Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

[manchild24]

Cornelius Griffin is one of the Redskins that has already benefited from Albert Haynesworth's presence.

Griffin was often doubled by centers and guards before Haynesworth arrived. "Last year at halftime, my body felt like it was beat even though I went into the game with a lot of energy. (Double teams) can take a lot out of you," Griffin said. He has eight tackles and a sack so far this season.

 

[manchild24]

Jason Campbell (foot) was limited in Redskins practice Wednesday, but is still expected to start against the Lions.

"He did all the things that he could (in the workout)," said coach Jim Zorn, who held Campbell out of "some of the movement plays." His matchup is swell on paper, but Campbell is only worth using in two-QB leagues.

 

[manchild24]

Clinton Portis was limited in Redskins practice Wednesday with an ankle injury.

Portis will likely be "probable" on Friday's injury report, but he's not producing (141 rushing yards, three catches, no TDs) and will not benefit from the season-ending loss of RG Randy Thomas. At least the Skins face Detroit.

 

[manchild24]

we are still fucked this sunday, I just have that shitty feeling like we are going to give the Lions their first W in 20 games. Its gonna sting

 

[manchild24]

Malcolm Kelly has not been a big part of the Redskins' game plan in the red zone.

It's a surprise because Kelly's biggest asset is his size (6'4/227). The 'Skins were inside the Rams' 11-yard line three times in Week 2 and didn't score a touchdown. For now, there are no signs the Redskins will go out of their way to get Kelly more involved.

 

[manchild24]

Redskins signed LB Alvin Bowen to their practice squad.

The 2008 fifth-rounder tore his ACL in training camp last summer. Just released from the Bills practice squad this week, he'll help out on special teams for the Redskins if he's activated later in the year

 

[manchild24]

Redskins coach Jim Zorn insists that he attempted to get Santana Moss more involved in Week 2, but he's not ready to force the ball against double teams.

"I can just tell you we're trying," Zorn said. "Our effort is there." This is turning into a Lee Evans situation for Moss, who is facing constant double teams with defenses showing no respect for the other receivers. The 'Skins desperately need Malcolm Kelly or Devin Thomas to emerge as a reliable second option.

 

[manchild24]

Clinton Portis (ankle) was limited again on Thursday.

All signs point to Portis playing this week, and he has a nice matchup against the Lions. Check Friday's official injury report to make sure he's probable.

 

[manchild24]

Jason Campbell (foot) was limited again on Thursday.

Campbell is fully expected to play Sunday against the Lions. Look for him to return to a full practice on Friday.

 

[manchild24]

I know, the talk is he can be out of there by Tuesday. Bring on Bill Cower

 

[manchild24]

Clinton Portis (ankle) didn't practice on Friday and is listed as questionable on the Week 3 injury report, but the Redskins expect him to start against Detroit.

"His ankles have been sore," coach Jim Zorn said. "We've got many (other backs) to choose from, but I expect Clinton be out there ripping around." However, Zorn revealed that Portis has bone spurs in both ankles, which is a bad sign for a back with over 2,000 carries on his resume. Portis is a must-start against the Lions, but the injuries threaten to haunt him all year.

 

[manchild24]

Jason Campbell (foot, probable) took most of the reps in Friday's practice and will start in Week 3 against Detroit.

"It's a whole lot better," Campbell said. "I rested it a little and it got better during the week. It's good." Campbell added that he will not hesitate to scramble on his slightly sprained foot should the opportunity arise.

 

[Boucher]

cmon mike shanahan or bill cower

 

[manchild24]

cmon mike shanahan or bill cower

either one would be awesome. But we need help everywhere. We need a true number 1 WR and OL help

 

[manchild24]

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth was carted off the field in the second quarter Sunday with a hip injury.

Haynesworth could put no weight on his right leg and he was assisted to the cart. He left the field in a ton of pain with a towel over his head, in obvious disappointment. We are pretty sure that it's a serious injury.

 

[manchild24]

Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth returned to the game in the third quarter Sunday after injuring his hip in the first half.

Haynesworth was carted off with the first-half injury, but the fact that he was cleared to return is a good sign after the hip appeared to be hurt badly

 

[manchild24]

Jason Campbell completed 27-of-41 passes for 340 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in Week 3 against the Lions. He also scrambled once for 21.

The key part of the above line is against the Lions, whose secondary is somehow now worse than their run defense, but Campbell showed that his foot sprain wouldn't be an issue and finally hooked up with Santana Moss deep. Campbell remains no more than a QB2. He plays the Buccaneers in

 

[manchild24]

Santana Moss caught 10 balls for 178 yards and a touchdown in the Redskins' 19-14 loss to Detroit on Sunday.

So much for Moss losing a step. He smoked three Lions defensive backs down the right sideline on his 57-yard touchdown bomb in the third quarter, and no one could stay with him anywhere on the field. It's too bad the Skins don't play Detroit every week. Moss will try to keep it going next week against the Buccaneers, whose safety play has been nearly as poor.

 

[manchild24]

Malcolm Kelly caught just one ball for 18 yards in Week 3.

His experiment as a starter isn't going as planned, but it isn't like Devin Thomas (one catch, seven yards Sunday) is pushing hard for playing time. Kelly is an intriguing enough talent to monitor, but won't help your fantasy team.

 

[manchild24]

Clinton Portis managed just 42 yards on 12 carries and caught a six-yard pass in the Redskins' Week 3 loss to Detroit.

It's time for owners to be extremely concerned. Portis is no longer a "special" runner after 2,000+ career carries and has struggled in back-to-back cake matchups (also St. Louis in Week 2). With bone spurs in both of his ankles, his best run-blocking lineman on injured reserve, and his role diminishing, get rid of Portis if you can find someone willing to buy him low.