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Haynesworth leaves big cleats to fill

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:15:30 +0000

Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth missed his first game since signing a $100 million free agent contract during the offseason. Haynesworth suffered an ankle sprain in last week's win over Denver and wasn't able to practice in the days leading up to Sunday's game at Dallas. Haynesworth has missed at least one game because of either injury or suspension every season since his rookie year in 2002. Kedric Golston started in Haynesworth's place. After making 12 starts last year, Sunday marked Golston's second start of the season. Fourteen Redskins took part in at least one tackle on Sunday. Golston was not one of them. "It was good to start, come out here and just not let my teammates down," Golston said. "I have a lot of respect for London Fletcher and the guys on this team and my D-line coach and Coach [Greg] Blache. I know they can trust me, I

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Fletcher, defense work to stop Romo, big plays

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:11:10 +0000

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo often has succeeded at eluding pass rushers in the pocket. His ability to move well and give receivers more time to break free from coverage has resulted in many big plays for the Cowboys in Romo's four seasons as a starter. "He is a tough quarterback. He has great pocket awareness," middle linebacker London Fletcher said. "He has a great ability to extend plays, to buy time. He knows how to get everything out of a play. He's good at that." Although Romo struggled against pressure in the Cowboys' 17-7 loss in Week 10 to the Green Bay Packers, he is capable of making things happen even against an effective pass rush, players said. And the Cowboys have made players capable of helping Romo produce long gains. Also, the Redskins gave up 40- and 75-yard touchdown passes in the first quarter of their 27-17 victory

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