ArmchairRedskin Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 By Gary Fitzgerald http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=9640 Even with wide receiver Darnerien McCants released on Monday, Taylor Jacobs isn't taking anything for granted. Taylor Jacobs Sidelined most of preseason with a lingering toe injury, Jacobs realizes he could be fighting for a roster spot in the next week--without having an opportunity to perform on the field. On Monday, Jacobs worked out for athletic trainers at Redskins Park with some straight-ahead running. He is not running in cleats yet and is still experiencing some soreness when cutting on the toe. Asked on Monday if he was worried about making the final 53-man roster, Jacobs admitted: "It's in the back of my mind." Jacobs suffered the injury in the Aug. 6 scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens. Since the Redskins drafted him in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft, Jacobs has had a series of injuries that have limited his playing time. "I can't do anything about the injuries," he said. "It seems like I've been injured off and on since I've been here. I can't speed up [the healing], so all I can do is what the trainers tell me to do every day." Said head coach Joe Gibbs: "Taylor had great preparation for the regular season. I know he was here and worked as hard as anybody. With toe injuries, it takes a while. It's just a matter of getting him cutting. I'm hoping we can get him back in the next week or so. We'll see." Gibbs On McCants, Newberry Head coach Joe Gibbs addressed the release of McCants on Monday after practice, saying that he expects several teams to bid for the fourth-year wide receiver. "It is probably better for him to get released this week instead of next week," Gibbs said. "We kind of made up our mind that we were going to go in a different direction with our receivers, so it is probably good to let him have another opportunity." Regarding the release of rookie linebacker Jared Newberry, a sixth-round draft choice last April, Gibbs said he was caught in a numbers crunch at the linebacker position. "We had some others guys who stepped up--and I think there are going to be some neat stories there," Gibbs said. "When you have to go down to these numbers, I think it is critical that you don't think as much about where the guy was drafted or how much money is involved. It is more of who deserves it. This team is very sensitive to that." Injury Update Matt Bowen was back at Redskins Park on Monday after spending Friday and Saturday night in the hospital with a chest injury. Bowen, who watched practice from the sidelines, suffered the injury in the preseason game against Pittsburgh. Bowen's condition is improving, but he still feels some pain in the chest area, team officials said. His status for this Thursday's game against Pittsburgh is uncertain. "We're going to be careful with Matt," Gibbs said. Ladell Betts sustained a bruised ankle during Friday's game against Pittsburgh and his status for the Baltimore game is also uncertain. Betts said on Monday that he does not consider the injury serious. "I'm fine," he said. Cornerback Ade Jimoh also sat out Monday's practice with a bruised thigh. His status is day to day. Meantime, safety Ryan Clark and cornerback Walt Harris returned to the practice field on Monday after missing the last two preseason games with a knee injury. Both are expected to be ready to play in Thursday's game at Baltimore. "I did my drills without any braces," Clark said. "A lot of people have been telling me to stay out since it's the preseason, but I felt like I could go. So why cheat the team and myself." Linebacker Robert McCune suffered a groin injury on Monday during practice and his status is also day to day. Hurricane Katrina The Redskins have several players with ties to the Gulf Coast region that has been battered by Hurricane Katrina this week. Clark and tight end Robert Royal hail from the New Orleans region, while left tackle Chris Samuels and linebacker Robert McCune are from Mobile, Ala. Most of Clark's family lives in Merraro, La., a suburb of New Orleans. "My dad hasn't left because of a hurricane in 20 years, but this one is so bad, they actually bused him out of there," Clark said. "I've been praying. Everyone I know got out safely. The only thing I'm worried about now is people getting back to their homes." The family of quarterback Patrick Ramsey lives in Ruston, La., which is about 300 miles north of New Orleans and far enough away from the worst of Hurricane Katrina. Ramsey, who played his college ball at Tulane in New Orleans, has a lot of friends in the Gulf Coast region that he has stayed in touch with over the last 24 hours. "My wife and I have a lot of friends we went to school with there and we're praying for them," Ramsey said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking Deadman Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Jacobs won't be cut....at worst he'll be put on the PUP or IR. Wish he could just stay healthy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I wonder if Jacobs or Mccune get put on IR. This would keep them on the team and also help with roster depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzplay Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Coach still didn't give a reason why McCants was given the ax. "Decided to go in another direction" doesn't speak at all to what shortcomings of McCants' led to his dismissal. I was hoping for a little more insight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Diggler Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Yeah, put Jacobs on PUP. He'll be out the first 6 weeks of the season and it will give him plenty of time to heal without trying to rush himself back. We'll get an nice, extended look at Dyson but we won't have to commit to him for the entire season or keep Jacobs inactive past mid-October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Portis Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sounds like me. Ran a 4.96, played QB for 2 Days, got shifted to WR. Tore my groin, Pulled My Quad, and Hurt my foot. Then I slowed down to a 5.5 A day later I was off the sqaud. