TK Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61289-2003Oct21.html Redskins Notebook Coles Misses Practice Because of Toe Injury By Mark Maske Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, October 22, 2003; Page D05 Wide receiver Laveranues Coles sat out the Washington Redskins' practice yesterday because of a toe injury, but team officials said they were confident he would be ready to play in the club's next game on Nov. 2 at Dallas. According to Redskins officials, Coles is suffering from "turf toe" -- a sprain of a joint in the big toe -- and aggravated the injury in Sunday's loss at Buffalo. Team officials said they expect him to be ready to practice by next week. Guard Dave Fiore, meantime, said that last week's arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee went well and he could resume practicing late next week. Fiore said he is holding out some hope of playing in the Dallas game but realistically is targeting the Redskins' game against the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 9 at FedEx Field for his return to the lineup. He has missed the Redskins' last four games because of discomfort in his knee, on which he also underwent surgery last year. Comings, Goings The Redskins signed defensive end Ron Warner and offensive lineman Mitch White, and released defensive end Ladairis Jackson and offensive lineman Brad Bedell. Warner had been with the Buccaneers the previous two seasons and played in four games for them this season. He had a stint on the Redskins' practice squad in 1999. White was a sixth-round draft pick by the Saints from Oregon State in 2001 and also has spent time with the Packers and Jets. Jackson had 21/2 sacks for the Redskins in limited playing time last season, and defensive coordinator George Edwards said last week that he would find a role for Jackson to try to improve the club's pass rush. But that didn't happen in Buffalo even though Jackson was in uniform after being on the inactive list for each of the first six games of the season, and the coaches apparently were unhappy with how he reacted to his lack of playing time. Quiet Arrington Linebacker LaVar Arrington declined to speak to reporters yesterday, a day after saying in his weekly radio appearance on WTEM that he agreed with Coach Steve Spurrier's postgame assessment Sunday that the team's players did not put forth a proper effort. "Those comments should only hurt those guys who aren't playing hard," guard Randy Thomas said. Said veteran linebacker Jessie Armstead: "A lot of things are said after a game. I don't care who you are. You could be one of the greatest coaches or one of the greatest players. As soon as you lose, there's something about losing that leaves a bitter taste in your mouth. I looked at film. Guys were hustling, to me." Spurrier said he hopes that Arrington and the club's other cornerstone players improve. "Certainly I've mentioned that our star players need to pick it up, and LaVar will be the first to tell you that, that his play could be better," Spurrier said. "For us to be successful, our top players have really got to play well." © 2003 The Washington Post Company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 and the coaches apparently were unhappy with how he reacted to his lack of playing time Good for Spurrier, get rid of the guy then, this is a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Coles needs to be more involved in the offense. I don't know whether he just isn't getting open, or that we just aren't throwing his way, or what... but he's a playmaker, and we need to get the playmakers the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 STI.. I think the disappearance of Coles can be directly contributed to the disappearance of our OL. Ramsey is getting constant pressure from somewhere different, due to blown assignments, on nearly every play. Additionally, the routes have been shortened due to the penchants of defensive coordinators to creep everyone up to the line in an attempt to blitz. Once the protection improves, so will Coles seperation from defenders further down the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkeyBoy Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 See ya later Ladairis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatGuy Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 According to Redskins officials, Coles is suffering from "turf toe" -- a sprain of a joint in the big toe -- and aggravated the injury in Sunday's loss at Buffalo. Team officials said they expect him to be ready to practice by next week. I was at the Pats game and watched the players as they entered the stadium. Coles was noticably limping then. Not so coincidentally that coinicides with his decline in big plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skins26 Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 This is not good. Turf Toe is one of those gay ass injuries, that it doesnt really go away, and it really bothers players!!!! DAMNIT WE NEED HIM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfanjoe Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I think a week off will help him more than you think Skins 26. It is a lingering injury but that's on a case to case basis. We'll know in two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Turf toe cure: Ten pounds of ice a day, light to no w/o followed by intense heat on it at night.... gametime: 300 cc's of cortizone. stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Didn't really look like the turf toe was affecting Laveranues on the 42 yard grab against Buffalo........bottom line is it comes down to protect as CSkin pointed out......Patrick had protection on that play and thus LC had an opportunity to blow past his man and make a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gridironmike Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Turf toe is a nasty injury for a player. I remember when Jack Lambert had it in the early eighties and killed himself to play because he was embarrassed that it could keep him out of a game. His pride was so beaten up. It probably won't get better until after the season so Coles is going to have a long year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 "Those comments should only hurt those guys who aren't playing hard," guard Randy Thomas said. I'm liking this guy more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD_washingtonredskins Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 I think that we need to get Coles the ball any way possible. If the OL can't block for 4 or 5 seconds then run that screen more and give him reverses...he needs to touch the ball more than just "when he can get open downfield" in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 That explains Coles inability to break away for the TD now, he has been close on many playes recently but is always caught Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Fakeman Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Protection + No Offsides = L. C. big touchdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Effort is not always about hustle Jessie. It's about playing smart, playing with focus, staying disciplined, keeping to your assignments and not leaving your god-dammed brain in the locker room. I thought you'd know that by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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