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well when you throw 2 high picks and 2 big FA signings into the front 7, they dm well better improve! especially when 2 others are pro bowlers.

honestly, i'm hoping our 7th round NT turns out to be a gem, cause having 2 good NTs to rotate would be amazing late in games.

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[quote=53Fan;822092]Very encouraging article. Cofield could make a helluva difference in our "D" this year. Sounds like Fletch likes Bowen and Jenkins too. I'm starting to get "psyched"![/quote]

Me too man, I am so pumped -- can't wait to see what the Skins do Friday night

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[quote=SmootSmack;822057]Yeah it sounds like a lot of people think he has a legit shot at beating out Westbrook...which is a shame because everyone knows what a huge Westbrook fan I am[/quote]

Westbrook is an outstanding ST player. The Skins should think twice before cutting him.

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Rich_Campbell Rich Campbell
From Wednesday...Observations and analysis from Wednesday's Redskins practice: [url=http://wtim.es/nxXs4x]Practice observations and analysis: 8/10 - Washington Times[/url]


Rich_Campbell Rich Campbell
And my story analyzing OLB Ryan Kerrigan's progress entering his first NFL game action: [url=http://wtim.es/n9Q4PA]Redskins' top-pick Ryan Kerrigan learns the ropes as a linebacker - Washington Times[/url]

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Will the real Mike shanahan please stand up

[url=http://www.pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/shanahan_mike00.html]Player Bio: Mike Shanahan - PittsburghPanthers.com - University of Pittsburgh Official Athletic Site[/url]

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From Wednesday...Observations and analysis from Wednesday's Redskins practice: Practice observations and analysis: 8/10 - Washington Times

On Leonard Hankerson:

"He has significant upside as a long strider who can stretch the field and use
his quality size (6-foot-2) on shorter routes, but the frequency at which he drops passes is a bit stunning"

I was really hoping Hank would start opposite Santana. I don't remember him having a problem with drops at the U but I guess he did. I remember him making big catches when everyone knew the ball was going to him. He looked like a great physical receiver. Hopefully, he puts some more time in catching footballs off the machine.

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[quote=theJBexperience;822151]"He has significant upside as a long strider who can stretch the field and use his quality size (6-foot-2) on shorter routes, but the frequency at which he drops passes is a bit stunning"

I was really hoping Hank would start opposite Santana. I don't remember him having a problem with drops but I guess he did. I remember him making big catches when everyone knew the ball was going to him. He looked like a great physical receiver. Hopefully, he puts some more time in catching footballs off the machine.[/quote]

I was also unaware of his drops problem until I saw that he was working with Mark Duper in the off-season to try to combat this problem. Lets hope he gets over this (would not be the first WR to have this problem early in his career/college and then fix it) and goes on to have a productive career for us!

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[quote=Jontrem;822152]I was also unaware of his drops problem until I saw that he was working with Mark Duper in the off-season to try to combat this problem. Lets hope he gets over this (would not be the first WR to have this problem early in his career/college and then fix it) and goes on to have a productive career for us![/quote]

They've been training together since 2009. They used to be neighbors. I think he needs to go to Fitzgerald camp. He seems like a hard worker. I hope the drops become less frequent, so the coaches will trust him.

[url=http://www.google.com/m/url?client=safari&ei=MPdDToj0EIq3sge5mMO2Aw&hl=en&oe=UTF-8&q=http://www.themiamihurricane.com/2010/10/06/hankerson-hustles-to-the-top-of-his-game/&ved=0CCcQFjAF&usg=AFQjCNHY2N_2g7Gy30Ep9jBHw_c7xBMx2w]The Miami Hurricane » Hankerson hustles to the top of his game[/url]

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Yeah i am most excited to see how the new additions on the D work out. Last year we knew entering the season we didnt have the right peices and it showed.

I dont expect the D to be top 5, but hopefully with the pieces we added and another offseason to add more pieces next offseason . . we can get back to being a top 10 D.

On the offense, i get the feeling this year we will see pretty much the same as last year. Maybe hopefully a lil better but i dont have much hope for a significant increase on the O as I do the D.

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This sucks- Looks like Cooley is going to miss "at least a few more weeks...."

So this essentially ends his preseason, or at best maybe he gets some action in the last game. Fred Davis is going to have a real shot to show out as TE 1.
[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/chris-cooley-is-out-at-least-a-couple-of-weeks-shanahan-says/2011/08/12/gIQAS4CECJ_blog.html]Chris Cooley is out at least a couple of weeks, Shanahan says - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url]

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[quote=GMScud;823108]This sucks- Looks like Cooley is going to miss "at least a few more weeks...."

