Set it all aside -- Training Camp Begins

[WestCoastSkinsFan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

The offseason, with it's long and winding discussions, ends tomorrow for the Redskins. Set what ails you aside, and with the hope of a new day, a new year, a new coach, and a new optimism after last years debacle.

Talk about what you want to see from whom? What you need to see from a specific player. What would be the biggest disappointment in training camp.

Yes, even do you have your yearly pet project chosen yet.

Whatever it is, whoever's performance you want to praise or trash. Just remember it's all about the time on the field now. No off-season garbage in this thread.

Last year at this time I did a poll and was roundly criticized by GTripp for not including 0-8 wins. He was prescient, this year, no such poll, but I still would not put in 0-5 wins, and I think this team has a chance to put it all together, and win the division by the 14th game. It helps that I don't think the other teams will be good.

But that's looking ahead, right now it's time to see how this team comes together.

HTTR!!!

Ryan. Grant.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by WestCoastSkinsFan

Ryan. Grant.

Chris Thompson.

Sounds like he's been doing some good things so far. If he can eat right and hit the weights hard, perhaps he can avoid the injury bug and eventually carve out a nice role behind Morris. I love Seastrunk, but I think Thompson's experience will be the deciding factor in that battle.

As far as RG3, I agree that more media time will help. The media won't have to reach so much for stories and make mountains out of molehills. Of course, as long as hacks like Sally Jenkins have reporting jobs, he'll be subjected to more criticism than most players, but this should help somewhat.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Chris Thompson.

Sounds like he's been doing some good things so far. If he can eat right and hit the weights hard, perhaps he can avoid the injury bug and eventually carve out a nice role behind Morris. I love Seastrunk, but I think Thompson's experience will be the deciding factor in that battle.

As far as RG3, I agree that more media time will help. The media won't have to reach so much for stories and make mountains out of molehills. Of course, as long as hacks like Sally Jenkins have reporting jobs, he'll be subjected to more criticism than most players, but this should help somewhat.

His experience at what exactly???

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

His experience at what exactly???

Thompson's been in the league for a whole season already and is entering his second training camp, plus you have to think he was already ahead of where Seastrunk is now when the former came into the league due to a more Redskins-similar scheme at FSU as compared to Baylor.

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

Thompson's been in the league for a whole season already and is entering his second training camp, plus you have to think he was already ahead of where Seastrunk is now when the former came into the league due to a more Redskins-similar scheme at FSU as compared to Baylor.

He also barely played in the regular season. His "experience" has nothing to do with anything this point. Also, nothing about him says he is ahead of Seastrunk was at this point last year because he was hurt for the majority of the off-season.

[skins89moss]

Its that time of the year when its all day every day football 24/7. HTTR

[CRedskinsRule]

Dan Steinberg ‏@dcsportsbog 27m
Redskins announce that, unlike in past years, RGIII will be available every time the team has a media availability.

I have mixed thoughts on this. Primarily though, I just see it as multiple opportunities for poor word choices to get blown out of proportion.

[MTK]

Shielding him was probably a bad idea to start with.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Shielding him was probably a bad idea to start with.

I agree. With more time at the podium, (a) RGIII will learn to deal with the media better, and (b) it won't be such a big deal, and there won't be the silly scrutiny over every syllable he utters.

[Meks]

Any updates from today?

[MTK]

Jay Gruden anxious to use Darrel Young - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Jay Gruden anxious to use Darrel Young - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

We shouldnt worry about DY, sounds like he is recognized as a baller by staff. I wouldnt mind us developing a lil depth behind him. Fullback is such a physical position.

[Hog1]

Love Barry Cofield.....
just watched him do a live int from camp. Said all the right things about the D for this year, improvements, etc. Seems to buy in and by observation, totally endorses Haz. Good stuff.
It's a GREAT time of year to be a Redskin fan.......
btw...2, Love the honesty and style which Jay speaks to the media. Very truly informative. I wish he could throw in an occasional "fights his guts out".
I have not heard any..."like how he handles himself"....

[Chico23231]

Has anyone who put in lottery request for training camp heard yet if they got in?

[The Dull Roar]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Has anyone who put in lottery request for training camp heard yet if they got in?

I still haven't heard anything