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08-12-2008, 05:45 AM
Redskins' Landry Longs for a Return to Health, and a Return to Action (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/11/AR2008081102325.html)
LaRon Landry needed a break. Landry, the Washington Redskins' second-year safety, was well into his rehab work late last week at Redskins Park when his strained left hamstring tightened again.
As the Redskins competed in 11-on-11 drills, Landry watched from the sideline, grimacing in pain and frustrated about his situation. He had planned to return to the lineup Saturday in Washington's preseason home opener against the Buffalo Bills, but plans have a way of changing.
"It just wasn't happening," Landry said of playing in Washington's 17-14 victory over Buffalo. "With the way it was feeling, with the way I was feeling mentally, I knew I just wasn't there, you know? I don't know how long it's going to be [before he plays in a preseason game], but I know I've got to get out there to be ready to do what I do when the season starts."
I've said a few times that this has me Concerned
Bugel Leaves to Be With Ailing Daughter (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/11/AR2008081102191.html)
Offensive line coach Joe Bugel has left the team to tend to his daughter, Holly, who is battling cancer. Owner Daniel Snyder arranged for Bugel to take his private plane to Phoenix after Saturday's game, and Coach Jim Zorn said Bugel will miss as much time as necessary.
My heart and prayers are with Buges and his family... I can't imagine.
Erasmus James went through drills with his teammates yesterday for the first time since re-injuring his left knee in December. James, who was acquired for a conditional seventh-round pick in May, was with Minnesota at the time of his most recent injury, and this was his first practice with the Redskins.
I personally don't expect much, but we'll see...
Injury updates:Tight end Todd Yoder was excused from practice to attend his grandmother's funeral. . . . Defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander was excused for the birth of his child (Zorn had no update on the sex, size or name of the baby). . . . Rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas might get in for a few plays Saturday. Thomas is coming back from nearly a 2 1/2 -week absence because of a hamstring problem but was able to take part in some team drills. "I know my limitations, but I'm out here trying to work through it and still feel comfortable," Thomas said. Zorn said Thomas worked hard in practice. "Today he did everything," Zorn said. "We tried to pull him out, and he stayed in." . . . Rookie safety Chris Horton was back on the field after missing five days with a colon infection. . . .
Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El said his hand, which was stepped on Saturday, is fine. . . . Running back Rock Cartwright is working through his rib injury and hopes to play Saturday. . . . Wide receivers Anthony Mix (ribs) and Malcolm Kelly (knee), linebacker H.B. Blades (knee), and offensive linemen Todd Wade (ankle) and Stephon Heyer (knee) are not practicing and likely to miss at least this week.
In offseason, Moss uses mixed approach (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/aug/12/in-offseason-moss-uses-mixed-approach/)Lifting weights, jogging on the treadmill, trudging up and down stadium stairs - that type of traditional offseason workout plan can get a little monotonous for even the most dedicated NFL athletes.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss was looking for an alternative way to stay in shape this summer, and a friend from his old neighborhood helped him out - using mixed martial arts.
Santana Moss went through an offseason training program similar to those used by mixed martial arts fighters.
Moss spent a few days a week with Lonny Intorn, an instructor at Punch Fitness in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Intorn showed Moss the same training techniques used by mixed martial arts fighters, which included a heavy dose of cross-training and kickboxing.
LaRon Landry needed a break. Landry, the Washington Redskins' second-year safety, was well into his rehab work late last week at Redskins Park when his strained left hamstring tightened again.
As the Redskins competed in 11-on-11 drills, Landry watched from the sideline, grimacing in pain and frustrated about his situation. He had planned to return to the lineup Saturday in Washington's preseason home opener against the Buffalo Bills, but plans have a way of changing.
"It just wasn't happening," Landry said of playing in Washington's 17-14 victory over Buffalo. "With the way it was feeling, with the way I was feeling mentally, I knew I just wasn't there, you know? I don't know how long it's going to be [before he plays in a preseason game], but I know I've got to get out there to be ready to do what I do when the season starts."
I've said a few times that this has me Concerned
Bugel Leaves to Be With Ailing Daughter (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/11/AR2008081102191.html)
Offensive line coach Joe Bugel has left the team to tend to his daughter, Holly, who is battling cancer. Owner Daniel Snyder arranged for Bugel to take his private plane to Phoenix after Saturday's game, and Coach Jim Zorn said Bugel will miss as much time as necessary.
My heart and prayers are with Buges and his family... I can't imagine.
Erasmus James went through drills with his teammates yesterday for the first time since re-injuring his left knee in December. James, who was acquired for a conditional seventh-round pick in May, was with Minnesota at the time of his most recent injury, and this was his first practice with the Redskins.
I personally don't expect much, but we'll see...
Injury updates:Tight end Todd Yoder was excused from practice to attend his grandmother's funeral. . . . Defensive tackle Lorenzo Alexander was excused for the birth of his child (Zorn had no update on the sex, size or name of the baby). . . . Rookie wide receiver Devin Thomas might get in for a few plays Saturday. Thomas is coming back from nearly a 2 1/2 -week absence because of a hamstring problem but was able to take part in some team drills. "I know my limitations, but I'm out here trying to work through it and still feel comfortable," Thomas said. Zorn said Thomas worked hard in practice. "Today he did everything," Zorn said. "We tried to pull him out, and he stayed in." . . . Rookie safety Chris Horton was back on the field after missing five days with a colon infection. . . .
Wide receiver Antwaan Randle El said his hand, which was stepped on Saturday, is fine. . . . Running back Rock Cartwright is working through his rib injury and hopes to play Saturday. . . . Wide receivers Anthony Mix (ribs) and Malcolm Kelly (knee), linebacker H.B. Blades (knee), and offensive linemen Todd Wade (ankle) and Stephon Heyer (knee) are not practicing and likely to miss at least this week.
In offseason, Moss uses mixed approach (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/aug/12/in-offseason-moss-uses-mixed-approach/)Lifting weights, jogging on the treadmill, trudging up and down stadium stairs - that type of traditional offseason workout plan can get a little monotonous for even the most dedicated NFL athletes.
Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss was looking for an alternative way to stay in shape this summer, and a friend from his old neighborhood helped him out - using mixed martial arts.
Santana Moss went through an offseason training program similar to those used by mixed martial arts fighters.
Moss spent a few days a week with Lonny Intorn, an instructor at Punch Fitness in Deerfield Beach, Fla. Intorn showed Moss the same training techniques used by mixed martial arts fighters, which included a heavy dose of cross-training and kickboxing.