First??

pantine. pro v.

"Said me will try to practice Friday perhaps."

When did Moss, Santana turn into a caveman.

Jasno driving to B-More with his alter-ego?

Worries me the CP isn't getting into any character--he seems to have a better game when he does so. Perhaps he's afraid of what the defense is gonna do on Sunday.

Are these injuries that will be further injured if practiced on?

To paraphrase Herb Brooks:

"A bruise on the heel is a helluva long way from the heart."

Play through pain my man...

Heck, even today I got a papercut at work. Did I take the rest of the day off? Did I say, "Sorry kids, Mr. Dorf can't teach your eager and easily influenced minds and make masterpieces of your lives for a few days?"

Candy-Azz.

I look for CP to have another good game. I also think it will be closer than a lot of people think.

Do you think that receivers like T.O., Marvin Harrison, Chad Johnson, etc. would miss even a game woth a bruised heel? Either something else is wrong or Moss, Santana is being a beotch.

I predict we will fight our guts out.

Also, Jasno, you go "up" to Baltimore from Ashburn, not "down."

Sing along -

Hail to the Redskins...

Double G need to put L2 center field and just let him lay the wood on people.

Desmond Choo Choo

"Double G need to put L2 center field and just let him lay the wood on people."

I agree. I think that is the play here. Pick a couple spots to bring him up and let him blitz, but he is the next best at laying the lumber.

I was hoping to see Portis dress up as "Captain DooDoo" this week.

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Maybe Landry can break TO and Romo in the same game.

There are plenty of Captain Doo Doos up here on the blog...

I say L2 needs to bust TO up early so he'll have alligator arms the rest of the day. Take the penalty if need be, it'll pay off. Also, hopefully 53 will be back on the field he can wipe that stupid smile of Romo's face on a blitz.

Dude, YellowJacket, you aren't an OP grad are you?

Didn't Jasno have a chat? Does anyone have a link?

I was hoping to see Portis dress up as "Captain DooDoo" this week.

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Posted by: yellow_jacket98 | November 15, 2007 03:33 PM

I think you've got the wrong game. Those numbers go with these names:

Georgia Bulldogs 56
Tech Yellow Jackets 10

Didn't they teach you anything at the North Avenue Finishing School?

Cowboys: Right guard Davis injures ankle

Right guard Leonard Davis could become the first member of the Dallas Cowboys' offensive line to miss a game this season after he suffered a sprained left ankle in Wednesday's practice.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/stories/MYSA111507.01C.FBNLeonardDavis.en.2952284.html

talent_evaluator-
what's your score prediction?

Do you think that receivers like T.O., Marvin Harrison, Chad Johnson, etc. would miss even a game woth a bruised heel?

Posted by: bigfish
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Point taken, but for anyone who has ever had a serious heel bruise (and I've had one twice), its not fun. In fact, its painful to walk, excrutiating to run. Generally a 2-3 week deal depending on the severety.

"Said me will try to practice Friday perhaps."

When did Moss, Santana turn into a caveman.

Posted by: bigfish | November 15, 2007 03:09 PM

Dude..Hillarious!!!!

YellowJacket--Which game?

Dallas 34
Washington 13

Georgia 45
Georgia Tech 17

dude- I didn't got to Georgia Tech so I could care less. I got stung on the back of my balls when I was a kid by a yellow jacket if you must know.

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the back of your ball? that's what I call a sneak attack.

Hail

YJ--

LMAO

Ouch, that could have hurt. What was the Yellow Jacket doing there in the first place?

I think he was hanging out trying to get a bite of the PB&J sandwich I was eating at the time. Dude must of got tired of waiting.

Haha, thats awesome, you're a regular Tom Green YJ, do you walk around with a sign telling everyone about it?

Can't help myself.

Final score:

Washington 34
Dallas 24

You know, when I was that age I think I used to wear clothes when I was eating my PBJ.

Worst thing like that ever happened to me was peeing in the woods and getting poison ivy all over the equipment. It swole up real big (I thought that was a good thing) but itched like crazy and people thought I scratched it too much, especially those who didn't understand the problem.

Portis is 3rd in the league for rushing yards. He did that quietly.

re: Moss' injuries

If a receiver can't run freely and pain-free, there is no reason for him to be playing. Every time he steps wrong and it hurts, he is not going to be paying attention to the ball. How does it help the team if he can't get clear of the defense or can't focus on catching the ball?

Moss isn't the only receiver in the league with leg/foot injuries who is missing games. Marvin Harrison (knee) hasn't played full time in the past 6 weeks either.

For you real junkies - Wade's presser going on now...

http://www.dallascowboys.com/multimedia_center.cfm?id=421FF58C-FE9F-7371-E25AFB859A4C2E6A

It's Dallas week and my wife, God bless her, hails from Dallas, so I can't resist as we have been exchanging various jabs all week...

Two years ago, we were having a conversation that had to do with TX history. When I was unfamiliar with some miniscule fact, my wife got frustrated and said "you didn't pay attention in TX history class did you" to which I replied, that I never took TX history...she was stunned. She actually thought everyone in the country (probably the world) took TX history. So, the moral of the story, if there is one, is even the loveable ones think the world revolves around that horrible state (sorry bigfish). You can't argue with ignorance.

Skins 31
Boys 28

i'll be there representing in my #81 throwback. They could use him. HAIL!

What is a bruised heel?
The heel bone (calcaneus) is protected by a pad of fat. Repeated pounding of the heel can cause the fat pad to be pushed up the side of the heel leaving less of a protective layer causing heel pain. This injury is also sometimes known as Policeman's heel. It is common in sports requiring a lot of impact onto the heel and in particular soldiers marching up and down on the parade square.

What can the athlete do about the heel pain?
Rest until there is no more heel pain.
Pad the heel of shoes with a shock absorbing insole.
Replace running shoes if they are old (more than 400 miles of running) or the soles are weakened through use.

Bruised heel treatment
A sports injury professional will onfirm the diagnosis.
Advise on shoe inserts or heel pads to protect the fat pad in the heel.
Tape the heel to provide pain relief and compress the soft tissue under the heel giving more protection to the bone.

How long will it take to recover from heel pain?
If you catch heel pain early and rest then it should recover quite quickly - within a few days.

Like I said, either there's something more serious going on here or Moss, Santana is being a pu$$.

"Moss isn't the only receiver in the league with leg/foot injuries who is missing games. Marvin Harrison (knee) hasn't played full time in the past 6 weeks either."

Did you see what happened to Harrison's knee? That's acceptable. Do you think he would miss a game with bruised heel? Tape it up. Put some padding on it. Maybe a cortisone shot. Man up and stop being a beotch.

LiberalMike:

Nothing is up or down. North is not "up" as you say.

I never defend Jasno, but just because on a map a place looks like it is "up" doesn't mean it is.

The sky is "up" (if you wanna get real technical there is no up or down in the universe, but hey, you were the one correcting someone).

Mile High,

Thanks for your ignorant story. Please use more oxygen when at high altitude, you talk like a hypoxic idiot. Hate the Cowgirls but love the great state of Texas and take offense to your comment. Caveat: Born and raised in DC, HTTR, hate the Cowboys, Texas transplant.

