You Got Training Camp Questions? Slingin Sammy's Got the Answers
 

Slingin Sammy 33 is headed to training camp this Wednesday and he's volunteered to take your questions while there and try to answer them.

Basically, instead of asking "Hey how did so and so do?" after someone gets back from training camp this is your chance to say "Can you see how so and so does?"

So here's the deal post all your questions about particular players, schemes, coaches, concession stands, whatever and when SS33 comes back from training camp on Wednesday he'll start a new thread with his answers. He'll start the thread but I know others may be attending and can help answer questions as well.

Ok, I'll start.

Two questions:

1. What is the interaction of the position coaches (particularly Hixon) with the players?

2. How does Robert Thomas look out there?

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I like this. I'll play.

1) I'd love a scouting report on the O-line (specifically Jeremy Bridges- haven't heard his name yet). I'm hearing mixed reports, some basically saying they look awful, others saying the D-line looks fantastic and is always further along at this point so no reason for concern, etc etc.

2) How is Kevin Barnes playing in comparison to Smoot?

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I am really interested if you can get pictures or just give a rundown of the newest rookie's physical body type. That would be #76 Jeremy Jarmon.

I imagine he is not very big in the arms for example compared to some of the freaks on the dline, but I just wanted to know if he physically looks like an NFL player or not?

Cool thread!

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[B]i'm interrested in how rocky mcintosh is looking[/B], he needs to step his game up this season. if he can step it up, the skins could have one of the best linebacker trios in the league.

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[quote=wilsowilso;572249]I am really interested [B]if you can get pictures[/B] or just give a rundown of the newest rookie's physical body type. That would be #76 Jeremy Jarmon.

I imagine he is not very big compared to some of the freaks on the dline, but I just wanted to know if he physically looks like an NFL player or not?[/quote]
My wife is the whiz with the camera, it's gonna cost me, but I'm sure I can work something out with her.

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Great idea ! How do Rinehart and M Williams look ? Do either Hensen or Glenn look like they are picking up the schemes ? Great work guys , have fun at Redskins Park SS33 !

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Can you tell us about Chris Wilson's transition to LB and how Marko Mitchell looks.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;572252]My wife is the whiz with the camera, it's gonna cost me, but I'm sure I can work something out with her.[/quote]

Your account with her is dry 8 months into the year? Pace yourself man.

Can the defensive back unit perform better without Springs? What is the likelihood that we'll see the defense lineup in a 3-4 defense now and then?

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[quote=Paintrain;572255]Can you tell us about Chris Wilson's transition to LB and how Marko Mitchell looks.[/quote]

Also how does Rinehart and Heyer appear to be doing? How good does Alridge look?

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Ill be there on Wednesday, too, Sammy! Maybe we'll run into each other.

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Does Orakpo look like he's already the best guy out there at SAM? And how do Fincher/Blades/Thomas/Wilson/McIntosh look in comparison? Who looks like they're gonna be the guy on third down, does McIntosh have it locked up along with Fletcher?

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Who looking sharper, Suisham or Rayner? Who's looking like a special team beast(s) to replace Thrash and Campbell? What's the kick off return look like now that there's no wedge? What your favorite pie again?

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How is Campbell's read, react, release? Does he still hold the ball till there is an open reciever, or does he let it fly in anticipation of an open receiver with what he is reading? How does this compare to the other QB's read reaction time? Is Campbell still dumping off short passes to Cooley and ARE underneath, or is he looking down field for longer passes regularly? Are recievers getting open for/catching the longer routes/passes?
Great idea for a thread guys, can't wait to read your posts!

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I would like to know what player(s) the coaches are getting on the most.

I would also like to know who is the biggest jokester on the team.

Also, you can probably tell pretty quick which players don't even belong. Maybe you could predict the first round of cuts?

Thanks SS33.

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[quote=Daseal;572283]Ill be there on Wednesday, too, Sammy! Maybe we'll run into each other.[/quote]
You'll be able to pick me out easily. [B]SS33[/B]

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[quote=saden1;572260]Your account with her is dry 8 months into the year? Pace yourself man.
[/quote]I've got a running tab, I just hate to see it when it's cashed out. The last time the tab got cashed we wound up in Atlantis for 4 days.

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Thanks Sammy & Smootsmack.

Here's my question (s) (btw, I almost started a thread on this, but figured the answer would come as camp went along):

HB Blades; what are their plans for this guy?
Specifically, is he competing for a starting spot at OLB (doesn't sound like it) or working as backup to London. If the latter, are there any packages w/the starting unit where he replaces London other than the goal line D?

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[quote=SmootSmack;572246]
So here's the deal post all your questions about particular players, schemes, coaches, concession stands, whatever and when SS33 comes back from training camp on Wednesday he'll start a new thread with his answers. He'll start the thread but I know others may be attending and can help answer questions as well.
[/quote]


What formations are used and how often are they used with a focus on the pass plays.

