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Thursday, August 26, 2004
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'Dirtbag' Shirts Go Over Big
Redskins tailback Clinton Portis unveiled his second T-shirt --
a design for the Dirtbags, the moniker concocted by coach Joe
Bugel for his offensive linemen. Right tackle Kenyatta Jones was
one of several players who donned the T-shirt following
Wednesday's practice. The gray T-shirt has an anonymous
offensive lineman with the number "00" on his shoulder pads and
on the front of his burgundy jersey, which is ripped in some
spots. The player's white pants are stained, and a few flies
buzz around the muck. The T-shirt says: "The official Dirt Bags.
They're
Stinking Huge."
Despite the title, with a Portis's signature, Jones said: "This
is a bootleg version. Bugel
is making the official T-shirt."
But Portis's version was a smash among the players.
"It's something good for us, a little unity," said tight end
Walter Rasby, who is considered a Dirtbag because he's a
blocking tight end. "This is Clinton's second shirt. Clinton is
doing a little self-promotion, which is cool. He knows we're out
there working hard for him."
Portis's other T-shirt, sold on his Web site -
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stores, is of the tailback in front of the Capitol, and says:
"Run, Clinton, Run. Eight More
Years."Rams Will Test Redskins Defense
The Redskins defense has been sturdy this season, after
finishing last year as the 25th-ranked unit. The first unit
hasn't given up a touchdown this preseason despite not having
key players such as linebacker Mike Barrow and defensive end
Phillip Daniels -
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Although it's only an exhibition, Friday's game against the St.
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is being viewed as a test for the defense because of Rams Coach Mike Martz's
high-powered
offense.
Dubbed "the Greatest Show on Turf," the Rams exploit their
speedy, skilled players such as wideouts Torry Holt and Isaac
Bruce and tailback Marshall Faulk in a complicated offense that
often confounds defenses.
"He's doing stuff that probably other people don't even do,"
Coach Joe Gibbs said of Martz. "I think he's very creative. I
think they've developed an offense with a lot of speed. It fits
their team very well. They do a lot of stuff, a lot of motions,
a lot of shifts, a lot of very creative stuff. So I rate Coach
Martz one of the best as far as giving problems.
"This will be an interesting match-up for our defense because
they're very quick and they do a lot of stuff."Jones Shines
Subbing for Jansen
Friday, right tackle Kenyatta Jones -
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plays in his third game since taking over for Jon Jansen -
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, out for the season with a torn Achilles tendon. Jones has
played well and gets his latest strong opponent in left
defensive end Leonard Little, who is coming off a Pro Bowl
season -- a team-high 12.5 sacks, which was the fourth highest
in the league.
"It'll be a real test for Kenyatta," Gibbs said. "He's legit.
They're ends period are real good pass rushers. This defense is
very athletic. They move around real well."Ray Brown
Contributing
Offensive lineman Ray Brown, 41, is one of the oldest players,
and although he isn't expected to play much barring a major
injury to a starter, the 19-year veteran is already contributing
with his experience.
"He's a good one," center Cory Raymer said. "In losing Jon, we
lost someone with leadership and stability on the line. Ray
brings all that back with him. Even though this is going on 19
years, you can tell he still loves the game and we can learn a
lot from him. Coach Gibbs wouldn't have brought him in if he
didn't think he could help. He's been around the block like 45
times. He can teach us things we need to know."
-- Nunyo Demasio
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Fans Irked Over Seats -
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The addition of 4,000 seats to the lower bowl at FedEx Field
sparked a slew of complaints from
ticket holders who feel they were misled.
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Working His Way Back -
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Defensive end Phillip Daniels has missed much of the preseason
with an abdominal strain, but in his limited action, he has left
coaches salivating.
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NOTEBOOK
Portis Will Get His Wish -
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somewhat underused
during his time in Denver, Redskins tailback Clinton Portis will
soon get all the carries he wants.
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AROUND THE NFL
Jets Working on Extension for Pennington -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W7RT04512353D84658B4F3FAAE93C0 The New York Jets and
agent Tom Condon are
working on a contract extension for quarterback Chad Pennington,
hoping to complete a deal by the Sept. 1 deadline established by
Pennington's
camp.
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Discuss the Redskins Preseason Play With Other Fans -
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Full Redskins Coverage -
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NEWS FROM THE REST OF THE NFC EAST
Dallas -
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