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<blockquote data-quote="TOPHAT" data-source="post: 176389" data-attributes="member: 781"><p><strong>OUTSTANDIND PREVIEW</strong></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=674112" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=674112</a></p><p></p><p><strong>PACKERS' INJURY REPORT</strong></p><p></p><p>OUT: CB Will Blackmon (foot), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), C Scott Wells (eye).</p><p></p><p>QUESTIONABLE: T/G Junius Coston (ankle).</p><p></p><p>PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot).</p><p></p><p><strong>REDSKINS' INJURY REPORT</strong></p><p></p><p>OUT: G Randy Thomas (triceps).</p><p></p><p>DOUBTFUL: LB Marcus Washington (hamstring).</p><p></p><p>QUESTIONABLE: WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring).</p><p></p><p>PROBABLE: DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Santana Moss (groin), RB Mike Sellers (heel), CB Fred Smoot (illness).</p><p></p><p><strong>FIVE THINGS TO WATCH</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>DEEP HELP</strong>: FS Sean Taylor went to the Pro Bowl as an alternate last season even though he gave up way too many long passes. "Heck, he would be in 'quarters' and you'd give a play-fake and he was 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and you're over the top of him one-on-one with a corner," remembered an opposing offensive coach. "We even got him in two-deep a couple times with some double moves. Now, he's not taking any bites. He's just playing it real straight. He's less of a box player now so you can't get to him as much. What he has been the past couple years is over-aggressive. He is a hitter." Taylor is paired with rookie SS LaRon Landry, who is off to an impressive start. "He brought a little juice to them," the coach said. "Because he's very aggressive. Very confident guy. He's real good. The inexperience may show up at some point."</p><p></p><p><strong>ON THE RISE</strong>: Jason Campbell, who will be making just his 11th start, is coming off probably his best game. "Going in, I thought he was still a rookie in terms of looking things off," a defensive coach for a Redskins' opponent said. "He'd stare at one receiver and hit the ball in there rather than try to look you off. But he had a lot more poise than I thought. He made good decisions against us. He's not a real fast guy but he will take it down and run on you, too." Campbell was drafted with the pick after Aaron Rodgers in 2005. Vinny Cerrato, the Redskins' personnel chief, said Friday that Washington was taking Campbell all the way over Rodgers. "I didn't think Campbell could really play," a personnel man for a Redskins' foe said. "I thought he had a great arm. He has good size. He's not a big-time scrambler but when he does get out he can get you some yards. He's not a (Daunte) Culpepper or a (Donovan) McNabb. He can run straight-ahead. They keep it simple for him and he was on fire (against Detroit)."</p><p></p><p><strong>RUSHING AT YOU</strong>: The Redskins are running the ball on 53.5% of their plays with Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts alternating at RB and massive Mike Sellers at FB. "Portis is still running hard," a defensive coach said. "He can outrun you but he's more of a downhill guy. He's bigger than you think he is. And he's a ferocious pass blocker. Most backs in the league will cut you. He will try to take your head off. He will go after your face mask." Betts had (1,154) yards last year. He's more of a power guy." Sellers, a player admired by coach Joe Gibbs, is starting to get the ball more. "He's the stud," one scout said. "They featured him (against Detroit). He can run the ball. He gets great push. He's a great blocker and he catches fine." The coach compared Sellers to Minnesota's Jim Kleinsasser. "He's good because he's big and tough, but he is stiff," another scout said.</p><p></p><p><strong>LITTLE BIG MAN</strong>: The Redskins have lavished millions on a slew of free agents that didn't pan out over the years. On the first day of free agency in March, they appeared to get it right by signing MLB London Fletcher away from Buffalo for $25 million ($10.5 million signing bonus) over five years. "He's playing as well as when he was in St. Louis," one scout said. "He's 5-9 and he still runs well. Smart. Instinctive. And gets to the ball." Fletcher, 32, played in two Super Bowls for the Rams before spending five seasons in Buffalo. A starter since 1999, he has never missed a game. "He brings a little bit more than just his ability to that defense and the team," an offensive coach said. "Fiery guy. He appears to be a pretty good leader."