What exactly is ignorant about thinking it is rediculous that most Texans think there's nothing finer than Texas? Because they were once their own country and can fly their state flag the same height as the US flag if they so choose, I should excuse it.....no sir. My apologies if you took offense, but there's nothing good about that hot, brown, chain restaurant infested state...except Austin.

Texas history. Hmmm. Frankly, hrumph! I took Ohio history in 7th grade. I am fairly certain that, both at the time and now, not all Americans took Ohio history ... and that the ones who did (Ohio 7th graders) were not paying attention.

Maps for U.S. Americans! (such as)

p.s. If John Glenn had been elected (he ran against Mondale in the primaries), I'm saying he could have taken down the Great Communicator ... and put Ohio in a TIE with Virginia to have the most Presidents! Former Presidents from Ohio (out of order) include: William Taft, U.S. Grant, Warren Harding, James Garfield, Rutherford Hayes, and William McKinley. The Harrison Presidents (William Henry and Benjamin) were "from" Ohio, but not born there. That is my entire knowledge of Ohio history.

Come on milehigh. The first jab was okay because it was in somewhat good taste but don't take it too far.

Some of us like our weather hot. The grass is only brown in the winter time unless you're like me and use winter fertilizer. And in this day and age isn't every state infested with chain restaurants?

Don't go around thinking that everyone in TX is like the ignorant Cowboys fans you see outside of TX.

Question: Is "TheCindy" THE Cindy, i.e., Cindy Boren? If so, why not "LaCindy"? Is she just trying to force name changes -- like for TheRon Landry and Jason The Canfora?

fair enough - we'll just agree that:

1. sween was in fact paying attention in 7th grade Ohio history class, and

2. i'm just not a fan of TX. I prefer seasons and low humidity.

HAIL

My sentiments exactly Bigfish! Also, don't judge the state of Texas based on the idiots you run into. Most of the folks I live, work and associate with are pretty good peeps (even the cowgirl fans).

Different strokes for different folks. I could never see another day in my life below 80 degrees and be perfectly happy.

F Snow!
F Winter!
F The Cowboys!

Now can we get back to that arguement on the difference between up and down?

Time to break out that asterisk.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3112487

at least we can agree on one thing...F the Cowboys. Can you please agree that their multi colored aluminum siding stadium is an eyesore too. TX is down from CO.

bigfish ... Gibbspeak ... "fighting our guts out UP HERE" ... some people are not DOWN with that.

That stadium is poo but the new one looks sweet. Hate to say it but it may end up being the best looking stadium out there.

I'll trade the playoffs this year and next year just to see the Redskins play in the Super Bowl in TX in 2011. Nothing would be sweeter than seeing this place overrun by Redskins fans while watching JJ cry because his sworn enemy is playing in the first SB in his new stadium.

G's UP, Ho's DOWN, b*tch can't swim she's bound to drizown.... Just sayin's all...

F the Cowboys!
F TX Stadium

I doubt JJ can cry with all the work he's had done. But I do agree - at least from the pictures i've seen, that new place is gonna be the business.

In the words of eppard03 UP there (or is it DOWN there?), "Nothing is up or down" not even the sky.

Here's a link for you guys UP THERE, about a guy from DOWN HERE.

This is some dedication!

http://www.wisn.com/packers/14444079/detail.html

Kind of makes me want to do it!!

Well, if Aikman calling our game at 4:15 (we never win with Aikman doing the playcalling and we never win a 4:15 game) was not bad enough, I just heard that Lavar will be part of the Comcast Sportnet Post Game Show. Nail in the coffin. Love Lavar but every time he has been on the Post Game show it has been a dismal loss.

Lisa, Streaks are made to be broken. So are T.O.'s fingers, Romo's ribs, Witten's legs, Barber's arms, you get my point.

you guys actually think you can win here sun.?

I don't think there is a single thing in the 'Skins season thus far that indicates that they can beat the Cowboys in Dallas.

Doesn't mean I won't root for them, but just being realistic.

I know it's blasphemy to say it up here, but that Cowboys offense looks pretty darn good. That Buffalo game should tell you everything you need to know about their intestinal fortitude. I despise the Cowboys with every fiber of my being, but I love football, and the Cowboys are playing some pretty good football right now.

And now I will go wash my mouth out with soap and cleanse my fingers of this typed drivel...

The Cowboys have one edge on us. Their blog is smokin. 20 new posts in one day along with multiple comments. Come on Jasno. Step it up.

http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/

Kost- That guy's got some brass stones DOWN THERE!

4-12 - Sure does, man I'd love to be able to do it. Just sell up and fly over. It'd be something you'd never forget. And he's picked the right year to do it, Favre's last year, they're playing great.

Lucky bugger!

I hate to say it but I agree with Diddy. I despise the Cowboys but they have been playing great. According to the Pillsbury Dough Boy (aka Wade Phillips) "We do not have a good offense...we have a GREAT offense." The Dough Boy's words about his team. Egotistical cream puff but he's right. They are having a magical season....Romo tried his best to give a win to Buffalo and the Cowboys STILL won.

Not to mention that our one big threat (the Reaper) will be out of the game.

So who do we want to win this week out of the Lions and Giants??

Just sent my girlfriend the link from above, here's the response I got

"Please don't get any ideas"

Hahaha

kost,

My thought is we want the Giants to win. They may have lost to Dallas on Sunday, but I don't see them having a collapse like last year's. That means, the way the Skins are playing, they won't catch the Giants.

Looking at the remainder of Detroit's schedule (Giants, Packers 2x, Dallas, San Diego, Kansas City, Minnesota), though, I don't see them winning more than a couple more games. That means we can pass them for the final wild card spot, with only 1 playoff team each from the NFC North (Green Bay), NFC South, and the NFC West.

sladams923 - Makes sense, I can see the Lions dropping out of the playoff race, I reckon they're just a little bit too flakey.

"Said me will try to practice Friday perhaps."

When did Moss, Santana turn into a caveman.

Posted by: bigfish | November 15, 2007 03:09 PM
LMAO
Yeah, buddy needs to start glancing over what he writes.
And as long as their rotating safeties back there, maybe put Brunell back there too to perhaps make a contribution? Or Sellers to lay the lumber back there? Goodness Grilliams, lets not get to cute.

The Ravens suck.

Can some on do stats over the last 3 years comparing the skins to the Ravens.

Then e-mail it to our intrepid reporter.

It is too early to root for this team or that team we need 10-6 and we are into the playoffs.

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8005fc66

Thanks for that fbailey. I needed a good bedtime story.

Too bad Santana's poor little heal hurts and we won't be seeing any TD's from him this week.

4 comments in the last two hours. I devastated the blog.

No chance on an Ultimatum now with me around.

Hey there everyone ... this is Reppin TX...gonna be at the game Sunday.

I'll be the one flying my Skins flag and firin' up the grill. If anyone on this blog is going...PLEASE stop by and support your man !!! I'll be in GREEN parking starting at about 11:00 am (CST). Fajitas, beer, and some good natured razzing. My wife is a native Texan ... I am a native DC'an. A free Miller Lite for anyone wearing a Skins Jersey.

