Fred Davis Done for Season. Welcome Back Cooley

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Isn't Moss one of Shanny's guys now, considering he did re-sign him to a new 3 yr $15M deal last year.

I think it's just a case of managing an older player's playing time. Considering injuries have been an issue with him in recent years it seems like the smart thing to do.

Maybe I should have said Shanny's guys of the future? I guess I'm a "win now" sucker at the end of the day, and don't see the smarts in "saving" Tana for later in the season. If you fall way behind with losses what are you saving him for? He's healthy now, and our best downfield threat now that Davis is done for the season. Tana helped himself a lot by losing some pounds and getting into to better shape, all which should help him stay healthier.

I'd just do whatever I could to get the ball into his hands, and if he wears down a bit then back off the touches a bit. Garcon should be back after the bye week too.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Maybe I should have said Shanny's guys of the future? I guess I'm a "win now" sucker at the end of the day, and don't see the smarts in "saving" Tana for later in the season. If you fall way behind with losses what are you saving him for? He's healthy now, and our best downfield threat now that Davis is done for the season. Tana helped himself a lot by losing some pounds and getting into to better shape, all which should help him stay healthier.

I'd just do whatever I could to get the ball into his hands, and if he wears down a bit then back off the touches a bit. Garcon should be back after the bye week too.

Well, he only plays in 3 WR sets now. He doesn't bring much to the table in terms of run blocking like Hankerson or Morgan and he's clearly best suited for the slot at this point in his career.

[Meks]

^ nice. agree with him he makes a valid point

[Skinzman]

At 33, Redskins' WR Santana Moss isn't done yet - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

Here is an article about Moss and how he approached this year.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by Skinzman

At 33, Redskins' WR Santana Moss isn't done yet - NFL News | FOX Sports on MSN

Here is an article about Moss and how he approached this year.

I like the bottom notes on the article...Cooley got is old locker back (from Cousins). Cousins seems like a pretty good dude.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by The Goat

I like the bottom notes on the article...Cooley got is old locker back (from Cousins). Cousins seems like a pretty good dude.

I think Cousins is a team first guy as well. But would anyone, as a rookie backup QB, dare to say no to a locker change for someone that is very popular among fans and team mates? I know I wouldnt, not a chance.

If I was a vet and saw him say no to a locker change, I would put about 10 rolls of duct tape in his locker with a note asking "Which goalpost?".

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by The Goat

Right, because it's impossible to think he'd want more touches, more yards, more touchdowns

Moss has been a team 1st guy for as long as I can remember. His comments support the team, as in Mike's/Kyle's decision to limit the most talented receiver on the roster to get "their" guys more work.

Im torn on this. Moss is definitely saying what a team player would say , but i think there is something to the fact that he knows he is at the end of his career and doesnt have the legs under him to be a full go game in and game out. I think if Moss thought he was feeling "young" he would let it be known he could contribute more. But yes what he said is definitely a generic response in the team first mold.


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[CRedskinsRule]

Here is a description of Garcon's injury.
Plantar Plate Repair in Chicago, IL | Weil Foot & Ankle Institute

And a Q&A with him:
Transcript: Pierre Garcon talks about foot injury - Washington Times

It sounds to me like he is likely to be done for the season, certainly would have been a good candidate for inseason IR if Sundberg hadn't gone on it.

[punch it in]

The mistake with Garcon was bringinging him back to early. Worsened the tear. I say go Rocky Bleier style - hack it off and get back out there!


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[scowan]

I hate that bubble screen, but I have never seen anyone run it any better than Santana. When he scored on it last week, I had visions of 2005 when he use to catch that same pass from Brunell. Getting him on the edge with blockers, makes him look like a punter returner, which is what he was when he first came into the league with the Jets. He is an amazing player.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by scowan

I hate that bubble screen, but I have never seen anyone run it any better than Santana. When he scored on it last week, I had visions of 2005 when he use to catch that same pass from Brunell. Getting him on the edge with blockers, makes him look like a punter returner, which is what he was when he first came into the league with the Jets. He is an amazing player.

And to think some people wanted Gaffney over him.

[DCskinsFan]

Would Love to see that .. HTTR !

[los panda]

i wonder if he'll ever return a punt again, maybe back there w banks for a (real or fake) reverse?

[CrustyRedskin]

Chris Cooley hoped to get free beer in contract with Redskins | Shutdown Corner - Yahoo! Sports

Hope its Pear in a can.

[SmootSmack]

Moss has been in fewer running plays as the season's progressed. But he has been in some.