The Redskins defense's first unit played without several starters, and the opening lineup included cornerbacks Rufus Brown and Ade Jimoh. Starting cornerback Shawn Springs pulled his hamstring during early drills and was kept out as a precautionary measure. And defensive end Renaldo Wynn didn't play because of the death of his father-in-law Friday night. The defense showed its familiar tenacity with obscure players, but the secondary allowed some long passing plays. We missed too many tackles and gave up too many big plays, ... It will be a good teaching film.
Quotes about renaldo (6 Quotes)
Renaldo is a first-class vet who has played the game longer than I have. I'm looking forward to working with him. We already have good chemistry.
After talking with the doctors and our medical staff, I am going to be very careful not to bring Renaldo back until we are confident his knee is completely recovered and able to withstand the physical demands of SEC basketball. A final decision will be made closer to Saturday's game time.
I know (Kinsey) would have been here. It's one of those things He wasn't here on time, so he doesn't start. That throws Renaldo back in there.
Renaldo really pushes people around up front and he plays tremendously hard. He does a lot of things behind the scenes. There's a reason why our linebackers make a lot of plays. There's a reason why our linebackers run and hit as much as they do. Renaldo understands.
Renaldo knew going into today that he wasn't going to start but when the opening came, he was ready. He was ready because he practiced hard the past two days. Starting or not starting doesn't matter to Renaldo. He was ready regardless.