Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

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Redskins GM Vinny Cerrato blames Clinton Portis' 2008 second-half dropoff on offensive line injuries.

That certainly played a part. Portis' per carry average dropped by a full yard in the second-half, and his own laundry list of nagging injuries played a major part as well. He's still a heck of a foootball player, but the 325+ carries in four of the past five years have robbed him of his explosion. His longest run last season was just 31 yards.

 

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NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the Chiefs will work out free agent D.J. Hackett on Monday.

This isn't the greatest sign for Mark Bradley. Devard Darling ran with the first-team offense at Sunday's training camp practice, indicating that Bradley won't be handed a starting role. Hackett would add even more competition

 

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Albert Haynesworth received an injection Sunday to "help cushion" his left knee.

It's the same knee Haynesworth sprained late last season with the Titans. Coach Jim Zorn dubbed the injection a "normal" treatment, but it's a situation that the Redskins will keep tabs on throughout camp

 

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Devin Thomas is expected to be the Redskins' starting Z receiver (flanker) opposite split end Santana Moss this season.

Thomas has finally been showing the commitment to warrant pushing Antwaan Randle El into the slot position. Arguably the top receiver prospect in the 2008 draft, Thomas makes for nice WR5/6 flier while helping to draw attention away from Moss.

 

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According to the Washington Post, the Redskins are considering using Ladell Betts as a full-time third-down back this season.

Clinton Portis' fierce pass protection has always kept him as an every-down back, but the Skins are serious about limiting his workload. "He was a second-round draft pick for a reason," offensive coordinator Sherman Smith said of Betts. "He can play. I think he deserves to play. We need him to play."

 

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Albert Haynesworth assured reporters Monday that the knee he's been needing injections in at Redskins camp isn't badly injured.

"It's not serious," Haynesworth said. "If I had to play today, I could." It sounds like he's day to day and the Skins are just taking necessary precautions

 

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Redskins receiver Roydell Williams is out indefinitely after undergoing surgery to correct a broken left pinkie.

Williams had a plate inserted into his hand, and coach Jim Zorn says it will be "weeks" before he'll practice again. We're betting he won't make the

 

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Redskins first-round LB Brian Orakpo is getting consistent pressure on the quarterback early in camp.

Orakpo has reportedly been blowing past Chris Samuels on a regular basis and has even planted him on several occasions. Orakpo could make an instant impact as a pass rusher with Albert Haynesworth wreaking havoc with multiple blockers in the middle.

 

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Redskins RT Stephon Heyer will undergo an MRI after injuring his knee on a goal-line play in Tuesday morning's practice.

Reclamation project Mike Williams also hurt his groin, so Jeremy Bridges was likely running with the first team. C Casey Rabach (calf) and RG Randy Thomas (knee) are banged up too. This remains the Skins' team weakness

 

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The Redskins were reportedly encouraged by the results of the MRI on RT Stephon Heyer's knee Tuesday.

Heyer doesn't have a timetable for return, but it appears to have avoided serious injury. The former undrafted free agent is going to start this year

 

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Redskins released DT Vaka Manupuna.

The 27-year-old was a big long shot from the get-go.

 

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Beat writer Jason Reid says it has been "painful to watch" OT Mike Williams in pass protection during training camp.

Williams has been out of football since 2005 and lost over 100 pounds in just a few months time. While Williams adjusts to his new body and relearns footwork, pass rushers are abusing him on a regular basis. He's a long way

 

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Redskins signed WR D.J. Hackett.

Hackett, who knows Jim Zorn's offense from Seattle, will be an option for the No. 5 receiver job after Roydell Williams was waived/injured. Coming off a 13/181/0 season with the Panthers, the injury-plagued Hackett won't have any fantasy value in the Redskins' typically conservative offense.

 

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Redskins waived/injured WR Roydell Williams.

Williams recently underwent surgery to repair a broken left pinkie. The injury isn't a season-ender, so he could be released with an injury settlement

 

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Redskins signed DT Mike Marquardt.

The former Arizona State Sun Devil was released by the Rams in May. He won't make the final roster.

 

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Redskins offensive line coach Joe Bugel admitted that he is "concerned" with the health of RG Randy Thomas.

Thomas is still having problems with the knee he had scoped in May, and isn't practicing. "I'm concerned about Randy," Bugel said. "Randy's had some problems." Thomas' loss could be devastating for an ultra-thin offensive line

 

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Profootballtalk.com hears that Jason Campbell is "taking charge like never before" at Redskins training camp.

Contract year. Campbell is also likely motivated by the Skins' attempts to upgrade over him. PFT says he's "yelling at teammates and grabbing them in the huddle" when needed. This sounds nice, but Campbell is going to need to be just as aggressive in the passing game to be a true fantasy asset.


THIS IS HIS MAKE OR BREAK YEAR

 

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Devin Thomas came up limping after catching a ball from Colt Brennan on Thursday morning.

Thomas came out of the trainer's tent with his leg wrapped. After practice coach Jim Zorn said the team is just being cautious. Thomas had already missed a couple of practices with a tweaked hamstring this summer

 

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thanks for the news man good stuff

 

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Santana Moss was held out of Thursday afternoon's practice with a hamstring tweak.

The injury isn't considered serious, but anytime "hamstring" is mentioned in the same sentence with Santana Moss it's cause for pause. He's likely to return to practice Friday. We'll update if the tweak becomes a lingering issue