Special opportunity awaits Redskins' Cartwright

ASHBURN, Va. - Rock Cartwright was steamed, and he wasn't bashful about making his feelings known.

When the Washington Redskins set their roster for the regular season in September, Cartwright saw three running backs ahead of him. He felt dissed because he was regarded only as a special teams player, despite his seven loyal years of service to the franchise.

"As far as getting toyed with, I think I have," Cartwright said at the time.

Well, that seems like a long time ago. Eleven weeks later, the Redskins not only think of Cartwright as a running back - he's now their starter.

With Clinton Portis...