Who's More Important: Moss or Samuels

This may fall into the category of pointless debate, but what the hell, these can be fun to think about.

With both Samuels and Moss questionable for tonight's game, hanging onto knee and hammy ailments respectively, who's absence would have a bigger impact on the Redskins?

Feel free to consider just for this particular game or for an extended period.

thos week i would say moss due to the inexperience of the rookies and we are facing a steelers defense that will slam the box and limit portis

Good question. Speaking about tonight only, if I had to pick one I'd rather have Samuels in the lineup. I think if he's given the time Campbell should be able to dish it around effectively enough, but if he's pressured consistently from the blindside it's not going to matter much who's playing WR.

For me, it's kind of a catch-22. It's tough to get the ball to Moss if Campbell doesn't have time and the passing game suffers if Moss isn't drawing double coverage.

That being said, if I'm forced to pick one for tonight, I'd say Samuels. While Moss is amazing, there are other receivers who have to step up.

I'll take Samuels anyday of the week.

Short term Moss, long term Samuels.

You can scheme blocking for at least one week. After that you need a solid presence at left tackle so that someone doesn't scheme your scheme.

If Moss was out for one night, it would greatly hurt the way that we move the ball through the air. After a couple of weeks however, we would find a way to get the ball into the hands of other playmakers.

im confident in heyer tonight though if samuels cant go,

Good question. Speaking about tonight only, if I had to pick one I'd rather have Samuels in the lineup. I think if he's given the time Campbell should be able to dish it around effectively enough, but if he's pressured consistently from the blindside it's not going to matter much who's playing WR.

Exactly.

Last year Bugle did a good job at getting players ready when coming in for injured players. With that said we have a back up for Samuals but we don't for Moss.

over the course of a season, i'd say samuel's contribution is more key. but in a single game, i think moss' presence is missed more.

the lack of a deep threat is huge.