Duncan Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/27/AR2005102702053.html By Leonard Shapiro Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, October 28, 2005; Page E07 It looks as if LaVar Arrington is back in the good graces of the Washington Redskins' coaching staff. Gregg Williams, the team's assistant head coach-defense, said yesterday that he anticipates Arrington will play quite a bit Sunday when the Redskins face the New York Giants at Giants Stadium. "We sure hope so," Williams said yesterday. "He's practicing very well. It was nice to see him contribute last week. We got some significant plays out of him. He made some mistakes, but so do all of them. It was fun to see the energy and the burst. It's something I hadn't seen earlier in the year. He'll be in as many packages as we can get him on the field." What: Redskins at Giants When: Sunday, 1 p.m. TV: WTTG-5 Records: Redskins 4-2, Giants 4-2 All-Time Series: The Giants lead the regular-season series 81-59-4 Sally Jenkins: Antonio Pierce has a chance to prove the Redskins wrong. LaVar Arrington benefits from a switch from a 4-3 formation to a 3-4 scheme on defense. Notebook: Kicker John Hall hopes to be back for Sunday's game. The Giants and Redskins have a long, strange history. Giants quarterback Eli Manning continues to make strides. The Redskins are finally mixing things up on offense. REDSKINS 52, 49ers 17 Clinton Portis runs for 101 yards and three touchdowns -- even turning cartwheels to celebrate one of them -- as the Redskins romp. Michael Wilbon: The Redskins did to the 49ers what a team with serious aspirations should do. UnWise Mike: Most everyone was wrong in counting out Mark Brunell. Tony Kornheiser: Maybe the NFL should make the 49ers go through Q-school. On Our Site Summary Grade the Redskins. Talk about the game. Postgame Quiz: How closely were you paying attention Sunday? Photos: The Redskins explode for 52 points against the 49ers, the most for Washington since a 56-17 victory over Atlanta in 1991. Audio Brunell says the Redskins came togther in all three phases of the game. Portis say the Redskins were getting tired of nail-biters. Basics Redskins schedule NFL schedule, by date NFL schedule, by team E-mail Newsletter Looking for Redskins coverage you can't find anywhere else? Sign up for our free e-mail newsletter. NFL Insider The Post's Mark Maske on all things NFL -- only on washingtonpost.com. Arrington had his most extensive action of the season in the Redskins' 52-17 victory last Sunday over San Francisco. He had about 25 defensive snaps and led his team in tackles with nine. The Redskins often went to a 3-4 alignment and, with several defensive tackles still dealing with bumps and bruises, there may be more of the same this week. Arrington, Williams said, has had "very good preparation [on the field this week] and, more important, in meetings and the classroom. He's put together back-to-back weeks that are good. There's pep in his step." Portis Dresses Up Clinton Portis jumped the gun on Halloween yesterday, showing up for his regular Thursday session with reporters at Redskins Park in a full length black cape, a short black wig, oversized yellow sunglasses and a Zorro-style mask. For an added touch, he also lisped through a set of false gold teeth. "Have you heard of the Vampire of Brooklyn?" he asked. "I'm Jerome from Southeast D.C. I'm going to the bright lights of New York City, so I've got to be prepared. I've just got to get my face right." Portis had 101 yards and his first three rushing touchdowns of the season last week against the 49ers. As long as he keeps producing, and the Redskins keep winning, he said he'll continue to play masquerade every Thursday. "I'm just glad we're back to our winning ways," he said. "This is for the division lead. I hope we can continue to win and I can continue to score. We know this game will be special to them. We have to be prepared for a fight." Injury Report Defensive tackle Joe Salave'a can hardly pronounce what ails him -- plantar fasciitis -- but he knows it's among the most painful injuries he has ever had. Salave'a said yesterday he still intends to play Sunday, and said fellow tackle Cornelius Griffin, a former Giant, also will be in the lineup despite a hip flexor injury. "It takes a lot for either one of us not to be in there," Salave'a said. Of his foot problem, he added, "these are the kind of injuries that the skinny guys are supposed to get, not the fat guys. It's from the heel all the way up into the arch. All you can do is double up on the treatments. I'll just have to bear down and play with it." The Redskins added offensive lineman Derrick Dockery to their injured list with a sprained ankle. Dockery, Griffin, defensive tackle Cedric Killings (sprained ankle) and safety Sean Taylor (sprained ankle) did not practice yesterday, but all are listed as probable for Sunday. Awaiting Pierce The Redskins have been reading comments made this week by their former teammate, Giants middle linebacker Antonio Pierce, and are expecting him to come out with fire in his eyes Sunday. Pierce has said he believes the Redskins low-balled him in free agency last year, forcing him to leave for a better offer in New York. "It's a team game, you can't get caught up in that," said Washington running back Ladell Betts. "It's that way for anyone who comes from another team. It'll just be a little added incentive for him to play well." Added tackle Jon Jansen: "We'll go out there and play the game the way we always do. When someone has something to say, it doesn't really matter. There will be a certain amount of excitement in the beginning, but then you just settle down and play the game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/27/AR2005102702053.html"We sure hope so," Williams said yesterday. "He's practicing very well. It was nice to see him contribute last week. We got some significant plays out of him. He made some mistakes, but so do all of them. It was fun to see the energy and the burst. It's something I hadn't seen earlier in the year. He'll be in as many packages as we can get him on the field." Arrington, Williams said, has had "very good preparation [on the field this week] and, more important, in meetings and the classroom. He's put together back-to-back weeks that are good. There's pep in his step." ." :violin: This is music to my ears. Now we have one of the most enthusiastic defensive players in the league playing in our defense once again. Whats that cracking noise?.... Oh... It's Eli's ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Here's Williams comments in their entirety right here. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123390 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Eli! I'm coming!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsLover Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Eli! I'm coming!!!!!! What a GREAT pic!!!!! LaVar looks like a rabid dog foaming at the mouth!!! SOOOOOO glad to hear he will be in alot on defense come Sunday. Bout time. We are going to need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionickoolaid Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 look in his eyes thats not a sane man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Those eyes look photoshopped, but if not watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Injury ReportDefensive tackle Joe Salave'a can hardly pronounce what ails him -- plantar fasciitis -- but he knows it's among the most painful injuries he has ever had. Salave'a said yesterday he still intends to play Sunday, and said fellow tackle Cornelius Griffin, a former Giant, also will be in the lineup despite a hip flexor injury. "It takes a lot for either one of us not to be in there," Salave'a said. Of his foot problem, he added, "these are the kind of injuries that the skinny guys are supposed to get, not the fat guys. It's from the heel all the way up into the arch. All you can do is double up on the treatments. I'll just have to bear down and play with it." I've had this injury when I played baseball and I'd have to agree that it's about as painful as I've ever had. Imagine the sharpest, most concentrated pain you can - I'm talking dental pain - and put it into the arch of your foot. I can't imagine how Joe is playing DT on that. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 What a GREAT pic!!!!! LaVar looks like a rabid dog foaming at the mouth!!! SOOOOOO glad to hear he will be in alot on defense come Sunday. Bout time. We are going to need him.Yeah. Love that pic. Also check out how focused Boschetti is on the snap of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted October 28, 2005 Share Posted October 28, 2005 read my sig guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.