This will probably be fairly intensive question because you probably need a pen and paper to chart this stuff.
For example
I-Form: 14 pass plays
I-Form: 3 WR: 12 pass
I-Form: 1 WR, 2 TE (stacked): 14 pass
Singleback 2 TEs, 2 WR:14 pass
Singleback 3 WRs:15 pass
etc.....

Can you keep an eye on the depth of the QBs drops and if the ball is coming out on time at the end of their drops?
I'm curious to see which depth 3, 5 or 7 is used the most and which depth has the most success.

Also, could you keep an eye on which routes are used/completed?
Last year out offense was mostly hitches,quick hitches, slants, quick slants, deep comeback and fly/go routes.
Are we mixing in some post routes, seam routes(slot), corner routes?

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Looks like SS33 is going to have his hands full tomorrow :)

Remember, he will try to answer as many questions as possible but may not get to all of them. Luckily, Daseal will be there to help.

Here's another question: Word is M. Williams is already slipping down the depth chart and getting less reps while Bridges moves up. That seem to be the case?

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How is Lorenzo Alexander doing? I haven't heard anything about him yet. And is he playing DE and DT?

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What quaterback looks the best out there? Specifically, does Campbell look in command of the offense in 11-on-11 drills. Does Brennan look like a viable candidate for the No.2 QB spot? Does he have any velocity on his throws?

Thanks!

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SS33, if you see Look-inna-my-eyes Vinnie, ask what kind of eye drops he uses, please!

If you see LDS, ask him if the shoe lifts help.


And, don't stay thirsty my friend, drink plenty of liquids. It's hot out there!
(That's the voice of my kidney stones from my past talking!)

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[quote=backrow;572531]SS33,[B] if you see Look-inna-my-eyes Vinnie, ask what kind of eye drops he uses, please!

If you see LDS, ask him if the shoe lifts help.[/B]


And, don't stay thirsty my friend, drink plenty of liquids. It's hot out there!
(That's the voice of my kidney stones from my past talking!)[/quote]

:laughing2 Best questions yet! :food-smil

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1. Ask Orakpo which position is more difficult for him LB or DE? Defending the run or pass, which is his weakness right now?

2. With Haynesworth, Griffen, Phillip Daniels, & London Fletcher and Orakpo behind them, is our run defense randy?

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[quote=Defensewins;572536]1. Ask Orakpo which position is more difficult for him LB or DE? Defending the run or pass, which is his weakness right now?

2. With Haynesworth, Griffen, Phillip Daniels, & London Fletcher and Orakpo behind them,[B] is our run defense randy[/B]?[/quote]

The Random House Dictionary: [B]randy[/B] - [B]sexually aroused[/B]. Why would you want to know that?

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First report: Got into the Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center at about 6pm. Went over to grab dinner with the family at Benihana's. Jason Campbell came in at about 8:20pm and was having a quiet dinner with his girlfriend.

I asked him about his command of the offense and if he was more comfortable with his reads & release. A few minutes later some of Loudon County's finest helped me out to my vehicle and mentioned something about a restraining order, so I may not be at camp tomorrow.

J/K, JC was really eating at Benihana's tho. I'll do my best to cover all the questions and I'll post sometime tomorrow afternoon.

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[quote=backrow;572531]SS33, if you see Look-inna-my-eyes Vinnie, ask what kind of eye drops he uses, please!

If you see LDS, ask him if the shoe lifts help.


And, don't stay thirsty my friend, drink plenty of liquids. It's hot out there!
(That's the voice of my kidney stones from my past talking!)[/quote]I'll keep an eye out for "Sarge". LOL

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;572561]First report: Got into the Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center at about 6pm. Went over to grab dinner with the family at Benihana's. Jason Campbell came in at about 8:20pm and was having a quiet dinner with his girlfriend.

I asked him about his command of the offense and if he was more comfortable with his reads & release. A few minutes later some of Loudon County's finest helped me out to my vehicle and mentioned something about a restraining order, so I may not be at camp tomorrow.

[B]J/K, JC was really eating at Benihana's tho[/B]. I'll do my best to cover all the questions and I'll post sometime tomorrow afternoon.[/quote]

Cool. Have fun Sammy.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;572561]First report: Got into the Courtyard Marriott Dulles Town Center at about 6pm. Went over to grab dinner with the family at Benihana's. Jason Campbell came in at about 8:20pm and was having a quiet dinner with his girlfriend.

[B]I asked him about his command of the offense and if he was more comfortable with his reads & release[/B]. A few minutes later some of Loudon County's finest helped me out to my vehicle and mentioned something about a restraining order, so I may not be at camp tomorrow.

J/K, JC was really eating at Benihana's tho. I'll do my best to cover all the questions and I'll post sometime tomorrow afternoon.[/quote]
:goodjob::lol: Thanks for "fielding" my question SS33!

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Is Devin Thomas the REAL deal or just Camp party line and jocularity?

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Are we practicing more 2 TE sets to get Fred Davis involved or was that just talk (again)?

