Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

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Multiple sources have advised profootballtalk.com that Clinton Portis' attitude is becoming a problem for coach Jim Zorn.

"Portis totally has no regard for [Zorn]," said one source. "He thinks he’s above everyone." Portis, who has plenty of sway with ownership, was heavily critical of Zorn in a December radio interview late last season. Due to the star runner's loaded contract, Zorn's hands are pretty much tied.

 

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Clinton Portis denies a Profootballtalk.com report that his attitude has become problematic for Redskins coach Jim Zorn.

"How this story came about, I have no idea," Portis said. "There's no beef between me and Coach Zorn. We're on good terms." Portis attended most of the Skins' spring OTAs and will be relied on heavily again this year. Whether he can hold up after his late-season 2008 breakdown remains to be seen

 

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Devin Thomas overcame his spring hamstring injury to participate fully in June Organized Team Activities.

Thomas says he got "a lot of reps with the first team" and made it through healthy. The Skins are hoping Thomas will supplant Antwaan Randle-El as a starter, allowing ARE to move to the slot. Thomas has more upside outside

 

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Ladell Betts is expected to be "much more involved" as a ball carrier for the Redskins this season, according to the Washington Post.

We often hear this about Betts in offseasons, but his yards per carry average has dropped in each of the last two years and he saw only 83 touches in 2008. He's a fine Clinton Portis handcuff, but don't expect stand-alone value

 

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In an interview with Sirius NFL Radio's Adam Schein, Albert Haynesworth revealed that he left money on the table from the Bucs to sign with the Redskins.

"They offered me a whole lot more, and even with their tax situation, it could have been 20 percent more," said Haynesworth. When asked why he would choose the Redskins, Haynesworth said the 'Skins have "a lot of pieces together" plus the D.C. market. The Bucs did have a surfeit of cap space, but Haynesworth's perspective tends to be skewed.

 

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Todd Collins would reportedly be a candidate for release if he loses the No. 2 quarterback job to Colt Brennan this summer.

Collins is set to make $3 million, which is cost prohibitive in a third quarterback. The Redskins signed Mizzou's Chase Daniel as an undrafted free agent, and his fate is tied to Brennan beating out Collins.

 

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Supplemental Draft prospect Jeremy Jarmon ran a 4.76 forty-yard dash at the Kentucky Pro Day before April's draft.

It's an outstanding time considering Jarmon weighed in at 6'3/280. He'll likely want to be a shade lighter for his July 9 personal Pro Day. Other prospects for the July 16 Supplemental Draft include Florida State WR Corey Surrency and Central Michigan OT Joe McMahon. Surrency is having a Pro Day on June 30.

 

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Brian Orakpo remains penciled in as the starting SAM linebacker for the Redskins, according to beat writer Paul Tenorio.

There had been doubts about the decision to have a college end transfer to linebacker in a 4-3 defense, but the 'Skins are following through with the plan. Orakpo will stay at linebacker on early downs and move to defensive end in obvious passing situations.

 

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Redskins third-round CB Kevin Barnes is expected to battle Fred Smoot for the nickelback role.

Barnes impressed with his ball skills during OTAs, leading the defensive backs in interceptions. Smoot fell all the way to fourth on the depth chart last season but moved up after the release of Shawn Springs.

 

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Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel has noticed a "night and day" change in 2008 third-round pick Chad Rinehart.

Rinehart gave Washington nothing as a rookie, but the team hopes he'll provide depth at guard. The Skins have done poorly developing their offensive line draft picks of late. There was concern last year that Rinehart would bust, but Bugel now says "he's going to be a real good football player for us."

 

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In addition to Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon, Kansas State WR Deon Murphy, Western Kentucky LB Blake Boyd, and Southern Miss WR Torris Magee have been deemed eligible for the July 16 Supplemental Draft.

Florida State WR Corey Surrency and Central Michigan OT Joe McMahon are also eligible. Only Jarmon is sure to be drafted, but Magee (6'2/214) offers NFL size and averaged 14.4 YPC on 44 grabs in 2007 before an injury ruined '08 season. Surrency is a talent, but has a laundry list of character red flags

 

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Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato emphasized that it's "yet to be determined" if Jason Campbell can be a franchise quarterback.

"We hope he can play 16 games like he played the first eight last year. Consistency throughout," said Cerrato. The team's offseason actions -- flirting with Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez while refusing to extend Campbell's contract -- clearly indicate a lack of faith in Campbell as the long-term answer.

 

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Backup Redskins QB Colt Brennan said that he's "going to play a ton" in the preseason as he battles with Todd Collins for the No. 2 job.

That may mean that the Redskins are trying to see if he can step on the field in 2009. After trying to acquire Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez in the offseason, it's clear starter Jason Campbell is on a short leash. Brennan put up huge numbers at Hawaii, but has yet to take a regular season NFL snap.

 

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Free agent Shaun Alexander says he hasn't ruled out a return to the NFL.

The rest of the league has, but Alexander isn't ready to admit it. The 32-year old says he's had "preliminary talks with a few teams." Alexander spent part of last season with the Redskins, finishing with 11 carries for 24 yards

 

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Albert Haynesworth pleaded no contest Thursday to a traffic charge of reckless driving.

Haynesworth received a 90-day suspended sentence for the misdemeanor. He'll also donate $5,000 to charity, perform 25 hours of community service, and complete an eight-hour defensive driving class. They better get a big car

 

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Former Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon, who missed his senior year after testing positive for a banned substance, worked out for 18 NFL teams yesterday.

Jarmon has applied for next week's supplemental draft. The Redskins had four members of their organization there, including executive VP of football operations Vinny Cerrato. Despite the positive test, the talented Jarmon will be in a NFL camp.

 

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Redskins rookie FB Eddie Williams is a project at this point.

Considering Mike Sellers is still going strong, it's unlikely Williams will get on the field anytime soon. He's coming off a knee ligament injury and hasn't practiced with the Redskins yet.

 

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Texas Tech DE McKinner Dixon has joined Kentucky DE Jeremy Jarmon and others in having acquired eligibility for the July 16 NFL Supplemental Draft.

Dixon had nine sacks as a junior playing opposite Cowboys fourth-round pick Brandon Williams. This will be one of the top Supplemental drafts in years with FSU WR Corey Surrency, Southern Miss WR Torris Magee, Kansas State WR Deon Murphy, Central Michigan OT Joe McMahon, and Western Kentucky LB Blake Boyd also eligible. Jarmon could go as high as the third round after running between 4.75 and 4.84 at 6'3/278 during last week's Pro Day.

 

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Rookie QB Chase Daniel thinks he has a "fair shot" to make the Redskins' roster.

Daniel was signed as a free agent after not being selected in the draft. He was tremendously productive in Missouri's spread offense, but lacks the size and arm strength to be a starting NFL quarterback. It would be a shock if he beats out Colt Brennan or Todd Collins for a roster spot

 

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NFL Network's Mike Lombardi reports that Jeremy Jarmon will likely be selected between the third and fifth rounds of Thursday's Supplemental Draft.

Calling Jarmon "a very good football player," Lombardi says he's spoken to at least four different personnel men that are high on the Kentucky defensive end. Jarmon would fit nicely as a developmental left end in a 4-3 scheme.