Thursday, August 28, 2008

Here’s a look at some key position battles with final cuts needed less than 48 hours after the final preseason game:

WIDE RECEIVER

Safe: Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, James Thrash, Malcolm Kelly, Devin Thomas



On the bubble: Billy McMullen

In trouble: Anthony Mix, Horace Gant, Maurice Mann

Skinny: McMullen is in a similar situation as Mason, although the injuries that have slowed Kelly and Thomas could help him.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Safe: Chris Samuels, Jon Jansen, Pete Kendall, Randy Thomas, Casey Rabach, Stephon Heyer, Chad Rinehart, Jason Fabini

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On the bubble: Justin Geisinger, Andrew Crummey, Todd Wade

In trouble: Devin Clark, Fred Matua, Tavares Washington

Skinny: Probably only one spot for one of the players trying to be the backup center or Wade, who has missed most of camp with an ankle injury.

LINEBACKERS

Safe: London Fletcher, Marcus Washington, Rocky McIntosh, H.B. Blades, Khary Campbell

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On the bubble: Alfred Fincher

In trouble: David Holloway, Danny Verdun-Wheeler

Skinny: Only keeping two backups with McIntosh coming back from knee surgery could be a risk. They also could grab someone else’s castoff as a potential No. 6 linebacker.

CORNERBACKS

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Safe: Shawn Springs, Carlos Rogers, Fred Smoot

On the bubble: Leigh Torrence, Justin Tryon, Matterral Richardson

In trouble: Byron Westbrook, Cedrick Holt

Skinny: Torrence is probably safe, especially if they keep five corners, and it would be an upset for the undrafted Richardson to beat out a fourth-round pick in Tryon.

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SAFETIES

Safe: LaRon Landry, Reed Doughty, Kareem Moore, Chris Horton

On the bubble: Justin Hamilton

In trouble: Patrick Ghee

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Skinny: This is another position at which the Redskins could look at other teams’ cuts for a veteran reserve.

SPECIALISTS

Safe: Ethan Albright, Shaun Suisham

On the bubble: Derrick Frost, Durant Brooks

Skinny: They’re both going to punt against the Jaguars, so maybe one great punt is the final factor.

Corey Masisak

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