Fred Davis News

Ryan Clark may be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence. The Pittsburgh Steelers safety is usually one of the team's most talkative players.

With tight end Chris Cooley propped up on crutches, watching the team's latest loss from the sidelines, the Redskins got mixed results from his replacements.

In an odd twist, it was the Redskins' offense that battled back and their high-priced defense that let them down late in Sunday's 31-17 loss at Atlanta.

CAN OFFENSE STEP IT UP? The Redskins' offense has to be better all-around. From Campbell's decision making, throwing accuracy and poise in the pocket, to the offensive line's blocking to receivers getting open.

Tight end Fred Davis has prepared well in anticipation of his first career start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome, quarterback Jason Campbell said.

When the Redskins return from their bye, wide receiver Devin Thomas and tight end Fred Davis should have an increased role in the offense.

With Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley sidelined at least a few weeks after leg surgery, second-year tight end Fred Davis moves to the top of the depth chart for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

For most of this season, the Washington Redskins have been a punch line for their inability to take advantage of a soft early season schedule and the constant tumult surrounding coach Jim Zorn and the front office.

Emerging from the bye week, the Redskins plan to make some personnel changes before this weekend's game at Atlanta, none bigger than replacing primary punt returner Antwaan Randle El with DeAngelo Hall.

Danny Smith, special teams coordinator, will focus this week on helping Hall prepare to handle the majority of returns against the Falcons, and Santana Moss is expected to continue as a change-of-pace returner, a league source said.

When asked about the move after practice at Redskins Park, Coach Jim Zorn said a final decision has not been made, but acknowledged 'one of the things that's going to happen is we're going to get another guy involved in punt returning and that's going to be DeAngelo.'

Ashley Fox blogged during the Eagles - Redskins game last night. Here's a sampling.

A Oddly enough, it may be a blessing in disguise for the Redskinsa TM offense. Without Cooley on the field to provide a comfortable target for Jason Campbell, the QB started looking to other options on the field.

The Washington Redskins have a 2-5 record and struggle to protect the quarterback, open running lanes, score points and win games.

Here's a bit of good news among the chaos at Redskins Park: Pro Bowl tight end Chris Cooley underwent successful surgery Wednesday on his lower right leg and could return in a month, according to the club .

Brian Westbrook News: Brian Westbrook left Monday night's game in the first quarter with a head injury.

You couldn't help but wonder, watching the Redskins get pink-bellied by the Eagles on Monday night, when we might see another Monday night game at FedEx Field.

Vinny Cerrato believes he gave Jim Zorn a roster that can make the playoffs. He also said the coach's job status was undecided in the days following the play-caller switch to Sherm Lewis.

According to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora, Redskins TE Chris Cooley has been lost for the season after suffering a broken right ankle against the Eagles on Monday night.

Sherm Lewis might want to go back to bingo. Or, better yet, he might want to apply for a job as the Philadelphia Eagles' play caller - it's a much easier job with someone such as DeSean Jackson on your side.

Final observations from the Redskins' 14-6 loss to Kansas City: -- Although the timeline is unclear, Jim Zorn told Jason Campbell in the second quarter that he had one more drive to get things turned around.

We make a mistake when we try to impose rational thought on the Washington Redskins management. An old adage says that you can't reason someone out of a position they didn't reason themselves into.

When executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato summarily appointed Sherman Lewis the team's play-caller despite the fact that Lewis had been part of the organization for less than two weeks, he and owner Daniel Snyder seemed to have constructed a rationale that their strategy would be working if weren't for the play-calling of Coach Jim Zorn and a couple of injuries.