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[url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/albert-haynesworth/the-washington-redskins-comple.html?wprss=redskinsinsider]Redskins Insider - Shanahan says Westbrook is still in the mix[/url]
[quote]
[B]Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that free agent running back Brian Westbrook has not determined where he will play, although Washington remains a possibility. It could help the Redskins that brother Byron Westbrook plays for Washington.
[/B]

[B]"I'm trying to talk to his brother a little bit, trying to get in good with him," Shanahan said. "I'm not sure it's helped a whole lot, but I'll keep on trying."[/B]



Shanahan added that Westbrook provides a specific value on third downs with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and block.


[B]Shanahan also was supportive of the entire running back corps when asked about Larry Johnson's progress.[/B]


"We have some healthy competition," Shanahan said. "We have some guys with a lot of ability. I'm looking forward to when the pads are on, show us what they can do in game situations."


The Redskins completed another week of organized team activities (OTAs), again without the services of defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Safety LaRon Landry, linebacker Andre Carter and punter Josh Bidwell also missed practice Wednesday with excused absences.


"Every once in a while there's going to be guys who are excused or [have] a problem," Coach Mike Shanahan said. "I won't get into all the scenarios, but that's typical of OTA days. And hopefully we don't have too many of those."


Shanahan also said it would take "some time" to build a rapport with quarterback Donovan McNabb similar to the one McNabb had with Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid. But Shanahan said he is looking forward to spending time with McNabb during the off-season.


"I love the way he's handling himself thus far," Shanahan said. "I know he's enthused, ready to go, and I look forward to continue to work with him."


[B]Shanahan said he's satisfied with the depth of the defensive line after the Redskins bolstered the position during the offseason. [/B][B]He praised veteran lineman Vonnie Holliday, whose career Shanahan has followed. Shanahan said Holliday is "pretty impressive as a person" and "fits in" with the Redskins' schemes.[/B]


[B]The smallest player on the field, wide receiver Brandon Banks, has caught Shanahan's attention. At 5 feet 7 and 150 pounds, Banks is dwarfed by his teammates, but Shanahan complimented his return skills.[/B]

[B]"Obviously not very big, but very fast," Shanahan said. "We ran him in the 40, and he broke 4.4 when he ran, and he's catching the ball...as a wide receiver. So, he's competing right now, and we'll let time take care of itself and give him the opportunity in the preseason games to show what he can do."[/B]


Shanahan did not elaborate on a New York Post report that a Brooklyn stripper, Silvia Mena, is suing Haynesworth for $10 million, claiming that she's carrying his child but is receiving no financial support from him.


"We're going to talk about the people that are here," Shanahan said. "Of the situation you're talking about, I think it would be inappropriate of me to make a comment on something like that when I don't have the facts."


Tight end Chris Cooley was holding kicks on Wednesday in Bidwell's absence. "It's probably the first time I've ever been around Chris when he looked a little nervous, something he's not comfortable with," Shanahan said. "I'm not sure he's ever done it before. But [B]Chris has got excellent hands. [/B]We wanted to take a look in our OTAs to see if he could, how he handled the ball obviously as a holder, and I thought he did a good job."


[B]Shanahan said he hopes FedEx Field can host a Super Bowl[/B], now that New York/New Jersey has been awarded the 2014 game. Shanahan said he does not think it is a major factor if a Super Bowl is played in bad weather because both teams deal with the same conditions. "It does open an opportunity for possibly us getting a Super Bowl in the future," Shanahan said.



The Redskins return to OTAs Tuesday. Their next OTA open to reporters is Wednesday.[/quote]



Interesting points bolded.

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Shanahan knows how to use the media to persuade free agents, I like it.

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Sounds like a good update on our possible starting NT.

Damn what a head on the kid!

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 05/27/2010
Maake Kemoeatu trying to get down to 345 pounds

Redskins nose tackle Maake Kemoeatu said he is "at 90 percent" in his recovery from a torn right Achillies' tendon, but his biggest concern is getting down to his listed playing weight of about 345 pounds. Kemoeatu said he needs to drop 15 to 20 pounds.

