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Redskins prepare for Cowboys Date published: 9/7/2010
BY RICH CAMPBELL ASHBURN --It took a moment yesterday to discern who the player and coach walking off the practice field together were.As the two men got closer to where media were standing at Redskins Park, reporters' intrigue was confirmed. Yes, it was coach Mike Shanahan and embattled defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth engaged in a lighthearted chat. The adversaries shared a moment yesterday afternoon after Haynesworth practiced some with the first-team defense. That doesn't mean Haynesworth will start against Dallas on Sunday, though; he's still considered a reserve. Basically, it's just more of what has been going on in practice in recent weeks. "We're gonna play the best players who [are] ready to play and Albert is one of them who keeps on getting better learning different positions," Shanahan said. Haynesworth took a "few" snaps with the first team yesterday, defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said. He practiced as a right defensive end, nose tackle and lineman in the nickel package. His understanding of the defense and ability to utilize the techniques that Haslett desires are improving. "The more he's out here, the better he gets and the better understanding of the defense," Haslett said. "That's why he played the reps the last couple weeks because these guys are so far ahead of him. "He hasn't been here that long if you think about it," Haslett said. "He's had the five practices in training camp. Then you got another five, so you're talking about 12, 13, 14 practices at the max, so I think he's finally starting to come around." Neither Shanahan nor Haslett said whether Haynesworth would play against Dallas.
Date published: 9/7/2010
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