As the players continue to file onto the buses – coach Jim Zorn has a front-row seat in bus No. 1 – a few notes to wrap up the week here:
The Redskins are currently dominating the Pro Bowl balloting with their “Vote the Redskins Ticket” campaign. Even punter Ryan Plackemeier, who has been with the team for just over a month, is one of 20 Redskins leading in the balloting at his position.
Fans shouldn’t get too excited about the prospect of the AFC vs. the Redskins in Hawaii — fan balloting only counts as one-third of the final vote, with coaches and players each getting a third of the vote as well.
“I think in the end, the players vote and the coaches vote are going to decide that stuff,” linebacker London Fletcher said. “But it’s great for the ones who deserve to play the game.”
Antwaan Randle El was “a little ginger,” but is expected to play Sunday. “He’s going to fake me out,” Zorn said. “He’s just going to tell me he’s ready.”
Tight end Chris Cooley produced a short video with Comcast SportsNet about him playing every position on the field. Check it out on his blog.
Michael Phillips
November 21, 2008 1:05 PM
Redskins Park is abuzz as the players and staff prepare for the trip to Seattle. Bags of Chick-Fil-A are lined up in the lobby, and everybody is wearing a shirt and tie for the flight. A police escort is waiting outside for the buses.
Coach Jim Zorn addressed the media one final time before Sunday’s game. He said that Antwaan Randle El practiced but was “a little ginger,“ while Clinton Portis was able to practice a little, but not get fully stretched out before the short, cold practice ended. He’s officially a game-time decision.
Michael Phillips
November 21, 2008 11:57 AM
Both running back Clinton Portis and cornerback Shawn Springs are on the field for practice today. The players were doing some stretching and light drills during the portion the media was allowed to watch.
We’ll have a full participation report and a conversation with coach Jim Zorn as soon as practice wraps up. There are several charter buses waiting outside Redskins Park to take the team to the airport for its flight to Seattle—they’re loading up equipment right now.
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