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Tuesday, September 14, 2004
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Line Makes Steady Progress
The offensive line's first game under new line coach Joe Bugel went well overall but
the lineman
acknowledge there are still issues to work on.
While the Washington Redskins offensive line earned high praise from the rest of the
team
for a stout performance in the season opening, 16-10, win over Tampa Bay -
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Sunday, the linemen were far from satisfied.
The contrast from last season was striking, as the line dominated at the line of
scrimmage,
used its power to run block and displayed strong pass blocking technique in holding
the Buccaneers
without a sack. The Redskins rushed for 166 yards, with a 4.3 average.
The line was stellar in running Coach Joe Gibbs's counter plays and caught the
Buccaneers
going in the wrong direction a few times, leading to long runs for tailback Clinton
Portis.
It also received significant contributions on formations that featured tight end
Walter Rasby
as well as two H-backs -- Chris Cooley and Mike Sellers -- and receiver James Thrash,
who was
often called on to turn inside and block linebackers much larger than he is.
"I thought we did a pretty good job blocking," Thrash said, "but we can still be a
lot more
explosive and we will."
When approached about their performance the linemen were restrained. Right guard
Randy Thomas
began shaking his head when asked about the outings, complaining about the two times
Tampa
defensive end Ellis Wyms got clear shots on quarterback Mark Brunell -- the only two
hits the
veteran took in the game. Second-year left guard Derrick Dockery, who worked with
tackle Chris
Samuels to shut down Tampa passing rushing specialist Simeon Rice, echoed those
sentiments.
"It wasn't nowhere near perfect," Dockery said. "There's things we still have to
correct."
Considering that star right tackle Jon Jansen missed the first game of his NFL career
-- he
suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the preseason opener -- and this was the
group's
first game under new offensive line coach Joe Bugel, the results seemed impressive.
There were
three difficult exchanges between Brunell and the centers -- starter Lennie Friedman
(twice)
and reserve Cory Raymer (once) -- but outside of that there was little for the coaches
to complain
about.
"To only get hit two times in a game," Brunell said, "They did a great job. For the
offensive
line to do that, I'm impressed."
By Jason LaCanfora
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MARK MASKE'S NFL INSIDER
Costly Loss for Panthers -
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The Panthers' chances of remaining one of the league's elite teams were diminished
significantly
Monday night after losing receiver Steve Smith to a broken left leg.
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REDSKINS NOTEBOOK
Special Teams Issues - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B00C2949E17F3F5BC99C0
The Redskins will work to improve kick coverages after several breakdowns on kick
returns during
Washington's 16-10 win Sunday.
Gibbs Gets Help From Ex-Referee -
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Kornheiser: - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B80E2949E17F3F5BC99C0
No Bandwagon Yet, But Gibbs Is Driving
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AROUND THE NFL
Some Giant Problems - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B4092949E17F3F5BC99C0
The Giants, coming off a 31-17 loss to the Eagles, have several veteran players
contesting
the strict policies of new coach Tom Coughlin.
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NEWS FROM THE REST OF THE NFC EAST
Dallas - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B5082949E17F3F5BC99C0
N.Y. Giants - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B10B2949E17F3F5BC99C0
Philadelphia - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT044C4B20A2949E17F3F5BC99C0
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