2010 NFL Off-Season Rumors and Reports (Week Whatever)

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

money, injury, attitude, and age are the beginning of the end in the nfl

mia

Thats the problem. He seemed to be injured a lot or always playing injured which means he was not 100% or remotly close. His second issue is he thinks he's worth more then he truly is or what market thinks he should be.

I think if he eats a little humble pie and takes a pay cut, and takes a Safety position vs. CB position he might last a few more yrs. Problem is I think when he was with us he didn't like the idea of being a safety.

[53Fan]

From Rich Tandler:

McCardell, Kelly, and quarterback Donovan McNabb have been putting in some extra time after team workouts. “Every day after workouts, me and Donovan have stayed out running routes get our timing down,” he said. “And I stay out with Keenan and he really harps on the way I run a route. It's good because you want to give Donovan the feeling that you're going to be in the right place at the right time.”

McCardell is working Kelly and Thomas hard at the request of the players. “I'm going to push them and push them and push them,” McCardell said. “I'm going to push them to the edge and that's the way those guys wanted it. We talked about it, and they want it so I'm going to do that because I can tell they both are hungry and want to win.”

This is a make or break year for Kelly. Players rarely get a fourth season to prove themselves before the team starts to look elsewhere. While there is a long way this year to go he is off to a good start.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

From Rich Tandler:

McCardell, Kelly, and quarterback Donovan McNabb have been putting in some extra time after team workouts. “Every day after workouts, me and Donovan have stayed out running routes get our timing down,” he said. “And I stay out with Keenan and he really harps on the way I run a route. It's good because you want to give Donovan the feeling that you're going to be in the right place at the right time.”

McCardell is working Kelly and Thomas hard at the request of the players. “I'm going to push them and push them and push them,” McCardell said. “I'm going to push them to the edge and that's the way those guys wanted it. We talked about it, and they want it so I'm going to do that because I can tell they both are hungry and want to win.”

This is a make or break year for Kelly. Players rarely get a fourth season to prove themselves before the team starts to look elsewhere. While there is a long way this year to go he is off to a good start.

I think it is safe to assume Hixon didn't do any of this.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I think it is safe to assume Hixon didn't do any of this.

BINGO!

On a side note, all the talent in the world, 2 yrs in the league and Kelly still has trouble running routes? But this is what I have been screaming about for ...well since Hixon's second term. Every year it seemed we were bringing in new WR talent. No developement. Now we are forced to develope 2+ WR's in one summer. The good news is we didn't keep the same coach's and only replaced Hixon cause I'm betting both Thomas and Kelly would be gone after this yr. I'm betting if they both have a half decent yr then they will stay to be developed further.

[tryfuhl]

Why isn't Thomas out there?! CANCER!

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by tryfuhl

Why isn't Thomas out there?! CANCER!

LOL. No if you read the article it says McCardell is working with Thomas also....

McCardell is working Kelly and Thomas hard at the request of the players. “I'm going to push them and push them and push them,” McCardell said.

Most of the article is about Kelly, which I presume is because they are talking with him, and how McCardell is having to work with and correct him.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

LOL. No if you read the article it says McCardell is working with Thomas also....



Most of the article is about Kelly, which I presume is because they are talking with him, and how McCardell is having to work with and correct him.

Sorry I got a case of the BHA there for a second.

was kidding anyways though haha

[Monkeydad]

Redskins Insider - Shanahan says Westbrook is still in the mix

Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday that free agent running back Brian Westbrook has not determined where he will play, although Washington remains a possibility. It could help the Redskins that brother Byron Westbrook plays for Washington.


"I'm trying to talk to his brother a little bit, trying to get in good with him," Shanahan said. "I'm not sure it's helped a whole lot, but I'll keep on trying."



Shanahan added that Westbrook provides a specific value on third downs with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and block.


Shanahan also was supportive of the entire running back corps when asked about Larry Johnson's progress.


"We have some healthy competition," Shanahan said. "We have some guys with a lot of ability. I'm looking forward to when the pads are on, show us what they can do in game situations."


