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[quote=GusFrerotte;725386]I don't think he is, but who knows? He might be thinking Rex would be good enough to pull it off. Thing is I am wondering if the crappy play by Dallas isn't one big mind screw in itself.[B] I just can't fathom them looking so piss poor.[/B][/quote]
I can. They have been in training camp for an entire month, doing 14 hour days and have only had one day off.

Add in the fact that Jerrah split camp between two geographical locations, in different time zones no less just so he could sell a few friggin tee-shirts, jerseys and ball caps.

I did not even watch the game against Houston on Saturday evening, I already knew before kickoff that Dallas would have one thing on thier mind, not the game but the fact that after the game they finally get to go home and sleep in thier own beds.

Thier camp started a week earlier than the rest of the league and just wrapped up on Friday. Then that game on Saturday. All they wanted to do was get out of there injury free and go home that night.

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McNabb will play. Not worried at all.

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[quote=Mattyk;725454]He seems to be walking around just fine. If the injury was severe he would be on crutches.[/quote]


You stole my words by about three hours.

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Has anyone or does anyone remebering hearing if it is just a bad sprain or a dreaded high ankle spain? I remeber hearing about him in a boot and then a air cast, but everyone made it sound like it was precautionary

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[quote=sandtrapjack;725501]I can. They have been in training camp for an entire month, doing 14 hour days and have only had one day off.

Add in the fact that Jerrah split camp between two geographical locations, in different time zones no less just so he could sell a few friggin tee-shirts, jerseys and ball caps.

I did not even watch the game against Houston on Saturday evening, I already knew before kickoff that Dallas would have one thing on thier mind, not the game but the fact that after the game they finally get to go home and sleep in thier own beds.

Thier camp started a week earlier than the rest of the league and just wrapped up on Friday. Then that game on Saturday. All they wanted to do was get out of there injury free and go home that night.[/quote]

I remember when we played in the HOF game a few years back, we had the same sort of issue. Of course, it didn't get any better, as at the end of the year when we collapsed, one thing everyone talked about was the extra time the HOF game added to our schedule. And then you guys also have a very early bye week. Overall, I think you will struggle more than expected, especially if you have to rely on backups along your line.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;725501]I can. They have been in training camp for an entire month, doing 14 hour days and have only had one day off.

Add in the fact that Jerrah split camp between two geographical locations, in different time zones no less just so he could sell a few friggin tee-shirts, jerseys and ball caps.

I did not even watch the game against Houston on Saturday evening, I already knew before kickoff that Dallas would have one thing on thier mind, not the game but the fact that after the game they finally get to go home and sleep in thier own beds.

Thier camp started a week earlier than the rest of the league and just wrapped up on Friday. Then that game on Saturday. All they wanted to do was get out of there injury free and go home that night.[/quote]

I never want to take too much from a preseason game. to add to your point, Houston had a big crowd of rowdy fans for a preseason game. It had the feeling of a regular season game & they responded to their fans.

With or without McNabb I'm very concerned about T. Williams blocking Ware. I see some help coming his way, which creates other one on one pass rushing opps. Dallas should be pretty tough in that area.

If I was a dallas fan I would be a little concerned about the way Romo answered questions during the game on the sideline. He sounded very unsure of himself & he is usually pretty quick witted w/reporters, especially in such a meaningless game. I got the sense that things weren't great w/them, but it might just be a reflection of 1 bad night. The romo & felix jones talks didn't look good either, might be some friction there.

I will really be worried if Rex is our starter. I noticed friday night that it seems he can put the ball on the money in the middle of the field. But rush him or make him go to the sidelines & he puts it in traffic a lot. His accuracy was like night and day when comparing the middle of the field to the sidelines.

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Translation - McNabb still can't figure out the offense. I don't want to embarass our prize acquisition on national TV against our hated rivals. When he catches up he'll be back on the field.

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If he can't figure out the offense sitting out certainly isn't going to help him catch up.

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[quote=Mattyk;725556]If he can't figure out the offense sitting out certainly isn't going to help him catch up.[/quote]

Maybe Shanny has him running the offense in Madden 2011...

Anyways just stirring the pot... putting all possibilites out there.

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Do agree with Canuck that if McNabb (for whatever reason) doesn't play vs. Dallas, it's more coaches' decision than injury decision. But again, don't think theres much chance he's not under center for that first snap.

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[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/donovan-mcnabb/donovan-mcnabb-the-progression.html]Redskins Insider - Donovan McNabb: The progression of an injury[/url]

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[quote=Mattyk;725594][URL="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/donovan-mcnabb/donovan-mcnabb-the-progression.html"]Redskins Insider - Donovan McNabb: The progression of an injury[/URL][/quote]

From the article:[quote]
McNabb's condition wasn't alarming. It wasn't immediately clear on which play he sprained the ankle, and indeed, because he remained in the game, most of us watching from the press box were unaware he was even hurt until he emerged from the locker room with his left ankle heavily wrapped.[/quote]

Completely wrong, he was limping all over the field and sideline in the2nd quarter. It was quite obvious he did something. He took some huge hits in that game.

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[quote=GTripp0012;725565]Do agree with Canuck that if McNabb (for whatever reason) doesn't play vs. Dallas, it's more coaches' decision than injury decision. But again, don't think theres much chance he's not under center for that first snap.[/quote]

My thoughts exactly upon hearing of Shanny's comments. If McNabb cannot practice and get up to speed in the offense, plus has a gimpy ankle, it's probably the smart move to sit him for the opener.

While I don't trust Rex w/ a season, if we assume the above circumstances are basically accurate, Rex is probably the better option. He's been in Kyle's offense for a year AND if McNabb truly can't practice leading up to the open then Rex would obviously have begun to est rapport w/ the 1st team O.

