[skinsfan_nn]

I would like to see JJ tear it up this season! I think this kid has a strong upside.


Jeremy Jarmon adjusting to new assignment

A season ago, Jeremy Jarmon was inserted into games at all four positions on the line: both tackle spots and both end positions. He's already been shuffled around a bit this year. Projected as a linebacker through much of the offseason, Jarmon has been piling on pounds and will be expected to compete as both a defensive end and a three-technique tackle.

"Those are areas that I'm not accustomed to playing, so I'm playing some catch-up," he said. "Honestly, I'm out there trying to get better every day. I think I can make an argument that I am."

Jarmon, who's about 20 pounds heavier than he was coming out of college last spring, is participating fully in practices after missing much of the offseason as his torn ACL continued to heal. Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan has liked Jarmon's progress thus far.

"He's been playing well, especially now playing that position for a little bit," Shanahan said. "It's part of the evaluation process. It's nice to get him back. He's healthy. I think it's always different when you've been out for a while to put pads on and actually get started. But it's been very positive and I think it'll just keep on getting better."

Though his knee was still recovering, Jarmon was a constant presence around Redskins Park and spent most of the offseason preparing to play linebacker. But coaches ultimately decided they could use more depth on the line and liked Jarmon's versatility. Still, Jarmon enjoyed his brief time at the linebacker position.

"When I was in there in the linebacker meeting rooms, I saw football. Like I saw receivers out there and backs. I saw a part of the game that I have never seen before, so my football IQ increased," he said. "Instead of being in the trenches where I see a receiver every now and then.

Now back in the trenches, Jarmon has had some help as he's tried to learn the new positions. On the practice field, Albert Haynesworth could be seen chatting with Jarmon, discussing techniques and assignments.

"Albert's always been able to help me out. Sometimes when coach is occupied and doing things, he's able to kind of just keep some of those ideas fresh in my head that coach was going over in meetings and stuff," said Jarmon, who is entering his second season. "He just talks to me about hand placement and stance and things like that."