Backups at the forefront against Steelers

Yeah, Clinton Portis is going to play, and yes, Albert Haynesworth will be suiting up. But this weekend's game is still all about backups.

It's the preseason, and that means it's Colt Brennan's time.

With that in mind, here are five backups to watch come Saturday.

1. Colt Brennan.
The exciting rookie has turned into a so-so sophomore. His performance last week against Baltimore (4-of-12) was putrid, and reports out of camp say that he hasn't looked his best recently. He's battling for the backup job behind Jason Campbell, but Todd Collins has looked solid if not spectacular, and could make the job his with another poor showing out of Colt.

2. Chase Daniel.
The rookie out of Missouri set records in college, but he didn't get on the field last week. He's probably fighting for a spot on the Redskins' practice squad (or a spot elsewhere in the league), but Daniel reportedly has looked good in practice. The knock on Daniel coming out of college was his height, but guys like Jeff Garcia and Doug Flutie can play in the NFL.

3. Marko Mitchell.
The rookie wide receiver was invisible last week. He's had a good week in practice, and the Skins need someone at the position to step up and grab the 5-6 positions.

4. Brian Orakpo.
OK, he's not a backup, but the rookie defensive end/linebacker is exciting. Look for him to play sparingly but provide some defensive highlights. I have a feeling this pass rusher will be a great one.

5. Justin Tryon.
The second-year cornerback had a strong training camp, but he hit a huge speedbump against the Ravens, giving up play after play, especially inside slants. After the game, he sounded like he had learned much from his shaming. We'll see come Saturday.