TK Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 http://www.redskins.com/story.asp?ContentID=12300 Samuels Could Be Out 1-2 Weeks; Haley to IR 11/24/2003 By Gary Fitzgerald Redskins.com Left tackle Chris Samuels could miss 1-2 weeks with a sprained right knee suffered in Sunday night's game against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Steve Spurrier said in Monday press conference. Samuels was injured in the first half on a running play as the Redskins were about to score to go up 20-7. Reserve offensive lineman Brandon Winey stepped in for Samuels, who tested his knee on the sidelines in the third quarter in the hopes of returning to the game. Winey stayed in the game and "played well," Spurrier said. "Brandon hung in there pretty tough," he added. "We gave him a little help now and then, but he blocked [Miami defensive end] Jason Taylor pretty well. He got beat once, after Chris got beat once earlier, but I thought Brandon held up well in there." Although Samuels' status for Sunday's game will be announced midweek, Spurrier is planning as if he will not have the two-time Pro Bowl left tackle this week. Winey is slated to see the bulk of reps at left tackle in practice and start the game, he added. Rookie wide receiver Taylor Jacobs also suffered a sprained knee in Sunday's game, but Spurrier was more optimistic that he'd have Jacobs' services for the New Orleans game. Also, the Redskins announced that defensive tackle Jermaine Haley was placed on injured reserve and would miss the remainder of the season. Haley has been hampered by a fractured thumb and a shoulder sprain. He has been inactive for four of the team's last five games. With Haley now on injured reserve, the Redskins have an available roster spot. Extra Points Darnerien McCants was walking on crutches at Redskin Park due to a knee contusion suffered in the Miami game. His status for Sunday's game is uncertain, but Spurrier did not include him among a list of injured players who he expects may not be able to play. Ladell Betts, who has missed the last four games due to a fractured forearm, should be ready to return to practice this week, Spurrier said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsblitz Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Big Chris just isn't having any luck at all this season. I just hope this season was just one of those freak things, and things go back to normal next season. He's either been playing through an injury he's told no one about or my feeling is he's been trying to do to much and as a result has done very little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 luck? A better word would be skilled. I am convinced the Samuels is the most overrated tackle in the entire NFL. (I think everyone remebers the play when there was a 3 man dolphin rush and Chris was utterly beaten by Jason Taylor, well Ramsey suffered a concussion thanks to Samuels' bone headed play.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 I saw no drop off in performance on the left side, so what's the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Well, I noticed an athletic dropoff between Samuels and Whiney.... and Dockery helped out alot more once he entered the game. Anyone notice Dockery has not been mentioned lately? I think he's becoming a nice addition to the line. Of course, I'll hold judgement until after the jailbreak that is the Philly and Dallas defense later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 Hassleback did help the oline with his pocket presence, even gained on a big running play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVskinsfan Posted November 25, 2003 Share Posted November 25, 2003 We have the team of the walking wounded or what? Players just can stay healthy or is it a sign of a team that doesn't give a s@*t now that they have lost 6 of seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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