Redskins: Murphy and Cravens getting MRI's

Yet better than their replacements are likely to be.

The crowds at Skins training camp this year were the smallest since they're come to Richmond.

And I'm gonna wait and see how no DeSean Jackson affects that offense. I think it will be more than people are projecting.

he just seems to be injured a lot in his early career.

and I don't think it was just because it was preseason. That's a bad team right there: no offensive weapons, depleted defense, and an incompetent front office. No wonder the fanbase is angry.

until you hear what Jordan Reed's status is for the season. He's always been the straw that stirs the drink on that offense. Judging them without him is a waste of time unless they actually will be without him during the regular season.

They are not without weapons. Crowder and Pryor are legitimate NFL receivers. To say otherwise is ridiculous. But you will see a marked drop in everyone's production without Reed as he's the guy that stresses a defense.

he hurt us plenty last season...

All those possession receivers they have were heavily dependent on Jackson and Reed to give them room to operate. Without Jackson, Reed is their only big play threat and he's hurt half the time.

He's not as dynamic as Jackson (frankly, nobody is), but put him over the top with Reed and it's plenty dangerous to create some space for a guy like Crowder. All the more so if they can get any contribution from Josh Doctson.

I don't know if it all works out for them, but they've got a pretty solid OL, an at worst competent QB, and certainly enough talent on paper at WR/TE that the pieces can fit together for a pretty dynamic passing offense. I guess all I'm saying is I'm not quite ready to dance a jig over their grave just because they looked sloppy in preseason game 1 without their best player.

Cravens is a pretty good player. He'd look good in a Giants helmet.

is a really good hybrid LB. His game-ending INT last year was a very impressive play.

As a 2nd year guy, he probably would be a focal point for the D, so if he's hurt, that can only be good for the rest of the NFC East.

In comment 13555771 Ten Ton Hammer said:

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And I'm gonna wait and see how no DeSean Jackson affects that offense. I think it will be more than people are projecting.

I think they'll miss Garcon even more. Pryor can give the Skins some of what DJax did, but Garcon was a major security blanket for Cousins. If Jordan Reed misses time, that offense could really struggle.

In comment 13555932 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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is a really good hybrid LB. His game-ending INT last year was a very impressive play. As a 2nd year guy, he probably would be a focal point for the D, so if he's hurt, that can only be good for the rest of the NFC East.

Yes, exactly. He's been a focal point in camp and this is a very big blow if he's out for an extended period.

That opened things up for Reed, Crowder, and Garcon. I agree that this entire group of receivers was and is quite talented, I don't think that the additional of Terrelle friggin Pryor is going to make up for the loss of Garcon and Jackson.

I just don't see anyone on that team who can take the top off a secondary or serve as a security blanket for Cousins underneath, especially if Reed isn't 100%.

I really think Washington is in trouble this season.

full strength" crowd is not happy!

is out for year with torn ACL

In comment 13555862 Greg from LI said:

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All those possession receivers they have were heavily dependent on Jackson and Reed to give them room to operate. Without Jackson, Reed is their only big play threat and he's hurt half the time.

This could be Reed's last year in the NFL, and I'm not just saying that because I HATE Washington. His next concussion could be his last as a player. His head has taken a beating. The rest of his body hasn't held up well either.

In comment 13556458 ryanmkeane said:

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is out for year with torn ACL

we should sit everybody that has already won a starting job this entire preseason...

In comment 13556458 ryanmkeane said:

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is out for year with torn ACL

Wasn't he facing a suspension for 'roidz anyway?

In comment 13556619 Jimmy Googs said:

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In comment 13556458 ryanmkeane said: Quote: is out for year with torn ACL we should sit everybody that has already won a starting job this entire preseason...

Right because who really needs preseason reps anyway?

starters but aren't yet.

Which is why i made the comment.