F U loser! Anyone who's going to be in Dallas cheering for the Redskins deserves a beatdown with the way the Redskins are playing. Maybe you should start listening to your wife and cheer all things related to Dallas.

Dennis Dixon going out really blows. I was hoping to see Oregon in the national championship game.

F U loser! Anyone who's going to be in Dallas cheering for the Redskins deserves a beatdown with the way the Redskins are playing. Maybe you should start listening to your wife and cheer all things related to Dallas.

Posted by: jm220luvscowboys | November 15, 2007 10:44 PM

Wow...such insight...this is why I come to this blog... to have fun and share thoughts about my team...oh, and to be bit**ed at by an annonymous fool.

Just as a point of reference, my wife and I have a healthy respect for each others team. Between "us" , "we" have 8 of the 40ish Super Bowl titles that have been won.

By the way, please come see me...remember GREEN parking...Redksins Flag.... oh I forgot, those who post ludicrous posts, usually like to remain annonymous.

Smoooooooooot rotating in at free safety during practice??? This game should be interesting, if nothing else. LOL

Like a few others mentioned earlier, I'd like to see Landry playing centerfield and destroying anything that moves.

"Redskins must make do without Sean Taylor against high-powered Cowboys"

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gUyMzb4PwuvCYlhys9OPj9K0BsMg

"'Skins, Campbell can break out of middle vs. 'Boys"

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/redskins/2007-11-15-jason-campbell_N.htm

Just filled in my Pro Bowl ballot, picking all the Redskins, all the guys named Nate, all the dudes from UVa (I hesitate to use the term "graduates" here), and when in doubt, guys whose names I didn't recognize, which wasn't as hard as I'd thought it would be, especially on the AFC side. I also picked a whole bunch of Dolphins both out of pity and as a nod to our friend Redcoat. Fun, silly little exercise. Especially (my voting decisions aside) thinking about who "deserves" to go to the Pro Bowl at this point in the season.

I do think Chris Samuels and Pete Kendall "deserve" to go, and maybe if Clinton keeps busting out 100-yard games they and Sellers will have a chance. But who knows. And who cares, really. There will be a lot of Cowboys, a lot of Patriots, a lot of Colts, and a lot of America not watching the stupid game.

I like the idea of Smoot back there playing safety, because he's actually quite a hitter. But I don't know how often we'd see that since we're already down a corner.

Who the heck knows? Grilliams did it with smoke and mirrors for two seasons, taking a bunch of rejects and castoffs and playing top ten defense. If anyone can turn these taxi squad corners into lemonade, it would be Double G.

Hail.

Oh my, even campus rags are getting into the act:

"If anything, the old school coach has cost them a few games. His ridiculously ineffective conservative play calling when the Redskins were down is apparently an attempt to keep the score close. But also, he plays conservatively when they're up to keep the advantage. Simply, it doesn't work.

The Redskins have lost more leads than the Los Angeles police department under Gibbs, who hasn't really been successful since 1992."

http://media.www.thetowerlight.com/media/storage/paper957/news/2007/11/15/Sports/Heatin.It.Up.Local.Nfl.Coaches.Belong.In.The.Unemployment.Lines-3102547.shtml

Auggh, if you have a destiny, it is, by definition, beyond your control. If you could control your own destiny, it would be your future, or your reality.

Worst sports cliche' ever.

"You're my density."

Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean?

Speaking of Back to the Future, and thus, of Michael J. Fox...

Anyone out there ever see Greedy? Phil Hartman at his stellar best. And Olivia d'Abo?? Sheesh. She was a HOTTIE back then...

JLC,

You really shouldn't be driving when your spelling like that!

Seriously, though your a journalist, right?
Of some sort? I didn't realize spelling, grammar, and a basic use of pronouns were optional in that profession, what happened to proof reading?

You would have failed a first grade spelling test.

Just do me/he/we a favor and read your homework once before you turn it in!

Wow... Looks like "The Freak" is done in Philly:

http://www.nj.com/sports/times/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1195212396160850.xml&coll=5

Hellooooooo. Where is everyone this morning?

I have a "blogplaint". This is Dallas week, and Jasno is hardly feeding the hamsters anything!!! Didn't this happen before the first Philly game when he didn't post anything for 2 days before the game. I know he originally was busy b/c HB went to ESPN, but now with J. Reid, Jasno should have more time for his blog. Yes, I know "he doesn't get paid for this blog", but come on, this blog brings in tons of traffic for the WP which brings in advertising $$. Rembember last year, Jasno would post several times a day (real posts, not just "webchat todat at 1" or a guest blog during D-week), and he would actually READ the blog and comment and answer our questions actually in the blog?? Those were the good ol' days. I don't know if he got scared off during the offseason when ExtremeSkins tried to take over, or all the trash before registration, but it'd be nice to have the ol' bloggin' Jasno back.

I think everyone wants to ignore the fact that we have a game this week that does not look very winnable. Although if you use Riggo's way of thinking from his radio show, the more bad things that happen to the Skins the more they have a chance to win. Huh?

Couple things, not necessarily related to the Redskins:

1. The 49ers are benching Alex Smith, and putting in Trent Dilfer. You can say what you want about the price we paid to get Campbell, but you cannot deny that he is making progress. The 49ers used the First overall pick in the entire draft, and now don't think he's the answer. That sets your franchise back a few years. We've had that with Heath, and Desmond, and some others as well.

2. Apparently after Steve Spurrier made some remarks about the Georgia football team, Herschel Walker took umbrage, and challenged the old ball coach to a fist fight. You can't make this stuff up.

NCICURN remember his wife had another baby so that has taken some of his time away from the blog.

that's one way to look at it pulldownclaw, until you remember the NE game.

I know he's got little rocco now, but; he used to even give us here on RI the first half of articles he had written for the paper a day or two in advance for us to chew on. Doesn't take much to cut and paste that into here.

I have a 11 month old baby, but my employer still expects me to keep up with all my "extra" duties besides just patient care--meetings, continuing education, volunteer projects, mandatory OT, etc.

I never defend Jasno, but just because on a map a place looks like it is "up" doesn't mean it is.

Posted by: eppard03 | November 15, 2007 04:56 PM

Being the mine of useless information that I am, in railway parlance the "up" line is the one that runs towards the bigger city of the two joined by the line. So in the UK, London is always "up" from everywhere else.

Sorry, I'll get me coat...

I'm sorry to say it, but I think I picked the correct tag.

Boy you guys are pessimistic today. But it was good to see MV_Dame was here yesterday and Periculum (Pete) was here a few days ago. Seems like people are drifting back to teh blog gradually.

dude- I didn't got to Georgia Tech so I could care less. I got stung on the back of my balls when I was a kid by a yellow jacket if you must know.

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Posted by: yellow_jacket98 | November 15, 2007 03:59 PM

I think he was hanging out trying to get a bite of the PB&J sandwich I was eating at the time. Dude must of got tired of waiting.

Posted by: yellow_jacket98 | November 15, 2007 04:07 PM

Were you feeding it through your ass?

5-11, you don't think they'll win a game the rest of the year? Really? Not one?

I'm sorry to say it, but I think I picked the correct tag.

Posted by: 5-11 | November 16, 2007 09:23 AM

are you insane you have to be a dumb ass to think they won't win atleast one more game

sams3-
If I remember correctly your momma was feeding it to me. Man that ho was something else.

