Sports: Devin Thomas staying optimistic, Harper would give Nats a chance to move forward, position battles at Terps' scrimmage

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Redskins Devin Thomas is staying optimistic Wide receiver Devin Thomas has remained optimistic despite being listed as the third-string X receiver, or split end, on the opening depth chart. Malcolm Kelly's chances Saturday: 'very, very slim' Westbrook, Redskins possible, but do they need him? Nationals Bryce Harper gives Nationals another chance Last year, the signing of Stephen Strasburg felt much more like a referendum on the Nationals than the player. With Bryce Harper, the narrative seems to be at least somewhat flipped. Rob Dibble's apology Terrapins Insider Position battles will be on display in scrimmage Maryland will run 40 to 50 plays in today's scrimmage and Coach Ralph Friedgen will have his eye on a few things in particular. Running back Meggett playing his best football Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines : Television Highlights MLB: Seattle at Baltimore, 7, MASN Preseason NFL: New York Giants at New York Jets, 8, ESPN More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071