Redskins' Snyder supports free agency approach

VIENNA, Va. (AP) -Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder says he supports the measured approach to free agency taken by new coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Bruce Allen.

Snyder spoke briefly Thursday night before the team's annual charity dinner. When it was pointed out that the Redskins' low-key free agent signings have differed from his aggressive approach in years past, Snyder said: “It's really not about the past now. It's really about the future.”

The Redskins have signed three players in the first week of free agency. Free agent running back Larry Johnson will meet with Shanahan on Friday.