Buenos Dias Blog.

Off topic for a moment. As the Redskins travel to Dallas this weekend we should all keep in mind the situation with Shawn Springs and his father. Ron Springs is still in a Dallas area hospital and has been in a coma since Oct 12th. Shawn has recently said that he realizes his father is going to a better place. I'm sure it will be tough on him to be playing in his father's home town and not being able to look up there and see his proud face. Let's all keep Shawn and his family in our thoughts and prayers through this tough time.

good one bro, must have taken a while to think that one up. i'm sure you had pleanty of time while icing down your balls from your bee orgy.

Great post Bigfish. Yeah let's remember Springs and his family.

Tough loss for Oregon last night. I wanted to see them go all the way. No way they lose that game if Dixon didn't get hurt. BCS system stinks. Bring on the playoffs!

I think he's assuming that we'll give back the so-called "wins" against Arizona and the Jets on general principles.

Oh, and Miami too. Ahh, to be 2-7 and angling for Darren McFadden...

http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80057680

Gibbs WILL NOT run a wide-open offense on Sunday. His plan will be to shorten the game and win TOP (35 min. or more). He'll hope to keep Romo off the field as much as possible. Now, if CP has an exceptional day, this possibly could work.

If they get three 7-8 min. drives with, say 17 pts. out of them, that would give them a chance.

Skins fans will be disappointed if they expect JC to be cut loose.

If/when the Skins get down by 2 or 3 TD's, things could change.

Hardy Vision: Who's large and in charge among NFL coaches?

http://www.sportsline.com/spin/story/10475595/3

"11. Joe Gibbs, Washington Redskins. Here's how I view Gibbs' current tenure in D.C.: Years ago, Gibbs was the dad who loved to drive the kids to the Grand Canyon in the family roadster for summer vacation. It was a great time! Now it's a huge miserable slog every time out. "Will you kids shut up back there? This new map is all screwed up. The old highway's been paved over, and all I see are new overpasses and exchanges. Was that our exit? I thought I told you kids to go to the bathroom before we left!" And all he hears from the back seat is "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"

Well technically, D.C. is at a higher elevation than Baltimore so....score one for Jasno.

REPPIN TX...things we need...

* It would be nice to get an early score from the DEF/ST.

* JC can't go toe-to-toe slugfest with Romo and TO...we need to pick and choose our spots to "open it up".

* Try not to let Marion Barber get going. These Cowboys feed off of him....everytime he uppercuts a safety to go on a 20 yd run, they get fired up.

* Let's hope no Leonard Davis throws things off for their O-Line.

How amazing and touching would it be for Shawn to pick one off anf take it to the house. Can you imagine the emotion from him and the Texas Stadium crowd?

Forget that. The offense needs to go down the field to Cooley, ARE, and possibly if he plays, Moss. You know they're going to play the run early, and with Slow Williams and a less than healthy Henry back there, you've got to attack deep. Henry will be playing only in nickel situations, so I advise to pick on that other CB that every other team has focused on.

CEJ, that would be amazing.

I like the idea of us going no-huddle. Spead them out, and lets get Cooley going.

No doubt....we can still go deep against Roy and Henry, but we have to pick our spots. Just heaving the ball every third play ain't gonna work . I don't think we can win a game 35-34 against these guys.

I didn't mean to throw the ball like a mad bomber. But mix it up early, take shots early, you know the Cowboys secondary is vulnerable. The Skins have to come in to this game like its a shootout, because no way can they rely on the D to contain them. I do agree that they should go into the no huddle, even though the Cowboys should be expecting it now. It will help tremendously if Washington starts on D though, especially in covering the Dallas TE's.

Jason Witten scares me. I can easily see him taking advantage of Rocky Mac in coverage. I do hope we act like a real team. The minute we start getting procedure and clock penalties it will be tough

Nate, I agree that Samuels and Kendall could well be having a Pro-Bowl year (i.e., the kind that deserves a family vacation to Hawaii in late January/early February). I'd put Rabach in there too, esp. given how badly his absence was felt when he was out for that game. Now that Portis is back in gear (and EVERYONE else ... other than Marion Barber ... is crapping it up), with a couple/few more 120 yard games, Portis could pull one out too. The Pro Bowl possibilities for those three O-linemen depends directly on Portis' performance and vice versa.

Frankly, those four guys are the key to maintaining time of possession this weekend ... and keeping Romo and his receivers off the field. If Cooley and McCardell could just keep the secondary honest (and keep the Cowboys' LBs out of the box), then those four guys could make for the "any given Sunday" game. HIGH level performances from those four, plus Cooley/McCardell/Jason Campbell are a bare minimum. Then SOMEONE needs to show up like they have not yet ... I'm thinking either Yoder or Caldwell ... for this cookie to crumble for the Skins' W. Mike Sellers must be large also (but mostly as a blocker) and special teams needs to be responsible for at least 12 points.

I can't bring myself to vote for the Pro Bowl ... no way I'm giving Sprint both my mailing address and phone number.

Also, Nate, is this like T PLUS 3 and counting?

Yeah, Witten is a beast. I honestly think the Skins will have to score at least 24 to be in this game. Whoever Jacque Reeves is covering, that's who I go to. Hopefully that will be ARE. I think Cooley can slice and dice this Dallas D too. The only thing is Campbell has not played well against 3-4 defenses this year. And I hope Grilliams doesn't employ that soft cover 2 again, because Barber and Jones will kill them underneath.

Switching gears just for a second here. ESPN is reporting that Jevon Kearse will be benched. He's been a total flop for them, and at twice the contract that we gave to Carter.

Just nice to point out that sometimes we make a good choice in free agency.

"Well technically, D.C. is at a higher elevation than Baltimore so....score one for Jasno."

Would actually depend on where in D.C. and where in Baltimore. Foggy Bottom versus Mt. Washington (Balt.)? I think not.

Skins need to score 30. I like our chances to hold Dallas under 30, even without Taylor. We will need 30 to win though and it would be HUGE if we could get a 2 score advantage (even 10 points) early so that Gregg can gamble a litte with the D and make Romo pay for his bad decision making. Cant sit on routs and go cover-0 without the lead though.

Liberal Mike
Umm, are you sure you want the Skins with the lead? I think I'd rather have it tied up late in the fourth with the Skins having the last drive. At least that way, Gibbs can't go ultra conservo...Or can he?

PORTLAND, Ore. -- A plane headed for Las Vegas from Seattle was diverted to Portland on Thursday afternoon after at least one passenger said a couple tried to join the "mile high club."

US Airways Flight 1473 left Seattle at 2:58 p.m., but a pair of unruly passengers caused it to be diverted and head for Portland International Airport.

The flight landed in Portland at 5 p.m. and a spokeswoman for US Airways said two people were escorted off the plane after a dispute with flight attendants.

"The people across the aisle from us were fooling around in their seats and they decided to go to the bathroom and fool around and they threatened the flight attendant," said passenger Jessica Smith.

jm220
So how does that fit into the Skins gameplan this week? Was Romo the one fooling around? And now because of his antics the NFL has decided to give him a one game suspension starting this weekend?