I guess I don't see any reason to put a gimpy QB out there if he's struggling w/ the scheme.

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No way guys, I understand that there is some Devils Advocate stuff coming from you guys, but really think about what you said.

D Mac regardless of how much of the offense he doesn't quite get yet is by far and away the best QB on this roster, period. Also like Matty said how in the hell will he learn watching the biggest game of the year as a Skins fan? This is the Cowboys guys, our new franchise QB will play if healthy and by what we are all hearing he will.

This guy will play and I believe you guys are going a little to "Conspiracy Theory" here.

What happened to Mike putting the best players on the field crap. Does anyone on this site actually believe that Rex is a better player than Donovan?

What are you all smoking? Now I know pot is legal up there in parts of Canada Canuck, but that is a crazy statement. I also appreciate all that you do here, but be a little logical here. :)

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;725771]What are you all smoking? Now I know pot is legal up there in parts of Canada Canuck, but that is a crazy statement. I also appreciate all that you do here, but be a little logical here. :)[/quote]

Lol. Don't worry it's the good stuff. :cool-smil

Wasn't taking a shot at McNabb, just putting all possibilities out there.

For all you kids out there, you can't always believe what you hear in the media. That's why I never read any of Smootsmack's posts. :spam::D

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McNabb played with a sports hernia. The chances of him missing this game due to a lightly tender ankle seems pretty slim.

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[quote=CrazyCanuck;725551]Translation - McNabb still can't figure out the offense. I don't want to embarass our prize acquisition on national TV against our hated rivals. When he catches up he'll be back on the field.[/quote]

There seems to be several issues surrounding McNabb that has captured the attention of many Redskin fans. I wouldn't necessarily characterize them as worry as much as I would concern.

It has been reported he's been slow in picking up the offense, something that should not be a problem for a QB deemed "franchise", looking for an extention and paid accordingly. There are those who have made light of his latest injury, optomism begs us to believe he'll be ready to go on Sept.12th against Dallas. On the other hand, there are those who continue to look at his body of injury, seventeen games missed in the last five years due to some form of injury.

At soon to be 34 yrs. of age, is injury a concern that's going to constantly be on the horizon? If so, should a longer look be given to a 3-4 yr. extention and at what cost? Given the compensation surrendered for his services, what exactly do/should we expect him to accomplish in a Redskin uniform that would enable the end to justify the means? Or, will injury continue to be a source of derailment, diminishing his ability to be effective for any extended period of time? These, and other questions IMO need to be both considered and answered before any final decision is made on securing his services longtime.

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[quote=Longtimefan;725968]There seems to be several issues surrounding McNabb that has captured the attention of many Redskin fans. I wouldn't necessarily characterize them as worry as much as I would concern.

It has been reported he's been slow in picking up the offense, something that should not be a problem for a QB deemed "franchise", looking for an extention and paid accordingly. There are those who have made light of his latest injury, optomism begs us to believe he'll be ready to go on Sept.12th against Dallas. On the other hand, there are those who continue to look at his body of injury, seventeen games missed in the last five years due to some form of injury.

At soon to be 34 yrs. of age, is injury a concern that's going to constantly be on the horizon? If so, should a longer look be given to a 3-4 yr. extention and at what cost? Given the compensation surrendered for his services, what exactly do/should we expect him to accomplish in a Redskin uniform that would enable the end to justify the means? Or, will injury continue to be a source of derailment, diminishing his ability to be effective for any extended period of time? These, and other questions IMO need to be both considered and answered before any final decision is made on securing his services longtime.[/quote]

Elway was older when Shanny took him to the top and Steve Young was about the same age when he was winning big. The age in and of itself isnt that big a deal. I do think that he does have a history of injuries that could become more problematic as he gets older. I have mixed feelings on an extension because he is older with a history of injuries and they could be extending a player that wont play much. On the other hand I dont see that the Skins have any other viable options at QB and DM is a great leader that has set a new tone at Redskins Park. IMO, its a tough call when it comes to extending DM.

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Russellmania09

McNabb after practice was walking w/teammates up hill towards building on a chewed up part of grass, and was dancing & having fun w/mates.

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Wake me if McNabb isn't practicing next Monday.. Until then, blah..

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[quote=Dirtbag359;725953]McNabb played with a sports hernia. The chances of him missing this game due to a lightly tender ankle seems pretty slim.[/quote]
Yes, but he also played his worst season when he played with that sports hernia. McNabb needs to be healthy.

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[quote=sandtrapjack;726158]Yes, but he also played his worst season when he played with that sports hernia. McNabb needs to be healthy.[/quote]

Worst is relative I suppose, I thought he played pretty well then all things considered

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Gimpy McNabb>Healthy Rexy

End of conversation.

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[QUOTE]Redskins | Donovan McNabb expected to practice next week
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:27:28 -0400

Washington Redskins offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan said he expects QB Donovan McNabb (ankle) to return to practice next week, reports Barry Svrluga, of The Washington Post. McNabb attended the team's practice Tuesday, Aug. 31, without shoulder pads, but he also didn't have the protective sleeve he wore on the lower part of his left leg Monday, Aug. 30.

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Awesome news guys!
Time for him to get ready to drop 40 on the Cowboys as I also have predicted!
YESSSS!

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[quote=sandtrapjack;726158]Yes, but he also played his worst season when he played with that sports hernia. McNabb needs to be healthy.[/quote]

Not saying he played well with a sports hernia rather pointing out the fact that he's played through injuries that were a lot more severe then a bum ankle.

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[quote=tryfuhl;726138]Russellmania09

McNabb after practice was walking w/teammates up hill towards building on a chewed up part of grass, and was dancing & having fun w/mates.[/quote]

The dance was actually a medical test for his ankle...they put him on unstable ground and asked him to dance.