"The faster I can get my weight down, the faster I can recover," Kemoeatu said Wednesday at an organized team activity at Redskins Park, adding: "That's where I was playing at my best at Baltimore, playing at that weight. I've played at 380; playing at 340 is a lot different."

Kemoeatu, who suffered the Achillies' injury in August 2009, has started pushing a sled and said he felt confident about being back to full speed by training camp in July. If he's healthy, he could be a key ingredient in the team's conversion to a 3-4 defense, especially considering Albert Haynesworth's reluctance to play nose tackle.

"He is a prototypical nose tackle," Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said of Kemoeatu. "He's working extremely hard. I think next week, he'll
get more reps. The key is getting ready for summer camp. And there's
not a question he's full speed, ready to go."

When the Redskins signed Kemoeatu in March, it amounted to a vote of
confidence in the former Charlotte Panther, who missed the 2009 season with the achilles injury. Kemoeatu said he has used that as motivation to work harder.

"That says a lot for the organization having a lot of faith in me," Kemoeatu. "They signed me while I was still injured, so I feel like I've got something to prove."

Kemoeatu is among the biggest bodies on the roster. [B]Shanahan joked that he
definitely has the biggest head, which requires a Size 13 helmet. The
biggest helmet Shanahan previously noticed was 8 ½.[/B]

Aside from his recovery, Kemoeatu's standing on the team is intriguing because of the great, unseen presence at Redskins Park this off-season: Haynesworth, who on Wednesday was reportedly sued for $10 million by a New York exotic dancer who claims he impregnated her but is not providing financial support. Haynesworth, who has been absent from minicamps and OTAs, is frustrated about plans to use him as a nose tackle in Washington's 3-4 defense.

Kemoeatu has a much different attitude. He learned to play the position in Baltimore from 2002 to 2005 under Rex Ryan, the former Ravens' defensive coordinator, and
Tony Siragusa, the former nose tackle. Kemoeatu said Wednesday that he was working to earn the starting role with the Redskins.

"They got me to where I'm having fun playing" tthe position, he said. "I don't have to be the guy getting all the sacks all the time and getting all the tackles. As long as our team is winning, and our goal is to go win that Super Bowl."

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Zo's been pretty impressive.

[url=http://blog.redskins.com/2010/05/26/jim-haslett-is-fond-of-lorenzo-alexander/]Jim Haslett Is Fond Of Lorenzo Alexander[/url]

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I really like that guy. We need a bunch of Zos on our team. He is a beast and about the most versitile player in the NFL. If he makes the starting roste as a ILB and plays very well guys will finally know who he is. As fans we have all seen his talents all over the field it would be great for Zo to get national recognition by having a great year.

Are there other players on other teams who play OL, DL, LB and I am pretty sure I have seen him at FB and TE as well?

That is versitile if you ask me! LOL

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can we all appreciate how insane a size 13 helmet is!?! I dont know what the average helmet size is, but I would imagine its between 7-8. 13 is effing absurd.

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[quote=johno;703780]can we all appreciate how insane a size 13 helmet is!?! I dont know what the average helmet size is, but I would imagine its between 7-8. 13 is effing absurd.[/quote]

Yeah and it's not like he has hair on his head that 13 is all skull. WOW now that's a big head (the one on his shoulders). I know i've set myself up for possible jokes.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;703782]Yeah and it's not like he has hair on his head that 13 is all skull. WOW now that's a big head (the one on his shoulders). I know i've set myself up for possible jokes.[/quote]

haha i seriously have no idea why this isnt in the guiness book of world records or something.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;703775]I really like that guy. We need a bunch of Zos on our team. He is a beast and about the most versitile player in the NFL. If he makes the starting roste as a ILB and plays very well guys will finally know who he is. As fans we have all seen his talents all over the field it would be great for Zo to get national recognition by having a great year.

Are there other players on other teams who play OL, DL, LB and I am pretty sure I have seen him at FB and TE as well?

That is versitile if you ask me! LOL[/quote]
they should get him some passes like Vrabel

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[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/news/story?id=5229510]Dallas Cowboys receiver Patrick Crayton requests release - ESPN Dallas[/url]

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LenDale White's been released

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I'd def give Crayton a look.

