Training Camp, Day 5, Monday

[redskin4209]

Not practicing today.

Bruised knee, day to day

Good I like this pick. We will see how all these picks turn out. Hope it will be to our favor but.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

We need him healthy

 

[skinsdad62]

gruden presser

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

That was great to read about Scherff. I just heard on the radio that Kerrigan just destroyed him on one on one drills. But that's to be expected, a rookie in his first week against a Pro Bowler.

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Regarding Dashon Goldson

 

[skinsdad62]

Redskins Monday news, notes, and quotes: Players in full pads | Comcast SportsNet Washington

the good thing here again is Rg3 is looking sharp . couldnt be happier to hear that . now translate it to games

 

[Caliskinsfan]

You'd think it wasn't 93 degrees with humidity in the shade...

 

[Caliskinsfan]

 

[skinsdad62]

• ohn Keim, ESPN Staff Writer

• . -- Robert Griffin III performed well enough for much of the practice. He waited until the end to shine. That's when the Washington Redskinsused their two-minute drill, allowing Griffin a chance to drive the offense down for a touchdown against the first defense.

It provided the Redskins with moments they absolutely needed -- and wanted -- to see from Griffin.

He hit big plays, he executed concepts that he would not have last year and he hung in the pocket on one play. The Redskins' offense executed an eight-play, 80-yard drive. Griffin completed all eight passes, though one was under dispute -- Griffin appeared to be over the line on a flip pass and he also might have been sacked on the play. Though coach Jay Gruden counted it as a completion, it was not a good play by the offense.

Still, the other seven plays were well executed.

Two plays jumped out: On a third-and-3, the Redskins' defense, which typically plays a lot of zone under coordinator Joe Barry, opted for man. Griffin read it, waited for tight end Niles Paul to clear on a cross route and lofted a perfect pass over safety Duke Ihenacho, giving Paul a chance to run to the 8-yard line after the catch.

The final two plays were nice as well. Griffin looked right on the first play -- a situation where he might have forced it in the past -- and did not like what he saw so he quickly turned and threw to running back Alfred Morris on the left. His footwork in the pocket pleased the coaches.



On the touchdown, he threw a slant to receiver Ryan Grant vs. corner Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith (a longshot to make the roster). What I liked on the play: Griffin knew where he was going, was poised in the pocket and calmly threw a perfect ball that Cromartie-Smith could not make a play on.

good stuff

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Good stuff indeed.

 

[skinsdad62]

RICHMOND, Va. -- Highlights and observations from the Washington Redskins' practice Monday:

• Corner Justin Rogers prevented a possible Pierre Garcon touchdown with a well-executed switch in the red zone. Rogers and corner David Amerson were aligned across from Andre Roberts and Garcon. As Garcon, on the left, ran a slant, Rogers stayed inside and stepped in front of Garcon. Robert Griffin III had to go elsewhere. Earlier in a one-on-one drill, Garcon beat Rogers with a stutter-step and go.
  
  
• It's quite clear that the run game will be the bread-and-butter on early downs. The Redskins start almost every 11-on-11 session with a run; there will be a major focus on avoiding bad down-and-distance situations. It's one way they absolutely want to help Griffin (or anyone else for that matter). His progression will not alter these plans whatsoever; in fact, he'll benefit greatly from this emphasis.
  
  
• Corner David Amerson seemed to be doing a good job before hurting his shoulder. On one smoke route to Ryan Grant, Amerson came up and stopped him for a short gain -- safety Dashon Goldson flew over as well and would have cleaned up. On the next play, safety Duke Ihenacho did a nice job in run support, preventing Chris Thompson from bouncing wide and forcing him back inside.
  
  
• Ihenacho did a nice job in a red zone drill vs. tight end Jordan Reed, defending a fade route by knocking the ball away.
  
  
• Tom Compton worked with the second-team offense as the right guard and the third offense as the right tackle. Kedric Golston used strong hands to get around Compton in one-on-one work. I did like how Compton and tackleMorgan Moses worked together to stop a stunt by linebacker Trevardo Williams and end Stephen Paea. Both were patient.
  
  
• Saw some routes last summer I thought would translate better into the season, allowing one receiver to benefit on the focus paid to both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Saw one situation like that today when, in a 7-on-7 red-zone drill, both Jackson and Garcon were on the same side and appeared to occupy the eyes of the safeties. Andre Roberts ran a crossing route and no one picked him up for a score.
  
  
• What you do notice in practice: How clean the linebackers are when running to the ball. Saw it a few times where Perry Riley helped make a play because he went unblocked. Riley says this is happening more this camp. It also helps with the change in defensive schemes; the linebackers are responsible for one gap. The combination of nose tackle Terrance Knighton and the change allow them to play faster. Keenan Robinson ran a nice blitz that would have resulted in a sack of Griffin.
  
  
  Brandon Scherff continues to get an education from linebackerRyan Kerrigan in one-on-one work. Kerrigan does such a good job getting into his pads. Saw this happen to Scherff in college at times.
  
• Jason Hatcher displayed his power again, driving Shawn Lauvao back. If Hatcher stays healthy, he's quite a key for the Redskins.
  
  
• Grant ran a nice route in a red zone drill from around the 5-yard line. Ran up vs the corner, then as fullback Darrel Young crossed to the back, Grant drove to the front corner of the end zone and caught a nice ball from Colt McCoy.
  
  
• Thought quarterback Kirk Cousins did a nice job at times today as well, though he missed tight end Jordan Reed in a one-on-one matchup vs. Will Compton down the right side. Had him; threw too long. The coaches weren't happy; it was exactly the matchup and situation they wanted. Another time in the two-minute drill, Cousins tried to hit receiver Evan Spencer in the slot vs.Kyshoen Jarrett, but Jarrett, who appeared slightly beaten, recovered to knock it away. Jeron Johnson broke up another pass in this drill. But Cousins did hit Jamison Crowder with a nice touch pass over Jarrett.
  
