Washington Post: Redskins Training Camp Observations
 

Thought a fresh TC thread might be a good idea

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-training-camp-observations-from-day-3/2012/07/28/gJQAUFkmGX_blog.html?wprss=rss_football-insider]Redskins training camp: Observations from Day 3 - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

I must say I'm very pleasantly surprised by what I'm hearing about Banks these past few days.

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thanks smoot

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love to hear helu off to the races!!

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I really don't want to spend a roster spot on Banks, but the way he has been playing makes it seem inevitable.

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Solid competition at WR. I like it. We may not have world-beating talent but whoever makes the roster should contribute positively.

It's too early to be concerned but TC reports from all 3 days paint Cousins as an interception machine. There are seven mentions alone of Cousins picks. But of course he is a rook just finding his sea legs.

[QUOTE=Lotus;927148]Solid competition at WR. I like it. We may not have world-beating talent but whoever makes the roster should contribute positively.

It's too early to be concerned but TC reports from all 3 days paint Cousins as an interception machine. There are seven mentions alone of Cousins picks. But of course he is a rook just finding his sea legs.[/QUOTE]

Well he's not our guy anyway so as long as they don't say that about griff I'm fine lol.

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If KC's ints become a problem for us this year then our season has taken a decidedly poor turn.

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IMO better to throw the INT's now than in a game.

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Saw Smoots post in the other thread about Sellers retiring. Guess he knew his demise was right about the corner and father time caught up with him.

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[quote=Lotus;927148]Solid competition at WR. I like it. We may not have world-beating talent but whoever makes the roster should contribute positively.

It's too early to be concerned but TC reports from all 3 days paint Cousins as an interception machine. There are seven mentions alone of Cousins picks. But of course he is a rook just finding his sea legs.[/quote]

It might take him anywhere from 2-3 seasons before he finally "gets it" and becomes a solid backup qb. Idc as long as he spends on those seasons on the bench. He's a long-term developmental prospect.

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Good reads, agree onthe banks

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Got a chance to go to Training Camp today [B](7/28)[/B]. Heres a few of my observations:

-[B]D. Hall[/B] is still D. Hall. On the very first play of this one on one drill he was lined up against [B]Garcon[/B]. Garcon hit him with a move and beat him deep to receive about i'd say a 60 yard pass from [B]RG3[/B] (Thrown on the money). [B]Raheem Morris[/B] let Hall hear it.

-Few plays later [B]Garcon [/B]beat [B]Hall [/B]again on a 12 yard curl route. (Yes D. Hall was hearing it from the crowd)

-[B]D.Hall[/B] defended [B]Moss[/B] nicely on one play batting the ball down. Afterwards Hall raised his arm up in the air after the crowd finally cheered for him in a sign of relief. [B]D. Hall[/B] has to step it up! The whole secondary has to step up! [B]Josh Wilson [/B]got beat a couple times as well.

-[B]Reed Doughty[/B] let a [B]Grossman[/B] Int sleep out of his hands. Right after the play he dropped down to do a couple of push ups.

-Two WRs who stood out to me were [B]Pierre Garcon[/B] and [B]Brandon Banks[/B]. Garcon appeared to be RG3's favorite target today. He hauled in passes after passes. He was clearly the best WR out there. Yes I said Brandon Banks. Of course he had a few drops but he also had a few good catches. (Right now I have him ahead of [B]Alderick Robinson[/B] based off today.)

-We already know how elusive [B]RG3[/B] is but man, he looks even better in person! There was one play were the defense was really coming at him, he stepped up in the pocket and side-arm threw it to [B]Cooley[/B] for about 9 yards. (For a minute he looked like Michael Vick on the play).

-There were several plays where [B]RG3 [/B]looked like Vick. I didnt realize how elusive Griff actually was. I knew he had EXCELLENT straight line speed. One play [B]Orakpo [/B]was coming at him, he juked back so quick and threw a bullet to someone(cant remember who) for about an 8 yard gain. Sheesh having a mobile QB helps big time.

-One play none of the WRs could get open which forced [B]RG3[/B] to jet out of the pocket. When I say jet, I mean RG3 was out of there! He scrambled out the pocket and glided along the sideline for like a 30 yard run. Hes a BLUR in person I tell ya!

-On another rush play [B]RG3[/B] scrambled out of the pocket and rushed for like a 15 yard gain. He zipped through 2 defenders which set the crowd off in cheers.

