ESPN: Garcon & Meriweather set to return

[Hitman21ST]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/86...ngton-redskins

Coach Mike Shanahan said after Friday's practice that both will play barring any setbacks this weekend, giving the Redskins a badly needed big-play receiver and an even more badly needed starting-caliber safety.

This is absolutely great news. We now have a deep game back, and Meriweather should make our secondary better (maybe not good, but better).

[terpskins10]

Hopefully Garcon won't be doing more harm than good by playing. His presence on the field is huge, though.

Also would love to see if Meriweather somehow makes a difference in the secondary. Was extremely active in the preseason.

[SMU Redskin]

Is Meriweather a FS or SS? Please say FS, and that he will be replacing Madieu Williams

[terpskins10]

Is Meriweather a FS or SS? Please say FS, and that he will be replacing Madieu Williams

I think the original plan was to use Meriweather at SS and Jackson at FS. Not to say he can't play FS (and let's be honest, no one can be worse than Madieu at this point), but I think we're trying to use him more in the box and on intermediate passing routes as opposed to the deeper stuff.

[AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy]

I think the original plan was to use Meriweather at SS and Jackson at FS. Not to say he can't play FS (and let's be honest, no one can be worse than Madieu at this point), but I think we're trying to use him more in the box and on intermediate passing routes as opposed to the deeper stuff.

I think you are correct. Merweather is better suited as a run stopper, but I am happy to have him back either way. At least we will get to see what we have in him as we move toward the end of the season.

[skinfan57]

Hopefully Garcon won't be doing more harm than good by playing. His presence on the field is huge, though.

Also would love to see if Meriweather somehow makes a difference in the secondary. Was extremely active in the preseason.

This ^^^

Garcon will make a difference even if he's a decoy. I'm also afraid it's too soon and wonder if he should have opted for surgery. I'm going to take it as a sign that the Skins mean business on Sunday.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

Not sure Merriweather will make of any difference if he is indeed back.

Dude didn't have much of a pre-season through injury and is FAR from in game shape. Hopefully he shows enough the last 7 games to stick around next year as we sure as heck need the bodies back there. But I'm not expecting much of anything from him the rest of this year all things considered.

Garcon on the other hand is a massive boost to an ailing offense. I can see Roberts smile from here.

Hail.

[braindx]

lol, I guess we'll see what happens.

[WSHRedskins3ATLBraves3]

The Garcon move appears desperate to me. We were hearing the question was whether he'd even be ready for Dallas and now he's ready to come back?

I don't expect much from him, and I really think if he isn't effective that he should just get the surgery now.

[Gibbs Hog Heaven]

The Garcon move appears desperate to me. We were hearing the question was whether he'd even be ready for Dallas and now he's ready to come back?

I don't expect much from him, and I really think if he isn't effective that he should just get the surgery now.

Sunday will be VERY telling as to just how the players stand with the HC/ Coaches.

If the season is indeed done, I'm 100% with you to shut Pierre or anyone else vital to our future that's needing surgery down and have them fresh and healthy for the next campaign.

Hail.

[skinsfan83]

It won't last long. As we seen the last time these guys made a attempt at returning.

[flexxskins]

It won't last long. As we seen the last time these guys made a attempt at returning.

You must be a blast to have around at Christmas.

[Bangee7]

I'm taking the optimistic path with this news....the worst thing that can happen is they get hurt & we shut them down for the rest of the year.

But, the upside is huge. Hopefully this is the shot in the arm that the 'skins need.

It's time for some good things to happen to this team.

Hail!

[BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93]

Everyone is getting a little too excited about Merriweather. He is a poor man's Laron Landry. He won't help much defending the pass.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Everyone is getting a little too excited about Merriweather. He is a poor man's Laron Landry. He won't help much defending the pass.

I'm sure you're right, but I'm just excited for the possibility of seeing something a little different.