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This is a matter of great concern to me, and maybe you as well,
From Redskins radio today, it is [B]NOT[/B] confirmed but expected:

Portis-not practicing and out for Sunday
Betts-not practicing and out for Sunday
Springs-not practicing and out for Sunday
Washington-not practicing and out for Sunday
Samuels-expected to play hurt-knee

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They will still get it done, injuries or not. I think the Skins understand what this game means. I expect their best game to date, all three phases.

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The bottom line is that injuries are a part of the game. We see it every year. That is why in preaseason coaches stress "the best 53". If they have done their jobs then we will win with whoever lines up. I think our players top to bottom are solid and can live up to the "any given sunday rule". Look at the Patriots, they have a slew of their 1st rung players out but they are still on the top of their division. The Steelers beat us with their back up QB. Our team has all the tools plus some, so now they get their chance to shine

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Damn. Alexander and Cartwright. I don't like the looks of the ground game or the pass protection.

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This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.

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Hanrahan reports from Redskins park that Hall is working with the first team O

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[quote=Hog1;500087]Hanrahan reports from Redskins park that Hall is working with the first team O[/quote]

You mean first team D, right?

This article seems to suggest Springs will play...

[url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/12/sports/FBN-Redskins-Bare-Backfield.php]Redskins: It takes a 'community' to replace Portis - International Herald Tribune[/url]

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I'm a little concerned if all of those 4 miss.

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I have faith in Rock. I just hope the o-line plays well. Springs being hurt puts a damper on defending TO but I'm hoping we do some adjustment to mitigate that. I'm sure the Cowboys will be running crossing routes with him all day long because LaRon will be at the top. I'm not to worried about Roy Williams.

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[quote=GMScud;500089]You mean first team D, right?

This article seems to suggest Springs will play...

[URL="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/12/sports/FBN-Redskins-Bare-Backfield.php"]Redskins: It takes a 'community' to replace Portis - International Herald Tribune[/URL][/quote]
Thanx

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Wth?

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[quote=Hog1;500072]This is a matter of great concern to me, and maybe you as well,
From Redskins radio today, it is [B]NOT[/B] confirmed but expected:

Portis-not practicing and out for Sunday
Betts-not practicing and out for Sunday
Springs-not practicing and out for Sunday
Washington-not practicing and out for Sunday
Samuels-expected to play hurt-knee[/quote]
WTF happened to Springs?
ESPN reported that he practiced yesterday and would play Sunday.

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I say give the ball to the Rock, he can do it the way Brian Mitchell did it a few years ago. He has gotten over 100 yards in game before, can't remember the game but he's done it.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;500099]WTF happened to Springs?
ESPN reported that he practiced yesterday and would play Sunday.[/quote]Springs did not practice this morning, but he was expected to practice at some point this week and play in the game.

It's disturbing to me that he didn't practice, but unless he hit another setback that the team is not quick to announce to the public, I would still expect to see him play on Sunday. He's been planning to play in this game since Week 7.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;500102]I say give the ball to the Rock, he can do it the way Brian Mitchell did it a few years ago. He has gotten over 100 yards in game before, can't remember the game but he's done it.[/quote]I agree.

Alexander is the better pass blocker of the two and probably should play more downs. But I hope that Rock sees at least as many carries if not more than SA.

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From RI:

[QUOTE]Tailback Ladell Betts performed well in practice with a brace on his injured knee. "He made some cuts," Zorn said, hoping that if Portis misses Sunday night's game against Dallas that Betts will be able to start.

Rookie wide receiver Malcolm Kelly is prorgessing in practice, Zorn said, and has had no setbacks with his knee. However, Zorn does not expect to activate Kelly this week because he is "so far behind" but is encouraged by what he has seen.

"I'm just glad he's out there and feeling no pain," Zorn said.

It is not looking as if Marcus Washington (shoulder) or Anthony Montgomery (Achilles') will be able to play. Shawn Springs is still expected to play and Zorn said that cornerback DeAngelo Hall, acquired last weekend, will participate on some kickoff units and play an undetermined amount of snaps on defense.[/QUOTE]

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We can live without Monty and Washington against Dallas, but it means that Rocky's play is going to be all the more critical with Blades starting at SLB. Looks like there won't be much of a boost to the passing game with Kelly still inactive, but I expect them to feature a lot of Fred Davis in the offense.

We can't live without Springs, so it's good to know he still plans to play.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;500099]WTF happened to Springs?
ESPN reported that he practiced yesterday and would play Sunday.[/quote]

I think the initial post was wrong. Everything I've read says he's been practicing and will play. Although he'll probably only last 1 or 2 quarters before another annoying nagging injury surfaces.

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[quote=GTripp0012;500111]We can live without Monty and Washington against Dallas, but it means that Rocky's play is going to be all the more critical with Blades starting at SLB. Looks like there won't be much of a boost to the passing game with Kelly still inactive, but I expect them to feature a lot of Fred Davis in the offense.

We can't live without Springs, so it's good to know he still plans to play.[/quote]

Why we refuse to IR Kelly is way beyond me, especially with Moss not at full strength. Sign someone who can at least make it into shoulder pads on Sundays.

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Derrick Mix is waiting on the call. He can be ready on Sunday evening.