-From the 11 on 11 action I got to see, [B]RG3[/B] looked flawless. He only threw about 2 or 3 incompletions and they were from dropped passes. He made it look so easy out there shredding the secondary in pieces.

-Im sure you guys are aware of the 2 back to back ints thrown by [B]Kirk Cousins[/B]. One was caught by [B]Keenan Robinson[/B] the other by [B]Richard Crawford[/B]. Cousins looked very hesitant today.

-We saw the good [B]Rex[/B] today. I think he is pretty much a lock as the #2 QB. He threw a couple of nice passes...deep and short.

-[B]Cooley[/B] was catching alot of 6-7 yard seam routes.

-The[B] D-line [/B]got the best out of the [B]O-line [/B]today. They were in each Qb's face in a hurry! Its hard to tell if our d-line is really that good or is the o-line just struggling a bit.

-[B]Roy Helu[/B] looked like the best back today. Ripping off big gains weaving effortlessly threw defenders.

-[B]Orakpo[/B] was an animal today. He was constantly in the backfield disturbing [B]RG3[/B]. If contact was allowed Orakpo would have had about two sacks on RG3 today. He lined up on both the right and left sides on defense.

-[B]Alfered Morris[/B] caught my attention today. He showed off his powerful and bruising running style today as he trucked threw defenders on several occasions.

-I was hoping to see alot out of [B]Hankerson [/B]and [B]Morgan[/B]. They both were pretty much invisible out there. They both dropped a pass on consecutive plays which had the crowd looking around in panic mode.

-[B]Evan Royster[/B] didnt have a bad day himself. He broke off a 40 yard run that got the crowd super excited. Other than that one play the rest were 7-8 yard gains.

-[B]Santana Moss[/B] looked excellent in the slot. The position fits him perfectly. He hauled in a couple of 15 yard [B]RG3[/B] strikes.

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[IMG]https://instagr.am/p/No6kOOzZW-/media/?size=l[/IMG] RG3 after he threw a strike.

[IMG]https://instagr.am/p/No7UevTZXj/media/?size=l[/IMG] RG3 & Helu in the backfield.

[IMG]https://p.twimg.com/Ay8QOVKCUAEw_bY.jpg[/IMG] RG3 with Orakpo coming head on at him!

[IMG]https://p.twimg.com/Ay8QTA6CIAAiv0T.jpg[/IMG] Just more of RG3. Earlier I said I'll try hard not to pay too much attention to him but it was DIFFICULT!

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Nice write up thanks! Was waiting for some of our guys to post their impressions!

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I've asked this twice now, but when you go to training camp, do the skins practice on the field closest to the fans in 11 on 11? Or do they do it on the field away from the fans (like how it was when I went to training camp 2 years ago)

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[quote=CultBrennan59;927180]I've asked this twice now, but when you go to training camp, do the skins practice on the field closest to the fans in 11 on 11? Or do they do it on the field away from the fans (like how it was when I went to training camp 2 years ago)[/quote]

When I was there last year, they did 11-on-11s at the field closest to the fans. Just my experience though...

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[quote=CultBrennan59;927180]I've asked this twice now, but when you go to training camp, do the skins practice on the field closest to the fans in 11 on 11? Or do they do it on the field away from the fans (like how it was when I went to training camp 2 years ago)[/quote]

Yea they play on the field closest to the fans. I posted some pictures.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;927177]Nice write up thanks! Was waiting for some of our guys to post their impressions![/quote]

No problem!

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[quote=Lotus;927148]Solid competition at WR. I like it. We may not have world-beating talent but whoever makes the roster should contribute positively.

It's too early to be concerned but TC reports from all 3 days paint Cousins as an interception machine. There are seven mentions alone of Cousins picks. But of course he is a rook just finding his sea legs.[/quote]

He's a later pick rookie... we weren't courting him months before the draft

You hope he becomes a Todd Collins... a tom Brady is a fluke miracle

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Weird I heard banks wasn't looking so hot... body catches and all

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[quote=tryfuhl;927188]Weird I heard banks wasn't looking so hot... body catches and all[/quote]

After he had one or two drops he went on to catch everything thrown his away. I'd say it was about 4 or 5 catches in a row.

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[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/07/27/redskins-training-camp-postcard/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_wr_a1]Robert Griffin III in the spotlight as new era for Redskins begins - Don Banks - SI.com[/url]

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Nice report. Thanks, I've been trying to find good camp notes. This team is going to be [I]fast[/I]. Moss in the slot makes sooo much sense and Garcon is going to be a nice deep threat.

