http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/3263 Recent articles about Carlos Rogers en-us Cornerback DeAngelo Hall on Wednesday all but ruled himself out of Sunday's game against the undefeated New Orleans Saints because of a knee injury, saying he would need "a miracle" to be ready in time to play. But secondary coach Jerry Gray today said that he still believes Hall might return to the lineup this week after sitting out the 27-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Even if Hall were active for the game, Carlos Rogers and Fred Smoot would start at the corners... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:48:05 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Gray_believes_Hall_may_play_but_wouldn_apost_start/1675182 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Gray_believes_Hall_may_play_but_wouldn_apost_start/1675182 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Gray_believes_Hall_may_play_but_wouldn_apost_start/1675182 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/221ab0a198d1a5d3e07635ac3c2b62850f395518/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f53170219.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09C7486658CF0B3D18.jpg Former Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams currently heads up the defense for the 11-0 New Orleans Saints. With the Saints coming to FedExField this weekend, there have been a lot of questions for the current Redskins players who played under Williams, and two things have been remarkably consistent in all their responses: an unwavering respect, and laughter.It's a weird kind of laughter, though. Not exactly a nervous chuckle; not a sinister, gloating laugh. It's similar to ... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:21:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_December_3_Redskins_Laugh_At_The_Saints_Defense_Sort_Of/1673769 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_December_3_Redskins_Laugh_At_The_Saints_Defense_Sort_Of/1673769 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Thursday_December_3_Redskins_Laugh_At_The_Saints_Defense_Sort_Of/1673769 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/0/a0e43f47808a0e2bcf0509cfa935f21d3cbb2c2a/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89768491.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D03F66535DCFDF11BF5B3D25818FD5CEF3A64628C169006345.jpg Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall sat out Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles with a knee sprain. Veteran Fred Smoot was knocked from the game in the fourth quarter after suffering a blow to the head, and second-year cornerback Justin Tryon suffered a hip pointer, came out, tried to go back in, but couldn't last. So by the end of the game, when the Eagles were driving for the winning field goal, the cornerbacks were five-year veteran Carlos Rogers on one side, rookie Kevin ... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:18:57 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Secondary_injuries_give_Barnes_his_chance/1651256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Secondary_injuries_give_Barnes_his_chance/1651256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Secondary_injuries_give_Barnes_his_chance/1651256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/c/1c3c3dab03a49dcfdb61510ceba9805dd3108fd0/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f2015253.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1930CAC8EAFC893BBEB8F68A279D2D0AC70.jpg It was the play that led to Carlos Rogers'(notes) demotion, and now, he has to re-live it. In their 27-17 Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Washington Redskins gave up two big plays to explosive receiver DeSean Jackson(notes) -- a 67-yard run and a 57-yard pass -- but it's the pass that Rogers will remember. With two minutes left in the first half, Rogers was playing right cornerback in three-deep coverage with the Eagles stuck on third-and-22 from their own 43. Rogers had b... Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:06:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_DeSean_Jackson_vs_Carlos_Rogers/1648594 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_DeSean_Jackson_vs_Carlos_Rogers/1648594 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sunday_Spotlight_DeSean_Jackson_vs_Carlos_Rogers/1648594 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/221ab0a198d1a5d3e07635ac3c2b62850f395518/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f53170219.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09C7486658CF0B3D18.jpg The Skins are coming off a tough loss to the Cowboys and now have to face an explosive Eagles offense without DeAngelo Hall and most likely Haynesworth. I have the sick feeling that Sunday's game will be exactly like watching the 2008 Redskins. ZERO pass rush.  Bleeding Green Nation had an interesting stat regarding their red zone: The stat of the week comes directly from the NFL's PR department, who sent out a press release about the importance of good cover corners. ... Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:12:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_vs_Eagles_Red_Zone_Preview/1646045 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_vs_Eagles_Red_Zone_Preview/1646045 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Redskins_vs_Eagles_Red_Zone_Preview/1646045 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/349959f93cd8febf6d617cdff800dcdddbf5b3a4/small/Washington_Redskins_v_0828.jpg Top cornerback DeAngelo Hall (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles and the recently benched Carlos Rogers will start for Hall at Lincoln Financial Field, Coach Jim Zorn said after practice today at Redskins Park. "This is that thing that we were talking about last week. Here's another shot" for Rogers, Zorn said. "And he's had a good week of practice." After repeatedly struggling this season against double moves, Rogers was ... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:21:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_will_miss_Sunday_aposs_game_Rogers_to_start/1640103 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_will_miss_Sunday_aposs_game_Rogers_to_start/1640103 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_will_miss_Sunday_aposs_game_Rogers_to_start/1640103 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76529ed1ed2e8bf729942de80243837887d9d562/small/Washington_Redskins_2006_216c.jpg DeAngelo Hall won't play Sunday because of a sprained knee. Carlos Rogers returns to the lineup to take his place. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:19:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_out_Rogers_will_start/1640040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_out_Rogers_will_start/1640040 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Hall_out_Rogers_will_start/1640040 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/6/d66a7b204f89de713ffde09fe1782b622bbb7ac7/small/Washington_Redskins_2005_d819.jpg Although secondary coach Jerry Gray has not been officially named the new head coach at the University of Memphis, Redskins players and coaches today expressed confidence he would excel in that role. "It's good. It's an opportunity," cornerback Carlos Rogers said. "I know him kinda more than just being my defensive back coach. I think he'll do a really good job down there." Gray is highly respected in the organization. He is considered an excellent teacher and ... