FightForOldDC21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=12617 Wide receiver David Patten sat out practice on Wednesday with knee soreness and is listed as doubtful for this Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders. Patten is expected to visit a doctor this week for further evaluation of the knee, which first flared up late last week. The 9-year veteran also missed last Friday's practice, although he was able to play last Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. David Patten "It's been bothering him for the last couple of weeks," head coach Joe Gibbs said. "Last week he sat out one day of practice, but he went ahead and played the whole game. I think it's just an irritation. We want to look at it and make sure there's nothing more serious." Patten has started all nine games this season and has caught 22 passes for 217 yards. Last Sunday, he caught three passes for 24 yards. If Patten is unable to play, the Redskins would have just three wide receivers on the 53-man roster: Santana Moss, James Thrash and Taylor Jacobs. Oakland has listed cornerback Charles Woodson as out for Sunday's game, so the Redskins could catch a break with the Raiders missing one of their top defenders. Thrash and Jacobs would likely get increased playing time if Patten can't play, Gibbs said. Thrash has seen limited work as a receiver this year since he has taken over as the team's primary punt return specialist. He has 13 receptions for 153 yards this season. Early in the season, he converted several key third-down plays, and one fourth-down play in a drive that helped the Redskins come back in the Week 2, 14-13 win at Dallas. "I really and truly wish that, in a lot of ways, if James wasn't carrying such a big load on special teams, we'd get him the ball more," Gibbs said. "His production last year given the balls thrown to him was the best I've ever seen in percentage of catch." Jacobs was slowed by a foot injury early in the season and has not been able to get involved as much in the offense. He has just two catches for 33 yards this season. "I spoke to Taylor today--he's worked very hard to get ready this year, as hard as I've seen anybody work," Gibbs said. "The injury set him back. But now I think he's healthy and this is a chance for him to really help the team. There's nobody who deserves it more than he does." Rookie wide receiver Rich Parsons, a Maryland product, could be a candidate to be called up from the practice squad if Gibbs decides he needs a fourth wide receiver for this Sunday's Oakland game at FedExField. rich parsons baby out of md Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 dang, we will sorely miss his 2 receptions for 15 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 His hands have been hurting him all season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 His hands have been hurting him all season. His hands have been hurting me all season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Patten has not posted the numbers I thought he would. Then again I don't see Brunell throw the ball in his direction very often. Either that means the staff has a blind spot in its playcalling repertoire or that Patten is failing to get enough separation and Brunell is depending more on Moss, Cooley and Portis/Betts out of the backfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 DANG IT!!!!! The sky is falling!!!!! Patten will not be able to drop easy passes. What will we do..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 is this the game we get to see 278 pound wide receiver Mike Sellers on third down? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Gut Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 the way our passing offense works, as long as we got Moss, Cooley, and Sellers available, all is good just fill in the blank for our #2 and #3 WRs (including Portis at WR) the production will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitting bull Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Take your chance Taylor :helmet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 An opportunity for someone to step up and excel. I would like to see Jacobs in there and see once and for all if he can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
we_want_56 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 This could be what a lot of us have been waiting for. The emergence of Taylor Jacobs. Gibbs, Portis, Springs, and Jansen have all been pumping this guy up for the past 2 years. I think the time has come for him to really show what he is. Is he going to be the star WR they say he will be. Or will he be another Florida Gator WR bust. Come on TJ show me what you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIDETHEWALRUS Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Patten has started all nine games this season and has caught 22 passes for 217 yards. Last Sunday, he caught three passes for 24 yards. Perfect... Of course Patten goes down after a break-out game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I hope Jacobs shows up and keeps the job. Patten hasn't done much to impress me this season. Wait, he did complain about the opportunities:rolleyes: I don't think he's as good as advertised. He should have caught that first throw to him in the Tampa game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jivelikenice Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 This is Jacob's chance to steal the job from Patten. If Taylor can catch 4-5 passes for 75 yards there's no way they can justify him not playing. Lets see what happens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 from what Gibbs said in the article he IS using this game as a chance to evaluate Taylor Jacobs front and center. And for Taylor it is a pretty good week to be starting, at home and with the Raiders without Charles Woodson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I would absolutely love for Taylor Jacobs to show us a little something and take Pattens spot, that would be incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsOrlando Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well on the bright side for Taylor Jacobs, even if he does nothing he'll match pattens productivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willmb5 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 i saw we put in SEAN TAYLOR at wideout....he'd be a lot more productive than david patten. all joking aside though, i'm looking forward to seeing more of taylor jacobs. he was a beast at florida and has a lot of potential. lets see what hes got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Unfortunately I think we will see more of Thrash at wideout, instead of TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Sean Taylor is wearing a protective boot and will be lucky to be playing safety the next week or two. You won't see him at WR for the balance of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltimateSkinsFan Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 With Patton being doubtfull for Sunday...THIS IS YOUR BIG CHANCE!! NOW GET OUT THERE AND GIVE JOE A REASON TO KEEP YOU STARTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT!! :dallasuck :eaglesuck :gaintsuck Justin aka UltimateSkinsFan (proud son of a WWII ETO Vet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Well on the bright side for Taylor Jacobs, even if he does nothing he'll match pattens productivity. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rtotflmao: Holy ****...I nearly snorted water on that one!! I'm crying that was so funny! :laugh: At first I thought this was going to be a joke thread; Patten doubtful............. ..........to catch a football (or something along those lines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdarugar Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Yup, I agree. Hopefully TJ will step up, I think a showing of 3 receptions of 50+ yards will be enough to take Pattens spot as a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 His hands haven't been great, but I can't believe how weak the guy is. Any contact at all and he can't catch a ball at all. I think we've all been very disappointed in the guy, it wouldn't hurt my feelings if Thrash or Jacobs took his spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry wilburn Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 If ever there was good injury news, this is it. I don't get what Gibbs sees in Patten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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