the official 2017 OTA thread

starts next week and day 2 is open to reporters

i was just lumping all off season activity into the training camp thread

but here are some dates


Washington Redskins

OTA Offseason Workouts: May 23-25, May 30-31, June 1, June 5-8;

Mandatory Minicamp: June 13-15

we can combine them when the thread plays out

Redskins Will Ease Junior Galette, DeAngelo Hall Back In During Returns 

dont look for these guys until TC

Redskins 2017 roster battles: Who starts opposite Ryan Kerrigan at outside linebacker?

this position group could be very very good in 17 .

Redskins 2017 roster battles: Depth at safety will be critical as Cravens, Swearinger adapt

of all the positions , this looks to be the most vulnerable . we could have answers in our starters , but depth is shaky

Redskins 2017 roster battles: How will Kelley and Perine share the carries?

here are the runners , this should be a good battle here

Redskins 2017 Roster Battle: With addition of Zach Brown, increased competition at linebacker

i think foster should learn to make calls and then we can send compton to the bench

Thanks for all the links sdad. Good stuff

VTSparks said:

Thanks for all the links sdad. Good stuff

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more to come buddy

Redskins OTAs to-do list: Offensive line looks to improve run blocking

o/line and run blocking

REDSKINS OTAS TO-DO LIST: Receiver group has talent but questions

this should be a strong , young group

Redskins 2017 OTAs to-do list: Quarterbacks have a lot to learn in a short time

here is a look at the QBs

interested in suds progress

John Keim: There’s no such thing as having too many linebackers, particularly on the outside. Well, OK, if you had 10, that would be too many. But the point is, they’ll be able to use them all, especially if they all can be productive. It’s like pitching in baseball. Seattle’s defensive success initially stemmed from drafting and developing pass-rushers -- even when it seemed the Seahawks had enough.


I was told the Redskins are not moving any of these linebackers to end. Remember, they should have better depth along the line with the addition of Stacy McGee, Terrell McClain and Jonathan Allen -- all of whom can play end. They also really want to see how Anthony Lanier progresses in his second camp. And they have Ziggy Hood, a more natural end in their base package. Also, just putting a guy at end doesn’t mean he can play it.

That said, Murphy offers versatility. If the Redskins need him to play end, he can. They’ll likely keep nine linebackers, so that means either four or five will play on the outside. If Junior Galette is healthy and looks good, then Murphy could play multiple roles. Remember, he’s also suspended for the first four games. Just based on history, there’s a chance someone will have gotten hurt (either at end or linebacker). By the time Murphy returns, we’ll probably have a good feel for what they need from him.

Smith never moved to end, so there’s no reason to do so now (I was told a while ago he wasn’t, for what it’s worth). But, like Murphy, he can play end in their nickel packages, giving them a speedier front. Another factor: We don’t know how rookie Ryan Anderson will transition to the NFL. Though I projected him as a starter, that’s really just guesswork -- and based on Smith’s lack of development in 2016. What if Smith progresses this summer?

Linebacker depth allows the Redskins to offer more creative packages. Let’s say Galette shows he can still play. You could have a speed rush package with Smith, Galette, Anderson and Ryan Kerrigan all on the field. (They used a speed rush at times last year with success). Having, say, Smith rush as a nickel end next to Galette could be fun to watch (I said the same thing last offseason; you would have power, length and speed next to each other. Of course, it didn’t work out.)

That depth also allows them to keep players fresh. They subbed for Ryan Kerrigan more than ever -- he played 751 snaps last season; that’s 95 fewer than his next lowest total (set in 2015). He also finished with 11 sacks. The ability to keep guys fresh matters, but you can only do that if you have guys who can legitimately play.

They could rotate their linebackers yet still keep starter quality players on the field and then throw Galette in for pass-rush situations (assuming they want to limit his role initially). The Redskins still have questions on the outside, but they also have the potential for a good, strong group. That’s what you want.

this could be very exciting if we can get all the pieces together

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what to look forat OTA's

skinsdad62 said:

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what to look forat OTA's

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im sure gilliete will get injurd i say another acl

Jay Gruden confirmed that 2nd-year WR Josh Doctson is "full for everything" heading into OTAs. More good news on the health front. #Redskins

10:31 AM - 22 May 2017 · Los Angeles, CA

As OTAs Begin This Week, Gruden Looking For Continuity With New Parts 

here is some OTA stuff

Fabian Moreau Believes He's Right On Track During Rehab 

could be a PUP candidate or even IR . hard to see him contributing this year without an off season