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I don't think we need Springs on the Redskins. I'd like to see Champ Bailey come here, but that's too much to hope for.

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[quote=SmootSmack;703956]LenDale White's been released[/quote]

He's only 25yrs old.

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Brian Westbrook want's to be a REDSKIN

[url=http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/sports/eagles/052810-brian-westbrook-wants-to-join-redskins]Brian Westbrook Wants To Join Redskins[/url]

I don't know how i feel about this although Banks is not a RB i beleive with the right coaching he could become a good PR & 3rd down back (catching back). Whatever the FO thinks i agree. Would be good for competition though.

HTTR.

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I would rather have LenDale than B.West only because of his injuries. Lendale has more upside IMO.

[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/23876/lendale-white-in-shape-out-of-job]LenDale White in shape, out of job? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN[/url]

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[quote=warpaint;703966]I would rather have LenDale than B.West only because of his injuries. Lendale has more upside IMO.

[URL="http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/23876/lendale-white-in-shape-out-of-job"]LenDale White in shape, out of job? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN[/URL][/quote]
He'll be missing 4 games this year due to substance policy

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[quote=tryfuhl;703977]He'll be missing 4 games this year due to substance policy[/quote]

What did he come up dirty on. I still say he would be a good pickup, but at the same time he is a selfish person IMO.

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I agree. I'm not jumping to get LenDale either, but he's a potential bigger value. Westbrook had concussions last year & is 30 years old... After this year I don't want our entire RB crew to start collecting Social Security..


(and sorry, I posted the BW article somewhere else - didn't see it here).

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Yeah, we can't spend a 53-man roster spot on a player who can't play. If he's still on the wire three weeks into the season, we might be able to look into him.

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Ehh, all LenDale is is a power back, and not one that anyone would consider as considerably threatening. Of course, it could just be me and that Chris Johnson just makes him looks so slow and plodding, but w/e.

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White is a joke, no way I would look at him. Poor work ethic, off the field issues, etc.

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[url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/lendale-white-seattle-seahawks-released-cut-052810]Seattle Seahawks cut RB LenDale White in shocking move - NFL News - FOX Sports on MSN[/url]
Couple days old, but if anyone wants to bring his fat ass simply because he isn't washed up, they can indulge themselves in their love for lazy players.

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Larry Johnson is an idiot:
[quote]Larry Johnson is ready to start gaming in Washington. In fact, he recently set up 73-inch and 85-inch televisions and a thumping sound system in his [B]townhouse[/B], perfect for his favorite video games.

"We're big TV people; we're big into audio," Johnson said. "If it ain't going to make you deaf, we ain't going to mess with it."[/quote]

People like this should be forced to live in the middle of nowhere. No one wants to hear your crappy system with way to much bass. After living next to crappy neighbors I can only imagine what the people who are living next to him are going through.

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^hater^ lol... I personally like big tvs and sound.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;704112]^hater^ lol... I personally like big tvs and sound.[/quote]

did you miss the word that he bolded?

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[quote=tryfuhl;704115]did you miss the word that he bolded?[/quote]

Totally. It seems like 99% of the time, people with crazy, expensive sound systems have them to impress (annoy) people around them other than enjoy them themselves. I had neighbors in college who aimed their speakers out the window so everyone could hear how awesome their Dave Matthews Band CD was (Yes, I know lots of big Dave fans here). :doh:

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;704112]^hater^ lol... I personally like big tvs and sound.[/quote]

Hater? So it's unreasonable for LJ's neighbors who have most likely invested around 6 figures in their respective townhouses to be critical of an insanely loud sound system that impedes on their right to peace and quiet. Whats the chance that with all the money LJ spent on the system that he spent a couple extra thousand dollars to soundproof the room?

If he wants to do that then fine, but don't get a townhouse, instead buy something with a lot of acres between himself and the next property in the middle of nowhere. This stuff is common sense, a department where LJ seems to be sorely lacking.

By the way I don't blame you as I like Big TV's and great sound systems too, but at the same time neighbors have the right to peace and quiet.

