Archive for August, 2010

McNabb Out VS Jets Friday

Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb’s sprained left ankle will keep him out of Friday’s preseason game against the New York Jets. McNabb has not practiced since being injured last Saturday against Baltimore. Coach Mike Shanahan said McNabb’s ankle is “quite sore”, but he is able to walk on the treadmill. “I don’t think he could go [...]

Landry On His New Role In DC Haslett’s 3-4 Scheme

In his own words, here is LaRon Landry explaining his role in the new Redskins 3-4 defense and what the difference will be for him transitioning back to strong safety this year: “Last year was a bad season for me. Coming into this year, I know if I don’t put out, I possibly won’t be [...]

Interview: Chris Cooley Is McNabb’s Favorite Target

Chris Cooley on ESPN 980 this morning: How comfortable he is with Donovan McNabb and the new offense: “We are getting there.  It is always tough in the first couple of months in a new offense to continue to build a rapport with the quarterback and the offensive coordinator.  We’re getting there.  Initially, it was [...]

FB Carey Davis Will Pave Way For RB Parker Once Again

Redskins blogger Matt Terl has an interesting story about Willie Parker and Carey Davis being reunited in Washington, and what that might mean for the Redskins RB depth chart since Larry Johnson’s rocky start against the Ravens last week, along with an injury to pro bowl FB Mike Sellers. For the past three years, newly-signed [...]

Would the Skins Find a Trade Partner With the Bucs for Haynesworth?

There appears to be no end to the issues of Albert Haynesworth clashing with the Redskins and coach Mike Shanahan. If the Skins can find a trade partner, they should, and the latest team on the list that could have an interest is Tampa Bay. Pro Football Talk has a piece on the Bucs maybe [...]

Injury Update

Redskins licking wounds after Ravens game Donovan McNabb entered the Redskins locker room on Monday in a walking boot, a “precautionary” measure after the quarterback was banged around on Saturday against Baltimore. McNabb sat on the sidelines in the second half of the game with ankle wrapped in ice. Part of the reason McNabb got [...]

More On Haynesworth Condition, Shanahan Statement

Albert Haynesworth has been getting a lot of grief for not being able to pass his conditioning test when he finally showed up to practice with the Washington Redskins. Turns out, according to the Washington Post, the defensive lineman’s got rhabdomyolysis, “a condition marked by the breakdown of skeletal muscle and the release of myoglobin [...]

Haynesworth Has Muscle Condition, Should Not Have Played

Albert Haynesworth, who did not practice beyond Tuesday of last week has a few issues with the Redskins – the fact that he (1) has to practice and (2) play with the rest of the team. This is getting beyond ridiculous. Via CBS Sports: Albert Haynesworth took his most defiant stand yet against Mike Shanahan [...]