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No way in hell Sammy answers all of these questions.

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I'll have a detailed post a bit later tonight. Quick notes, thoughts:
- No Big Mike, DT, C. Rogers, R. Thomas today.
- Heyer doing stregthening exercises for his knee, appears to be moving fine.
- R. thomas walking with a very noticable limp.
- Smoot looks really bad in individuals drills and 11-11.
- Chase Daniels is real short
- Brennan needs to lose that gay @ss visor and tights.
- Todd Collins is even slower and his arm weaker up close.
- I think our OL will be fine running the ball, pass-pro needs some work.
- saden, no 3-4 was used at all. I don't expect it this year.
- Orakpo looks good
- Daniels and McIntosh appear to be moving well with no noticeable problems.
- Blades is exclusively backing up Fletch, no OLB work.

I've got a ton of notes and think I'll be able to answer most questions.

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[quote=Hog1;572575]Is Devin Thomas the REAL deal or just Camp party line and jocularity?[/quote]No DT today.

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[quote=Slingin Sammy 33;572855]I'll have a detailed post a bit later tonight. Quick notes, thoughts:
- No Big Mike, DT, C. Rogers, R. Thomas today.
- Heyer doing stregthening exercises for his knee, appears to be moving fine.
- R. thomas walking with a very noticable limp.
- Smoot looks really bad in individuals drills and 11-11.
- Chase Daniels is real short
- Brennan needs to lose that gay @ss visor and tights.
- Todd Collins is even slower and his arm weaker up close.
- I think our OL will be fine running the ball, pass-pro needs some work.
- saden, no 3-4 was used at all. I don't expect it this year.
- Orakpo looks good
- Daniels and McIntosh appear to be moving well with no noticeable problems.
- Blades is exclusively backing up Fletch, no OLB work.

I've got a ton of notes and think I'll be able to answer most questions.[/quote]

Awesome, looking forward to that thread. I got some questions on some of your above points. Maybe you could expand on them.

- No Big Mike, DT, C. Rogers, R. Thomas today.
(Rogers seems to have been a lot of time, cause for concern?)

- R. thomas walking with a very noticable limp.
(Been worried about him for a while, I don't know if he lasts past final cuts. Your thoughts?)

- Smoot looks really bad in individuals drills and 11-11.
(I've heard he looks probably worse than end of last year and Tryon has passed him on the depth chart...permanent change?)

- Chase Daniels is real short
(What is he like 5'10"? How'd he look?)

- Brennan needs to lose that gay @ss visor and tights.
(Did you yell out Pineapple Je5us when he walked by?)

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[quote=SmootSmack;572867]Awesome, looking forward to that thread. I got some questions on some of your above points. Maybe you could expand on them.

- No Big Mike, DT, C. Rogers, R. Thomas today.
(Rogers seems to have been a lot of time, cause for concern?)

- R. thomas walking with a very noticable limp.
(Been worried about him for a while, I don't know if he lasts past final cuts. Your thoughts?)

- Smoot looks really bad in individuals drills and 11-11.
(I've heard he looks probably worse than end of last year and Tryon has passed him on the depth chart...permanent change?)

- Chase Daniels is real short
(What is he like 5'10"? How'd he look?)

- Brennan needs to lose that gay @ss visor and tights.
[B](Did you yell out Pineapple Je5us when he walked by[/B]?)[/quote]

:laughing2

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[quote=SmootSmack;572867]- No Big Mike, DT, C. Rogers, R. Thomas today.
(Rogers seems to have been a lot of time, cause for concern?)

- R. thomas walking with a very noticable limp.
(Been worried about him for a while, I don't know if he lasts past final cuts. Your thoughts?)

- Smoot looks really bad in individuals drills and 11-11.
(I've heard he looks probably worse than end of last year and Tryon has passed him on the depth chart...permanent change?)

- Chase Daniels is real short
(What is he like 5'10"? How'd he look?)

- Brennan needs to lose that gay @ss visor and tights.
(Did you yell out Pineapple Je5us when he walked by?)[/quote]
- didn't see Rogers even on the fields, maybe I missed him. Probably no concern yet, but if he's not out there next week I'll be worrying.

- Thomas may be headed for IR, watching the news here in DC channel 4 was quoting Buges as saying THomas is his biggest worry, not RT.

- I'm 5' 10" and he's definitely not taller than me.

- I didn't yell PJ5 so I didn't offend anyone.....[B]LOL, I'm just kidding.[/B] I'm not a CB fan, but he looks better than last year but still has some accuracy issues, I go into more detail later.

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Did you get a chance to see Wilson at LB Sammy? How did Alridge look?

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Thanks for all of the help, Sammy.

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Wow, Randy on IR is huge. It would make so much more sense than cutting him cuz the release fee is something ridiculous (too lazy to look right meow but I know it's way more than his base pay). Also makes sense cuz we can go out and get another o-lineman sooner than later.