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Wednesday, September 15, 2004
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Jones Works to Get 'Extra Edge'
Kenyatta Jones was at Redskins Park yesterday, a day off for the players. The
Redskins right
tackle wanted to work on his game after starting the season
opener in place of Jon Jansen, who is out for the season with a
torn Achilles tendon.
"Most guys come in for treatment, but I come in to get that
extra edge," Jones said as he left the training facility. "I
look at a little extra film, do an extra workout. You're going
against
pros every week. This is our job."
Sunday, Jones helped the Redskins rush for 166 yards on 39
carries mostly behind Clinton Portis' 148 yards on 29 attempts.
Despite the gaudy numbers, Washington's offensive linemen
weren't as good with their run-blocking as with their pass
blocking. Quarterback Mark Brunell was not
sacked.
Jones' blocks in which he sealed a defensive player from the
runner were excellent, creating room for Portis. But Jones
wasn't satisfied with his play because he didn't finish off his
pass blocking well and didn't get further down field on some
running plays.
"There's always a negative play here or a negative play there,"
Jones said. "I won more battles than I lost but I wanted to win
all of them."
Offensive coach Joe Bugel emphasizes getting down field to
follow the play even after the initial
block at the line of scrimmage.
"We want to be around the ball at all times," Jones said. "A lot
of guys don't want to run to the ball after it looks like the
play is over. They want to just watch the play. We want to get
to the ball and protect our guys and stop people from jumping on
piles."
Jones has been solid since replacing Jansen in Washington's
second preseason game. Still, the left side of the line is its
strongest with tackle Chris Samuels and guard Derrick Dockery.
And Jones wants to improve on his weaknesses while learning to
work with right guard Randy
Thomas.
-- Nunyo Demasio
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Pierce Is a Rare Mix -
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Redskins linebacker Antonio Pierce was impressive during
Sunday's 16-10 win. But just as significant was the leadership
and intelligence he exhibited leading up to the game.
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REDSKINS NOTEBOOK
Tupa's Got the Hang of It -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A57312949E17F3F58D3020 The Redskins' kickoff
coverage sputtered
during the victory against Tampa Bay. But Washington's punting
was splendid behind Tom Tupa's 38-year-old leg.
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Another 100 Yard Game?
Clinton Portis ran for 148 yards against the Buccaneers on
Sunday. How many rushing yards do
you think he will gain against the Giants?
A. Less than 50 -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A58302949E17F3F58D3020 B. 50-100 -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A55332949E17F3F58D3020 C. 100-150 -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A56322949E17F3F58D3020 D. More than 150 -
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AROUND THE NFL
McKenzie Expected to Rejoin Packers -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A553C2949E17F3F58D3020 A Green Bay Packers
defense that played
magnificently in Monday night's season-opening triumph at
Carolina should get significantly better today, when cornerback
Mike McKenzie is to join the team and end his holdout, barring
any last-minute snags.
Also in NFL Insider: Bucs Stand Pat on McCardell... -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A523F2949E17F3F58D3020
Saints Avoiding Ivan... -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A533E2949E17F3F58D3020
Niners Committed To Donahue... -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A59392949E17F3F58D3020
Pats to Arizona Early... -
http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A50382949E17F3F58D3020
Teams Honoring Tillman This Weekend -
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NEWS FROM THE REST OF THE NFC EAST
Dallas -
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N.Y. Giants - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A55252949E17F3F58D3020
Philadelphia - http://letters.washingtonpost.com/W8RT0443A56242949E17F3F58D3020
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