Having just flown for the first time in a while, I gotta ask "What's wrong with that... got any better plans for the next six hours?"
Of course, that leaves them with 5:45 to kill...

Up 2 scores early? I think that's asking a lot. I'd like to see the Skiins win the toss, take the ball and have a nice 12 play drive for a TD. Gotta calm those fans down outta the gate.

cej - where you sitting? I have 2 tix in 126. I'll try to find you before the game with an intent of taking you up on that free beer offer.

As my grandpa used to say - There's only 3 kinds of beer, Bud out of a bottle, Bud out of a can and free beer. HAIL

I think jm was trying to tell Nate that some fellow Redskins fans might be able to hook up at the bar this weekend.

for clarification, i'm not a fan of Bud - whether in a bottle or a can...more of a New Belgium guy myself.

I understand people think that attacking Reeves is a good idea. But he actually is fourth on the tackles list of dallas, and he has 9 passes defensed with 1 interception. He isn't exactly getting torched, they have about the same numbers on pass defense as the redskins.

I think it will be a tough game.

http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=1707

I hate Dallas just as much as any Redskin fan, but I think everyone needs to be realistic on this one. No Taylor,Moss, and short at corner, we have a very slim chance to win this game. I hope i'm dead wrong, but the Boys are not the Lions and we are not playing at Fed Ex! Why Sean Taylor, Why????? (I was hoping he would break TO's arm this year).

Would you rather test Newman's side? Reeves is not horrible, but he isn't great either.

No I am not saying that Reeves is great great, but all the extra attention on him this year sure has helped him get better, he isn't even that good, but he is not intimidated either. Besides henry plays the nickel and dime, so if the skins offense is predictable, the cowboys defensive package will have enough secondary to cover the redskins receivers. It will come down to making plays, I think ARE and Cooley can make them, they just have to execute.

I think jm was trying to tell Nate that some fellow Redskins fans might be able to hook up at the bar this weekend.

Posted by: daggar | November 16, 2007 12:01 PM

Nah. jm just telling us how Nate landed UP THERE in the PDX.

http://www.kptv.com/news/14610558/detail.html

Would you rather test Newman's side? Reeves is not horrible, but he isn't great either.

Posted by: ga8085 | November 16, 2007 12:09 PM

The only CB in the league that is more over hyped than Newman is Lito Sheppard.

Why do people assume Newman is good because John Madden told you so?

Some Redskins notes from an ESPN Chat:

Andrew (Indianapolis): After seeing the outbreak of the passing attack last week from J. campbell last week when they opened the passing game, would it make more sense for the Redskins to pursue big time receivers next year over anything else?

Matt Williamson: (12:08 PM ET ) Yes. I see their two biggest need as one more OLinemen who is versatile and can handle a few spots in a pinch and a big WR. They need another big body to throw to in the red zone and don't have a true #1 WR on their roster. Good call.

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Shon (Vegas): What are some of the matchups to look at in the Was/Dal game?

Matt Williamson: (12:10 PM ET ) Cooley vs. the Dallas LBs and Safeties. See what Shockey did to them last week? Could be a problem for Big D. Ware vs. Samuel will be a classic battle. TO vs. either CB...favors TO, he is playing great right now.

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Larry (New York): Matt, don't you think the Skins are very close to being a really good team?

Matt Williamson: (12:11 PM ET ) "Very close"? Hmmm....I will go with "Pretty Close". Campbell is coming along pretty well and I think he will eventually be quite good, but this will take time. We talked a little about their needs and I do think a big time talent at WR would go a long way. Maybe a high draft pick at CB as well.

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Larry (New York): Hey Matt, they let campbell play last week and you saw what he did; even with a depleted receiving core...the guy is a big time player that will lead the Skins to big seasons for a long time to come

Matt Williamson: (12:12 PM ET ) Not arguing with that

Newman is good, because people don't throw to him. When they do he does what he has to do.

Lito shepherd has too many missed games.

Newman has only missed two games and that came this year in five years.

Look up the stats.

sams3
No, I usually can't even understand what Madden is saying or talking about. I don't assume Newman is that good, I know he is one of the better corners in the league and a lot better than Reeves. And how are Sheppard and Newman overhyped? Check out their numbers, they put up better numbers than any of our CB's the past couple of years. And I don't recall Newman giving up many big plays when teams did go to his side of the field. DeAngelo Hall is overhyped...

So -- my dilemma for the early part of the weekend is that I Tivo'ed the Eagles game... now that I know the result, is it worth trying to fit it into the already busy futbol-watching schedule?

USA Today article on Springs..

Facing Cowboys more emotional than usual for Redskins' Springs

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/200
7-11-15-2930973015_x.htm

ga8085-

I was thinking the same thing, no one is saying Newman is the most amazing guy ever, but he is pretty damn good at his job. Plus he is dependable for the 'boys, redskins need to draft a dependable non-injury prone CB.

Said me will try to practice Friday perhaps.
...
Wish we luck with traffic.
By Jason La Canfora | November 15, 2007; 2:58 PM ET

As Sir John Gielgud said, "the words are all there, Dickie, we just have to get them in the right order".

daggar - there are highlights in the game, but the last ten minutes are exceedingly painful - maybe knowing how it ends will make it better, I dunno

Good luck to Ryan Clark.

Posted: 25 minutes ago
Steelers' Clark has spleen removed one day after going on IR
Associated Press

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark's spleen was removed during surgery Thursday, a day after he was placed on injured reserve.

Clark cannot play again this season, but is expected to resume his football career next year if he has no further complications. Clark had problems with his spleen while he was with the Washington Redskins, but they did not prevent him from playing a full season with Pittsburgh in 2006.

The problem recurred during the Steelers' Oct. 21 game against the Broncos, aggravated by Denver's altitude, according to the team. The 28-year-old Clark was forced to stay an extra night in Denver when his spleen became inflamed, and he did not play in the Steelers' last three games.

Clark joined the Steelers as a free agent in 2006, following Chris Hope's signing with the Tennessee Titans.

The Steelers have replaced Clark with Anthony Smith, a third-round draft pick in 2006

Rosebud
Yeah, woudn't that be nice to have a CB that was not injury prone? Or for that matter WR's and O lineman. I looked over the FA's at the CB spot and there are not a lot of impressive names out there.

Trufant from the Seahawks and Asomungha from the Raiders look like the top free agent CB's next year. The WR crop is equally unimpressive. As far as big WR's, Jerry Porter and Wilford from Jacksonville look to be the best.

ga8085 -

Yeah, too many holes too patch up, need picks to get WR, OL, and CB. Not enough picks, and too many FA are getting big contracts and not working out too well with new teams.

Having a good coach and QB help get good people to come to your team. Hell look at
Indy and NE.

ga8085-

I was thinking the same thing, no one is saying Newman is the most amazing guy ever, but he is pretty damn good at his job. Plus he is dependable for the 'boys, redskins need to draft a dependable non-injury prone CB.

Posted by: rosebudd921 | November 16, 2007 12:32 PM

I understand what you are saying but the situations he is put in compared to washingtons cb's are night and day.

Teams are constantly trying to battle back against dallas and throwing the ball alot also the acutally get a pass rush which leads to bad throws.

