Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

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Free agent Shaun Alexander reiterated in an interview with 106.7 The Fan in D.C. that he wants to keep playing football.

"I am as strong and as explosive as I've ever been right now," said Alexander, who turns 32 on Sunday. "If somebody needs somebody to get in the red zone and do some work, I could probably still do that pretty well." We'd love to see a forty time on the guy. There's a reason that no teams are calling.

 

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Some members for the Redskins organization have reportedly been put off by Colt Brennan's arrogance.

The beef is that Brennan has a swagger that has been unearned at the NFL level. Since the start of training camp, he's gone from pushing Todd Collins at No. 2 to fighting for his own No. 3 spot with undrafted free agent Chase Daniel.

 

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Redskins CB DeAngelo Hall admitted he "got a little bit lazy" last season.

Hall also said he slacked off after signing a seven-year, $70 million contract with the Raiders in 2008. "When you get the money, it's easy to be content," said Hall. It's sounding like the mega-talented Hall has matured, but he'll have to prove it on the field before anyone believes him

 

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Jason Campbell completed 13-of-22 passes for 209 yards and added five rushing yards with a touchdown against the Patriots Friday night.

Yes, you read that right: 9.5 YPA. Campbell certainly has the arm to go deep, and the playcalling finally allowed him to take advantage. The O-Line even blocked adequately enough to allow three pass-plays over 20 yards in the first half. Campbell finally got help from his coaches and teammates, and the results were promising.

 

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Santana Moss caught five passes for 56 yards against the Patriots Friday night.

If he can stay healthy, Jason Campbell is going to look his way constantly this season. Moss was targeted nine times -- often on deep balls -- in just over a half. The highlight was a leaping, sideline circus catch that went for 21 yards. Moss is a fine WR3 buy this year

 

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Devin Thomas caught three passes for 36 yards against the Patriots Friday night.

Malcolm Kelly started and caught just one pass for 11 yards. Thomas, coming on strong in the second and third quarters, looked like the better receiver. This offense isn't going to support a second fantasy receiver, so both youngsters are better off going undrafted.

 

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Redskins No. 3 QB Colt Brennan had his third straight poor preseason game Friday.

Brennan threw a bad interception that was returned 99 yards for a touchdown; his second goal-line interception in as many games. He later hit Marko Mitchell on a 33-yard touchdown pass and finished 6-of-12 for 81 yards. Chase Daniel, who's reportedly pushing Brennan for the No. 3 job, didn't play Friday.

 

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Redskins released LB Alfred Fincher.

Fincher, 26, got beat out by H.B. Blades and converted defensive end Chris Wilson to back up first-round pick Brian Orakpo at strong-side linebacker

 

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Redskins waived OT Devin Clark.

The 23-year-old project was banged up in training camp

 

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Redskins waived WR Marques Hagans.

The former college QB couldn't pass late-round pick Marko Mitchell behind Santana Moss, Devin Thomas, Antwaan Randle El, and Malcolm Kelly

 

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Redskins waived DT Michael Marquardt.

Marquardt, 27, was signed only to be a camp body at the start of August

 

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Redskins waived DB Michael Grant.

Grant can run like the wind, but was being tried at safety in camp. It's a position the former Georgia cornerback isn't built for at just 5'10/186.

 

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Clinton Portis will be held out of Washington's preseason finale with a bruised rib.

Portis will travel with the team and probably wouldn't have played anyways in the meaningless exhibition, so the injury clearly isn't serious. He'll end the preseason with 34 yards on 11 carries (3.1 YPC) and no catches.

 

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Jason Campbell has been sacked zero times this preseason, after being sacked 38 times last season.

It's only preseason, of course, but the Redskins' offensive line has been very good in pass protection. The running game has been another story, with Clinton Portis picking up just 34 yards on 11 carries so far. Regardless, it's a good sign for Campbell as he heads into a pivotal season in his career.

 

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Redskins coach Jim Zorn said he will wait until the "last possible minute" to decide whether to keep K Shaun Suisham or K Dave Rayner.

Suisham is the incumbent but Zorn is concerned about his 72 percent accuracy mark from last season. In the preseason, both kickers have been perfect other than a 52-yarder Suisham missed against the Patriots. Whoever kicks better over the next week will be the Redskins' kicker

 

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Beat writer Jason Reid considers former first-round rehab project Mike Williams a "lock" to make the Redskins' final roster.

There is reportedly feeling in the organization that Williams could become a starter "early in the year," despite an up-and-down training camp at best. Jason Campbell has avoided preseason sacks, but this says plenty about Washington's woeful line. Williams has been out of the NFL since 2005.

 

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Albert Haynesworth is still feeling sick and is unlikely to play in Thursday's preseason finale.

Haynesworth missed Monday's practice due to the illness. He probably would have played very little against the Jaguars Thursday anyway. He'll be fine to make his official Redskins debut against the Giants in Week

 

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Redskins coach Jim Zorn said Carlos Rogers' calf injury "is affecting" the cornerback's ability to be prepared for the season.

Rogers has been bothered by the nagging injury for most of camp. Zorn is hoping Rogers can get a full week of practice in next week. The Skins have likely been playing it cautious with Rogers because he's so valuable.

 

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Redskins DT Anthony Montgomery is "very unhappy" about losing his starting job to Albert Haynesworth, according to FOXSports.com.

FOX's John Czarnecki suggests a trade to Carolina, which remains desperate for interior help even after Tuesday's acquisition of Louis Leonard. Montgomery has starting experience and a 6'6/312 frame. However, the Skins are usually in the business of giving up draft picks, not acquiring them

 

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The Washington Post projects D.J. Hackett to miss the cut on the Redskins' final roster.

Santana Moss, Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly, and Antwaan Randle El are locked in. Rookie Marko Mitchell also appears to be. Hackett hasn't had a standout training camp and would need the Skins to carry six receivers to last.