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Matt Jones (hip) returned to a limited practice Wednesday.

Jones missed Weeks 16 and 17 with a hip pointer. Alfred Morris ran for 100 yards in the finale. [B]Coach Jay Gruden said unless Jones gets healthy quick[/B], he'll be the odd man out Sunday against the Packers. Morris would handle early-down work with Pierre Thomas and Chris Thompson on pass downs.

I think this is relatively big...Lets hope Morris can build off last week. Green Bay will give up some yards on the ground. We have to run the ball.

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i know the skins have activated licht...is the plan for him to start? could be the key to running the ball

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Everything I have heard is that Licht will be starting.

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Hmmm....the Matt Jones thing sucks but Morris isnt exactly a deadbeat.
Plus our other Pierre sjowed he cans till play.
I think we will be OK in this respect.
I'm glad Lick-a-tiger is back.
Le Rib wasnt horrible but his snaps were too high.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1136215]Hmmm....the Matt Jones thing sucks but Morris isnt exactly a deadbeat.
Plus our other Pierre sjowed he cans till play.
I think we will be OK in this respect.
I'm glad Lick-a-tiger is back.
Le Rib wasnt horrible but his snaps were too high.[/quote]

LeRib had his best week at Center this past week. The coaches are meeting to make a decision between starting Kory L and LeRib. I think its telling that Kory is healthy enough to return but their been no formal announcement of who is starting. Overall, both guys are bad at Center, but LeRib may have been better.

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Putting Lichtensteiger in will improve the running game.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;1136222]Putting Lichtensteiger in will improve the running game.[/quote]

I think both of them suck at run blocking in Callahan scheme, but I probably lean Kory as the better. LeRib is the better Pass blocker for sure. Another thing is Rib has been the center during this second half stretch, do we want to eff this up?

Another thing about the center position for the future, Spencer Long. When he was drafted some thought his long term position was center. I think this might be best case scenario going forward next year with Luavao coming back at Guard.

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[url=http://www.csnmidatlantic.com/redskinsblog/veteran-kory-lichtensteiger-set-give-redskins-o-line-boost]Veteran Kory Lichtensteiger set to give Redskins' O-line a boost | CSN Mid-Atlantic[/url]

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There is a co-worker at my office who is a Packers fan, and he is actually going to the game. PLEASE SKINS FANS MAKE HOMEFIELD MEAN SOMETHING

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I dont think I've posted since the Dallas loss,was so pissed at Gruden after the game I was wishing his ass gone.Amazing how its turned around.
I think we are favored by a point over GB and we should be.How does GB lose to the Vikings at home with Teddy passing for less than a 100 yards and AP isnt a big factor either?
But GB has playoff exp,coaches have playoff exp,etc.Can Gruden and Cousins handle the pressure? Gruden doesnt need to get cute like he did with Jackson in the Dallas game.I would like him to add a few new wrinkles to the offense to show GB something different,but basically it just boils down to Cousins playing the same way he has for these last 6 games.Receivers have to hold onto the ball,cant be hitting them right in the hands and then them throwing them up in the air as in the NE game.The defense will probably give up a lot of yards,but we have been getting the turnovers,so we gotta hope that continues.
If things go like they have been,I say we win in a close game,27-24.If we have some adversity,turn the ball over a couple times,then we lose in a close one.And we have to score points when we get the turnovers!! Cant be like the 1st cowboy game

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I expect the Packers to turn it up a notch over what they've shown the past few weeks. Even so, Redskins pull out the win....27-24.

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Haven't been this hyped for a game since 2012. Been thinking about it since Sunday

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[QUOTE=skinsfaninok;1136241]Haven't been this hyped for a game since 2012. Been thinking about it since Sunday[/QUOTE]
Yeah. I didn't listen to much Skins talk through the season but listening all the time now to ESPN 980

Sent from my S6 Edge

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I'm a little nervous about the confidence on this board.. Could be a trap game.😏

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[quote=Chico23231;1136226]I think both of them suck at run blocking in Callahan scheme, but I probably lean Kory as the better. LeRib is the better Pass blocker for sure. Another thing is Rib has been the center during this second half stretch, do we want to eff this up?

Another thing about the center position for the future, Spencer Long. When he was drafted some thought his long term position was center. I think this might be best case scenario going forward next year with Luavao coming back at Guard.[/quote]

Long will never be Center.

Litch is a really good Center. He knows the offense almost better then Kirk according to other players. He's also one of the best in the game at reaching the second level on run blocking. We are also underestimating the importance of snapping on the right count, and accurately. Which Leribeus has failed to do consistently every week.

It's not a coincidence that the run game dropped off dramatically after Litch got hurt.

