[SFREDSKIN]

From Jason Reid:


Expect to See Rogers Start, Jarmon on Active List

Just got a text from a source who had a few interesting tidbits about the Redskins' plans for the team's active roster against the Giants.

First, the most important news: cornerback Carlos Rogers will start, according to the source. Although everyone was saying late in the week that Rogers had fully recovered from the lingering calf injury that sidelined him for much of the preseason, the reality is that sometimes recoveries regress. But I was told to expect to see Rogers in the opening lineup.

Also, defensive tackle Anthony Montgomery is not expected to be active. With the arrival of defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, Montgomery has been pushed down the depth chart.

Barring last-minute changes, there figures to be one surprising development with the inactive list: Rookie defensive end Jeremy Jarmon is expected to be active instead of veteran end Renaldo Wynn.

When I received the text about the roster, the first thing I thought was that my source must be wrong about this one. I mean, I know Vinny Cerrato, Washington's executive vice president of football operations, and coaches are excited about Jarmon's potential, but the Redskins have said they would take it slowly with the kid. And then he's active in Week 1 against an NFC East rival on the road?

Also, the Redskins brought back Wynn, I was told, to provide veteran leadership in the locker room and depth at both end positions on game days. Jarmon does not play both sides. And the main reason for having Wynn active, I would think, is because he played for the Giants last season.

Wouldn't the potential of having someone on the field, albeit briefly, with his experience and knowledge only benefit the team? But as soon as my source told me where he got the information, I was convinced.

Of course, anything could change between now and when the list must be submitted before kickoff. But based on what the source told me, this is what I'm expecting.