Also it would seem that LJ is already on probation for 2 years on a disturbing the peace charge though each of those came about after he pushed and spit on two seperate women.

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;704116]Totally. It seems like 99% of the time, people with crazy, expensive sound systems have them to impress (annoy) people around them other than enjoy them themselves. I had neighbors in college who aimed their speakers out the window so everyone could hear how awesome their Dave Matthews Band CD was (Yes, I know lots of big Dave fans here). :doh:[/quote]

time to play window darts

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has a lil growing up to do still at 30

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It would be pretty damn cool to play Madden on an 85 inch screen. I'm jealous.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;704122]Hater? So it's unreasonable for LJ's neighbors who have most likely invested around 6 figures in their respective townhouses to be critical of an insanely loud sound system that impedes on their right to peace and quiet. Whats the chance that with all the money LJ spent on the system that he spent a couple extra thousand dollars to soundproof the room?

If he wants to do that then fine, but don't get a townhouse, instead buy something with a lot of acres between himself and the next property in the middle of nowhere. This stuff is common sense, a department where LJ seems to be sorely lacking.

By the way I don't blame you as I like Big TV's and great sound systems too, but at the same time neighbors have the right to peace and quiet.

Also it would seem that LJ is already on probation for 2 years on a disturbing the peace charge though each of those came about after he pushed and spit on two seperate women.[/quote]

Perhaps he has an end unit with another player (that doesn't care about the noise) as a neighbor?

In the end who cares as long as he's not your neighbor.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;704122]Hater? So it's unreasonable for LJ's neighbors who have most likely invested around 6 figures in their respective townhouses to be critical of an insanely loud sound system that impedes on their right to peace and quiet. Whats the chance that with all the money LJ spent on the system that he spent a couple extra thousand dollars to soundproof the room?

If he wants to do that then fine, but don't get a townhouse, instead buy something with a lot of acres between himself and the next property in the middle of nowhere. This stuff is common sense, a department where LJ seems to be sorely lacking.

By the way I don't blame you as I like Big TV's and great sound systems too, but at the same time neighbors have the right to peace and quiet.

Also it would seem that LJ is already on probation for 2 years on a disturbing the peace charge though each of those came about after he [B]pushed and spit on two seperate women[/B].[/quote]

Obviously a well rounded lad of good intentions and deeds? A real treasure for the community......

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[quote=Hog1;704141]Obviously a well rounded lad of good intentions and deeds? A real treasure for the community......[/quote]

and people think T.O. is a problem.

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I think ur right matty... people are gonna trash him no matter what because of reputation.

smooty if westbrook wants to be a skin and the skins say they want him here what is the hold up

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[quote=Mattyk;704138]Perhaps he has an end unit with another player (that doesn't care about the noise) as a neighbor?

In the end who cares as long as he's not your neighbor.[/quote]
who cares as long as the woman he hit isn't your sister

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[QUOTE]Rams also still in contact with free agent RB Brian Westbrook, too. He's expected to decided between Rams, Redskins and Broncos soon
[URL="http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/15135458801"]Twitter / Jason La Canfora: Rams also still in contact ...[/URL][/QUOTE][URL="http://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/15135458801"][/URL]

[QUOTE][B] NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the Rams are still in contact with free agent Brian Westbrook.[/B]
La Canfora also reports that Westbrook is expected to decide between signing with St. Louis, Washington, and Denver "soon." SI's Peter King predicts that the Broncos will not be the team he chooses. If doctors determine Westbrook's knees can hold up on turf, the Rams would be his most ideal situation.

[URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=716"]Brian Westbrook[/URL][/QUOTE]



We should know soon.


[URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=716"]
[/URL]

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Eagles' DB Marlin Jackson goes down in practice, looks like he may have torn his ACL (for the third time)

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[quote=diehardskin2982;704162]I think ur right matty... people are gonna trash him no matter what because of reputation.

smooty if westbrook wants to be a skin and the skins say they want him here what is the hold up[/quote]

Don't know. Been busy with work stuff, haven't really had time to keep up on much Redskins news

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[quote=tryfuhl;704189]who cares as long as the woman he hit isn't your sister[/quote]

True, I don't have a sister so I really don't care.