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Rogers praised for response to benching
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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...
Bugel: Rinehart 'deserved a chance'
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Benched after briefly starting at right guard earlier in the season, second-year guard Chad Rinehart remained focused and continued to work hard, and offensive line coach Joe Bugel noticed. Bugel convinced Coach Jim Zorn that Rinehart should be given another opportunity to work with...
Haynesworth a game-time decision for Sunday
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Pro Bowl defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (ankle) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboys Stadium, Coach Jim Zorn said today after practice at Redskins Park. "Albert was on the treadmill today working," Zorn said...
Portis sees another concussion specialist
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The Redskins sent running back Clinton Portis to Pittsburgh today for a consultation with another specialist to gauge his recovery from a concussion suffered Nov. 8 in Atlanta. Portis has not practiced this week and will miss his second straight game Sunday. "Each day Clinton...
Defense prepares for Cowboys' attack
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The Redskins gave up 40- and 75-yard touchdown passes in the first quarter of their Week 10 victory over the Denver Broncos. Obviously, the defense must do a better job Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys at the new Cowboys Stadium. "Well the big plays come from [Dallas quarterback...
This year, Romo will see a new pass rush
20 hours ago by
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has taken a lot of heat for his poor performance late in the season and during the playoffs. But Romo sure knows how to extend plays, Coach Jim Zorn said. "It is just awful to have to cover longer than you really want to," Zorn said. ...
Portis ruled out; Haynesworth a gameday decision
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Running back Clinton Portis (concussion) was officially ruled out of Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, but he might accompany the team on the trip, Coach Jim Zorn said today after practice. "Clinton is going to continue to be monitored, he's going to continue to...
Sellers prefers to let actions speak for him
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After word emerged about the locker-room altercation earlier this season between running back Clinton Portis and fullback Mike Sellers, some Redskins fans criticized Sellers's blocking on Internet message boards and sports-talk radio shows. During a 16-13 victory in Week 4 over...
Fletcher, defense work to stop Romo, big plays
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo often has succeeded at eluding pass rushers in the pocket. His ability to move well and give receivers more time to break free from coverage has resulted in many big plays for the Cowboys in Romo's four seasons as a starter. "He is a tough...
Orakpo, defense learn from Cowboys' game
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The Green Bay Packers had five sacks and pressured quarterback Tony Romo throughout their 17-7 victory last week over the Dallas Cowboys. Redskins defensive end Andre Carter has eight sacks, rookie defensive end/strong-side linebacker Brian Orakpo has seven and Cowboys starting right...
Haynesworth, Gurode say incident is history
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When the Redskins signed Albert Haynesworth, you knew there'd be a whole new wrinkle to Dallas Week, thanks to that 2006 incident in which Haynesworth, playing for Tennessee, stomped on Andre Gurode. Haynesworth discussed that incident as well as others involving anger management...
For Betts, what happens after contact is key
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Ladell Betts is a "low-maintainence" back. He practices hard, eagerly approaches whatever running play is called and always runs hard. "We didn't change the run game necessarily to accommodate Ladell [Betts]. We ran our stuff," Coach Jim Zorn said. "And...
Byron Westbrook concerned for brother's health
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Redskins cornerback Byron Westbrook said he is concerned for the career of his older brother Brian, the star running back for the Philadelphia Eagles who suffered his second concussion of the season Sunday. Brian Westbrook suffered his first concussion Oct. 26 against Washington at...
Zorn says Portis 'very doubtful' to play
2 days ago by
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Coach Jim Zorn stopped short of ruling Clinton Portis out for Sunday's game at Dallas, but he said the Redskins' star running back is "very doubtful" to play. "But I don't want to count him out," Zorn said Wednesday after practice. Portis wasn't...
Campbell: A big game in Big D
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Quarterback Jason Campbell had one of the best games in his career last season while leading the Redskins to a 26-24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Texas Stadium. Campbell completed 20 of 31 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. He had a 108.4 passer rating...
Hunter the punter is man of the moment
2 days ago by
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Obviously, punter Hunter Smith doesn't play one of the league's glamour positions, but he's becoming quite the special-teams star in his 11th NFL season. Smith was selected the NFC special teams player of the week after throwing a 35-yard touchdown pass to fullback Mike...
Rogers says he doesn't expect to be on bench
2 days ago by
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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...
Smith is NFC special teams player of week
2 days ago by
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Redskins punter/touchdown passer and scorer Hunter Smith has been named NFC special teams player of the week, the NFL has announced. Smith, in case you've forgotten, threw the first pass of his career and hit Mike Sellers for a 35-yard TD on a fake field-goal attempt (he is the...
Mother (at least Haynesworth's) knows best
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Albert Haynesworth's mother, Linda, has held many jobs and at the moment is a semi-retired truck driver. She said she has no plans to become a motivational speaker, but she apparently had a positive affect on the Redskins last week. Linda gave a pep talk to members of the organization...
Here's What Happened / Here's What I Think
3 days ago by
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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...
Zorn, Portis on the RB issue and other matters
3 days ago by
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Clinton Portis addressed his health and the Redskins' running back situation on ESPN980's "John Thompson Show" this afternoon and, as usual, Dan Steinberg was listening. He has the whole report at DC SportsBog, but here's a recap. Portis said he doesn't find...
Offense makes noise; now it's coaches' turn
3 days ago by
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The Redskins have declined to make Sherman Lewis available to the media since he began calling passing plays in the Week 7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Hopefully, Lewis will meet with the media this week and discuss his role in the team's play-calling procedure that helped...
As the running game turns
3 days ago by
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If he suffers no further post-concussion symptoms, Clinton Portis will be the Redskins' starting running back, Jim Zorn said Monday. He wasn't, however, certain when he'd make a final decision about Portis's status, Rick Maese writes, and if Ladell Betts gets the majority...
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