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Well this is good to hear. For those who missed the weekly thread, previous reporting stated he didn't practice Saturday and couldn't make his cuts.I'm still skeptical, and its probably not a bad idea to grab Thrash if you have room.Despite being listed as a game-time decision for Monday night, Redskins wideout Santana Moss says he fully expects to play in the game, according to ESPN.com.From Roto.
From the other thread:Well this is good to hear. For those who missed the weekly thread, previous reporting stated he didn't practice Saturday and couldn't make his cuts.I'm still skeptical, and its probably not a bad idea to grab Thrash if you have room.Despite being listed as a game-time decision for Monday night, Redskins wideout Santana Moss says he fully expects to play in the game, according to ESPN.com.
From Roto.
The major risk here isn't Santana not playing, though that of course could happen if the hammy doesn't loosen up before the game or something. A bigger problem is him getting pulled out of the game because he suffers a setback. The dilemma is a big one because this figures to be a game in which he could go off. Pittsburgh's secondary is very beat up, and you have to think that the Steelers are going to try to shut down Portis and force Campbell to beat them.This isn't accurate reporting, and I say that regarding the word "can't". He wasn't making cuts in practice, but that was by design as they were just trying to test the hammy without going full bore and running the risk of aggravating it. It may seem like a small point, but it's an important one. You can listen to Zorn's presser yourself on redskins.com to see what I'm talking about.This ruined my morning...Now I have to decide if I want to pick up Thrash to back up the GTD or roll with a slightly more talented WR in the early games(Rotoworld) Santana Moss (hamstring, questionable) was unable to practice for a fourth straight day on Saturday.
Analysis: Moss did run some and said he "felt better," but still can't make cuts and is a very shaky bet to play Monday night. "We're going to do it again (Sunday), see how he feels and then we'll just make a game-time decision," coach Jim Zorn said. James Thrash will start if Moss is out against Pittsburgh, with Devin Thomas moving up to the third receiver. Because the Skins are on a bye in Week 10, they could deactivate Moss to get him two full weeks to heal.
Good find. I just found the other thread. I stashed Thrash for a backup plan. Any reason to think Thomas might be targetted more than Thrash? if Moss doesn't go that is.From the other thread:Well this is good to hear. For those who missed the weekly thread, previous reporting stated he didn't practice Saturday and couldn't make his cuts.I'm still skeptical, and its probably not a bad idea to grab Thrash if you have room.Despite being listed as a game-time decision for Monday night, Redskins wideout Santana Moss says he fully expects to play in the game, according to ESPN.com.
From Roto.The major risk here isn't Santana not playing, though that of course could happen if the hammy doesn't loosen up before the game or something. A bigger problem is him getting pulled out of the game because he suffers a setback. The dilemma is a big one because this figures to be a game in which he could go off. Pittsburgh's secondary is very beat up, and you have to think that the Steelers are going to try to shut down Portis and force Campbell to beat them.This isn't accurate reporting, and I say that regarding the word "can't". He wasn't making cuts in practice, but that was by design as they were just trying to test the hammy without going full bore and running the risk of aggravating it. It may seem like a small point, but it's an important one. You can listen to Zorn's presser yourself on redskins.com to see what I'm talking about.This ruined my morning...Now I have to decide if I want to pick up Thrash to back up the GTD or roll with a slightly more talented WR in the early games(Rotoworld) Santana Moss (hamstring, questionable) was unable to practice for a fourth straight day on Saturday.
Analysis: Moss did run some and said he "felt better," but still can't make cuts and is a very shaky bet to play Monday night. "We're going to do it again (Sunday), see how he feels and then we'll just make a game-time decision," coach Jim Zorn said. James Thrash will start if Moss is out against Pittsburgh, with Devin Thomas moving up to the third receiver. Because the Skins are on a bye in Week 10, they could deactivate Moss to get him two full weeks to heal.
This may be one where you just bite the bullet and start him over some warm body who you hope will get you 4 points or something, unless you've got a rock solid alternative.
