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[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/five-questions-facing-redskins-as-they-return-from-the-bye/2011/10/10/gIQALzo2ZL_blog.html]Five questions facing Redskins as they return from the bye - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

1.) Can Shanahan & Co. pick up where they left off?
2.) How long can they get by with Rex Grossman at QB?
3.) What happens at running back?
4.) How will LaRon Landry hold up?
5.) Where does Phillip Buchanon fit?

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I say If we get the ball first we go big down field like they did on us.

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It's time for revenge. You know Shanahan never expected to be on the end of blowout like they had last year.
Let's run for 450 YARDS and 9 rushing touchdowns against them Sheagles!!!!!!!!!!!

[QUOTE=firstdown;845966]I say If we get the ball first we go big down field like they did on us.[/QUOTE]

We aren't built to play their game. We need a long hard dose of running and strong defense.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;845924]Torain?
Do we know who our starting RB is next week?[/quote]

Resign and start Simpson. Lol, can't have a stud RB two weeks in a row....

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I watched Fred Jackson fly past the Eagles D in the highlights yesterday, and my main thought was,"If I'm Roy Helu, I'm salivating pretty hard right now."

If I'm Shanny, my plan is bang 'em in the start with Torain and then once they're worn down let Helu run circles on 'em.

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I'd give all 3 RB's 10 carries if possible

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Crap, I have Hightower for fantasy, is he gonna get me squat?

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I think he's still a little banged up. But he'll probably see some action.

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I'm encouraged by the fact that both Bowen and Cofield are very familiar with playing against Vick and the Eagles, as well as Dirty30's will be back there.

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Just read that Hightower was hiding a bit of a shoulder injury and the bye gave him a chance to rest up -- can't wait to see what he does against that awful Philly LB corps

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[quote=firstdown;845966]I say If we get the ball first we go big down field like they did on us.[/quote]

We tryed that against the Rams...And quite frankly it looked embarressing watching Rex and the receivers trying to complete a pass. We need to run Torain and punish them and bring in the other 2 too change it up.

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Brandyn Thompson has returned to the practice squad, Nate Ness cut.

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-redskins-righthand]Little things are handy for 1st-place Redskins - NFL - Yahoo! Sports[/url]

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[quote=Alvin Walton;845924]Torain?
Do we know who our starting RB is next week?[/quote]

I'd say Torain starting is a no brainer.

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[quote=44ever;846124]I'd say Torain starting is a no brainer.[/quote]

You can never tell with Shanny though, unless he has a Terrel Davis type RB he is more than willing to put anyone of his RBs in as the starter.

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Skins moved up two spots in ESPN power rankings during the bye week

"OK, Rex Grossman. We're watching you. The division is yours for the taking. What have you got? (Fox)"

I tend to like it more when no one is talking about them.

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[quote=Jontrem;846128]You can never tell with Shanny though, unless he has a Terrel Davis type RB he is more than willing to put anyone of his RBs in as the starter.[/quote]

Thats true, its more of a gut feeling/logical thinking type of thing I guess. But like you say...

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[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-rex-grossman-get-in-work-during-bye/2011/10/10/gIQA1X4jbL_blog.html]Fred Davis, Rex Grossman get in work during bye - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]
While most of his teammates scattered across the country, getting some rest and recovery in their home towns during the bye week, tight end Fred Davis decided to remain in the area and continued to report to Redskins Park to receive treatment for various bumps and bruises.

The tight end was happy to learn that quarterback [B]Rex Grossman[/B] decided to do the same thing, and the two took advantage of the opportunity to get in some throwing and catching.

“It was just working on things we’re going to put in this week, running the same routes we always run and just working on not losing a step,” Davis said Monday after his team’s first practice following the bye.

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^ I love to read that kind of stuff. Davis has come a ways from oversleeping. Good to see and it has definitely made a difference. He's a freak at TE.

