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Flu Knocks Moss Out of 2nd Workout
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
His face flushed, wide receiver Santana Moss walked away from Redskins Park in street clothes shortly after practice yesterday.
Moss missed his second workout in seven organized team activity sessions, and this time it was obvious he was battling a case of the flu. Moss skipped the June 2 workout after a weekend of partying to celebrate his 29th birthday and later in the week blamed his absence on a conveniently timed illness.
However, as he moved toward the lobby exit yesterday, it was clear he was actually sick.
"I've got a little flu," Moss said. "It started [Tuesday] morning and continued today."
Coach Jim Zorn said Moss was expected to check with trainers yesterday afternoon to determine his status for the final workout today. Moss had 61 receptions last season, totaling 808 yards and three touchdowns.
"Santana is sick. . . . I don't think it was the partying type, but I really do think he is sick," Zorn said.
"It was really hot [Monday and Tuesday], so maybe it could have been a little bit of heat exhaustion. He was throwing up this morning. He's going to come in this afternoon and check in with the trainers and see if he feels any better."
Play-Calling Not an Issue
With curiosity surrounding Zorn's West Coast system, offensive coordinator Sherman Smith doesn't want to hear debate about who will be calling plays this fall.
Smith, who joined the Redskins on Feb. 15 after spending the last 13 seasons coaching running backs for the Tennessee Titans, said as long as the word reaches the field he will be happy -- no matter who gets it there.
"The goal is to get wins on Sunday," he said. "Whoever calls the plays -- I don't care if Donald Duck calls the plays. . . . It doesn't matter who sends it."
Score One for the Defense
Near the end of practice, the offense struggled to convert scoring opportunities during red-zone drills, with a majority of passes from quarterback Jason Campbell being swatted down.
"The defense did a wonderful job shutting us down on offense in the red zone," Zorn said. "They did a really nice job. We got in a few times. We missed a couple open receivers as well."