Im not saying he is bad im saying that he isn't as great as he is made out to be. there is no way in hell he is as good as springs.

rosebud
DL is going to be another need too. Either at DT or DE or both. I'd hate to be the guy trying to patch these holes up in the offseason and deal with the dead contracts as well. I'd do it like this: 1st Round: O line, 2nd: CB, 3rd:DL (not sure if we have a 3rd this year) later rounds: WR's. Free agency: Focus on depth, no outlandish contracts.

ga8085 I just thougth it was a funny story.

Haynsworth and Jared Allen are FA's too. Can't go wrong with either one of those guys on the DL. Imagine Allen on one side, and Carter on the other? That's a heck of a pass rush there.

isn't Randy Moss a FA next year, i thought he just signed a 1 year contract. i doubt that the Pats will let him go, but I could definately see the Danny making a run at him if given the chance.

Haynsworth is the man to go after, carter has the side locked down if you can flush out the pocket carter can run even more wild than he does now. When Grif is on point he does this but hes not dependable every game.

Springs is a good corner, but he's getting old. I doubt he will be back next year, even though I think he's got another year or two left in him.

No way the Pats are going to let Moss go and I don't think he'd leave anyway. That would be nice if we could line up Haynesworth and Griffin together and have Montgomery and Golston rotate in. Don't think the Skins will have the cap space to contend for Albert though.

Big Al is going to be preimere there is no way they will get him.

P.S i like evans way more than golston

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but with our cap situation, NOT that we're going to be in cap hell, but with our cap, we're not going to be in the running for ANY of these guys, and I think that's a good thing. We need to focus more on the draft, than ANYTHING else.

Last time I checked, Golston was a DT and Evans was a DE.

Last time I checked, Golston was a DT and Evans was a DE.

Posted by: tafka | November 16, 2007 01:14 PM

last time i watched an actual game i took my head out of my ass and watched where he lined up instead of what a depth chart told me.

I see you have your head back in it's normal place today.

I would like us to get the DL from LSU. He is young and a beast.

I see you have your head back in it's normal place today.

Posted by: tafka | November 16, 2007 01:20 PM

I'm not sure what that means but I kind of enjoy it.

JM, Glen Dorsey, he's a stud, and while yeah, I'd love for him to be on the Redskins, he's going in the top 5, most likely.

Touche, Tafka or should I say Tushy.

Sorry I got a little wild, all i'm saying is that yes he is listed as a DE but he spends most of his time as a DT.

Albert Haynesworth is the face stompy guy? Yeah, no thank you.

Incredibly, Smoot's Sex Boat deal looks better and better, compared to the face stompy and bitey dog and paralyzy strip club bouncer deals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwxMRPTsYeo

"We're rotating guys through there and I'll play anywhere they want," Landry said. Asked what his favorite position was, Landry said, "My favorite spot is winning, that's it." --

From today's Post article. I love L2's attitude...need more of it on the 'Skins. Plus he's a straight up beast. Makes jm220 look like a girly man!

LOL
Yeah, Evans plays both DE and DT. If we decide to get rid of Daniels, I would be confident with Evans taking over the starting spot. We'll have to see how Chris Wilson comes along. He could really solve the question marks at DE if he progresses.

jm - You may want to check out Vernon Gholston of Ohio State. He might be available. (It wouldn't be too confusing, having Golston and Gholston on the same line, would it?)

Glenn Dorsey won't last three picks. Scouts have him going to the Dolphins.

yes he is face stoppy guy but if you remember it was the cowboys center he did it to so not only is it excused i think we should give him a huge deal in hopes of a repeat.

ga8085 Chris seems like a great yougn player but he is very undersized daniels brings alot to the run front and you would be taking a big step down in that area with such an undersized DL

gregmarino88 in that case I say trade the # 1 pick for Chad Johnson. (yeah I know it will never happen but let a brother dream)

4-12 yeah L2 is a straight beast but I wouldn't go as far as to he make me look like a girly man.

Dan Snyder: Hey Vinnie, go ahead and make a move up to get that Dorsey guy.

Vinnie: Hey Dolphins, You can have our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th round picks this year, our first next year and LaRon Landry for your 1st round pick. What's that? You need more. Okay I'll throw in Sean Taylor too. Deal.

Yeah jm- Since cL isn't here, I was trying to provoke you! Gotta get fired up for Sunday.

I'm not sure the Skins are going to have the financial latitude to be signing a premier FA defensive end. Freeney put the salary level out of sight for the position. It might be worth taking a look at Derrick Harvey of Florida in the draft. (Chances are very slim that Daniels will be around next year.)

lol it hard for me due to the Reaper not playing. It might not happen for me until Sunday morning.

sam
Yeah, I know he needs to gain some weight. But I don't know if they're going to keep Daniels next year. So I say play Evans as the starter, and bring in Wilson (15lbs heavier) to spell him. This line needs to get younger, and quite frankly Daniels hasn't produced in a while. But if he's willing to restructure his contract...

Bigger question is who will be around to replace M. Washington/Godfrey at OLB (Sam) next year.

Daniels - gone
Phillips - gone
Washington - gone
Godfrey - gone

I know. It feels more like "Lust for keep it really close and play super-smart and fight your guts out up here because we're all in this together and maybe, just maybe...". Doesn't exactly inspire the old WE WANT DALLAS feeling.

very well said 4-12. Up until the Reaper got hurt I was really looking foward to the game. The Cowgirls aren't that great on D and our D at full strength can handle their O.

tafka
How do you figure Washington is gone next year? He's not a free agent is he?

Tafka
And who is Phillips? I think you need to go back and study your 2007 Redskins. You'll have an exam Sun. Right now your barely passing.

JM, Just say NO, to trading our #1 pick. We need to get young, and we need the salary relief, but what are we talking draft for during Dallas week? Hammers for both of us.

bigfish,

Santana must have heard you questioning his fortitude. I heard on the radio a few minutes ago that he practiced today and is probable for Sunday.

I feel kinda odd saying this, but I'm not sure how I feel about him playing. There are obviously not enough receivers, but JC really seems to get into a rhythm more easily and spread the ball around better when Moss doesn't play. Ugh.

Word up Mile High - love the story about Texas history.

I think we will fight our guts out. I don't know if it'll be enough, but I don't expect to lose for lack of effort. We clearly neeed to make a couple big plays and/or catch a few breaks. If Lay-Ron can TKO TO and/or Romeo early on, I will run naked thru the bar. Maybe that's not proper incentive but you get my point - TOTALLY agree with jdixon35 that we need to make a statement. Not suggesting we "Sweep the knee (La)Ronny!!" ala Karate Kid, but a reasonably vicious late but not too late hit might pay dividends...

HAIL

Good intel JustMe, thanks...hope that report is accurate. I know 89 hasn't had his best season by far, but we still need him out there. If he's close to 100%, he will produce and will stretch the defense. He is so overdue, please let this be the week that he and Campbell get on the same page....

lol - sorry

Phillips should have been Griffin. (It's Friday, I hope.)

M Washington - too many injuries, too much lost game time, cutting him will save about 2.0 million (Projected 2008 cap is looking very bad for keeping veterans.)

justme
Well Campbell did play well when Santana was on the field in the first game against the Eagles. That's got to be a positive. And Moss is the Cowboys boogie man, so if anything, they'll be more worried about a deep threat than if he wasn't playing.