</p><p></p><p><strong>LATE MOVER</strong>: When the Redskins gave DE Andre Carter $27.9 million ($9 million in bonuses) over six years in March 2006 to leave San Francisco, they were gambling that the disappointing former first-round pick would start to come on. Carter didn't do much until the final month, but after a big game in Detroit Sunday he has eight sacks in his last eight games. On one play, he trashed Lions LT Jeff Backus. "The thing he did to Backus, when he threw him away for the safety, I've never seen Andre Carter do that in my life," one scout said. "He's usually just a speed guy. That was impressive. He's a little stiff but he can run. It's just turning that corner he has a little trouble." Carter had one sack and no pressures working against Chad Clifton in '03, his last game against Green Bay. "Real physical guy," an offensive coach said. "He's a tall, angular guy but he's got good speed and long arms."</p><p></p><p><strong>VIEWS OF THE GAME</strong></p><p></p><p>McGINN: <strong>This is an appealing matchup of contrasting organizational philosophies, solid defenses and surprise teams. The Packers have the edge at quarterback. The Redskins have the edge at running back. The performance of the offensive lines might very well decide the outcome</strong>.</p><p></p><p>SILVERSTEIN: <strong>This will be a game similar to last week's. Washington is tough and determined to run the ball. The Packers would like to think they're tough, but they haven't proved it yet. It probably comes down to a field goal. Washington 20, Green Bay 17</strong>.</p><p></p><p></p><p>BEDARD: <strong>Two good, ol' boys from Mississippi, Brett Favre and Jason Campbell, face off for the first time at opposite stages of their careers. And while they have been two of the best stories of this young season, they'll get a dose of reality against these two tough defenses. Packers 13, Redskins 10.</strong></p><p></p><p>HUNT: <strong>Now is the opportunity for Mike McCarthy to show that he is a coach worthy of a long-term extension. If he can get the Packers off the turf after last week's stinker against Chicago, then it's getting close to the time for Ted Thompson to make the offer. Packers 24, Redskins 21.</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p>NICKEL: <strong>There's no reason to think the Packers will lose two in a row at home, not if they want any home-field advantage later for the playoffs (veterans, please explain it to the young guys). Going into the bye week with a victory would also be a plus. Packers 24, Redskins 17.</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TOPHAT, post: 176389, member: 781"] [b]OUTSTANDIND PREVIEW[/b] [url]http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=674112[/url] [b]PACKERS' INJURY REPORT[/b] OUT: CB Will Blackmon (foot), DE Mike Montgomery (knee), C Scott Wells (eye). QUESTIONABLE: T/G Junius Coston (ankle). PROBABLE: T Chad Clifton (knee), TE Bubba Franks (knee), CB Al Harris (back), WR Greg Jennings (shoulder), RB Vernand Morency (team decision), CB Charles Woodson (foot). [b]REDSKINS' INJURY REPORT[/b] OUT: G Randy Thomas (triceps). DOUBTFUL: LB Marcus Washington (hamstring). QUESTIONABLE: WR Antwaan Randle El (hamstring). PROBABLE: DE Phillip Daniels (shoulder), WR Santana Moss (groin), RB Mike Sellers (heel), CB Fred Smoot (illness). [b]FIVE THINGS TO WATCH[/b] [b]DEEP HELP[/b]: FS Sean Taylor went to the Pro Bowl as an alternate last season even though he gave up way too many long passes. "Heck, he would be in 'quarters' and you'd give a play-fake and he was 5 yards from the line of scrimmage and you're over the top of him one-on-one with a corner," remembered an opposing offensive coach. "We even got him in two-deep a couple times with some double moves. Now, he's not taking any bites. He's just playing it real straight. He's less of a box player now so you can't get to him as much. What he has been the past couple years is over-aggressive. He is a hitter." Taylor is paired with rookie SS LaRon Landry, who is off to an impressive start. "He brought a little juice to them," the coach said. "Because he's very aggressive. Very confident guy. He's real good. The inexperience may show up at some point." [b]ON THE RISE[/b]: Jason Campbell, who will be making just his 11th start, is coming off probably his best game. "Going in, I thought he was still a rookie in terms of looking things off," a defensive coach for a Redskins' opponent said. "He'd stare at one receiver and hit the ball in there rather than try to look you off. But he had a lot more poise than I thought. He made good decisions against us. He's not a real fast guy