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:21:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Players_coaches_give_Gray_high_marks/1632176 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Players_coaches_give_Gray_high_marks/1632176 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Players_coaches_give_Gray_high_marks/1632176 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a6a51e25e9a38a690a92f5075145bb99948f6276/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89768535.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0744D9001E6F0E1F55B3D25818FD5CEF34B387DD44BE6613B.jpg Coach Jim Zorn praised cornerback Carlos Rogers for responding well in practice this week after having been benched early in the Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos, but Zorn would not commit to Rogers starting opposite top cornerback DeAngelo Hall on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboys Stadium. "He could" start, Zorn said. "But right now, we've got a little mix going and we like what we're seeing out there. I like what I'm seeing in Carlos and ... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_praised_for_response_to_benching/1603118 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_praised_for_response_to_benching/1603118 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_praised_for_response_to_benching/1603118 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d23e0692430b569e3090eb0433d10f977d0124b/small/Washington_Redskins_2009_b35f.jpg Carlos Rogers’ play has been up and down throughout his career. He had a down moment when he was benched after the fourth play of the game against Denver. His status is unsettled as the former top-ten draft pick enters the final seven games of his contract. CSN: Contract complicates Rogers’ status Share and Enjoy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:56:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/CSN_Contract_complictes_Carlos_situation/1600126 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/CSN_Contract_complictes_Carlos_situation/1600126 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/CSN_Contract_complictes_Carlos_situation/1600126 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d23e0692430b569e3090eb0433d10f977d0124b/small/Washington_Redskins_2009_b35f.jpg The way Carlos Rogers' day went on Sunday, it seemed reasonable to be ask if he would be playing again at all. After getting scorched for a 75 yard touchdown pass, Rogers was pulled from the game and did not return. Depending on how the situation with the collective bargaining agreement develops, Rogers may be an unrestricted free agent next season, and there were some who were suggesting that this marked the end of Rogers' tenure in Washington.But that's not the way he sees it, ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Carlos_Rogers_Remains_Positive_Even_In_Practice/1589555 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Carlos_Rogers_Remains_Positive_Even_In_Practice/1589555 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Carlos_Rogers_Remains_Positive_Even_In_Practice/1589555 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d23e0692430b569e3090eb0433d10f977d0124b/small/Washington_Redskins_2009_b35f.jpg Benched after giving up a long touchdown pass early in the Redskins' game against Denver, cornerback Carlos Rogers hopes to play Sunday in Cowboys Stadium, Rogers said before practice today at Redskins Park. "I don't think I'll just be strictly benched," he said. "May come off the bench. Not saying that's what the case is; I don't know. I don't expect to be on the bench." In the first quarter of Washington's 27-17 victory over the Broncos at Fed... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:57:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_says_he_doesn_apost_expect_to_be_on_bench/1588865 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_says_he_doesn_apost_expect_to_be_on_bench/1588865 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Rogers_says_he_doesn_apost_expect_to_be_on_bench/1588865 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/d/0d23e0692430b569e3090eb0433d10f977d0124b/small/Washington_Redskins_2009_b35f.jpg The end of a long losing streak, the best offensive performance of the season and another bad experience for cornerback Carlos Rogers -- the Redskins sure keep things interesting. It all has me fired up for another installment of Here's What Happened/Here's What I Think. Here's what happened: During his regular weekly spot today on ESPN 980's "The John Thompson Show," top running back Clinton Portis - who sat out Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos aft... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:31:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Here_aposs_What_Happened_Here_aposs_What_I_Think/1583943 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Here_aposs_What_Happened_Here_aposs_What_I_Think/1583943 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Here_aposs_What_Happened_Here_aposs_What_I_Think/1583943 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76529ed1ed2e8bf729942de80243837887d9d562/small/Washington_Redskins_2006_216c.jpg Anyone who watched cornerback Carlos Rogers bite on Brandon Marshall's double move on Denver's first touchdown Sunday - a 40-yard pass - or saw Marshall follow up with a 75-yard scoring reception before the end of the first quarter would suspect that the Redskins have shoddy a pass defense. Indeed, Rogers was benched after that first score, and the secondary has had problems with big plays all year. But the numbers are stunning: The Redskins rank first in the NFL in pass defense, allo... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:50:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sack_attack_powers_defense_this_season/1579873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sack_attack_powers_defense_this_season/1579873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sack_attack_powers_defense_this_season/1579873 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/2/221ab0a198d1a5d3e07635ac3c2b62850f395518/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f53170219.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09C7486658CF0B3D18.jpg Washington Redskins cornerback Carlos Rogers, a starter in all but two of the team's games since 2006, was benched after the first series of Sunday's 27-17 victory over the Denver Broncos, a move that appeared to be punishment for his role in the Broncos' first touchdown of the day. "I was done for the game," Rogers said afterward. "I don't know if it's for the year, or what." Rogers, who was replaced mostly by veteran Fred Smoot as the cornerback oppos... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:45:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/How_long_will_Rogers_apos_benching_last/1570419 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/How_long_will_Rogers_apos_benching_last/1570419 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/How_long_will_Rogers_apos_benching_last/1570419 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/6/76529ed1ed2e8bf729942de80243837887d9d562/small/Washington_Redskins_2006_216c.jpg