Say no to trading our #1 pick, and for goodness sake, say no to Ocho Cinco. I love watching him play, and I love his entertainment value. I'm just not sure I would perceive it (the entertainment part) the same way on the team I love. Looks like it might start out fun, but eventually become more of a distraction than it's worth.

Also, say no to DeAngelo Hall. On First Take on ESPN2 this morning, they were already mentioning the Skins as frontrunners for his services (in exchange for a first day draft pick, which in the next draft would be a #1 or #2 pick) in the offseason. My guess is that his agent has put it out there to start working up his price.

I don't think they can afford to let go of Washington. He's still a beast, and well everybody has gotten injured this year. I'd atleasy give him one more year to bounce back. He's still a great LB, and with so many other needs, 2 million against the cap isn't that bad to keep him.

I'd love to have Hall on this team, but I wouldn't give up a #1 for him, that's for sure. Difference with him is that he's still young, and while overrated, he's a solid DB. No way for Ocho Cinco, he'd go crazy with the lack of passes that would come his way (IF Gibbs is back).

ga8085,

You're certainly right about him presenting the possibility of a deep threat, which is something the Pokes wouldn't have to concern themselves with so much with on McCardell, Caldwell, Farris, and Randel El on the field.

I'm hoping this is the week Moss and Campbell finally get on the same page as well.

what are we talking draft for during Dallas week? Hammers for both of us.

Posted by: gregmarino88 | November 16, 2007 01:54 PM

So true my friend. So true. I have no problem with Ocho Cinco. He is just having fun out there and I see nothing wrong with it.

Any chance we get a new post regarding who was practicing today, or was J-La staying in the B-more?

I would be blown away if the get rid of washington. He is one of the best players on the defense.

Justme
Maybe they can finally connect on some deep posts, Brunell style!

Thanks for the info on The Cowboy Killa Moss JustMe.

Say No to Ocho Cinco. Not tall enough, strong enough or tough enough for what we need. Say yes to Larry Fitzgerald.

"Davis looks fine
Practice access for the media just wrapped up, and G Leonard Davis was a full participant, there for stretcing and bag drills. Wade Phillips seemed unsure whether he would play, and there's certainly a chance that Davis will be held back in the closed part of practice, but he looked ready to go in the part that Cowboys Blog viewed.

Everyone except Terry Glenn was there, and no one was held out, though CB Anthony Henry was still playing a "sub packages" role. And here's one last nugget: Rookie LB Justin Rogers seemed to be playing the role of Chris Cooley for the look team. They had him flanked out on Roy Williams during defensive passing skeleton work."

No trades this offseason, please. Lets keep the picks that we have, and if anything, lets move back to get more of them.

When was the last time we had our #1, #2, and #3 all in the same year? Its been a while.

Anyone else out there losing posts today?

M. Washington's cap hit is more than 6.0 million if he is on the roster in 2008. Cut him and his cap hit drops to 4.0 million. Give him a post-June 1 designation and the hit is 2.0 million in both 2008 and 2009.

The bad news is that he is over 30. The other bad news is that the Skins will be 10 million over the cap, even if the cap increases by 10% for 2008.

Larry Fitzgerald would be great. But, he'd be pissed too if we don't start throwing the ball more.

My dream would be to find some way to get Anquan Boldin. I just love his toughness.

Thankfully, my post the other day about going with a youth movement is resonating.

It is the only long term solution to the Redskins problems.

Taf, I've been losing posts here and there, since they started registration.

As far as MW goes, I think he'll get an adjustment done, and he'll be there next year. 30 isn't the death knell for players. Look at the Pats linebackers, Vrabel, Seau, Bruschi, all well over 30. Heck Seau is 38.

tafka,

He just turned 30 last month.

Also, where do you think the team is going to find an LB of comparable ability (remember, before the hamstring problems, they were using him as a rush end as well) for less money?

He and others will just restructure, same as they do every offseason.

x_1967

I don't think you have an exclusive franchise on advocating that the Redskins need to get younger, bigger, faster, stronger. There were several people here saying the same thing last winter.

X, you state you want to get younger, but you also stated that you want to trade a 26 year old rb, and a 25 yr old tight end?? Help me out here?

How'd we miss this from the Steinbog? Smoooooooot!

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2007/11/fred_smoots_nicknames.html#more

I hate Cowboy fans, talking **** on all other chats! I wish we could pull this game out! Maybe Taylor will come through over night! I would love to see him play this game!

Jeeeeeez. Touchy, touchy. I was just screwing around. People around here are way too serious sometimes.

"X, you state you want to get younger, but you also stated that you want to trade a 26 year old rb, and a 25 yr old tight end?? Help me out here?"

OK, I'll help you out.

First, Portis may be 26 human years but for a running back he is old due to all the carries he has had. As well, he has been hurt and not playing well (until the last two games) since last season.

Second, the TE Cooley, has a high trade value. We would be able to add more value with picks or a plethora of younger players.

Third, by going with youth and keeping Campbell, he automatically becomes the team leader and can grow into a QB that exercises authority over the new and remaining offensive players.

Yeah, I make sure I usually hit CTR C before submitting, that way if it gets lost I can just paste it again quickly. We don't necessarily need a top flight WR, just a guy with size who is a red zone threat. With Moss and ARE back next year with Cooley, there won't be many balls going around in Gibbs conservative offense. A top notch receiver will end up ringing Joe Gibbs neck if he doesn't get the ball consistently thrown to him. Coles got the heck out of town, after 2004, he saw the writing on the wall. Even though he's been a major bust for the Jags, Matt Jones might be a good fit at a low price if they cut him. As I stated before Wilford is going to be a FA too that might not cost too much. Both have great size, and if they come in as a number 3 receiver, there won't be as much pressure on them like in Jville.

X1967
You're nuts!! I can see your scenario with Portis, but Cooley? Yeah that's smart, get rid of your young QB's security blanket. The only real scoring threat in the red zone. Are you related to Snyder by any chance?

I think we'll see a personnel fire sale at the end of this season if it goes in the crapper, mainly b/c guys will want out.

Now that I'm against trading CP, I wouldn't be surprised to see him want out if thangs don't turn around, same for Moss. They're both at the point in their careers where productivity is potentially going to drop (if it hasn't already) and they'll start contemplating where their chances for a ring would be best.

Many of the older recent FA pick-ups, Washington, Griffin, Daniels, Kendall, Godfrey, and even Fletch (to say nothing of Pooch, Fabini and the cadre of receivers) are in no way part of the long term plans around the Park.

It's going to be a long off-season and I wouldn't be surprised to see our FO go back to trading away the future with futile stop-gap measures.

I just don't see that happening LarryBud. They will have to lose every game here on out for that.

"Are you related to Snyder by any chance?"

ROTFLMAO.....You the guy I call Little Prick Danny (LPD)?

I have to ask though, can't Cooley be replaced? We got him in the 3rd round.

Also, maybe JCam needs to get rid of his security blanky and look for 2nd and 3rd receiver options. Otherwise he may develop into a Brunell type that locks into to the primary WR (think Moss) and then goes straight to blanky or tosses it in the seats. Aren't we trying to develop him to be a great QB?

