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Two weeks into the NFL practice season and a big name, not currently important.

I'm not talking about Des Bright.

I'm not talking about Des Bright. I'm not talking about Des Bryant.

A big name could be employed by the NFL soon. Dan Snyder and his beloved NFL franchise in

Northern Virginia slash Washington, D.C. They need reinforcements. They have been beaten. They have

been broken at the running back position.

Darius Geis.

Who?

Darius Geis, the rookie running back who was projected as the de facto starter or certainly a key part of the running attack with the Reds.

Never heard of him.

Well, because he didn't be played like one game, a half of preseason game.

He got hurt.

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