Injury report

[Hog1]

This is a matter of great concern to me, and maybe you as well,
From Redskins radio today, it is NOT confirmed but expected:

Portis-not practicing and out for Sunday
Betts-not practicing and out for Sunday
Springs-not practicing and out for Sunday
Washington-not practicing and out for Sunday
Samuels-expected to play hurt-knee

[Chief X_Phackter]

They will still get it done, injuries or not. I think the Skins understand what this game means. I expect their best game to date, all three phases.

[CRedskinsRule]

The bottom line is that injuries are a part of the game. We see it every year. That is why in preaseason coaches stress "the best 53". If they have done their jobs then we will win with whoever lines up. I think our players top to bottom are solid and can live up to the "any given sunday rule". Look at the Patriots, they have a slew of their 1st rung players out but they are still on the top of their division. The Steelers beat us with their back up QB. Our team has all the tools plus some, so now they get their chance to shine

[PennSkinsFan]

Damn. Alexander and Cartwright. I don't like the looks of the ground game or the pass protection.

[GMScud]

This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by GMScud

This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.

Agreed on CP and sitting a couple of weeks. As to Springs I hope he can contribute again at some point this year but I'm worried. Considering the Kelly debacle I'm suspicious Zorn hesitates too much before pulling the trigger. Kelly probably should have been put on IR weeks/months ago and contemplating Springs horrible injury history and how much he struggles to play through even some sand in the vagina it may be wise to IR him now or if he won't agree now to a huge pay cut for next year possibly cut him ASAP. I know this sounds crazy because he is our best DB when healthy but this year has seen a return to his super brittle days and again he cannot work through injuries. Also seems sort of in fashion right now around the league to dump the problems... Springs is a huge f'n problem sucking down $8 mil a year while he chills on the sideline. (obviously i'm a little sick of this guy - my very elderly grandma has fewer health problems for f sake.)

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GMScud

This may sound dumb to a lot of people, but given Portis' injury, I'm glad he's not likely to play. A grade 2 MCL sprain is a partial tear. One wrong move and it could tear completely, and then we'd lose him for 6 weeks at least. I'd actually prefer to sit him this week and next week @ Seattle. Bring him back full speed for our home game against the Giants 11/30.

I had a feeling Springs' calf was torn after the Dallas game. No one misses 6 weeks with a calf strain. Good thing we signed Hall I guess.

I completely agree about CP. We don't want to burn him out now, even if he can play, because we will need him in January!

In the injury report Zorn says that Kelly's knees are ok now and that he will be held out for lack of reps. That is not good for this week, but maybe, just maybe, we're finally on track to have him contribute down the line.

[Hog1]

Hanrahan reports from Redskins park that Hall is working with the first team O

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Hanrahan reports from Redskins park that Hall is working with the first team O

You mean first team D, right?

This article seems to suggest Springs will play...

Redskins: It takes a 'community' to replace Portis - International Herald Tribune

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by GMScud

You mean first team D, right?

This article seems to suggest Springs will play...

Redskins: It takes a 'community' to replace Portis - International Herald Tribune

Thanx

[redsk1]

I'm a little concerned if all of those 4 miss.

[saden1]

I have faith in Rock. I just hope the o-line plays well. Springs being hurt puts a damper on defending TO but I'm hoping we do some adjustment to mitigate that. I'm sure the Cowboys will be running crossing routes with him all day long because LaRon will be at the top. I'm not to worried about Roy Williams.

[thomasfan31]

Wth?

[sandtrapjack]

Originally Posted by Hog1

This is a matter of great concern to me, and maybe you as well,
From Redskins radio today, it is NOT confirmed but expected:

Portis-not practicing and out for Sunday
Betts-not practicing and out for Sunday
Springs-not practicing and out for Sunday
Washington-not practicing and out for Sunday
Samuels-expected to play hurt-knee

WTF happened to Springs?
ESPN reported that he practiced yesterday and would play Sunday.

[SFREDSKIN]

I say give the ball to the Rock, he can do it the way Brian Mitchell did it a few years ago. He has gotten over 100 yards in game before, can't remember the game but he's done it.