I should probably have thrown Jansen into that batch. We'll also be needing 2 new kickers, IMO.

Thanks 4-12. I make it a rule to avoid the bog for obvious reasons but that was f'ing hilarious.

jm,

You are the daddy mac, but those that I mentioned are elderly and, even if we win the whole kit and kaboodle, some of the old dudes are going to have to go sooner rather than later. Maybe not so much CP or Moss, but only if we start winning, a lot.

Ok, X, so based on your logic. Clinton is 26 and has a career total of 1566 carries

Ladanian Tomlinson, is 28, and has a total of 2226 career carries.

Based on your misguided logic, San Diego should be trading him, or cutting him ANY time now, right? I mean, he's 2 years older than Clinton, and has over 600 MORE carries than he does.

Hmmm... game, set, match Mr. gregmarino ocho-ocho.

"Based on your misguided logic, San Diego should be trading him, or cutting him ANY time now, right?"

At least take everything I wrote into account. Tell me about L.T's injury history.

Compare it to Portis'. I see CP with knee problems. And L.T?

Tendonitis? So you want to dump Portis over tendonitis?

Another good call on your part.

Oh and by the way, what kind of year is L.T. having?
Att yds avg long TDs
2006 348 1815 5.2 85 28
2007 176 733 4.2 41 8

Looks like a big drop off if prorated over 16 games. He might have half the TD's as last year. I'd trade him as he'll be 29 next year and still has value.

"Tendonitis? So you want to dump Portis over tendonitis?"

What? You don't think that is serious? He sucked the first seven games. Also they call it -itis because it is CHRONIC! That means it will not GO AWAY!

Sheesh!

Looks like a big drop off if prorated over 16 games. He might have half the TD's as last year. I'd trade him as he'll be 29 next year and still has value.

Posted by: X_1967 | November 16, 2007 03:15 PM

You have really lost it my friend. No way you tade LT

4-12,

Thanks for the link to the bog. That was the funniest thing I've read all week. LOL

"You have really lost it my friend. No way you tade LT"

Two words for you, Hershel Walker.

LT will probably end up with somewhere around 13-1400 yards, and 12-15 touchdowns. Yeah, that guy SUCKS!!

Dude are you serious? I suppose now that Adrian Peterson has suffered a knee injury the Vikes should dump him as well? I mean, look at his injury history!!

24 hours, no new post on the Friday of Dallas week! If Papa Jasno can't handle the duties of parenthood and bloghood, please pass the blog on to somebody else. I'm sure there has to be SOME news from Ashburn.

"suppose now that Adrian Peterson has suffered a knee injury the Vikes should dump him as well? I mean, look at his injury history!!"

Difference, Peterson is 22.

X, you just lost ALL credibility when you compared Hershell and LT. LOL, you're a cowboys fan right?

Two words for you, Hershel Walker.

Posted by: X_1967 | November 16, 2007 03:21 PM

Two words for you, Barry Sanders.

X1967
Cooley is one of the best young TE's in the game. Also, every QB likes to have that security blanket he can go to that he feels comfortable with. Cooley is not injury prone, does everything well, and has formed good chemistry with Campbell. So even though he was taken in the 3rd round, no he's not replaceable. Especially in this day and age where TE's are so integral in the offense. I can see trading Jansen, Springs, maybe Portis, but not Cooley. He's been the team's most consistent performer. Now go back and tell your uncle the fans have spoken!

"He sucked the first seven games."

Actually, no. The o-line was the problem at the beginning of the year and now they are playing as a cohesive unit. Also, splitting carries with Betts hurt him. Now that he gets 30 carries per game, he is the man again.

With a very few exceptions, since Portis has been here, 30 carries=100yds=WIN.

Emmitt played well into his thirties and didn't start slowing down until the last couple of years. I say Portis has atleast another good 3 years left. At least Brunell's contract will be gone.

"X, you just lost ALL credibility when you compared Hershell and LT. LOL, you're a cowboys fan right?"

Didn't Hershel Walker get the highest return ever for an NFL trade? At the time, Walker was thought as a superstar, the only guy to have run for a TD over 80yds and catch a pass for over 80yds in a game. The Vikings considered him to be the final piece they needed to get to the super bowl. It didn't work out that way but the idea is that the collective belief now about LT is the same as it was for Walker then.

The Cowboys built their three super teams on that trade alone.

4-12,
Thanks for the link. That was friggin' hilarious!! Why can't Jasno get us info like that!?!

"Emmitt played well into his thirties and didn't start slowing down until the last couple of years."

Yes, and Smith was one of the draft picks the Cowboys got from the Vikings.

Radios are reporting Moss participated in today's practice/walk-through, is probable, and looks like he'll play.

Guess thats not worthy of a blog in the Washington Post on the Friday of dallas Week. What a joke.

I'd like to see how Heyer continues to develop. If he progresses quickly, the team can concentrate on a D lineman or CB in the first round and get a Guard in the later rounds. This team needs to get younger along the line, that's where the injuries crop up most of the time.

Hey, give the guy a break. He's probably fighting his guts out in traffic or something.

X, no one is making that big a mistake again. How did that work out for Minnesota? Not so good right?

So based on the fact that Minnesota OVER PAID for HW, and the trade BLEW UP in their faces, what makes you think that someone would do the same thing?

X1967
Yeah...That wasn't my point. Point being, not every RB slows down when nearing thirty. It depends on the player. I would entertain trade possibilites with Portis though, because Betts can step in and be the starter. But anything lower than a third rounder I would reject.

Not real into talking draft or next year already but since Jasno has left us high and dry and some of the convo here is steering that way, here is my 2 cents. Chris Long - DE - Virginia. He is Howie Long's kid and gets a ton of sacks.

http://www.virginiasports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=1133501&SPSID=88799&SPID=10606&DB_OEM_ID=17800

What? You don't think that is serious? He sucked the first seven games. Also they call it -itis because it is CHRONIC! That means it will not GO AWAY!

Sheesh!

Posted by: X_1967 | November 16, 2007 03:18 PM

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Actually, the suffix "-itis" means "inflammation of a (specified) organ". Has NOTHING do to with being a chronic condition. Hence the term "appendicitis"--definatley not chronic. Nice try, but know what you're talking about.

Amen to Mike's 3:32 post!!

cdubb
Long will be "long" gone by the time the Skins number comes up. He's a top ten rated player.

NCICURN, bringing the HEAT!!!

"So based on the fact that Minnesota OVER PAID for HW, and the trade BLEW UP in their faces, what makes you think that someone would do the same thing?"

Isn't one of the main caveats of history is that people repeat it?

But I do have two words for you that will probably make you laugh- Dan Snyder.

Glenn Dorsey won't last three picks. Scouts have him going to the Dolphins.

Posted by: ga8085 | November 16, 2007 01:30 PM

Hey you guys, no fair! We're only one game out of 31st place you know.

pericarditis--inflammation of the pericardium (the sac surrounding the heart)

vaginitis--inflammation of the , oh well, use your imagination.

conjunctivitis-- "pink eye", inflammation of the conjunctiva; again, NOT CHRONIC.