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I love this thread! Better coverage here than anywhere else. Big up to iRepDMV!

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[B]NFL Total Access [/B]live from Redskins practice Mon @ 3 EST
Not sure but it looked like they would rerun @ 7 pm

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[quote=Hog1;927264][B]NFL Total Access [/B]live from Redskins practice Mon @ 3 EST
Not sure but it looked like they would rerun @ 7 pm[/quote]

Yes.... It will air at 7 pm

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Great work irepDMV

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Say what you want about Wrecks but he is a good teammate:

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/rex-grossman-battles-for-backup-qb-spot-works-with-starter-robert-griffin-iii/2012/07/29/gJQAgYu4IX_story.html]Rex Grossman battles for backup QB spot, works with starter Robert Griffin III - The Washington Post[/url]

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[quote=Lotus;927339]Say what you want about Wrecks but he is a good teammate:

[URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/rex-grossman-battles-for-backup-qb-spot-works-with-starter-robert-griffin-iii/2012/07/29/gJQAgYu4IX_story.html"]Rex Grossman battles for backup QB spot, works with starter Robert Griffin III - The Washington Post[/URL][/quote]

We all know Sexy Rexy has no problem spreading the love.

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[quote=Lotus;927339]Say what you want about Wrecks but he is a good teammate:

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/rex-grossman-battles-for-backup-qb-spot-works-with-starter-robert-griffin-iii/2012/07/29/gJQAgYu4IX_story.html]Rex Grossman battles for backup QB spot, works with starter Robert Griffin III - The Washington Post[/url][/quote]

Grossman knows his role. Although Kirk Cousins is a quality prospect, I expect Grossman to beat him for the number 2 spot in training camp.

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[quote=REDSKINS4ever;927404]Grossman knows his role. Although Kirk Cousins is a quality prospect, I expect Grossman to beat him for the number 2 spot in training camp.[/quote]

Grossman can know his role but still be an unwilling tutor to others. What Grossman is doing is pretty selfless and admirable.

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[quote=mooby;927341]We all know Sexy Rexy has no problem spreading the love.[/quote]

Exactly why he's well liked by teammates and we heard Moss and others lobby for him through tough times. He's a solid backup and we should keep him around as I bet his starting days are over red rover.

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iRep the report from TC is awesome keep em coming wheneva you can :)

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I've said it before and I'll say it again - I love this guy!

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/alexander-making-smooth-transition-to-inside-linebacker/2012/07/29/gJQAesvbHX_blog.html]Alexander making smooth transition to inside linebacker - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

Sounds like the transistion to ILB is going well. I hope he can be a permanent guy there. Pretty amazing that he has gone from 300 lbs. to 244 lbs. over the course of his career.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;927419]I've said it before and I'll say it again - I love this guy!

[URL="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/alexander-making-smooth-transition-to-inside-linebacker/2012/07/29/gJQAesvbHX_blog.html"]Alexander making smooth transition to inside linebacker - The Insider - The Washington Post[/URL]

Sounds like the transistion to ILB is going well. I hope he can be a permanent guy there. Pretty amazing that he has gone from 300 lbs. to 244 lbs. over the course of his career.[/quote]

Hopefully he's found a home at ILB. Seems like a good fit for him.

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Not really major news, but Tanard Jackson is off the PUP List.

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^thats news worthy


Fresh off the presses:[url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/redskins-notes/article/2503496]Redskins notes | WashingtonExaminer.com[/url]

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[quote=Chico23231;927451]^thats news worthy


Fresh off the presses:[url=http://washingtonexaminer.com/redskins-notes/article/2503496]Redskins notes | WashingtonExaminer.com[/url][/quote]

Yeah, but it was something that has been foreshadowed in previous Shanny pressers.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;927419]I've said it before and I'll say it again - I love this guy!

[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/alexander-making-smooth-transition-to-inside-linebacker/2012/07/29/gJQAesvbHX_blog.html]Alexander making smooth transition to inside linebacker - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

Sounds like the transistion to ILB is going well. I hope he can be a permanent guy there. Pretty amazing that he has gone from 300 lbs. to 244 lbs. over the course of his career.[/quote]

He's remarkable. Definitely one of my favorites. Love me some One Man Gang!

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