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[quote=skinsfan69;1257510]You guys do this every year. It is practice and take it with a grain of salt. Docston was killing it in practice a few years ago, as was Pryor.. lol.[/quote]

The problem with pessimists like you is that you are usually right (lol). I guess that makes you a realist, now that I think about.

Although I tend to think like you during the regular season, right now I prefer to be overly optimistic about the players and root for them to succeed. I love it when young men like Terry McLaurin and Matty Ice establish themselves as quality NFL players.

I'd like to know which developing young players and 2020 draftees you think could emerge as significant contributors to the team.

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1257509][URL="https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/washington-football/washington-trying-be-smart-chase-young-hip-flexor-injury"]Chase Young dealing with hip injury[/URL]

Not looking too serious but still hate that feeling...[/quote]

If Chase gets hurt this team will never be good again , that karma would just be too much to defeat

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[quote=skinsfan69;1257511]He should have been traded last year. He is a part time player at best right now.[/quote]

When he needs to step in because an injury, you'll be glad we have depth that talented.

That's been a big problem for this team for years, great Week 1 lineup on paper, but no depth and we're decimated by injuries. Every year it's the same story, "we would have had a great year if (these guys) had not been hurt!

This year's defense is loaded with depth, no reason to trade it away just because we have too many bodies at a position. We'll need him.

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[quote=Monkeydad;1257521]When he needs to step in because an injury, you'll be glad we have depth that talented.

That's been a big problem for this team for years, great Week 1 lineup on paper, but no depth and we're decimated by injuries. Every year it's the same story, "we would have had a great year if (these guys) had not been hurt!

This year's defense is loaded with depth, no reason to trade it away just because we have too many bodies at a position. We'll need him.[/quote]

Agreed. He's really shown signs of improvement last year, I think he's at least a quality depth guy.

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JP Finlay
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Last two 11v11 drills have included a pick. One for Haskins one for Allen. There have also been some dropped INTs.

JP Finlay
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The WFT offense looks bad today. Haskins. Allen. Pretty much everybody.

JP Finlay
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Poor period continues for Haskins - had a ball batted down and then gets knocked down on next snap. Offensive line depth is a problem

JP Finlay
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1h
Ok back to 11v11 with Haskins at QB - not looking great. Sweat just got around the corner and stripped him. Keep in mind neither starting tackle on the field.

JP Finlay
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1h
I’ve been able to process everything I’ve seen so far with Alex Smith but seeing him evade actual rush was just wild to me. I’m kinda shocked. He looked fluid. Footwork was fine. Of course he wasn’t gonna get hit but anything could have happened with guys falling at his feet.

JP Finlay
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3 snaps for Alex Smith against a real pass rush. No tackles or D-ends but Smith had to move in the pocket with DT pressure. That was wild to see honestly. Smith went 2 of 3 with two nice completions and one kinda ugly miss.

JP Finlay
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Alex Smith taking reps with defensive linemen on the field. This is new.
Not 11v11 but 9v9.

JP Finlay
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Nice TD connection from Haskins to McLaurin in red zone work. Motion away from Sims created a tight opening and Haskins fired it in

JP Finlay
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1st team Tackles for first 11v11 drills
LT - Cornelius Lucas
RT- Timon Parris
(Christian and Moses are resting. No sign of Charles.)

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O line ... will it compromise anything we try and do on offense like it has for the past 2 years? With injuries and playing TE as o line ... its been a real rough 2 years.

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Must admit to being a little disappointed that Saddiq Charles hasn't yet made an appearance with no mention of any injury, he dropped in the draft due to off field issues and has the LSU connection which has to be a littke concerning

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Given the nature of this offseason I think it's going to be tough for any of the rookies to break through and start right off the bat.

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Im on the "its way to early to tell but I just dont think Saahdiq Charles will amount to anything" train. Seems like another wasted mid round pick like Geron Christian.

Chances of getting a starting caliber LT after round 2 = very low. Take a G or C at that point, much higher success rate.

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Lol only a few days into the training camp, we are already labeling rookies a bust?

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[quote=GridIron26;1257530]Lol only a few days into the training camp, we are already labeling rookies a bust?[/quote]

Well .. to be fair it was the second we drafted him. I just dont like taking LT after round 2. I know, I know .. its completely arbitrary and way too soon.

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ASHBURN - Watching football practice in August requires near-constant internal reminders to not overreact, but through the first two days of padded practices for the Washington Football Team, rookie left tackle Saahdiq Charles has not been on the field.

When asked about Charles' absence on Tuesday, Washington head coach Ron Rivera called the injury minor. The coach also made clear he had no intention of providing much injury information.

Without Charles on the field third-year pro Geron Christian has been getting the bulk of the work at left tackle with the starting offense. Veteran free-agent addition Cornelius Lucas has been getting reps also and seems like the primary backup.

It's far too early to draw conclusions on Charles.

RELATED: RIVERA WANTS DIFFERENT THINGS FROM HASKINS AND SMITH

He's missed two consecutive days of practice, but they happen to be the first two days of practice media has attended.

It is worth noting, however, that Charles hasn't even been out on the field during the portion of practice the media can watch.

As a comparison, fourth-year defensive end Ryan Anderson missed Tuesday's practice but was on the sidelines during the session and was back at practice on Wednesday. Rivera also described Anderson's injury as minor.

Washington drafted Charles in the fourth round out of LSU where he showed plenty of talent but also missed games to suspension. Washington conducted plenty of research on Charles before the draft and the team believes any issues are in the past.
[url]https://sports.yahoo.com/geron-christian-gets-lots-left-145204019.html[/url]

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1257525]Must admit to being a little disappointed that Saddiq Charles hasn't yet made an appearance with no mention of any injury, he dropped in the draft due to off field issues and has the LSU connection which has to be a littke concerning[/quote]

I do think I heard RR say he has a minor injury that they're being cautious with.

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Rivera said one thing he likes about Haskins: "He's still learning and he's listening. That's another positive, a young guy that wants to listen and wants to grow. That's a huge deal for us. Real pleased with the coachable nature of our guys."

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[quote=FrenchSkin;1257533]I do think I heard RR say he has a minor injury that they're being cautious with.[/quote]

Fair enough, must have missed that, though a little curious he isn't out watching and absorbing while practice is ongoing at the least

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[quote=EdmundDorf;1257525]Must admit to being a little disappointed that Saddiq Charles hasn't yet made an appearance with no mention of any injury, he dropped in the draft due to off field issues and has the LSU connection which has to be a littke concerning[/quote]

Does anybody know if Ron has talked about why Charles isn’t on the field? A minor injury...but not even off to the side working? Just sounds strange

A name I keep hearing, Steve Sims.