CarMike
12-11-2009, 11:47 AM
http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/News___Notes__Sellers_Out_vs__Raiders_92468.jsp
Mike Sellers has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders, head coach Jim Zorn said.
Sellers continues to be slowed by a thigh injury suffered in last week’s game vs. New Orleans.
The Redskins do not have a backup to Sellers on the 53-man roster. Jonathan Evans, a first-year player, serves on the practice squad as a reserve fullback.
Todd Yoder, a tight end, is expected to see action at fullback in place of Sellers, Zorn said.
“Some of that will be schemed up,” Zorn said.
Sellers serves as the Redskins’ lead blocker on run plays. He also plays a role in the passing game--he has caught 14 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown.
The Redskins are planning a new look ground game on Sunday with Quinton Ganther expected to start ahead of Rock Cartwright and Marcus Mason.
"We thought that this week Quinton has the opportunity to give us just that burst through the hole that everybody’s been looking at, and we hope that happens," Zorn said.
"Certainly Rock Cartwright is going to play, as well as Marcus Mason, but we’re going to give that first part of the game and some carries to Quinton and let him see what he can do.”
Mike Sellers has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders, head coach Jim Zorn said.
Sellers continues to be slowed by a thigh injury suffered in last week’s game vs. New Orleans.
The Redskins do not have a backup to Sellers on the 53-man roster. Jonathan Evans, a first-year player, serves on the practice squad as a reserve fullback.
Todd Yoder, a tight end, is expected to see action at fullback in place of Sellers, Zorn said.
“Some of that will be schemed up,” Zorn said.
Sellers serves as the Redskins’ lead blocker on run plays. He also plays a role in the passing game--he has caught 14 passes for 164 yards and one touchdown.
The Redskins are planning a new look ground game on Sunday with Quinton Ganther expected to start ahead of Rock Cartwright and Marcus Mason.
"We thought that this week Quinton has the opportunity to give us just that burst through the hole that everybody’s been looking at, and we hope that happens," Zorn said.
"Certainly Rock Cartwright is going to play, as well as Marcus Mason, but we’re going to give that first part of the game and some carries to Quinton and let him see what he can do.”