Thomas is far more explosive and has a lot more potential than Thrash, of the two, I'd rather have Thomas even though Thrash knows the offense a little bit better. Thomas has been playing well of late and Zorn has complimented his work more than once in the last couple of weeks.Good find. I just found the other thread. I stashed Thrash for a backup plan. Any reason to think Thomas might be targetted more than Thrash? if Moss doesn't go that is.From the other thread:Well this is good to hear. For those who missed the weekly thread, previous reporting stated he didn't practice Saturday and couldn't make his cuts.I'm still skeptical, and its probably not a bad idea to grab Thrash if you have room.Despite being listed as a game-time decision for Monday night, Redskins wideout Santana Moss says he fully expects to play in the game, according to ESPN.com.
From Roto.The major risk here isn't Santana not playing, though that of course could happen if the hammy doesn't loosen up before the game or something. A bigger problem is him getting pulled out of the game because he suffers a setback. The dilemma is a big one because this figures to be a game in which he could go off. Pittsburgh's secondary is very beat up, and you have to think that the Steelers are going to try to shut down Portis and force Campbell to beat them.This isn't accurate reporting, and I say that regarding the word "can't". He wasn't making cuts in practice, but that was by design as they were just trying to test the hammy without going full bore and running the risk of aggravating it. It may seem like a small point, but it's an important one. You can listen to Zorn's presser yourself on redskins.com to see what I'm talking about.This ruined my morning...Now I have to decide if I want to pick up Thrash to back up the GTD or roll with a slightly more talented WR in the early games(Rotoworld) Santana Moss (hamstring, questionable) was unable to practice for a fourth straight day on Saturday.
Analysis: Moss did run some and said he "felt better," but still can't make cuts and is a very shaky bet to play Monday night. "We're going to do it again (Sunday), see how he feels and then we'll just make a game-time decision," coach Jim Zorn said. James Thrash will start if Moss is out against Pittsburgh, with Devin Thomas moving up to the third receiver. Because the Skins are on a bye in Week 10, they could deactivate Moss to get him two full weeks to heal.
This may be one where you just bite the bullet and start him over some warm body who you hope will get you 4 points or something, unless you've got a rock solid alternative.
That was Portis, though I don't know if he was Questionable versus Probable.One word here: Cooley
(By the way, wasn't Moss - or was it Portis? - listed as "questionable" last week, too?)
Nothing new. And see above re "can only run in a straight line".So, are we expecting Santana to be out or is there nothing new since yesterday?With the bye next week I would think it would be wise for Washington to shut him down for this game so he doesn't tweak the hammy and injure it more severely.Without practicing all week and only being able to run in a straight line as early as yesterday I don't see him being effective if he plays.What has been Santana's history with the hamstring problems? I believe he has sustained this type of injury a few times in the past. Come back quickly? Hampered?
I think he sits and gives it two weeks to heal. It is not a division game and Moss is too important to risk further injury. Obviously, I am only speculating but, as a usual optomistic Moss owner, I think this is the way the 'Skins lean.What has been Santana's history with the hamstring problems? Long.
I believe he has sustained this type of injury a few times in the past. Come back quickly? No.
Hampered? Yes.
I think you're saying this is the way that you think they should lean, but there's been zero indication of this and in fact both Moss and Zorn have expressed hope/expectation that Moss will play.I think he sits and gives it two weeks to heal. It is not a division game and Moss is too important to risk further injury. Obviously, I am only speculating but, as a usual optomistic Moss owner, I think this is the way the 'Skins lean.What has been Santana's history with the hamstring problems? Long.
I believe he has sustained this type of injury a few times in the past. Come back quickly? No.
Hampered? Yes.
To be clear, I think Moss sits and believe he should sit to prevent aggravating the injury. I hope I'm wrong as I have Moss or L. Sweed as my options tonight. We'll see.I think you're saying this is the way that you think they should lean, but there's been zero indication of this and in fact both Moss and Zorn have expressed hope/expectation that Moss will play.I think he sits and gives it two weeks to heal. It is not a division game and Moss is too important to risk further injury. Obviously, I am only speculating but, as a usual optomistic Moss owner, I think this is the way the 'Skins lean.What has been Santana's history with the hamstring problems? Long.
I believe he has sustained this type of injury a few times in the past. Come back quickly? No.
Hampered? Yes.
Not sure how he'll perform, but Thomas is probably in line to see a lot of action if Moss can't go. I think Thomas has looked pretty good in his limited time. He's certainly a guy with a lot of talent who is waiting for his chance to shine.Who are you guys going with tonight if Moss can't go? Ward, Holmes, and Randle El are probably taken, but Nate Washington, Limas Sweed, James Thrash, and Devin Thomas are probably available to be picked up. Out of those, who is the best option?
