Is Commanders OT C Samuels done for the season?

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Saw the following posted,

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/red...shbu.html#more

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There's no other way to put it: The mood at Commanders Park has been downright depressing since the Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions. Privately, many players have bemoaned the situation, criticizing owner Daniel Snyder for his handling of embattled Coach Jim Zorn. Snyder has been even more demanding of Zorn's time than usual, many who work in the main building have told me, seeking answers about the problems on offense. (I would tend to look at the dearth of talent and depth along the offensive line.)

After cornerback Carlos Rogers spoke out the other day, saying management was part of the problem, at least one team leader congratulated him for his candid assessment. Rogers definitely is not alone in being fed up with how the team operates.

Some players, irritated by reporters' questions about Zorn's status, would welcome an announcement from the front office that Zorn is safe for the remainder of the season. (See the story by Rick Maese and Mike Wise.)

Meanwhile, Zorn has trudged along as best he can, players said, but you can see the strain on his face. And it appears the Commanders will be without Pro Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels for the remainder of the season because of a career-threatening neck injury he suffered at the beginning of the 20-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
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Not sure the bolded text has been confirmed, but that would be a huge loss to their OL, esp given how badly their offense is struggling.

(Thought I'd post this as it's slow with our Bye week . . . . )
 

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I HATE the Commanders, but you hate to see a guy get injured, especially something that could put his career in jeopardy.

The Cowboys know about neck injuries cutting some guys' careers a few years short.

Best of luck to Chris Samuel
 

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EPL0c0;3018177 said:
I HATE the Commanders, but you hate to see a guy get injured, especially something that could put his career in jeopardy.

The Cowboys know about neck injuries cutting some guys' careers a few years short.

Best of luck to Chris Samuel

Definitely.

I thought he just had a stinger. Nothing season ending . . . .
 

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Their oline struggled with Sameuls.... They're in for a looooong season with the tough part of their schedule about to begin after the KC game this week.. Darn, it's great living in Foreskin country these days....:D
 

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Mansta54;3018185 said:
Their oline struggled with Sameuls.... They're in for a looooong season with the tough part of their schedule about to begin after the KC game this week.. Darn, it's great living in Foreskin country these days....:D

Could you imagine if the Commanders lost to another winless team?

I think Snyder would go crazy.
 

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I feel bad for Samuels, but it really doesn't change anything. We might go 3-13 instead of 4-12. I suppose that means we'll have a better shot at overpaying for a rookie QB that will get killed behind another porous offensive line next year.
 

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Skinsmaniac;3018191 said:
I feel bad for Samuels, but it really doesn't change anything. We might go 3-13 instead of 4-12. I suppose that means we'll have a better shot at overpaying for a rookie QB that will get killed behind another porous offensive line next year.

Do you think Zorn lasts until mid-season?

Or does Snyder wait to hire a new coach end of the season?
 

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Woods;3018195 said:
Do you think Zorn lasts until mid-season?

Or does Snyder wait to hire a new coach end of the season?

I really don't know. It could be the bye in two weeks. If not then, I suppose he'll wait until the end of the season. I think he's sensitive about being seen as trigger happy because he knows it hurts his chances of hiring a good coach. And I suppose it's true that he hasn't fired anyone since Schottenheimer.
 

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Skinsmaniac;3018197 said:
I really don't know. It could be the bye in two weeks. If not then, I suppose he'll wait until the end of the season. I think he's sensitive about being seen as trigger happy because he knows it hurts his chances of hiring a good coach. And I suppose it's true that he hasn't fired anyone since Schottenheimer.

Well, I think there are quite a few good coaches available this time around, so in that sense you guys could get fortunate.

But I'm not sure if any coach is going to be able to win with Snyder and Vinny at the helm.
 

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Woods;3018189 said:
Could you imagine if the Commanders lost to another winless team?

I think Snyder would go crazy.

Dude, it's gonna happen. KC is gonna get them at FedEx field this week. Their team isn't focused at all. Complaining about the media, fighting each other, taking shots at their frtofc, and they still have key injuries to already sorry oline. KC is hungry and will beat that arse on sunday afternoon. It's about to get real ugly around here. I can't wait!!!:D
 

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Woods;3018198 said:
Well, I think there are quite a few good coaches available this time around, so in that sense you guys could get fortunate.

But I'm not sure if any coach is going to be able to win with Snyder and Vinny at the helm.

That's the HUGE problem right there, Vinny. Football people and HC's around the league knows he's a complete JOKE and don't want to work with him.. He must have pics on the midget doing something bad. Don't know how he stays around... Amazing!!!
 

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Woods;3018189 said:
Could you imagine if the Commanders lost to another winless team?

I think Snyder would go crazy.


Imagine? You sound like you think it's not likely to happen. Without even looking at the spread my money goes on KC straight up.
 

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Woods;3018181 said:
I thought he just had a stinger. Nothing season ending . . . .

Samuels has spinal stenosis (sound familiar?)--although he's been playing with it for a while. It's why he wears that huge neck guard. Could be career-ending, if medical advice says another hit would be too big a risk.

Without him or Randy Thomas, it's just musical chairs on their o-line. It may finally be time for Campbell to learn how to slide, because I foresee a lot of running for his life in his future.
 

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Go Big D!;3018213 said:
I can't see why any player would want to go play for the redsk*ns. Except for the washed up vets who want to steal money for one last season. When things get bad at home all I have to do is think of Danny boy and thank the football gods that he doesn't own the Cowboys.

What's the difference between Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder???
 

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Eddie;3018265 said:
What's the difference between Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder???

I despise Jerry as much as the next guy, but really, Snyder is truly worse. And Cerrato makes Larry Lacewell look like Scot Pioli.

The sheer number of draft picks they have traded away for utter crap is astounding, and then they find themselves with nothing resembling depth anywhere on the team.

Worst of all, Danny is a LOT younger than Jerry.

I have no love for that team, but I do feel sorry for (some of) their fans.
 

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Eddie;3018265 said:
What's the difference between Jerry Jones and Daniel Snyder???
For starters there are those 3 Lombardi's that Jerry has........
 

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Hopefully Danny boy will pull one of his patented "hail mary" "save the season trades" and as usual give away the store.:laugh1:
 
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