Litch will start Sunday if he's 100%

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Good point about the run game - likely not a coincidence. I hope Licht coming back does make a difference. A better than average running game is going to be necessary if this team has any hopes of making some noise.

Home crowd better bring it.

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If Kory struggles after his long layoff, the Skins can just go back to Josh. No big deal. One of them will get the job done.

I think the job Josh has done at center is generally underrated.

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[quote=Bucket;1136255]Long will never be Center.

Litch is a really good Center. He knows the offense almost better then Kirk according to other players. He's also one of the best in the game at reaching the second level on run blocking. We are also underestimating the importance of snapping on the right count, and accurately. Which Leribeus has failed to do consistently every week.

It's not a coincidence that the run game dropped off dramatically after Litch got hurt.

Litch will start Sunday if he's 100%[/quote]

Lauvao was the much bigger impact loss at run blocking than Litch, even though Long has improved overtime this season. Look at the immediate games after Lauvo went out...staggering effect. Really good center? I don't really know about that, I think(hoping) maybe his poor play most of the season may have been a lingering injury. He's a tough guy, hope he can have the impact.

Any reason Long wouldn't be a center? I read of Long's potential at Center from a Keim article when he was drafted.

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[quote=Chief X_Phackter;1136268]Good point about the run game - likely not a coincidence. I hope Licht coming back does make a difference. A better than average running game is going to be necessary if this team has any hopes of making some noise.

Home crowd better bring it.[/quote]

tickets sold out in 13 minutes, late sunday game w a special pre game ceremony with a fly over and all .....

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1136269]If Kory struggles after his long layoff, the Skins can just go back to Josh. No big deal. One of them will get the job done.

I think the job Josh has done at center is generally underrated.[/quote]

i dont know about underrated. he has snapped on the wrong count many times and his shotgun snaps are sometimes inaccurate. he hasnt completely sailed one over kirks head or been called for many penalties .... but he is the weak link on the line imo.

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Man, I really questioned why they put Litch on short term IR, back then I figured playoffs at best were a long shot. But that decision looks really good now. I can't verify this but I do believe Litch has been practicing for a couple weeks now, I think that's part of the short term IR designation. If he looks fine in practice I definitely expect to see him in the game this week. If not looks like LeRib will be playing. If healthy I have no doubts Litch is better.

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[quote=over the mountain;1136287]i dont know about underrated. he has snapped on the wrong count many times and his shotgun snaps are sometimes inaccurate. he hasnt completely sailed one over kirks head or been called for many penalties .... but he is the weak link on the line imo.[/quote]

Everything you say may be true, yet Josh has done enough to help us win. I'm saying that his [U]contribution[/U] is underrated by many folks. Things did not fall apart when he filled in for Kory.

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[quote=mooby;1136288]Man, I really questioned why they put Litch on short term IR, back then I figured playoffs at best were a long shot. But that decision looks really good now. I can't verify this but I do believe Litch has been practicing for a couple weeks now, I think that's part of the short term IR designation. If he looks fine in practice I definitely expect to see him in the game this week. If not looks like LeRib will be playing. If healthy I have no doubts Litch is better.[/quote]

The fact that they put him on short term IR speaks volumes in terms of what the coaches think of Licht, and of what the expectations were of this team.

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[quote=Chico23231;1136271]Lauvao was the much bigger impact loss at run blocking than Litch, even though Long has improved overtime this season. Look at the immediate games after Lauvo went out...staggering effect. Really good center? I don't really know about that, I think(hoping) maybe his poor play most of the season may have been a lingering injury. He's a tough guy, hope he can have the impact.

Any reason Long wouldn't be a center? I read of Long's potential at Center from a Keim article when he was drafted.[/quote]

The immediate effects of the run game happened after Litch got hurt. I will agree that Lauvao is an upgrade over Long at the moment. Litch's ability to get to the second level and combo block has been missed. He played very well till his injury, and tried to play another game with the injured shoulder, but was not effective.

If you would like to breakdown film with me, I can show you the difference and huge effect that Litch's absence has caused, but I can assure you that this week will prove that if he returns like he should.........Unless we decide to spread the ball out again and let Kirk command that offense and throw 40x. Which I think we should be doing anyhow.

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[quote=Bucket;1136343]The immediate effects of the run game happened after Litch got hurt. I will agree that Lauvao is an upgrade over Long at the moment. Litch's ability to get to the second level and combo block has been missed. He played very well till his injury, and tried to play another game with the injured shoulder, but was not effective.

