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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:39:15 GMT

During his weekly appearance on "The John Thompson Show" on ESPN 980, Portis said he has seen six or seven doctors and passed a battery of tests, but won't play until his vision is back to normal. "My vision, just sitting still, it's fine," Portis said.
Source: The Washington Post

Zorn reveals that he called 8 plays Sunday

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:35:43 GMT

During his weekly appearance today on ESPN 980's "The Jim Zorn Show," Redskins Coach Jim Zorn revealed that he called eight plays in the Redskins' 7-6 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. "They were just within the ... they weren't first-down plays," Zorn said.
Source: The Washington Post

Betts has ligament tear, Rinehart broken fibula

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:26:38 GMT

Ladell Betts has a torn MCL and Chad Rinehart has a broken fibula, according to Coach Jim Zorn. Betts will have an MRI tomorrow. "It is bleak," Zorn said. "Being 3-7 is bleak."
Source: The Washington Post

Quoted in 'Betts just running with this chance'

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:30:06 GMT

Sherman Smith said in FOX Sports:

I think it's going to tie in with the offensive line ... Let's say we go to Dallas and he doesn't have a good game. It's not because he didn't run well. It all goes together. If the line gives him opportunities, he'll make the most of it.

Sherman C. Smith, MD, FACS: Weight Loss Surgery

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:47:57 GMT

Portis, Betts and practice, practice, practice

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:17 GMT

Even before the concussion -- the second Portis has suffered as a player -- Portis has missed practices this season because of nagging injuries.
Source: The Washington Post

Quoted in 'Portis, Betts and practice, practice, practice'

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:08:17 GMT

Sherman Smith said in The Washington Post:

We get back to the situation we had when Clinton wasn't practicing. 'Man alive, if he doesn't practice, how effective can you be?' ... The reason why Ladell's been effective is because he's been practicing. Now he doesn't practice. There's a drop-off. Now the other two guys [Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther] are practicing. So you know, we can't win for losing in that case.

Redskins turn to Ladell Betts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:10:42 GMT

Though Redskins running back Ladell Betts is expected to start his first game of the season this weekend, coaches aren't concerned with how he'll mesh with the rest of the first-team unit.
Source: The Washington Post

Three for the play-calling seesaw

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:56:41 GMT

For the second consecutive game, offensive consultant Sherman Lewis will call the passing plays today for the Redskins.
Source: The Washington Post

Play-calling by committee

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:58:10 GMT

New play-caller Sherman Lewis will direct the offense for the second time Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome -- with some help.
Source: The Washington Post

Campbell puts benching, last week's drama behind him

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:33:08 GMT

After being benched for the first time in his NFL career, quarterback Jason Campbell is scheduled to start tonight as the Redskins play host to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: The Washington Post