Hey everybody from Redskin Park. Welcome to another live chat, reviewing Green Bay and previewing Arizona.

Open locker room was from 12:30-1:30 today. Joe Bugel said he expects Casey Rabach and Todd Wade to play against Arizona. Lorenzo Alexander has been moved from defensive tackle to left offensive tackle behind Chris Samuels. Marcus Washington will try to increase his workload today in practice, which just started.

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From Henry in Virginia Beach:
Don't you think a big problem with this team is Al Saunders? We have a good Defense and a good QB now but Al is messing it up with his play calling and lack of feel for the game. First, when was the last time one of those reverses actually gained more then 5 yards, so why must we run some version of them 3 times a game? In GB it was raining and guys were dropping and fumbling balls all over the place but lets have 9 guys handle the ball on a rainy day when nobody can hang onto.good play! Second, 3 and 1 Saunders calls a pass to Sellarsguess what Al another drop. Another 3 and 1 and Al pitches the ball back 4 yards to CP and he doesnt even get back to the line of scrimmage.

Ryan O'Halloran:
No, Al Saunders isn't a big problem. Dropped catches are the problem. Portis fumbling is the problem. A creaky offensive is the problem. The reverse has been a successful play for the Redskins since 2004, especially with Moss and Randle El. Before Moss slipped, remember, he fumbled. On third-and-1, that's not an automatic run down against the Packers because Green Bay knew any important run would be going to the left side. Granted, there are always going to be nit picks within any game as it relates to play calling but I think Saunders has called some good games.

Barry in Reston:
What's the latest with the offensvie line?

Ryan O'Halloran:
Center Casey Rabach is expected to play. ... Right tackle Todd Wade hopes to play but will be replaced by current right guard Jason Fabini if he can't go. ... If Fabini moves to tackle, Rick DeMulling or Mike Pucillo will play right guard. ... The big deal is Rabach. If he was unable to play that would require a lot of juggling -- Pucillo to center, DeMulling to right guard, Fabini to right tackle and who knows what kind of chemistry that group would have.

From Pete in Arlington:
How surprised are you by the way the defense is playing?

Ryan O'Halloran:
I thought the defense would be improved but their play has been surprising. I thought they would move up to around 15th or 16th in the league (up from 31st). Instead, they're in the top five (don't have the statistics in front of me). It's already drawing comparisions to the 2004 team but there's a different, I think: Even though they didn't give up yards in '04, they didn't exactly create a ton of turnovers or sacks. This team is on their way to doing that.

From Thad in Annapolis:
After a big win it seems that skins have a let down, with the coaching staff that they have in place this should not happen but it does why?

Ryan O'Halloran:
You're right -- this team has been prone to letdowns ever since Gibbs came back in 2004. Three years ago -- beat Tampa in opener, lose next four; Two years ago -- start 3-0, lose two straight; start 5-3, lose three straight; Last year -- get back to 2-2, lose three straight. This year -- start 2-0, lose to Giants. ... As to why it's happened this year, the Giants loss was a complete letdown. The Redskins for sure thought they would be 3-0 heading into their bye. As for Green Bay, circumstances (injuries) have to be considered but if you're a road underdog, I'm not sure if a loss can be classified as a letdown. As for the coaching staff, I'm sure they're trying to push some buttons this week.

From John in Fairfax:
Do the Cardinals have a chance in you-know-what of winning Sunday?

Ryan O'Halloran:
There's always a chance but in the Cardinals' case, it's not much of a shot, especially if Tim Rattay has to start at quarterback. He's been with the team less than two weeks. The Redskins will win 24-6.

Ryan O'Halloran:
Practice update: Not practicing today are Stephon Heyer, Casey Rabach, Todd Wade, Shawn Springs (in Texas with his ill father) and Pete Kendall (rest). Fabini was at RT, Pucillo at C, DeMulling at RG and Lorenzo Alexander at LG.

Ryan O'Halloran:
That's it for this week. I'll be back Tuesday to talk about the Cardinals and Patriots.