So this essentially ends his preseason, or at best maybe he gets some action in the last game. Fred Davis is going to have a real shot to show out as TE 1.
[url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/chris-cooley-is-out-at-least-a-couple-of-weeks-shanahan-says/2011/08/12/gIQAS4CECJ_blog.html]Chris Cooley is out at least a couple of weeks, Shanahan says - The Insider - The Washington Post[/url][/quote]A blessing in disguise, perhaps? Cooley is the kind of player whose versatility will fit in nicely to an already established offense, like the one he will be returning to.

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[quote=rbanerjee23;822129]Me too man, I am so pumped -- can't wait to see what the Skins do Friday night[/quote]

Not to shabby huh?! :)

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Does anyone know what kind of injury Malcom Kelly actually has? I have never heard a good explanation of what is wrong with him. All i know is they say it is his foot.

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[quote=T.O.Killa;823353]Does anyone know what kind of injury Malcom Kelly actually has? I have never heard a good explanation of what is wrong with him. All i know is they say it is his foot.[/quote]I believe his specific foot injury is called plantar-vaginitis. I think some dark chocolate and milk might cure it right up.

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BB sat out of practice today, because he had his knee drained...something to keep an eye on

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[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast]NFC East Blog - ESPN[/url]

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Otogwe's got a bad hammy?
crap

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Didn't feel like making another thread about this, but...

Blast from the past.. Kelly and Thomas will forever be linked at the hip. Both could never stay on the field healthy. At least they got paid millions of dollars to stay on IR and warm up the bench..

[QUOTE][url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/5874/coughlin-on-d-thomas-it-could-be-awhile]Coughlin on D. Thomas: 'It'll be a while' - Giants Blog - ESPN New York[/url]

As far as [U]Devin Thomas[/U] and his dislocated finger are concerned, head coach Tom Coughlin says, “It’ll be a while.”

“It’s a bad spot for a receiver,” Coughlin said of the injury, in which the bone broke the skin.

For Thomas to return, the training staff has to confident there will be no infection.

“I’m sure it will be until the time when they feel like he’s not going to gain some kind of infection because of the taping, untaping, showering, all that,” Coughlin said. “So, let’s face it, it’s a bad spot for a receiver because there are an awful lot of things that Devin could be doing out there other than that. It’ll be a while, it’ll be a while.”

Thomas had been a candidate for the No. 3 wide receiver spot, but with him not being able to compete for that spot in training camp, that appears in jeopardy. Thomas had also been hampered by an ankle injury during camp as well.

[/QUOTE]

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Just wanted to say that right now from 11-1am Leonard Hankerson is playing against Wisconsin on the Bigten network.

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dshif Daniel Shiferaw
Notable non participants at practice this morning: Atogwe (hamstring), Kelly (foot), Torain (hand). Cooley not on the field it appears



dshif Daniel Shiferaw
Add another name to that list: London Fletcher not in pads, resting hamstring

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Redskins Redskins.com
Three #Redskins safeties -- OJ Atogwe (hamstring), Kareem Moore (knee) and LaRon Landry (Achilles) -- are not practicing Monday.


Redskins Redskins.com
LB London Fletcher is also working off to the side, not practicing with team.

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Please let me know when I should panic about our injuries at both safety positions. I'm holding it together for now.

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I think it's acceptable to be nervous about our secondary

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Is it possible that MS and KS have been touting Beck all offseason to light a fire under Rex and get him to work harder in the hopes that he will prove to be a better QB?

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[quote=ethat001;823393]Didn't feel like making another thread about this, but...

Blast from the past.. Kelly and Thomas will forever be linked at the hip. Both could never stay on the field healthy. At least they got paid millions of dollars to stay on IR and warm up the bench..[/quote]

Actually, Thomas was healthy for most of his tenure here. It was more due to his "rawness" that he never saw the fielded.

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[quote=rbanerjee23;823460]Is it possible that MS and KS have been touting Beck all offseason to light a fire under Rex and get him to work harder in the hopes that he will prove to be a better QB?[/quote]

Sounds like genius coaching to me.....and does anyone else wonder more and more every day why Malcolm Kelly is still occupying a roster spot on our team? I am tired of waiting. Lets get someone in there who can contribute in our practices. Kelly will probably be cut and be in on a handful of plays during our workouts and preseason games. Why not get a guy in there that can contribute and be a "sleeper" starter (no names come to mind. Im sure someone will think of several) that will probably be cut anyway, but we can get some benefit from having?

