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[ThomasTomasz]

Lol no way.

His career is over.. dude was in tears being carted off. He can't even jump and land on those knees without them popping out of place.

Skins would be crazy to not move forward with Cousins over RGIII now IMO.

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I'm thinking the left ankle is a misdirection to not get people freaked out about it. I can't see where he would have hurt his left leg on the play.

 

[staylor0wnzu]

Lol no way.

His career is over.. dude was in tears being carted off. He can't even jump and land on those knees without them popping out of place.

Skins would be crazy to not move forward with Cousins over RGIII now IMO.

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It wasnt his knee.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Griffin will not return, saying it's still his left ankle.

 

[Glenbino]

It wasnt his knee.

They're also saying he's questionable to return... I'm not sure you're getting the full story from the medical staff right now. Dude is OUT.

Either way.. the biggest asset of his is now his biggest liability. If RGIII doesn't have elite speed anymore, he's an average QB at best.

They have a QB waiting in the wings who is similar to what Gruden had success with in Cincy.

I think it's time to move on.

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[ThomasTomasz]

I think it's a blessing in disguise. Cousins has a chance to take the starting job for the future. I can't see RG3 coming back for at least a month, if not longer. I'd actually think his season could be done with the history of injury he has.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Desean Jackson has a left shoulder injury and will not return either.

 

[number_55]

Time for the Skins to move on from RG3.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Time for the Skins to move on from RG3.

He's out for at least a month if not more. If the left ankle is truly the correct injury, he's got a break or dislocation. I still think it's right leg related, and they arent saying anything.

Kirk Cousins can make this his team if he keeps this up.

 

[number_55]

He's out for at least a month if not more. If the left ankle is truly the correct injury, he's got a break or dislocation. I still think it's right leg related, and they arent saying anything.

Kirk Cousins can make this his team if he keeps this up.

Yeah the ankle folded badly. Might be torn ligaments. Not as bad as Gronk in 2011 but still pretty bad.

 

[ralaw]

41-10 and another extended injury? Yeah, this job is Cousins' to lose.

 

[x0xHumblex0x]

Dislocated Ankle - thats pretty bad.....
season ending at this point. recovery is 6-8 weeks. that doesnt include PT either.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sport...429294-3ba8-11e4-8601-97ba88884ffd_story.html

So - Cousins lets if by picking you up in the 4th, was smart an pays off - during the Shanny days.
otherwise lets tank and get #1 back!!!

 

[x0xHumblex0x]

this is pretty nasty ankle dislocation: https://vine.co/v/OaDvEp3vXjE
i would be surprised if came back this season

i have dislocated many fingers from basketball
and
i thought this was pretty brutal to my finger (see below)
needed 3 shots of lidocaine before Dr said he could put it back in place and still felt him twisting, pulling, etc.
:domestic:

 

[ThomasTomasz]

If this was any other player involved, they would likely be ruled out for the year, but because it is RGIII, they are going to hold out hope.

The other interesting topic of discussion- if Cousins is doing well and the Redskins are winning, and RGIII can return, what do they do? I don't think you could think about messing with what's working, but this is the Redskins we are talking about.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

No way is he missing this game. Jackson might have to have less of a workload, but he's not missing a chance with the way Philly dumped him. I would imagine he could have returned to the game if it was a closer game as well.

Wide receiver DeSean Jackson, the Redskins’ highest profile offseason acquisition on offense, has been diagnosed with a mild sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder, Coach Jay Gruden said Monday.

It’s a painful injury but won’t necessarily sideline him for Sunday’s game at Philadelphia, Washington’s first division contest of the season, the coach added.

“He’ll be day-to-day,” Gruden said. “Depending on if he can play with the pain, he’ll be good to go for Sunday. But we’ll have a better idea Thursday or Friday where he is.”

Read More: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...y-sunday-against-philadelphia-despite-injury/

 

[x0xHumblex0x]

If this was any other player involved, they would likely be ruled out for the year, but because it is RGIII, they are going to hold out hope.

The other interesting topic of discussion- if Cousins is doing well and the Redskins are winning, and RGIII can return, what do they do? I don't think you could think about messing with what's working, but this is the Redskins we are talking about.

at first i was thinking that Cousins would have the opportunity to win as the starting QB
BUT
i am thinking of few things though:
* Cousins is a decent QB and an excellent back up.
* he doesnt have a very strong arm or even a long ball.
* he is a pocket passer yes, but he really doesnt have a very big QB frame that withstand all those hits in pocket.
* he only looks good when coming in after RG3 is knocked out followed by some dismal games when he is a starter.

on the Mike & Mike show today, Chris Carter explained it well. if the Redskins are thinking franchise future, stick with RG3.
if they want short term, then Cousins is the guy and that only because RGIII has had bad breaks with injury in his NFL career.
plus; they have already built an offense around RGIII. it only works for Cousins temporarily, not for the long term.
he has an injury, its not career ending injuries........
there are lots of guys in the NFL that started their careers plagued with injuries and yet were successful.

the show also brought up the another point........they are both in their contract year.
do you put that effort into RGIII, who the team has been built around for 3 years
OR
do you go with the quick fix, with Cousins.


also;
the talk about he could the next Tom Brady
:lol:

he had those chances 3 full games last year - so no:
:denzel:


it does come off as a Homer
BUT
the fact is RGIII is a better QB than Cousins.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

But at what point do we consider RGIII injury prone? I know this is left ankle, and not related to the knee injuries, but lets face facts. With the Redskins, he's had two serious leg injuries.

Even if Cousins is 75% of what Griffin's potential is, what if RGIII doesn't reach that potential? I think that's the question they have to answer.

For what it's worth, RGIII deserves credit for getting the offense started yesterday, but they really picked up the intensity once Cousins entered the game. Eerily so, in my opinion, like they were waiting for this opportunity to come along.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Looking more and more like DJax is going to be declared inactive, or have limited touches in a decoy role.

Redskins injuries
Full participation Thursday: OLB Brian Orakpo, G Shawn Lauvao, RB Roy Helu Jr., FB Darrel Young.

Limited: PK Kai Forbath, C Kory Lichtensteiger.

Did not practice: DL Kedric Golston, WR DeSean Jackson, ILB Akeem Jordan, CB Tracy Porter, TE Jordan Reed.

Out: QB Robert Griffin III.

Eagles injuries
Full participation Thursday: CB Nolan Carroll, TE Zach Ertz, G Todd Herremans, S Malcolm Jenkins, WR Brad Smith, T Matt Tobin, CB Jaylen Watkins.

Limited: DE Fletcher Cox, WR Josh Huff, CB Cary Williams, S Earl Wolff.

Did not practice: LB Mychal Kendricks.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Anyone watching? Eventful first quarter so far

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Cousins is dealing today, looking great so far.

 

[buckeye]

Cousins is dealing today, looking great so far.

I can't see how anyone could say the Skins should go away from Cousins if RG3 makes it back.

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