Redskins officials have received league approval to stop Sunday's game for a brief ceremony if Bruce Smith breaks Reggie White's NFL career sacks record. The veteran defensive end needs two sacks to break the record.
A day after defensive coordinator George Edwards indicated that Smith's playing time could be curtailed in an effort to keep him fresh while Regan Upshaw's workload increases, Coach Steve Spurrier indicated Smith will remain in the starting lineup.
"Bruce has played well," Spurrier said. "We just need to get Bruce in there a little bit more in passing-down situations. That's what we're trying to do."...
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A day after defensive coordinator George Edwards indicated that Smith's playing time could be curtailed in an effort to keep him fresh while Regan Upshaw's workload increases, Coach Steve Spurrier indicated Smith will remain in the starting lineup.
"Bruce has played well," Spurrier said. "We just need to get Bruce in there a little bit more in passing-down situations. That's what we're trying to do."...
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