Official Washington Redskins Forum Thread

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Redskins LT Chris Samuels admitted Wednesday that he has no timetable to return from his neck injury.

Samuels has been playing through spinal stenosis for a while, and it's finally caught up to him. He says he's staying "positive," but wouldn't rule out shutting it down for the season. The Pro Bowler will not dress in Week

 

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Two league sources tell the Washington Post that the Redskins are not interested in trading for Brady Quinn.

Quinn would likely be a better fit for a West Coast offense like the Skins' than the Browns' vertical scheme, but Washington owner Dan Snyder prefers "flavor of the week" type players over guys that were recently benched. The Browns claim Quinn will not be shopped prior to next week's trade deadline.

 

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Clinton Portis was limited in Redskins practice Wednesday with a calf injury.

He's also been on the injury report recently with bone spurs in each of his ankles, but isn't listed with them this week. Portis, who's exhibited no power or burst early in the year, at least has a favorable matchup against K.C.

 

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Redskins OL Stephon Heyer will start at left tackle Sunday with Chris Samuels (neck) out.

The Redskins offensive line is going to be a patchwork crew at best. Heyer shifts over from right tackle, where he wasn't exactly lighting the world on fire. Will Montgomery will start at right guard, in part because Chad Rinehart's shoulder is still bothering him. This unit should be able to handle the Chiefs, but the lack of depth on the Redskins' line shows what happens when you trade away draft picks and use the picks you do have on skill player busts

 

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Three veteran Redskins players have told the Washington Post that they want Daniel Snyder to give Jim Zorn a public vote of confidence if the owner doesn't intend to fire the head coach.

"I wish someone upstairs would just say he's going to be our coach for the season," said one of the players. With rumors circulating that Zorn will have to win against the Eagles in Week 7 to keep the job over the bye week, we're not expecting to hear that vote of confidence from Snyder

 

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Clinton Portis (calf) was limited again on Thursday.

Portis often misses practice time before starting on game day, and we expect this week to be no different. We rate him as the No. 17 running back against the Chiefs in Week 6.

 

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Redskins signed FB Eddie Williams to their active roster.

Williams will take Chris Samuels' spot on the roster and help out on special teams. He could also serve as a blocking tight end with Chris Cooley out. The seventh-round pick isn't a ball carrier.

 

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Redskins CB Byron Westbrook is out for at least one game after undergoing surgery on the knee he injured in Week 7.

The operation was likely "arthroscopic," but will keep him out of Week 9. Westbrook is a special teamer, with just four tackles on defense this year

 

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Antwaan Randle El has lost his punt return job to CB DeAngelo Hall.

Randle El, who also lost his receiver job in camp, was averaging just 5.2 yards per return with 11 fair catches and two fumbles. The 30-year-old has declined sharply in the past few years and may be an offseason casualty

 

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Santana Moss will be used as a "change-of-pace" punt returner going forward.

Antwaan Randle El has lost his punt returner job to DeAngelo Hall already, but Moss will be back there in some crucial situations. Moss has an 11.7 yard career average with three touchdowns on 105 career punt returns.

 

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Fred Davis stayed in Washington with tight ends coach Scott Wachenheim during the team's bye to work on Davis' blocking.

Davis and Wachenheim met for 2 1/2 hours last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to get the new starter's fundamentals right. Davis, an excellent pass-catcher, will be the Redskins' primary tight end with Chris Cooley out at least three more weeks. He's a TE2 heading into this week's game against Atlanta.

 

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Redskins LB H.B. Blades has a meniscus tear in his knee and underwent arthroscopic surgery last Tuesday.

Blades has been ruled out for Week 9, but coach Jim Zorn said he could be ready for the Week 10 game against the Broncos. Blades, mainly a special teamer, has just 11 tackles on the season.

 

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The Redskins face the toughest schedule in the league over the next four games.

After struggling to put up points against the Bucs, Rams and Lions, the Redskins' offense is about to get even worse. They'll play Atlanta, Denver, Philadelphia and Dallas the next four weeks. If you haven't already sold all of their skill players, time is about to run out. The Redskins are ranked 29th in the NFL in scoring offense

 

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Redskins coach Jim Zorn retracted on comments made earlier in the week Wednesday, saying Antwaan Randle El will keep his punt return job.

After indicating Monday that CB DeAngelo Hall would take over, Zorn said that Randle El will still get most of the chances and Hall will only be a "change of pace" on returns. Santana Moss is the best returner on the team.

 

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Chris Cooley admits he's "not really getting around so well" on his surgically repaired ankle, and will go for a second opinion in Monday.

Cooley wouldn't rule out missing the last nine games. "It's still really sore," Cooley conceded. "I really can't move it or set it down. I think that's what it's supposed to be, but I'll have someone who knows tell me on Monday

 

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Chris Cooley's (ankle surgery) best-case scenario is to return for the Week 12 game against the Eagles.

We're not counting on it as even Cooley admitted concern that the team will place him on injured reserve. Cooley said he wants to come back even if the Redskins are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, which they almost certainly will be. Expect some more news Monday when Cooley goes for a second opinion.

 

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Redskins waived RB Quinton Ganther.

Ganther was just signed two weeks ago, but the Redskins skin need his roster spot to sign a backup punter with Hunter Smith (groin) hurting again

 

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Redskins signed P Sam Paulescu.

Redskins coach Jim Zorn wants to give Hunter Smith (groin) one more week to get healthy before deciding whether to put him on injured reserve.

 

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The Redskins demoted Malcolm Kelly from his starting flanker job in large part because of his route running.

Kelly is blaming the fact that he missed the majority of his rookie year due to a knee injury for his troubles, but the bottom line is he simply isn't a great route runner. His size (6'4/227) was expected to give Jason Campbell a red zone threat, but that hasn't come close to happening. Kelly is not even much of a prospect in dynasty leagues.

 

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Redskins declared P Hunter Smith, DT Anthony Montgomery, CB Byron Westbrook, OL Chad Rinehart, TE Chris Cooley, FB Eddie Williams, CB Kevin Barnes, and DE Renaldo Wynn inactive for Week 9.

Stephon Heyer will start at left tackle with Fred Davis at tight end.