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The clay court season begins its build-up to the French Open with the Monte Carlo Masters this week, and Sky Sports expert Barry Cowan has been pondering the big talking points. Can Murray use Monte Carlo to find form for Roland Garros?For Andy, he has become a great clay court player. Where Andy has a slight disadvantage is that hes not as good stepping onto clay on the first day as the likes of Djokovic, Nadal or even Roger Federer. Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic could meet again in Monte Carlo Murray takes a while to play his best tennis. Every match he plays this week, hell benefit from it going towards the French Open.For Andy its not about winning this week. Its about building momentum. He will put the disappointment of Indian Wells behind him, which is always a difficult period for him. Well start to see Andy play his best tennis. Will it be here in Monte Carlo? I dont know. Murrays route to final Who could he play? Is Djokovic the favourite once again? Novak Djokovic most recently won the Miami Open It certainly looks that way. Its astonishing what Novak is able to do on all surfaces. Hes head and shoulders above the rest. This week is fairly comfortable for him because its his home tournament, as such. Its where he lives, Monte Carlo. Hes played well there in the past few years and, a couple of times, has been a winner.But can he complete a career Grand Slam with a French Open title?For every win he has over the next five or six weeks, every press conference will have the question: Can you cope with the pressure of the French Open? Novak Djokovic celebrates his 2015 Monte Carlo win Last year, I was surprised - I think of most of were surprised - with what happened in the final, and with what Stan Wawrinka produced on the clay. Incredible tennis, his best match ever.But Novak is a better player now than he was a year ago, I think mentally he is even stronger. He is winning so many matches in the mind - not a lot of players believe they can beat Novak when it gets to the crucial stages.Is Djokovic likely to be knocked off the top spot?I expect more of the same - who else can challenge? Who else can step up to the plate? At the moment theres not a long list. Dominic Thiem gave Djokovic a rough ride in Miami But new people emerge. Dominic Thiem has emerged in the past few weeks and I was really impressed with how he played in Miami against Novak.Nadal is traditionally the clay king - but can he still cut it?Its a great topic of conversation. If I look at Rafa last year, and at Rafa throughout all of 2015, could he get back to his best? I felt it would be the clay court season where Rafa would get back to his best because hes able to hit a large repetition of shots and build up confidence. Rafael Nadal has tasted success in Monte Carlo But I look at his performances on clay and on quicker surfaces in the past 12 months and I think hes a better player. The quicker surfaces take away the indecision and doubt that is clearly in Rafas mind.Theres so much doubt in his mind. Buenos Aires and Rio, which were in February after the Australian Open, he wasnt convincing. It will be a fascinating week to see if Rafa can back himself. Its remarkable to say that, given he has won this title eight times and dominated the clay court season for the past decade.Watch the Monte Carlo Masters live on Sky Sports all week. Also See: ATP schedule Tennis on Sky Latest scores Get a NOW TV pass Video Air Force 1 Mid Canada . -- Athletics manager Bob Melvin is already starting to run out of superlatives to describe Scott Kazmir. Air Force 1 Low Canada . 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He then went to see a specialist, who cleared him to play.Coach Jay Gruden had indicated that the doctors approval would be a mere formality. Gruden said McCoy threw the ball fine with no issues whatsoever at practice.McCoy sprained his neck in the fourth quarter of last weeks 24-0 loss to the St. Louis Rams. He is listed as questionable on the injury report.Robert Griffin III was pegged to start if McCoy wasnt cleared. Gruden said he took into account the total package oof work from McCoy, Griffin and Kirk Cousins when making the decision and said McCoys greater body of NFL experience helped make the difference.ddddddddddddI think his decision-making right now is probably the best, Gruden said.The Redskins have multiple injury concerns on both sides of the ball. Safety Brandon Meriweather and running back Roy Helu each have a sprained toe and have been ruled out, and linebacker Keenan Robinson (knee) also wont play.Defensive end Jason Hatcher didnt practice Friday and is questionable with a knee injury. Gruden said DeSean Jackson has a 50-50 chance to play after missing last weeks game with a bruised leg.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL ' ' '