00. >>> the time right now 6:25. ahead love this. learn where one channel 9 viewer found gas for under $3 a gallon believe it or not. >> i believe it. >> selling marijuana in the district legally. coming up why one future salesman says this will be safe. >> right now monika checks out any hassles on the road. >> we're fine here on the west side of town but wires down blocking brink road at goshen road and the red line has been single tracking between medical center and friendship heights. coming up in my next report, a closer lo

i've only got a chance to see robert griffith iii three times during the last three weeks.he redskins only make one day of practice available to the media and the last time we were all there was last thursday. what a difference a week makes. rg3 seemed a lot more comfortable calling plays and making plays. maybe it had a little something to do with a little aha moment he had on wednesday. he didn't pinpoint one specific play but said he was finally starting to settle in as the starting qb getting used to the speed of the n.f.l. >> it's not faster in practice by any means because on game day everybody is a little faster but i think i have gotten a little bit of a grasp of what it's going to be like on game day just based off of practice. >> he's learning really well. he's learning fast. you know, we're getting to a point where we're comfortable and working on timing and everything like that it's coming together. >> now to day baseball against the mets. scoreless in the fifth but the mets change that. two-run homer to right field. 2-0 mets. they would add another run in the 7

goodlatte: i rise today along with representatives morgueian griffith and robert hurt to honor a world war ii constituent. a community leader and freand, john robert "bob" slaughter. on may 29, 2012, southwest virginia lost one of its great american heroes, a passionate advocate for veterans and a driving force behind the national d-day memorial in bedford. it is only fitting we honor his memory as we mark the 68th anniversary of d-day this week. born on february 3, 1925, in bristol, tennessee, bob's family later moved to roanoke, virginia. in 1941 at the age of 15 he joined the virginia army national guard, company d, 160th infantry 29th division. a short time later the united states was attacked at pearl harbor and entered the war. on september 27, 1942, the 29th division set sail for england. on d-day, june 6, 1944, bob waded ashore to battle the foes of democrat state omaha beach. he was just 19 years old. his life was forever impacted by the memories of that day. mr. speaker, i have stood on omaha beach in normandy at low tide, which was the circumstances when these brave men land