CHRIS SAMUELS CARTED OFF FIELD - out 4 weeks

[Smithian]

I agree. He should be.

Just joking, I don't feel Chris Samuels was actually involved at any point, but he knew what he was doing when he was laughing.

On topic, who is his actually backup? Depth chart out yet?

[Skins2daGrave]

i guess it'd be Wade since Whitticker (splg?) has been said to be practicing with the 1st team at LG

[Irn-Bru]

On topic, who is his actually backup? Depth chart out yet?

Not yet. In practice today UDFA Stephon Heyer (Maryland) filled in, but that's likely only to see how he reacts to playing with the 1st unit. Since Chris is expected back even before the start of the season, they aren't too worried about finding the best backup right now — and it's also likely the reason why the coaches probably didn't consider moving Wade over to tackle.

Gibbs will be using this time to see who might be capable of doing what, and Chris will get back in the lineup with some time to spare.

[BossHog]

I spoke to someone from the Redskins today and they commented that Chris would likely miss "two to four" weeks. That wasn't an official statement so much as an expression of an opinion, but take it for what it's worth.

I would imagine that considering the time of the season - four weeks would be fine anyway. Let him heal properly.

[Chris Luva Luva]

I personally love the fact that the rookie is showing some promise. It's good to know.

[PulpExposure]

The one negative may be conditioning. It may be tough for him to come back after a month off. They are going to have him rest his leg for at least a week then start some rehabbing. I'm sure this next off season, he may get it cleaned out. Will wait and see.

Dunno if that's really such a concern for a LT.

Didn't Seattle's Walter Jones skip camp like 6 years in a row, report for the first game, and still dominate/go to the pro bowl nearly every year?