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Godfrey played under Williams with the Tennessee Titans, which has helped to prepare him to play in Washington's defense. "We blitzed a lot when I was in Tennessee and the guys are playing a lot more cover-2 now, and it's been good for us," Godfrey said, referring to a common zone pass-defense alignment. "Guys are learning now what they have to do out there and it is similar to what did in Tennessee and this defense is starting to get there, too, as far as being one of the top defenses in the league."
Daniels's ability to practice was unexpected after he separated his shoulder in Sunday's 34-3 Redskins victory over the Lions. Daniels returned to the game despite the injury, but the medical staff braced for severe swelling and limited range of motion for this week. Instead, Daniels slept Sunday night without the aid of pain killers, was performing agility drills by Tuesday and made it through a full practice yesterday.
"He's intent, he looked good today and he said he's going" to play, Gibbs said of Daniels.
Daniels, 34, said he regained full range of motion by midweek and said doctors were stunned by his recovery. "I've been blessed man, I'm glad I got a body that heals fast," he said.
However, Daniels has some concern that his shoulder could be sore today given the more strenuous workload yesterday. "We'll see," Daniels said. "Things can happen between now and Sunday and we've got to make a decision if it's safe to go or wait until next week."
Veteran Demetric Evans, who is having a strong season, would replace Daniels if he cannot play.
Redskins Notes: Guard Randy Thomas, who tore his left triceps against Philadelphia on Sept. 17 and aims to be back in the lineup in December, said his rehabilitation is progressing well. Thomas is still wearing a large brace and said he will have to play in some sort of contraption when he does come back. "It's just hard to do certain things," Thomas said. "I don't want to try to do too much yet." Thomas must wear the brace for several more weeks. . . . The Redskins are second in the NFL in red zone defense, allowing just three touchdowns in the 10 times opponents have driven inside the 20-yard line. Last season, the Redskins gave up 21 touchdowns in 42 red zone possessions.
Staff writer Jason Reid contributed to this report.