I'd probably prioritize them in the following way:WashingtonThomas ThrashSweedNot sure how he'll perform, but Thomas is probably in line to see a lot of action if Moss can't go. I think Thomas has looked pretty good in his limited time. He's certainly a guy with a lot of talent who is waiting for his chance to shine.Who are you guys going with tonight if Moss can't go? Ward, Holmes, and Randle El are probably taken, but Nate Washington, Limas Sweed, James Thrash, and Devin Thomas are probably available to be picked up. Out of those, who is the best option?
I'd tend to agree, but I might flip Washington and Thomas. The only thing with Nate Washington is that I see him more as a deep route guy and the Skins D focuses on taking that away. If Washington is going to run a bunch of deep routes, he may not get very many targets tonight.I'd probably prioritize them in the following way:WashingtonThomas ThrashSweedNot sure how he'll perform, but Thomas is probably in line to see a lot of action if Moss can't go. I think Thomas has looked pretty good in his limited time. He's certainly a guy with a lot of talent who is waiting for his chance to shine.Who are you guys going with tonight if Moss can't go? Ward, Holmes, and Randle El are probably taken, but Nate Washington, Limas Sweed, James Thrash, and Devin Thomas are probably available to be picked up. Out of those, who is the best option?
There's a lot of truth to that - with Landry back there teams don't tend to bother throwing deep, and certainly not with much success. I wasn't thinking about that specific matchup when I made that list, but I think you're right about flipping Washington and Thomas. Has Kelly practiced at all? I'm wondering if we'll see him tonight too, especially if Moss can't go. EDIT - nevermind, he's OUT for tonight's game.I'd tend to agree, but I might flip Washington and Thomas. The only thing with Nate Washington is that I see him more as a deep route guy and the Skins D focuses on taking that away. If Washington is going to run a bunch of deep routes, he may not get very many targets tonight.I'd probably prioritize them in the following way:WashingtonThomas ThrashSweedNot sure how he'll perform, but Thomas is probably in line to see a lot of action if Moss can't go. I think Thomas has looked pretty good in his limited time. He's certainly a guy with a lot of talent who is waiting for his chance to shine.Who are you guys going with tonight if Moss can't go? Ward, Holmes, and Randle El are probably taken, but Nate Washington, Limas Sweed, James Thrash, and Devin Thomas are probably available to be picked up. Out of those, who is the best option?
Yeah, the plan with Kelly is to rest him until the bye. Then, they're going to push him hard leading up to Dallas. If his knee doesn't hold up, he's going on IR.Has Kelly practiced at all? I'm wondering if we'll see him tonight too, especially if Moss can't go. EDIT - nevermind, he's OUT for tonight's game.
I knew they were coming close to making a decision regarding the IR, I just hadn't really paid attention to what they were doing this week.Yeah, the plan with Kelly is to rest him until the bye. Then, they're going to push him hard leading up to Dallas. If his knee doesn't hold up, he's going on IR.Has Kelly practiced at all? I'm wondering if we'll see him tonight too, especially if Moss can't go. EDIT - nevermind, he's OUT for tonight's game.
I honestly don't think we'll have any idea until they name inactives.Back to Moss, anything new on the local sports talk radio or local press regarding his status tonight?
He is playing. I'd expect a deep pass to him on the 1st pass.So if Moss does play what do we expect from him?
Good. No surprises there.kffl
Redskins | Week 9 Inactives
Mon, 3 Nov 2008 16:23:54 -0800
The Washington Redskins have declared OL Chad Rinehart, QB Colt Brennan, OG Jason Fabini, DL Jason Taylor, RB Ladell Betts, WR Malcolm Kelly, DL Robert Jackson, CB Shawn Springs inactive for Week 9.
Interesting matchup. That one could go either way.c'mon moss, ya bastage, i need you & suisham to beat portis by .6 points!
Nice start for you.c'mon moss, ya bastage, i need you & suisham to beat portis by .6 points!
Nice start for you.c'mon moss, ya bastage, i need you & suisham to beat portis by .6 points!
Nevermind.No Santana on that last drive. Randle El and Thrash in two WR sets.