One player the Skins cannot afford to lose to injury in '09

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Offense: Campbell. He goes down who do we go to, Collins then Brennan/Daniels. At least we'd have a top 5 pick in the 2010 draft.

Defense: Fletcher, Haynesworth a close second. Fletcher is the QB on D. Haynesworth's presence will allow for Carter, Griff, Orakpo, etc. to face more 1-1s and collapsing the pocket helps the secondary. He's gone and we're back to last year, minimal pressure, minimal turn-overs.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Slingin Sammy 33

Offense: Campbell. He goes down who do we go to, Collins then Brennan/Daniels. At least we'd have a top 5 pick in the 2010 draft.

Defense: Fletcher, Haynesworth a close second. Fletcher is the QB on D. Haynesworth's presence will allow for Carter, Griff, Orakpo, etc. to face more 1-1s and collapsing the pocket helps the secondary. He's gone and we're back to last year, minimal pressure, minimal turn-overs.

I was thinking about Haynesworth, but since he has never played a full 16 game season, I think you can't count him as a can't lose guy.

[SmootSmack]

Ethan Albright...without him we have no long snapper.

If not him I would have to say Chris Samuels as well

[skinsfan69]

Chris Samuels....end of discussion.

[mredskins]

Man what a horrible thread. Can yo usay "jinx". This like talking about DUI's while you are drinking at a bar, not a good idea.

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Man what a horrible thread. Can yo usay "jinx". This like talking about DUI's while you are drinking at a bar, not a good idea.

As long as none of our guys are on the Madden cover we're OK.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Man what a horrible thread. Can yo usay "jinx". This like talking about DUI's while you are drinking at a bar, not a good idea.

as JoeRedskin might say --"Karma be d*****! Let the discussions begin!

for historical purposes only - JR's karmatic influence

[Hail to the Redskins]

I agree that Samuels would be a big loss, but how is no one saying Santana Moss?

Without Moss, what do we have as a receiving threat? Randel El?? Thomas?? Kelly?? I guess Thomas would fill that role? Yikes!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Hail to the Redskins

I agree that Samuels would be a big loss, but how is no one saying Santana Moss?

Without Moss, what do we have as a receiving threat? Randel El?? Thomas?? Kelly?? I guess Thomas would fill that role? Yikes!

Guess you missed my post, the one that started the thread.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

as JoeRedskin might say --"Karma be d*****! Let the discussions begin!

for historical purposes only - JR's karmatic influence

OMG. JoeRedskin, please predict that the entire Redskins team will be badly injured!

In all fairness, I too was enjoying the Iggles temporary demise at that time.

[irish]

I go with Portis. I dont think the Skins have any other threats on offense and the backup RBs dont scare anybody.

I will be shocked if Samuels can get thru the season injury free.

[hail_2_da_skins]

The Redskins best weapon is Clinton Portis. Without him, the Skins are a less than average team. Samuels, Moss, Campbell, Fletcher, Landry and Haynesworth are very important but Portis is the face of the Redskins.

[44Deezel]

Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

The Redskins best weapon is Clinton Portis. Without him, the Skins are a less than average team. Samuels, Moss, Campbell, Fletcher, Landry and Haynesworth are very important but Portis is the face of the Redskins.

Hard for me to say Portis or Campbell, since we've seen the Skins excel with both of them out for extended periods of time. I know all the counter-arguments, but still don't think either of them being injured would totally unravel the offense.

So I'll say Samuels as well. Campbell, like most QBs, can be very effective with lots of time.

On D, probably Haynesworth. His play has the ability to elevate everyone on defense. He stuffs the run, affords the DEs single coverage, which in turn leads to more sacks and forces bad throws, which leads to more fumbles and interceptions, etc. Like I've said before, I'm of the opinion that you don't need high-paid cornerbacks when your front 4 can consistently put pressure on the QB, so I don't think Rogers or Hall are all that important (assuming Haynesworth is as advertised and our DEs don't suck).

[Ldyskns fan 26]

Originally Posted by hail_2_da_skins

The Redskins best weapon is Clinton Portis. Without him, the Skins are a less than average team. Samuels, Moss, Fletcher, Landry and Haynesworth are very important but Portis is the face of the Redskins.

I agree minus Campbell..Without Portis we have NO CONSISTENT offense.
In a very close second it would be LaRon Landry and London Fletcher would be my third.

[jdlea]

I don't really think there's much of an argument, it's got to be Chris Samuels. We don't even know if there is a guy who can play RT on the Skins, much less LT.

I would have to say 2nd is London Fletcher, but HB Blades is a capable backup. I'm not saying they don't drop off A LOT with Fletcher gone, but this team is better prepared to deal with losing Fletcher than Samuels.