If you would like to breakdown film with me, I can show you the difference and huge effect that Litch's absence has caused, but I can assure you that this week will prove that if he returns like he should.........Unless we decide to spread the ball out again and let Kirk command that offense and throw 40x. Which I think we should be doing anyhow.[/quote]

Hey if I can see improvement in the run game I'm all for it. I think we need to run the ball in the playoffs, throwing 40 plus time in the playoffs could result in very quick 3 and outs...qb like Rodgers can score in bunches. The term "rhythm passer" was made for Aaron Rodgers...he is the embodiment of the term. When he gets hot....be damned Peyton, Brady, and any other qb you name. I've been encouraged by our secondary play, but we all know it's not a ton of talent when it comes to coverage. I got faith in cousins, but we need to stay balanced offensively. You can still be agressive and run the ball.

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Anyone going to the game please be careful buying tickets, so you don't get ripped off.

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Skins - 35
cheese wiz - 14

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[url=http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabid/61/EntryId/54115/Packers-CB-Sam-Shields-still-in-concussion-protocol/Default.aspx]Packers CB Sam Shields still in concussion protocol[/url]

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[QUOTE=Alvin Walton;1136403][url=http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabid/61/EntryId/54115/Packers-CB-Sam-Shields-still-in-concussion-protocol/Default.aspx]Packers CB Sam Shields still in concussion protocol[/url][/QUOTE]


Captain Kirk is going to have a fooking banner day!

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[quote=Alvin Walton;1136403][url=http://www.theredzone.org/BlogDescription/tabid/61/EntryId/54115/Packers-CB-Sam-Shields-still-in-concussion-protocol/Default.aspx]Packers CB Sam Shields still in concussion protocol[/url][/quote]

This could be huge as he is their best DB by far. They have looked a little lost in their secondary since he went out. That defense is having to rely on its pass rush and our OL has been good with pass blocking this year.

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Geez, so hyped for this game. I want a win!!!

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Looks like we're favored again by 1 point.

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[QUOTE=J. Falcon;1136409]Looks like we're favored again by 1 point.[/QUOTE]


Were gonna win this game by atleast 14 points or my name isnt orville Redenbokker

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I just have this feeling that our offense is going to have a very good day and the game is coming down to limiting Aaron Rodgers's heroics/opportunities to do great things.

To me the big key is not allowing Rodgers to extend plays all game long. When he tries to roll out of the pocket make sure our ends send him right back in the opposite direction. I want to see Kerrigan speed rushing Rodgers so he turns around and runs right into Preston Smith.

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[url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/08/dashon-goldson-matt-jones-listed-as-questionable/]Dashon Goldson, Matt Jones listed as questionable | ProFootballTalk[/url]

Safety Dashon Goldson, running back Matt Jones, linebacker Perry Riley and cornerback Quinton Dunbar are the players with uncertain outlooks for the Wild Card round. Coach Jay Gruden sounded pessimistic Friday about Jones’ chances of playing through the hip injury that kept him on the sideline the last two weeks.

“I’m not ruling him out yet,” Gruden said, via the team. “But, he didn’t do much today. Did a little bit and ran around just a little bit, but we’ll see tomorrow, but not very encouraged, no.”

Goldson sat out last week with shoulder and rib issues, but that was seen as a precaution to make sure he’d be able to go this weekend. Riley has missed five games after foot surgery and the defense has gotten good play from Mason Foster and Tom Compton in his absence. Dunbar missed last weekend with a quad injury


Damn...come on Matt Jones!!!!

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1136415][url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/01/08/dashon-goldson-matt-jones-listed-as-questionable/]Dashon Goldson, Matt Jones listed as questionable | ProFootballTalk[/url]



Safety Dashon Goldson, running back Matt Jones, linebacker Perry Riley and cornerback Quinton Dunbar are the players with uncertain outlooks for the Wild Card round. Coach Jay Gruden sounded pessimistic Friday about Jones’ chances of playing through the hip injury that kept him on the sideline the last two weeks.



“I’m not ruling him out yet,” Gruden said, via the team. “But, he didn’t do much today. Did a little bit and ran around just a little bit, but we’ll see tomorrow, but not very encouraged, no.”



Goldson sat out last week with shoulder and rib issues, but that was seen as a precaution to make sure he’d be able to go this weekend. Riley has missed five games after foot surgery and the defense has gotten good play from Mason Foster and Tom Compton in his absence. Dunbar missed last weekend with a quad injury





Damn...come on Matt Jones!!!![/QUOTE]


Give em all another week. We win this game with or without them.

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Fwiw, I have 2 packers fan coworkers here in SD and they see packers season ending this Sunday.

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Yeah I hate that it seems like Matt Jones has one of those "weird" injuries where it just lingers

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[quote]Adam Schefter Verified account‏@AdamSchefter

Road QBs this weekend: 37 combined career playoff starts.

Home QBs this weekend: 0 combined career playoff starts.[/quote]

Interesting stat.