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[quote=JoLo;1019249]I hope kickoffs is either Dawson or Thompson. I really dont like Paul back there at all.[/quote]

I'm hoping it's Dawson. But I don't want him to be on the roster if the only way he's going to contribute is returning kicks. He needs to add something to the passing game too. If he can't, then I'll be happy with Niles Paul back there; he was solid after he took over.

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I would Rather Dawson. No one fears Paul back there.

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With KO's being moved up 5 yards and the NFL seeming like they would rather do without them, we need whoever it is to be able to play on offense. No more of the days of a KO return specialist. Thats becoming a waste of a roster spot.

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[quote=Skinzman;1019255]With KO's being moved up 5 yards and the NFL seeming like they would rather do without them, we need whoever it is to be able to play on offense. No more of the days of a KO return specialist. Thats becoming a waste of a roster spot.[/quote]

agreed. Plus I think our offense should be potent enough that a simply solid returner will give us consistent starting field position, and if we need happen to need a spark you put Crawford, Hall, or Moss back there.

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As long as the returner can consistently get around 20-25 yards a return and doesn't fumble it away, I'll be satisfied. I would rather have a solid, consistent returner than a guy who averages over 30 yards a return, but you can't trust to hang on to the ball. Also, I'm not worried about the position at all; at the very least we'll have Niles Paul again, who had a decent 21.8 average.

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[URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6593"]Roy Helu locks up 3rd-down back job[/URL]

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[quote=SkinzWin;1019261][URL="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/6593"]Roy Helu locks up 3rd-down back job[/URL][/quote]

Interesting that they already locked him in. It makes sense being that he is our best back behind Morris.

Why was Morris held out of game 1? Trying to give Helu more reps since he missed last year possibly?

What kind of camp did Morris have? I really did not hear much about AM this year. I would have figured him to be a guy to watch and write about. Is he looking solid and better than last year?

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My prediction for the preseason from here is lance Lewis becomes the next Marco Mitchell. I am actually rooting for the guy my Brother in law played football with him and is from his area.

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I find it pretty odd that a star athlete would get stage fright in front of his teammates???

[url=http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boo-hoo-redskins-rookie-reed-183439397--nfl.html]Y! SPORTS[/url]

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Some guys are like that. Isn't the fear of public speaking like one of the number one phobias? As long as he isn't jittery on the field I'm good with it!

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[quote=53Fan;1019320]Some guys are like that. Isn't the fear of public speaking like one of the number one phobias? As long as he isn't jittery on the field I'm good with it![/quote]

True, never been able to do it myself...

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^^ Thats a bit concerning. I kind of want all players to be confident in NFL settings to be superstars on the field. He was a playmaker in college. Rookie skits and performances are expected. I've never heard of a stage fright issue in camp with the guys meant to be "bonding" with and building "chemistry" with. Being silly and yourself are supposed to be the easy part of being a pro. If he can't do that, then learn the playbook and visualize being better than Fred. It starts tonight rook'.

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Maybe he's just a reserved type of person. No big deal.

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What Matty said. Some people, by nature, are more introverted. Others are much more comfortable being in the spotlight and the center of attention. No problem with Reed being a more reserved type of person. That's no indication of how he plays on the field.

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IMO people are looking at Reed like Hernandez, both played at florida from Connecticut quiet guys. Every book is different.

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I teach public speaking for a living. Confidence speaking and confidence doing other things have nothing to do with one another. I know plenty of quality athletes who struggle with public speaking.

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[quote=Green Monk Machine;1019347]^^ Thats a bit concerning. I kind of want all players to be confident in NFL settings to be superstars on the field. He was a playmaker in college. Rookie skits and performances are expected. I've never heard of a stage fright issue in camp with the guys meant to be "bonding" with and building "chemistry" with. Being silly and yourself are supposed to be the easy part of being a pro. If he can't do that, then learn the playbook and visualize being better than Fred. It starts tonight rook'.[/quote]

Pretty sure a lot of people have never heard of an NFL rookie having this type of issue because if it does happen (which I'm sure it happens, probably amongst plenty of rookies on plenty of teams) it doesn't make headlines. I don't think there are any players that would want to rat out a rookie teammate like that to the media for being introverted.

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[quote=Mattyk;1019348]Maybe he's just a reserved type of person. No big deal.[/quote]

yeah . . . public speaking is terrifying to a lot of people . . . if you put 100 people that i know in my house for a party, i have no problem talking to any of them or even yelling across all of them to get someones attention on the other side of the room . . . that being said, give me a speech to say, put me in front of a podium in that same house with the same 100 people and i will be nervous as hell . . . the podium is like a nervous switch or something . . . i have worked on that for 20 years now and still have issues at times . . .

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1019359]yeah . . . public speaking is terrifying to a lot of people . . . if you put 100 people that i know in my house for a party, i have no problem talking to any of them or even yelling across all of them to get someones attention on the other side of the room . . . that being said, give me a speech to say, put me in front of a podium in that same house with the same 100 people and i will be nervous as hell . . . the podium is like a nervous switch or something . . . i have worked on that for 20 years now and still have issues at times . . .[/quote]

Tip #1: Ditch the podium.