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[quote=DIRTEE;500115]Derrick Mix is waiting on the call. He can be ready on Sunday evening.[/quote]

Who's Derrick Mix? Please tell me you don't mean Anthony Mix.

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[quote=Beemnseven;500116]Who's Derrick Mix? Please tell me you don't mean Anthony Mix.[/quote]

Anthony's brother. :laughing-

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I think to a degree if a team can run they can run, Ofcourse they run better with Porits but if their opening holes we have guys to run through them. Now onto Springs this is getting fucking rediculous look how hurt Smoot was and Los Samuels and Moss, their all playing. Maybe it's frustration cause of how much better he makes us but I mean it does'nt matter how good he is if he does'nt play. I say if Hall has his shit together at Springs price and the fact he does'nt play I say let him go.

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[quote=GMScud;500086]This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.[/quote]

Agreed on CP and sitting a couple of weeks. As to Springs I hope he can contribute again at some point this year but I'm worried. Considering the Kelly debacle I'm suspicious Zorn hesitates too much before pulling the trigger. Kelly probably should have been put on IR weeks/months ago and contemplating Springs horrible injury history and how much he struggles to play through even some sand in the vagina it may be wise to IR him now [B]or[/B] if he won't agree now to a huge pay cut for next year possibly cut him ASAP. I know this sounds crazy because he is our best DB when healthy but this year has seen a return to his super brittle days and again he cannot work through injuries. Also seems sort of in fashion right now around the league to dump the problems... Springs is a huge f'n problem sucking down $8 mil a year while he chills on the sideline. (obviously i'm a little sick of this guy - my very elderly grandma has fewer health problems for f sake.)

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[quote=GMScud;500086]This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.[/quote]

I completely agree about CP. We don't want to burn him out now, even if he can play, because we will need him in January! :)

In the injury report Zorn says that Kelly's knees are ok now and that he will be held out for lack of reps. That is not good for this week, but maybe, just maybe, we're finally on track to have him contribute down the line.

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From what I've been seeing Betts and Moss are'nt looking to bad. At least that's what their saying on WashingtonRedskins.com

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According to Vinnie on his show this morning, Betts "looks good" to go, and Springs is "game-time" decision.

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thank god we signed alexander, even if we only need him for a week. what about Jason Taylor, and Hall?

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;500102]I say give the ball to the Rock, he can do it the way Brian Mitchell did it a few years ago. He has gotten over 100 yards in game before, can't remember the game but he's done it.[/quote]

rock can do we have run it with him before.air the ball deep and early to moss keep them in cover2 then the delay handoff to rock will work very nicely

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first play go deep to moss set the tone early both teams will be fired up for this game i just hope romo chokes

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[quote=redskinjim;500341][B]first play go deep to moss[/B] set the tone early both teams will be fired up for this game i just hope romo chokes[/quote]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Win the coin toss, chose to receive, get a nice return from Rock, then bombs away. It would be deflating for them, and it would fire up our defense and the crowd big time.

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So much for using the bye week to rest up our players and get healthy for the stretch run. Yikes!

This is the time for Campbell to shine. For him to step up and be the man, without having to lean on Portis. I think he's ready. He's just got to show it now

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[quote=cdskins26;500331]thank god we signed alexander, even if we only need him for a week. what about Jason Taylor, and Hall?[/quote]
According to Vinnie...again, JT is ready to go, and Hall may see 20-30 snaps. Hard to say what is smoke and............

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[quote=Hog1;500329]According to Vinnie on his show this morning, Betts "looks good" to go, and [B]Springs is "game-time" decision.[/B][/quote]

WTF...is wrong here. Damn did Springs have his Fen leg cut off!

This guy is driven me nuts!

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From JLC
[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/2008/11/the_official_injury_report.html]The Official Injury Report - Redskins Insider[/url]

One big hit on the cowboys side is that Felix Jones is out.
I really wonder how bad Shawn Springs must have been?? There must be more to this story?
Otherwise, I think we are in pretty good shape.

GO SKINS!!!

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I want to see the nasty rookies get out and involved this week with Portis hobbled. Also, I think this is the last season we will see Mr. Springs in a Skins uniform. I just can't believe how much time he has been spending on the bench.

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[quote=redskinjim;500341][B]first play go deep to moss set the tone early[/B] both teams will be fired up for this game i just hope romo chokes[/quote]

I like it. I like it alot.

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[quote=LandrySlice;500432][B]I want to see the nasty rookies get out and involved this week[/B] with Portis hobbled. Also, I think this is the last season we will see Mr. Springs in a Skins uniform. I just can't believe how much time he has been spending on the bench.[/quote]

well one would hope, but Zorn has not talked up Kelly, and Thomas is listed with a "illness" on the injury report...

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[quote=Hog1;500346]According to Vinnie...again, JT is ready to go, and Hall may see 20-30 snaps. Hard to say what is smoke and............[/quote]

I bet half of those snaps will be on special teams...probably as a gunner on punts due to his speed.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;500434]well one would hope, but Zorn has not talked up Kelly, and Thomas is listed with a "illness" on the injury report...[/quote]

I guess is up to F Davis and those 2 tight end sets :)

HTTR