  
• Kicker update: Kai Forbath missed a 54-yarder wide left at the end of the second unit's two-minute drill. Jay Gruden called the defense for having 12 men on the field (seemed to be a manufactured penalty) but Forbath then he missed from 49 yds .
  
  
• more from john kiem

 

[skinsdad62]

Observations from Day 5 of Redskins training camp - The Washington Post

here is a good write up today . no practice tomorrow

 

[countryroads316]

RICHMOND, Va. -- Highlights and observations from the Washington Redskins' practice Monday:

• Corner Justin Rogers prevented a possible Pierre Garcon touchdown with a well-executed switch in the red zone. Rogers and corner David Amerson were aligned across from Andre Roberts and Garcon. As Garcon, on the left, ran a slant, Rogers stayed inside and stepped in front of Garcon. Robert Griffin III had to go elsewhere. Earlier in a one-on-one drill, Garcon beat Rogers with a stutter-step and go.
  
  
• It's quite clear that the run game will be the bread-and-butter on early downs. The Redskins start almost every 11-on-11 session with a run; there will be a major focus on avoiding bad down-and-distance situations. It's one way they absolutely want to help Griffin (or anyone else for that matter). His progression will not alter these plans whatsoever; in fact, he'll benefit greatly from this emphasis.
  
  
• Corner David Amerson seemed to be doing a good job before hurting his shoulder. On one smoke route to Ryan Grant, Amerson came up and stopped him for a short gain -- safety Dashon Goldson flew over as well and would have cleaned up. On the next play, safety Duke Ihenacho did a nice job in run support, preventing Chris Thompson from bouncing wide and forcing him back inside.
  
  
• Ihenacho did a nice job in a red zone drill vs. tight end Jordan Reed, defending a fade route by knocking the ball away.
  
  
• Tom Compton worked with the second-team offense as the right guard and the third offense as the right tackle. Kedric Golston used strong hands to get around Compton in one-on-one work. I did like how Compton and tackleMorgan Moses worked together to stop a stunt by linebacker Trevardo Williams and end Stephen Paea. Both were patient.
  
  
• Saw some routes last summer I thought would translate better into the season, allowing one receiver to benefit on the focus paid to both DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon. Saw one situation like that today when, in a 7-on-7 red-zone drill, both Jackson and Garcon were on the same side and appeared to occupy the eyes of the safeties. Andre Roberts ran a crossing route and no one picked him up for a score.
  
  
• What you do notice in practice: How clean the linebackers are when running to the ball. Saw it a few times where Perry Riley helped make a play because he went unblocked. Riley says this is happening more this camp. It also helps with the change in defensive schemes; the linebackers are responsible for one gap. The combination of nose tackle Terrance Knighton and the change allow them to play faster. Keenan Robinson ran a nice blitz that would have resulted in a sack of Griffin.
  
  
  Brandon Scherff continues to get an education from linebackerRyan Kerrigan in one-on-one work. Kerrigan does such a good job getting into his pads. Saw this happen to Scherff in college at times.
  
• Jason Hatcher displayed his power again, driving Shawn Lauvao back. If Hatcher stays healthy, he's quite a key for the Redskins.
  
  
• Grant ran a nice route in a red zone drill from around the 5-yard line. Ran up vs the corner, then as fullback Darrel Young crossed to the back, Grant drove to the front corner of the end zone and caught a nice ball from Colt McCoy.
  
  
• Thought quarterback Kirk Cousins did a nice job at times today as well, though he missed tight end Jordan Reed in a one-on-one matchup vs. Will Compton down the right side. Had him; threw too long. The coaches weren't happy; it was exactly the matchup and situation they wanted. Another time in the two-minute drill, Cousins tried to hit receiver Evan Spencer in the slot vs.Kyshoen Jarrett, but Jarrett, who appeared slightly beaten, recovered to knock it away. Jeron Johnson broke up another pass in this drill. But Cousins did hit Jamison Crowder with a nice touch pass over Jarrett.
  
  
• Kicker update: Kai Forbath missed a 54-yarder wide left at the end of the second unit's two-minute drill. Jay Gruden called the defense for having 12 men on the field (seemed to be a manufactured penalty) but Forbath then he missed from 49 yds .
  
  
• more from john kiem

Forbath needs to go he already has one of the weakest legs and now he is missing kicks

 

[skinsdad62]

Forbath needs to go he already has one of the weakest legs and now he is missing kicks

Forbath needs to go he already has one of the weakest legs and now he is missing kicks

well its practice so we will see

 

[skinsdad62]

Redskins training camp observations: Day 5 - Richmond Times-Dispatch: Redskins XTRA

the thing here is the small crowds . losing could be affecting the turnout

 

[Caliskinsfan]

Another really interesting perspective from Jerry Brewer


Excerpt

It is a rebuilding cliche: Losing team ignites process by poaching winningest players available. The strategy assumes all members of a prosperous team influence the success and fill the air with magic dust wherever they go.

In actuality, winners join new teams and become losers all the time. And losers join new teams and become winners. There is no magic dust, unfortunately. Yet rebuilding franchises often overspend for any ol’ bit player with a championship ring.

You need a discerning fixer to identify the true winners who possess the talent to make a difference, the astuteness to comprehend why their old team won and the personality to help translate those winning methods to another locker room.

McCloughan might be that kind of fixer. His new team is nearly a week into training camp, and there’s a good, competitive atmosphere. It’s uncertain whether this fresh air will remain for the duration of a long, trying season, but you see a blue-collar team under construction right now. Credit both the hunger of some of the incumbents and the early impact made by all of the additions with winning backgrounds.