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The pup might also be a good option for Tupa if he is not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hercules Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Sounds like me.Ran a 4.96, played QB for 2 Days, got shifted to WR. Tore my groin, Pulled My Quad, and Hurt my foot. Then I slowed down to a 5.5 A day later I was off the sqaud. :laugh: Are you Maurice Clarett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimReefa Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Coach still didn't give a reason why McCants was given the ax. "Decided to go in another direction" doesn't speak at all to what shortcomings of McCants' led to his dismissal. I was hoping for a little more insight. LOL... Joe Gibbs: "We finally got rid of that POS McCants. When he wasn't stinkin' it up on the field, he was ruining the team chemistry, hogging all the food at the buffet table, hitting on the other players' wives, and farting on the team bus. Good riddance." Doubt we'll be hearing that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Bowen's condition is improving, but he still feels some pain in the chest area, team officials said. His status for this Thursday's game against Pittsburgh is uncertain. steelers want a rematch? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuriousD Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Wasn't it a chest injury like Bowen's that kept Jacobs out for the first half last year? Could Bowen start the year on PUP?! Syncronicity? Jacobs just seems to have some kind of hex on him. If we're pissed about it, just think how he feels. It's his living we're talking about. Damn! It's frustrating though. However, if we are to lose him for an extended period of time then better it be at the begining and have 10 solid games (or more) to show his stuff and finish on a high note :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Jacobs will be back soon. He's too valuable as a special teams guy and WR to put him on any inactive lists. Dyson has looked terrible against 2nd and 3rd stringers, so I don't think the staff has much faith in him to step up if Moss, Patten or Thrash get nicked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Any takers on how long it'll be before Jacobs next injury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Coach still didn't give a reason why McCants was given the ax. "Decided to go in another direction" doesn't speak at all to what shortcomings of McCants' led to his dismissal. I was hoping for a little more insight. Coach Gibbs will never air the dirty details to the public. Nor would I want him to tell all he knows. Some things are better left unsaid. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GURU Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Blondie's right. That's Gibbs' way. He's always been good about cutting certain guys early so they can have an opportunity to catch on with another team. Gibbs won't let Jacobs get away. Maybe he'll just be one of those guys who's always nicked. Or he could be like Jimmy Smith, who suffered injury after injury for his first 3 or 4 years in the league, then became a perennial Pro Bowler in Jacksonville. Jacobs has that kind of talent, so he'll get the opportunity to heal up and prove himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Dyson has not proven that he is back to the point of being a significant contributor as say the #3 WR in case their are injuries to the top guys. Because of that I think Gibbs will give Jacobs every chance possible to get right and show what he can do. People here are forgetting that James Thrash has had an excellent camp, both as a special teamer but also as the #3 receiver in the regular offense. He has caught balls from Ramsey and Brunell and has looked comfortable in that role. I think Gibbs will be comfortable going with him as the #3 while Jacobs rehabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GURU Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I think the Skins will keep 5 wideouts on the 53-man roster. Moss, Patten, Thrash, and Antonio Brown appear to be givens, to me. Jacobs is the 5th, unless they decide to place him on the PUP list. That could be a smart thing to do. Then, Dyson is on the roster for 6 weeks while Jacobs works on rehabbing the toe completely. If Jacobs is still struggling with the injury after 6 weeks, he can still be placed on IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The chest injury for Bowen is a brusied chest.....Taylor Jacobs.....hurt his spleen which is an entirely different type of problem and much more serious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 The chest injury for Bowen is a brusied chest.....Taylor Jacobs.....hurt his spleen which is an entirely different type of problem and much more serious... Actually, Jacobs hurt his pancreas, which is a SIGNIFICANTLY more serious injury than the spleen, and a much more unusual injury. A pancreatic injury is a very fluky injury and should be taken out of the equation when considering if a player is 'injury prone'. Thus far, Jacobs has proven that he has bad luck, not to be 'injury prone'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Coach still didn't give a reason why McCants was given the ax. "Decided to go in another direction" doesn't speak at all to what shortcomings of McCants' led to his dismissal. I was hoping for a little more insight. I don't think you should have expected to hear anything insightful...they just cut the guy, I really doubt they'd criticize him afterward... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redcloud UK Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 It would be good to keep Jacobs around because if he can avoid any further injuries he gives some valuable depth to the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Hunter #21 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 I hope Jacobs can come back healthy..bc he is really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Portis Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Are you Maurice Clarett? :laugh: :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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