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I suspect they're working on an injury settlement with Kelly...but I'm just guessing

As for Rex, yes I believe a big part of touting Beck was a negotiating/motivating ploy toward Rex.

What I find curious is that Grossman turned down a longer term deal (I forget if it was here or elsewhere) for a short term deal. To me, that tells me that Rex believes he's going to start this year and have the opportunity to prove he deserves a long term contract.

But I mean if Beck doesn't start, what does that mean for him? Seems like this year is kind of make or break for his career, particularly as a starter.

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[quote=SmootSmack;823459]I think it's acceptable to be nervous about our secondary[/quote]

Hopefully this will help....

Rich Campbell
LaRon Landry says he's coming off the PUP list in time for the Baltimore game next week. #Redskins

I hope Atogwe is not out for long, I'd like to see how he fits in this defense. More importantly, I'd like to see him healthy.

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[quote=SmootSmack;823471]I suspect they're working on an injury settlement with Kelly...but I'm just guessing

As for Rex, yes I believe a big part of touting Beck was a negotiating/motivating ploy toward Rex.

What I find curious is that Grossman turned down a longer term deal (I forget if it was here or elsewhere) for a short term deal. To me, that tells me that Rex believes he's going to start this year and have the opportunity to prove he deserves a long term contract.

But I mean if Beck doesn't start, what does that mean for him? Seems like this year is kind of make or break for his career, particularly as a starter.[/quote]
It could possibly say something about Grossman's character. Perhaps he is making personal goals and beleives this is his last chance to make it in this league. And I think if Beck has a solid preseason it will be nice to know we have a decent backup. Plus, does Beck have a cult yet? Maybe he will get one of those too.

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^ only if we get Kristin Wiig too. I bet she could play for M Kelly.

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I'd like to see a better showing from Hank...

"John Keim
To calm the masses: hankerson had a good day catching the ball. #redskins
1 minute ago from Mobile Web"

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Hank apparently changed gloves today.

I hope they're gold. The big white gloves were throwing me off all day.

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I did not see Lorenzo Alexander play one snap against the Steelers. I can believe tht no one has mentioned it. I would gues that may mean he is on the way out. Also, Reggie Jones played as the first second stringer. He replaced Hall in the first half and only gave up one pass. I would say that this could be a big deal if he can be a good corner for the Redskins.

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[quote=T.O.Killa;823488]I did not see Lorenzo Alexander play one snap against the Steelers. I can believe tht no one has mentioned it. I would gues that may mean he is on the way out. Also, [B]Reggie Jones [/B]played as the first second stringer. He replaced Hall in the first half and only gave up one pass. I would say that this could be a big deal if he can be a good corner for the Redskins.[/quote]

Preseason Hero material IMO

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Alexander played.

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I think Beck would be cut before Lorenzo Alexander

And did anyone see that article in the WaPo about Reggie Jones' childhood? Wow! Mom set his dad on fire

And in other news, I think James Davis put the final nail in his coffin today...not that he ever really had a strong chance of making the roster

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@granthpaulsen
Grant Paulsen
Mike Shanahan: The #Redskins do not know where James Davis was today. He was "missing in action."

@Russellmania980
Chris Russell
Mike Shanahan says on James Davis "If u see him, let me know," and was it unexcused absence "that's very fair to say." #Redskins


@Redskins
Redskins.com
Mike Shanahan said TE Fred Davis has had "a heckuva camp." Davis could see increased role if Chris Cooley is sidelined.

@ryanohalloran
Ryan O'Halloran
Five quickees from #Redskins AM: 1. S LaRon Landry says he will "most definitely" play third preseason game. Hopes to come off PUP this week


@Redskins
Redskins.com
Mike Shanahan on Malcolm Kelly: "It's hard to make the club if you're not practicing." Kelly sidelined with foot injury.

@CHICKatCSN
CHICK HERNANDEZ
“@JDavis_24: Freaking Fire Alarm going off in the hotel. #NoSleepGang” we now know where James was

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Davis' fire alarm tweet was from yesterday, not today...and if you have time to tweet you have time to let the coaches know where you are and what's going on.

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[quote=Mattyk;823490]Alexander played.[/quote]


What position did he play. Must have been inside linebacker