Mini camp news

[franklinhimself]

So Laron Landry looks absolutely, ridiculously huge.
We know since he got moved to FS that he hasn't played to his potential, BUT:
- He has great speed
- He fit really well playing SS near the line his last year at LSU
-He now looks bigger than some of our D-linemen

Any chance we move him to LB, then draft Berry for FS, SS is a dogfight between Horton and Doughty, and we have a shored up LB and Secondary core.

We can take a stop gap approach with O-line, though I'd prefer a LT or trade back.

I just brought this up only because it looks like Landry cycled once or twice in the offseason, or did nothing but eat, sleep, shit in the gym for 3 months.

[MTK]

Landry is up to 230 but that's still on the small side for LB. I do think he will be utilized better in this defense and won't be left alone as the "savior" where his coverage skills are exposed.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Landry is up to 230 but that's still on the small side for LB. I do think he will be utilized better in this defense and won't be left alone as the "savior" where his coverage skills are exposed.

His goal is reportedly 240, up from 210. That would be an impressive bulk.

Redskins Insider - Landry puts trade rumors behind him, prepares for new defense

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Buster

His goal is reportedly 240, up from 210. That would be an impressive bulk.

Redskins Insider - Landry puts trade rumors behind him, prepares for new defense

where can i find a pic of landry at the vol mini camps? ive looked around skins insider, etc but have not found it.

if someone could post the pic or a link i would be much abiliged.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

where can i find a pic of landry at the vol mini camps? ive looked around skins insider, etc but have not found it.

if someone could post the pic or a link i would be much abiliged.

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[freddyg12]

Anyone know why Landry has bulked up? I'm assuming he's bulked up w/muscle & not fat.

[MTK]

I'm guessing he's bulked up in anticipation of playing down in the box more this year. Have you seen the mini camp pic of him? I'd say there's no worry about him putting on fat.

[franklinhimself]

I know, as well as everyone else, that OT is our biggest hole. However, Eric Berry really is the best player on the board. Landry could really help out near the line of scrimmage if we draft Berry, and look to signing guys like Flozell Adams for a year as stop-gap measures.

I'll repeat what everyone's said on here so far, Thursday is going to be crazy, and I can't wait for it. We have a lot of options.

[MTK]

Interesting to note that Jerry Porter worked out with the team this weekend:

Redskins Insider

At least three wide receivers took part in the three-day camp as a tryout for a permanent position, including Jerry Porter, a former second-round draft pick and nine-year veteran.

"There's a lot of talent around here," Porter said. "I've seen the offense from afar before. It's definitely an offense I'd like to be a part of."

Porter was drafted by the Raiders in 2000 when General Manager Bruce Allen was in the Oakland front office. He had nearly 4,000 receiving yards there from 2000 to '07.

Porter is a Washington native who attended Coolidge High and played at West Virginia. He said he's not certain what the Redskins' plans are for him.

"I don't know," he said. "I have no clue."

[Lotus]

^ Marques Hagans and Roydell Williams worked out as well.

[Monkeydad]

Didn't we work Roydell out last year too? (didn't make the team)

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Buster

Didn't we work Roydell out last year too? (didn't make the team)

Yup. Hagans too last year.

[diehardskin2982]

I like Porter. He is big, atheletic, and if he is healthy will make plays.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by diehardskin2982

I like Porter. He is big, atheletic, and if he is healthy will make plays.

I like him as well. He went to HS two blocks from where I used to work and would work out with my brother-in law. There was talk of him coming here a few years back, if he can recapture some of his old form, he can definately make plays.

[CRedskinsRule]