but he will take it down and run on you, too." Campbell was drafted with the pick after Aaron Rodgers in 2005. Vinny Cerrato, the Redskins' personnel chief, said Friday that Washington was taking Campbell all the way over Rodgers. "I didn't think Campbell could really play," a personnel man for a Redskins' foe said. "I thought he had a great arm. He has good size. He's not a big-time scrambler but when he does get out he can get you some yards. He's not a (Daunte) Culpepper or a (Donovan) McNabb. He can run straight-ahead. They keep it simple for him and he was on fire (against Detroit)." [b]RUSHING AT YOU[/b]: The Redskins are running the ball on 53.5% of their plays with Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts alternating at RB and massive Mike Sellers at FB. "Portis is still running hard," a defensive coach said. "He can outrun you but he's more of a downhill guy. He's bigger than you think he is. And he's a ferocious pass blocker. Most backs in the league will cut you. He will try to take your head off. He will go after your face mask." Betts had (1,154) yards last year. He's more of a power guy." Sellers, a player admired by coach Joe Gibbs, is starting to get the ball more. "He's the stud," one scout said. "They featured him (against Detroit). He can run the ball. He gets great push. He's a great blocker and he catches fine." The coach compared Sellers to Minnesota's Jim Kleinsasser. "He's good because he's big and tough, but he is stiff," another scout said. [b]LITTLE BIG MAN[/b]: The Redskins have lavished millions on a slew of free agents that didn't pan out over the years. On the first day of free agency in March, they appeared to get it right by signing MLB London Fletcher away from Buffalo for $25 million ($10.5 million signing bonus) over five years. "He's playing as well as when he was in St. Louis," one scout said. "He's 5-9 and he still runs well. Smart. Instinctive. And gets to the ball." Fletcher, 32, played in two Super Bowls for the Rams before spending five seasons in Buffalo. A starter since 1999, he has never missed a game. "He brings a little bit more than just his ability to that defense and the team," an offensive coach said. "Fiery guy. He appears to be a pretty good leader." [b]LATE MOVER[/b]: When the Redskins gave DE Andre Carter $27.9 million ($9 million in bonuses) over six years in March 2006 to leave San Francisco, they were gambling that the disappointing former first-round pick would start to come on. Carter didn't do much until the final month, but after a big game in Detroit Sunday he has eight sacks in his last eight games. On one play, he trashed Lions LT Jeff Backus. "The thing he did to Backus, when he threw him away for the safety, I've never seen Andre Carter do that in my life," one scout said. "He's usually just a speed guy. That was impressive. He's a little stiff but he can run. It's just turning that corner he has a little trouble." Carter had one sack and no pressures working against Chad Clifton in '03, his last game against Green Bay. "Real physical guy," an offensive coach said. "He's a tall, angular guy but he's got good speed and long arms." [b]VIEWS OF THE GAME[/b] McGINN: [b]This is an appealing matchup of contrasting organizational philosophies, solid defenses and surprise teams. The Packers have the edge at quarterback. The Redskins have the edge at running back. The performance of the offensive lines might very well decide the outcome[/b]. SILVERSTEIN: [b]This will be a game similar to last week's. Washington is tough and determined to run the ball. The Packers would like to think they're tough, but they haven't proved it yet. It probably comes down to a field goal. Washington 20, Green Bay 17[/b]. BEDARD: [b]Two good, ol' boys from Mississippi, Brett Favre and Jason Campbell, face off for the first time at opposite stages of their careers. And while they have been two of the best stories of this young season, they'll get a dose of reality against these two tough defenses. Packers 13, Redskins 10.[/b] HUNT: [b]Now is the opportunity for Mike McCarthy to show that he is a coach worthy of a long-term extension. If he can get the Packers off the turf after last week's stinker against Chicago, then it's getting close to the time for Ted Thompson to make the offer. Packers 24, Redskins 21.[/b] NICKEL: [b]There's no reason to think the Packers will lose two in a row at home, not if they want any home-field advantage later for the playoffs (veterans, please explain it to the young guys). Going into the bye week with a victory would also be a plus. Packers 24, Redskins 17.[/b] [/QUOTE]
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