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[quote=44ever;846169][url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-rex-grossman-get-in-work-during-bye/2011/10/10/gIQA1X4jbL_blog.html]Fred Davis, Rex Grossman get in work during bye - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]
While most of his teammates scattered across the country, getting some rest and recovery in their home towns during the bye week, tight end Fred Davis decided to remain in the area and continued to report to Redskins Park to receive treatment for various bumps and bruises.

The tight end was happy to learn that quarterback [B]Rex Grossman[/B] decided to do the same thing, and the two took advantage of the opportunity to get in some throwing and catching.

“It was just working on things we’re going to put in this week, running the same routes we always run and just working on not losing a step,” Davis said Monday after his team’s first practice following the bye.[/quote]



Stuck around last year to work on blocking... good work ethic

Gonna have to pay him

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Hmmmm......some chatter coming out about the Hightower shoulder thing.
Apparently he hurt in in week 1 and didnt tell anyone because he didnt want to lose playing time.

[url=http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2011/10/11/tim-hightowers-injury-raises-concern-amongst-redskins-coaches-on-disclosure/]Tim Hightower’s Injury Raises Concern Amongst Redskins Coaches On Disclosure - Redskins Journal[/url]

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[quote=Alvin Walton;846284]Hmmmm......some chatter coming out about the Hightower shoulder thing.
Apparently he hurt in in week 1 and didnt tell anyone because he didnt want to lose playing time.

[url=http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2011/10/11/tim-hightowers-injury-raises-concern-amongst-redskins-coaches-on-disclosure/]Tim Hightower’s Injury Raises Concern Amongst Redskins Coaches On Disclosure - Redskins Journal[/url][/quote]

This is one of the reasons why I think we will see a strong dose of Torain. Personally Im good with that as I think a healthy Torain is our best RB.

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[quote=44ever;845958][url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/five-questions-facing-redskins-as-they-return-from-the-bye/2011/10/10/gIQALzo2ZL_blog.html]Five questions facing Redskins as they return from the bye - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

1.) Can Shanahan & Co. pick up where they left off?
2.) How long can they get by with Rex Grossman at QB?
3.) What happens at running back?
4.) How will LaRon Landry hold up?
5.) Where does Phillip Buchanon fit?[/quote]

Five very good questions indeed. I have those same ones myself. I don't think this team is taking this game likely seeing how they got curb stomped last year, and the fact that the eagles are desperate for a win to salvage their season.

I hope we run the ball over and over and over, and run the score up just like they did. **** Andy Reid and **** the eagles.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;846284]Hmmmm......some chatter coming out about the Hightower shoulder thing.
Apparently he hurt in in week 1 and didnt tell anyone because he didnt want to lose playing time.

[url=http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/redskinsjournal/2011/10/11/tim-hightowers-injury-raises-concern-amongst-redskins-coaches-on-disclosure/]Tim Hightower’s Injury Raises Concern Amongst Redskins Coaches On Disclosure - Redskins Journal[/url][/quote]

Good to know, I think you can kinda tell Timmy hasnt been 100% and Shanny handled it correctly. I admire the want to play attitude, but you can hurt the team if you gotta couple guys there who can do the job.

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Id like to see Helu start. I think he would have a HUGE game against the Eagles. But, it will prolly be Hightower if he is healthy.

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Good to have LaRon back. He usually comes up HUGE against Philly.

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[url=http://www.redskins.com/media-gallery/videos/Rex-Grossman-10-12/0164ec6f-48f7-43b9-85a1-b4ff80525504]Rex Grossman: 10-12[/url]

Grossman talks performance (Himself, The Skins and the Eagles) Doesn't speak in much detail. (understandably) I would have liked to hear him speak a little more critical about his performance and not so "we only need to be good enough" but he did go on to say that the team is "looking for the perfect game and they will get better".

I did like how he is taking the Eagles serious and see's them as a fast team who poses a legit threat. The Eagles Win/Loss statistics do not reflect the true ability of the team. If the Eagles show up, it will be a battle.

Here's to hoping Grossman has a incredible game. HTTR!