Kyle Cook and Dan Skuta "Good To Go" For Friday; Andre Smith Could See Action

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 18, 2010 1:40 PM EDT in Injury

Against the Broncos, Kyle Cook has his ankle rolled, which knocked him out of the game and properly introduced us to Reggie Stephens; a pretty serviceable backup utility interior offensive lineman. Dan Skuta also hurt his ankle in the same game. Unfortunately they weren't experienced enough to use the Battlegear of Valor, which gives you increased healing and better defenses. Nope. But that's what preseason is for, to gain experience.

And fortunately, both Cook and Skuta will be good to go this Friday against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Those that are definitely out include fullback Fui Vakapuna (shoulder), defensive end Robert Geathers (foot) and offensive tackle Andrew Mitchell (knee).

That also means that Andre Smith could see action, because backup tackle (and guard) Anthony Collins wasn't on the field during Wednesdays practice for an unknown reason.

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"Good To Good"

Heh

by Oregonbengalsfan on Aug 18, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions

Options at Guard?

I can’t tell you specifically how they look this year, but last year I was very disappointed with our Left Guards, both Mathis and Livings. After such a strong outing from Stephens, I would love to see him play some LG to sure up that line. Then if an injury comes along, we can still move him back to Center and move Mathis or Livings right back into the LG spot. Also like to see what Hudson can do in game action, because Benson is a much better runner to the left mostly due to Whit, so with a solid guard between him and Cook, it would be a deadly combination.

by baconbitz309 on Aug 18, 2010 2:06 PM EDT reply actions