WFT 2020 Training Camp

-Position you're most excited about:

Not position, but pass rush. If we can average over 3 sacks per game then we should be a top 10 defence. Though I agree if the O doesn't click that might not matter.

-Position you're most worried about:

OL definitely. I have faith in the coaching but aside from Scherff we have no names. We really need a new Hogs group to form.

-Position battle you're most intrigued about :

RB but big if on Guice and Love. And if Gibson is in the mix a la McCaffrey, it could really take the pressure off the short to mid passing game (I see a lot of screen type plays). That in turn would open up more deep shots. IF it all clicks it could be a big play O.

-Sleeper player you think will have a big impact:

I want to put Sims into this slot. With Harmon out he has the perfect opportunity to build on last season, especially if Gandy-Golden steps up to draw some coverage. 3 amigos anyone?

NFL training camp schedules 2020

With the exception of the Chiefs and Texans, all NFL teams will conduct 2020 training camps on the same schedule. While specifics like workout/practice times and other logistics will vary from team to team, the NFL and the NFLPA agreed to a specific timeline that includes acclimation and ramp-up periods before teams can begin practicing with pads.

Below is the training camp schedule all NFL teams will follow. (The Chiefs and Texans' training camp schedules play out days earlier than the dates below.)

Dates Period
July 28-31 COVID-19 testing and virtual meetings
Aug. 1-2 Physicals and equipment distribution
Aug. 3-11 Acclimation period
Aug. 12-16 Gradual ramp-up period
Aug. 17-Sept. 6 Contact integration period (practice)

The NFLPA pushed for so much time between training camp reporting dates and padded practices because the entire offseason program played out virtually in 2020. The players wanted to give themselves the best chance to get into football shape and avoid injuries.

Below is a more detailed breakdown of the five periods in the 2020 training camp schedule.

COVID-19 testing and virtual meetings (July 28-31)

July 28: COVID-19 testing and virtual meetings
July 29: COVID-19 testing and virtual meetings
July 30: Virtual meetings
July 31: COVID-19 testing and virtual meetings

Physicals and equipment (Aug. 1-2)

After everybody has gone through a round of initial COVID-19 testing and subsequent isolation, those who tested negative will proceed with the basics of training camp prep.

This is also the period where daily COVID-19 testing begins. The NFL will have players tested once a day for the first two weeks of camp, and after two weeks, if the rate of positive tests is below five percent, testing will move to every other day.

Acclimation period (Aug. 3-11)

One hour of weight room and one hour of on-field conditioning
Total strength and conditioning (small groups under 15) duration capped at two hours
No conditioning tests
Only strength and conditioning coaches for strength and conditioning drills
On-field strength and conditioning subject to Phase 1 rules (QBs, receivers, kickers, punters and long snappers permitted to use footballs)
In addition to strength and conditioning, walkthroughs permitted up to one hour on each of the first four days and up to 75 minutes on each of the final four days
Aug. 8 is an off day

Gradual ramp-up period (Aug 12-16)

Maximum of 3 1/2 hours of on-field time per day
First practice starts at 90 minutes with a max increase of 15 minutes per day up to a daily maximum of 120 minutes
Remainder of daily 3 1/2 hour on-field time limit applied to walkthrough
Aug. 12-13: Phase 2 activities; helmets and approved protective shirts permitted
Aug. 14-16: Non-padded practice days (no live contact, all customary practice activities); helmets, spiders, shells permitted
Aug. 15 is an off day

Contact integration period (Aug. 17 - Sept. 6)

Duration starts at 90 minutes with 15-minute daily increases
No increase or decrease in duration following an off day
Daily time limits dictated by CBA
Maximum of 14 padded practices

The first regular-season game of the season, Chiefs vs. Texans, is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 10, with the rest of the Week 1 slate scheduled to play out the following Sunday and Monday.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-training-camp-2020-dates-schedule-locations/kxfv8u0ql4bf1vqf251zpeuc0

So im guessing the skins started COVID testing and virtual meetings yesterday.

https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2020/07/28/washington-d-line-ranked-no-3/
On Our D-line ranked 3rd best in NFL by PFF. Not bad.

On RB’s, There will be plenty of carries for everyone. RB’s take a beating. There is nothing wrong with sharing the load and keeping them fresh. The season is a marathon not a sprint. Plus Guice and Love have to prove they can hold up to the punishment. I hope they can, they are both talented.
I like the way Gibbs used to handle his RB’s.
He would pound the opposing defense with his work horse like Earnest Byner to soften up the opposing defense then bring in the speed back when the opposing defense was tired and ready break. Gibbs also had a designated goal line back Gerald Riggs.
I could see Guice/AP sharing the work horse role and Love/Gibson bringing the speed. Plus you know there will be a diamond in the rough find at RB.

https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2020/07/28/washington-d-line-ranked-no-3/
On Our D-line ranked 3rd best in NFL by PFF. Not bad.



Id like to know who they put ahead of us honestly. Hopefully over the next few years the unit reaches its potential bc on paper, we should dominate.

Chase Young - 1st R
Sweat - 1R
Allen - 1R
Payne - 1R
Kerrigan - 1R

That is a TON of resources poured into a single unit. If I had a choice of which unit to invest heavy in ... itd be DL. But I think perhaps we went too deep.

I will never understand Payne over Derwin James.

never.

Id like to know who they put ahead of us honestly. Hopefully over the next few years the unit reaches its potential bc on paper, we should dominate.

Chase Young - 1st R
Sweat - 1R
Allen - 1R
Payne - 1R
Kerrigan - 1R

That is a TON of resources poured into a single unit. If I had a choice of which unit to invest heavy in ... itd be DL. But I think perhaps we went too deep.

I will never understand Payne over Derwin James.

never.

BPA over need.

The ranking were:


1. Steelers
2. Eagles
3. REDSKINS
4. 49ers
5. Packers


Not sure I agree with that.

Id like to know who they put ahead of us honestly. Hopefully over the next few years the unit reaches its potential bc on paper, we should dominate.

Chase Young - 1st R
Sweat - 1R
Allen - 1R
Payne - 1R
Kerrigan - 1R

That is a TON of resources poured into a single unit. If I had a choice of which unit to invest heavy in ... itd be DL. But I think perhaps we went too deep.

I will never understand Payne over Derwin James.

never.

Yeah...I kinda agree here. But I think Payne has been decent for us...James has been the better player overall. I do believe he can breakout and be better in the 4-3 under JDR.

I like Payne's ceiling more than Jonathan Allen's. I think Payne is ready to break out in the 4-3.

https://s.hdnux.com/photos/76/43/50/16398871/3/920x920.jpg

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https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2A3A1E8/october-6-2019washington-redskins-defensive-end-jonathan-allen-93-gets-the-sack-on-new-england-patriots-quarterback-tom-brady-12-in-first-quarter-action-during-the-game-between-the-new-england-patriots-vs-the-washington-redskins-at-fedex-field-in-landover-maryland-cory-roystercal-sport-media-2A3A1E8.jpg

They are grown ass men.

im getting giddy thinking about these two .. derwin is a dumb name anyway.

I like Payne's ceiling more than Jonathan Allen's. I think Payne is ready to break out in the 4-3.

Me too, Allen is solid but he doesn't have that burst like Payne