Redskins battling injury bug

by Dave Halprin on Dec 14, 2005 7:45 AM CST in Dallas Cowboys News

Over at the Washington Times there's an article talking about the health of the Redskins secondary.

The Washington Redskins' precarious health at cornerback took another turn for the worse yesterday when rookie Carlos Rogers had his left arm in a sling after bruising his biceps the previous day at Arizona.

Rogers' tenuous status for Sunday's critical NFC East game with Dallas added to an injury list that includes fellow starter Shawn Springs, who strained his groin and lower back at Arizona, and third corner Walt Harris, who strained his calf in practice last week.

If the three regular corners can't play, the Redskins will be forced to go with little-used Ade Jimoh and perhaps practice squad corner Dimitri Patterson against the Cowboys, although free safety Sean Taylor is swift enough to play the position.

If some, or all of these guys don't play, Tuna has got to seriously think about leaning on the passing game again.

I mean, when you have the potential FedEx player of the week heading into play at FedEx field, you have to go to the air, right?

jbratch reminds us in the comments section of the previous post that the Giants are having health issues, also. Maybe the NFC East isn't over yet. From jbratch:

Starting tackles Luke Petitgout and Kareem McKenzie, both injured in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win at Philadelphia along with [Antonio] Pierce and defensive tackle William Joseph, are listed as day to day.

Want to see some of the big plays from the Chiefs game? Click below.

Tek2000 who posts on the Cowboys Forum discussion board put up these links to some of the key plays.

Flea Flicker

Terry Glenn's 2nd TD

Fujita Forced Fumble W/ Spears Return

Witten's TD

Dan Campbell's TD

Derrick Johnson Holding Call

Roy's Missed Tackle

Kennison's TD

Gunther

They D***KED Us On That Flea Flicker

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Air it out

I agree with passing more. Terry Glenn is our best offensive weapon, he needs to make some plays each game. He could definitely eat up those backups. The Deadskins are tough against the run so thats even more reason to throw. We need to get their safeties back in coverage so Jones and Barber will have room to run.

by Terry on Dec 14, 2005 7:57 AM CST reply actions

last clip

That last clip is the funniest thing I have heard in a long time! Classic!

Some people are like slinkies........not much good for anything but they still put a smile on your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

by jbratch on Dec 14, 2005 10:07 AM CST reply actions

still laughing

I am surprised he wasn't crying about it.

Some people are like slinkies........not much good for anything but they still put a smile on your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.

by jbratch on Dec 14, 2005 10:09 AM CST up reply actions

I couldn't believe it...

when I was watching the game and Vermeil said that. I thought I was hearing things. Then the announcer right after said "The Cowboys sure did trick them on the flea-flicker."

by Dave Halprin on Dec 14, 2005 1:08 PM CST up reply actions