Redskins Lose Patten for Season ; Seldom-Used Jacobs Now Is No. 2 Receiver
The Washington Times › November 21, 2005
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The injuries that have plagued Washington's defensive tackles and secondary finally hit the offense in a big way yesterday when No.2 receiver David Patten underwent season-ending arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Redskins coach Joe Gibbs said that since No.3 receiver James Thrash - a starter from 2000 to 2003 with Washington and Philadelphia - is also the team's top return specialist, he'll remain in those roles with third-year man Taylor Jacobs leaping from afterthought to Patten's spot.See the full content of this document
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Redskins Lose Patten for Season ; Seldom-Used Jacobs Now Is No. 2 Receiver
Thrash will be even more important tomorrow against Oakland since his kickoff return partner, Ladell Betts, is doubtful with a sprained knee.
"We were hoping it would be somethin...See the full content of this document
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