RI: Strain is Showing in Ashburn (Chris Samuels injury career threatening?)

[SMOSS89]

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/jason-reid/the-strain-is-showing-in-ashbu.html#more

There's no other way to put it: The mood at Redskins Park has been downright depressing since the Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions. Privately, many players have bemoaned the situation, criticizing owner Daniel Snyder for his handling of embattled Coach Jim Zorn. Snyder has been even more demanding of Zorn's time than usual, many who work in the main building have told me, seeking answers about the problems on offense. (I would tend to look at the dearth of talent and depth along the offensive line.)

After cornerback Carlos Rogers spoke out the other day, saying management was part of the problem, at least one team leader congratulated him for his candid assessment. Rogers definitely is not alone in being fed up with how the team operates.

Some players, irritated by reporters' questions about Zorn's status, would welcome an announcement from the front office that Zorn is safe for the remainder of the season. (See the story by Rick Maese and UnWise Mike.)

Meanwhile, Zorn has trudged along as best he can, players said, but you can see the strain on his face. And it appears the Redskins will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels for the remainder of the season because of a career-threatening neck injury he suffered at the beginning of the 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

[bird_1972]

http://www.fanexodus.com/

[laxpck]

Thanks Vinny for the Depth at O line. Only took 5 weeks for the NFL to expose you for the personel FRAUD that you are. Keep up the good work.

[IbleedBnG83]

This season has really gotten out of control.

[Metskins]

Kind of wondering why this wasn't talked on here more yesterday. The sounds that were coming out of the park made it sound like this injury to Samuels was career threatening.

[zoony]

Snyder has been even more demanding of Zorn's time than usual, many who work in the main building have told me, seeking answers about the problems on offense.

Now that's some leadership for you.

:doh:

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[SMOSS89]

Now that's some leadership for you.

:doh:

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I wonder how that meeting goes.

Snyder: So why do we suck?

Zorn: Our O line sucks, among other things.

Snyder: Well, WHO'S FAULT IS THAT COACH?

Zorn: :doh:

[Dan T.]

Kind of wondering why this wasn't talked on here more yesterday. The sounds that were coming out of the park made it sound like this injury to Samuels was career threatening.

Lots of talk about it here:

http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=304066

[Homercles82]

If Samuels is gone then this season is definitely lost. The offense will not be able to perform at all and I am afraid to watch the sack fest that will be the Giants game.

[Homercles82]

Now that's some leadership for you.

:doh:

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If Snyder can't figure it out then he should resign immediately.

[Brandon Lloyd Christmas]

Snyder has been even more demanding of Zorn's time than usual, many who work in the main building have told me, seeking answers about the problems on offense.

i guess danny likes really long exit interviews?

[SMOSS89]

If Samuels is gone then this season is definitely lost. The offense will not be able to perform at all and I am afraid to watch the sack fest that will be the Giants game.

The Giants game? How bout the New Orleans game? Or the Denver game? We'll see Collins and it will be because of the fact that Campbell got hurt. Trust me.

[@DCGoldPants]

This is good, people.

The worse....the better.

We need Snyder scared to even be seen in his ownersbox.

[SIXX99]

How bad is it gonna get before Dan realizes the mess that he has put this team in!? He is allowing a nut job that isn't qualified to run a middle school football team to have full control of an NFL franchise. It can't be the coaches fault 4 times. Open your eyes!

[SMOSS89]

This is good, people.

The worse....the better.

We need Snyder scared to even be seen in his ownersbox.

Just wait till the Philly game on Monday Night Football, when we get embarassed AGAIN on national tv and this time they point the finger squarely at him.

[The 12th Commandment]

I think you guys should egg the owners box. Really. Someone do it!

[@DCGoldPants]

I sit close to his box. Not that I would ever throw anything. But I could get a baseball pretty close to Dan's side (the right side).

Bucs game, he had extra security there.

[SMOSS89]

I sit close to his box. Not that I would ever throw anything. But I could get a baseball pretty close to Dan's side (the right side).

Bucs game, he had extra security there.

It will only grow.

[Metskins]

Now that's some leadership for you.

:doh:

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EXACTLY! I can just see him and Vinny cornering Zorn and asking, "WHY ISN'T THIS WORKING???" over and over and Danny stomping his feet for added effect. Completely pathetic.

[TheismannQuote]

"Don't let it bring you down....It's only castles burning..."

[Metskins]

I think you guys should egg the owners box. Really. Someone do it!

Glad I'm not the only one who's considered this. Not that I would do it of course...

[tex]

how bad is it gonna get before dan realizes the mess that he has put this team in!? He is allowing a nut job that isn't qualified to run a middle school football team to have full control of an nfl franchise. It can't be the coaches fault 4 times. Open your eyes!

+1

[TD_washingtonredskins]

If Samuels is gone then this season is definitely lost. The offense will not be able to perform at all and I am afraid to watch the sack fest that will be the Giants game.

The season is lost...we're just riding out the last 11 games and seeing who the new coach will be.

[BayouBrave86]

This is officially the lowest I've felt as a Skins fan. It is like a season long feeling of our OT loss to the Cowboys in 99.

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Well, it's great to see the optimism in here. There is only one up and one way down, what team does with those two choices is entirely up to them.

They can either play for their pride and Coach Zorn or they can succumb to a season in which everything was out of their control to begin with.