The Redskins completed another week of organized team activities (OTAs), again without the services of defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth. Safety LaRon Landry, linebacker Andre Carter and punter Josh Bidwell also missed practice Wednesday with excused absences.


"Every once in a while there's going to be guys who are excused or [have] a problem," Coach Mike Shanahan said. "I won't get into all the scenarios, but that's typical of OTA days. And hopefully we don't have too many of those."


Shanahan also said it would take "some time" to build a rapport with quarterback Donovan McNabb similar to the one McNabb had with Philadelphia Eagles Coach Andy Reid. But Shanahan said he is looking forward to spending time with McNabb during the off-season.


"I love the way he's handling himself thus far," Shanahan said. "I know he's enthused, ready to go, and I look forward to continue to work with him."


Shanahan said he's satisfied with the depth of the defensive line after the Redskins bolstered the position during the offseason. He praised veteran lineman Vonnie Holliday, whose career Shanahan has followed. Shanahan said Holliday is "pretty impressive as a person" and "fits in" with the Redskins' schemes.


The smallest player on the field, wide receiver Brandon Banks, has caught Shanahan's attention. At 5 feet 7 and 150 pounds, Banks is dwarfed by his teammates, but Shanahan complimented his return skills.

"Obviously not very big, but very fast," Shanahan said. "We ran him in the 40, and he broke 4.4 when he ran, and he's catching the ball...as a wide receiver. So, he's competing right now, and we'll let time take care of itself and give him the opportunity in the preseason games to show what he can do."


Shanahan did not elaborate on a New York Post report that a Brooklyn stripper, Silvia Mena, is suing Haynesworth for $10 million, claiming that she's carrying his child but is receiving no financial support from him.


"We're going to talk about the people that are here," Shanahan said. "Of the situation you're talking about, I think it would be inappropriate of me to make a comment on something like that when I don't have the facts."


Tight end Chris Cooley was holding kicks on Wednesday in Bidwell's absence. "It's probably the first time I've ever been around Chris when he looked a little nervous, something he's not comfortable with," Shanahan said. "I'm not sure he's ever done it before. But Chris has got excellent hands. We wanted to take a look in our OTAs to see if he could, how he handled the ball obviously as a holder, and I thought he did a good job."


Shanahan said he hopes FedEx Field can host a Super Bowl, now that New York/New Jersey has been awarded the 2014 game. Shanahan said he does not think it is a major factor if a Super Bowl is played in bad weather because both teams deal with the same conditions. "It does open an opportunity for possibly us getting a Super Bowl in the future," Shanahan said.



The Redskins return to OTAs Tuesday. Their next OTA open to reporters is Wednesday.

Interesting points bolded.

[franklinhimself]

What's the history of the beef between Springs and Owens?

Can't see Springs returning here. If I were him I'd play in Dallas to be with my very ill father. IF he gets an offer, that's where I see him going.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by franklinhimself

What's the history of the beef between Springs and Owens?

Can't see Springs returning here. If I were him I'd play in Dallas to be with my very ill father. IF he gets an offer, that's where I see him going.

It's just a strong competition, that's all.

Springs failed a recent physical.

[RedskinMike]

Originally Posted by franklinhimself

What's the history of the beef between Springs and Owens?

Can't see Springs returning here. If I were him I'd play in Dallas to be with my very ill father. IF he gets an offer, that's where I see him going.

TO and Springs have always played in the same division on opposing teams, San Fran and Seahawks, Phiily and Dallas while Spings was in Washington. Then last year Bills and Pats.

[MTK]

There's no beef off the field, they're friends.

[tryfuhl]

Shanahan said that we're still talking to Westbrook.

[53Fan]

Carter Feels 'Comfortable' Moving to Linebacker

[tryfuhl]

Carlos Rogers is gonna be feeling like it's boot camp



-- Oh, and as you can see from this picture, the defensive backs are still doing push-ups when they drop a pass, even in drills.

Pictures From Today's OTAs