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1019361]Tip #1: Ditch the podium.[/quote]

lol . . . tis easy to do most times . . . but when speaking at seminars not so much . . . lol

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Should the team seek a 3rd QB to finish the preseason w/ no hope to make the team or know the playbook? I guess I've answered my question.
Does a guy like Seneca Wallace help the WR's better demonstrate their skills more so than white ?
Perhaps now we can make lemonade and evaluate Thompson, Jamison and focus on the run game and not waste carries on KWilliams or Royster who we know what they can do.

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[quote=53Fan;1019320]Some guys are like that. Isn't the fear of public speaking like one of the number one phobias? As long as he isn't jittery on the field I'm good with it![/quote]

no. 1 fear - the serpent

no. 2 - public speaking

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[url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Move-Back-Into-Upgraded-Facility/b7b24c21-4f64-4145-b823-0b4553ff62d0?campaign=redskinsdotcom11025714]Redskins Move Back Into Upgraded Facility[/url]


Nice renovations they've done to Redskins park.

Amazing what winning does huh

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[quote=Skinsfanatic;1019357]I teach public speaking for a living. Confidence speaking and confidence doing other things have nothing to do with one another. I know plenty of quality athletes who struggle with public speaking.[/quote]

I've listened to a few former athletes like that on the NFL Network!!!!

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The Redskins News section links to this : [url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/redskins-watch/2013/aug/21/rg3-coaches-focused-his-lower-body-mechanics-push-/#ixzz2cheNS5N5]RG3, coaches focused on his lower body mechanics in push toward final clearance - Washington Times[/url]

Decent read, but of import is that Griffin has taken full speed reps against the ones. That's good progress. I wonder how the reps are getting split now? I don't think we will find much out, but I can't imagine Rex or PWhite getting many first team reps, even though they will probably get all the playing time the next two games. Good chance for both to put tape out there. Heck if PWhite could somehow put enough on tape, maybe the Skins could get a 6th or 7th round pick, from a qb hungry team.

Less than 3 weeks to MNF :headbanger:

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Pat White was cut from the Virginia Destroyers of the UFL. I doubt any NFL team is going to trade for him. Especially given that they know he will be cut.

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[quote=Skinzman;1019935]Pat White was cut from the Virginia Destroyers of the UFL. I doubt any NFL team is going to trade for him. Especially given that they know he will be cut.[/quote]
I doubt it too, however, if he does put tape out there, there are teams that will make odd trades. I don't say it thinking it's highly likely, but did you think we would get anything for Haynesworth, or McNabb? Bruce Allen is good at getting something for "nothing".

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[url=http://httr24-7.com/blog/continuity-is-key-to-the-redskins-success/]Continuity Is Key To The Redskins Success[/url]

Great article.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1019936]I doubt it too, however, if he does put tape out there, there are teams that will make odd trades. I don't say it thinking it's highly likely, but did you think we would get anything for Haynesworth, or McNabb? Bruce Allen is good at getting something for "nothing".[/quote]

I cant say I knew we would, but getting something for people who have had success previously is not that far fetched. A fair amount werent blaming McNabb and Haynesworth, they were blaming Shanny for those problems.

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Big difference between getting a late round pick for the likes of McNabb or Haynesworth vs Pat White. I can't see White generating any trade interest.

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Everyone knows that we will cut White. Therefore there is little reason for other teams to offer anything in a trade.

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cant take it anymore, 9/9 cant come soon enough im losing it!!

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[url=http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/81254/robert-griffin-iii-report-better-mechanics]Robert Griffin III Report: Better mechanics - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN[/url]

So Keim goes to ESPN and all they let him do is write articles about RG's knee?

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Bottom line with RG3 is week one. If he can pick where left off pre injury and build on that, all will be good. If he doesn't and struggles then there will be more drama. There's probably some truth to what Jaws is saying. We'll see week one.

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[quote=NC_Skins;1019880][url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Move-Back-Into-Upgraded-Facility/b7b24c21-4f64-4145-b823-0b4553ff62d0?campaign=redskinsdotcom11025714]Redskins Move Back Into Upgraded Facility[/url]


Nice renovations they've done to Redskins park.[/quote]

So.. A lot has been to Redskins park, but isn't there more renovations to occur over the next 8 years? I thought that was why they went to Bon Secours. Or was Richmond a site to not only appease Shanny but to use the money received from the deal, to fund the Rpark renovations?

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This hasn't been talked about much but I wonder of Rob Jackson is in danger of being cut. With Jenkins and Tapp having strong camps I wonder if he's become expendable.

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no, jackson is still in. he'll miss the first 4 games anyways.

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RJ cut? Doubt it. Tapp and Jenkins both look like situational pass rushers only. RJ excels in coverage. Plus his cap implication isn't anything crazy. I'd be really surprised to see him get the axe.

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I wonder if this is the year Perry Riley steps up and becomes an elite inside linebacker? This article is somewhat old, but still interesting. As it points out, if Riley could step up his game, the Redskins' linebacking corps could be one of the best, if not the best, in the NFL.

[url=http://washington.cbslocal.com/2013/08/01/perry-riley-quietly-on-the-verge-of-becoming-elite-linebacker/]Redskins Perry Riley Quietly On the Verge of Becoming Elite Linebacker « CBS DC[/url]