2022 Commanders Training Camp discussion

[SunnySide]

Originally Posted by FrenchSkin

This particular block is hard to get rid off IMO. It's behind the LoS and in the tackle box... unless you ban them all together I don't see how you get rid of it.
They could add that no block can be initiated at or below the knee I guess ?

I think the league will eventually ban this type of isolated cut block but the wording will be difficult bc teams would want to be able to dive low on goal line and sneaks.

You see this type of block and injury happening when a RB/TE cut block a pursuer on the back end.

Id say only the 5 down lineman and D lineman can do it ... this is where universal numbers by position would help. Only guys wearing 50-79 etc

[GridIron26]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Speaking of Logan being back…anyone see the cut block on KT last night? Reminded me of the one that injured Thomas knee:

https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-rook...030625285.html

Damn, that was an ugly block. NFL definitely needs to do something about this kind of block.

[skinsfan69]

RG3 is so annoying. Ugh...

[Chief X_Phackter]

The Commanders placed Gerry (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Gerry signed a contract with Washington at the beginning of August, but barring an injury settlement, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2022 campaign due to an undisclosed injury. The 2017 fifth-round pick hasn't played since 2020.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/fo...y-lands-on-ir/

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

The Commanders placed Gerry (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Gerry signed a contract with Washington at the beginning of August, but barring an injury settlement, he'll be forced to miss the entire 2022 campaign due to an undisclosed injury. The 2017 fifth-round pick hasn't played since 2020.

https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/fo...y-lands-on-ir/

That sure sucks... Maybe it'll force em to make another signing at LB ?

On the injury front, Al Galdi confirmed on his pod that we have no words on what Andrew Norwell is out. Rivera flat out said in press conf, responding to Ben Standig asking about Norwell "See I don't have to give you an injury report, so I'm just telling you it's guys taking care of themselves [...] I know, I don't have to tell you that". That was kinda hilarious.

Oh, and we were so doom and gloom last week end that we forgot to comment on one very good news: Chase Roullier being back! He started and played well last week ! He'll need Norwell and Schweitzer/Turner to be back from injury at his side, cuz Aaron Monteiro and Saahdiq Charles ain't doing it, but that's a rare very good news.

[FrenchSkin]

Re-went through our 1st stringers snaps of our 2 preseason games, and if I have to be honest, our LBs didn't play nearly as bad as I thought. Both Davis and Holcomb made some very good plays against the run, and covered decently most of the time, of course against KC's TEs and Mahomes buying time they got exposed a couple time, but who in the league wouldn't be?

The issue really seems to be our secondary, they're not on synch, and get toasted.

The DL played really well in the first game, and while obviously not producing enough against Mahomes, it's not like they weren't getting any pressure either.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I agree, if I had to pick a unit (starters) I'd say the secondary didn't play as well. They got straight up burnt a couple times, and also fell victim to Mahomes buying time like he does so well. No one really stands out to me as having made a play...except Fuller when he saved a TD - batting the ball away in the end zone.

That Fortson dude had a couple TDs, but on that first one he definitely moved Fuller off him to get enough space for the catch, and I don't think Curl could have covered him any tighter for the second one.

I think they'll have a better game plan in the regular season for those QBs that scramble / buy time.

Like you eluded to though, vs Mahomes and Company - most teams are going to give up yardage and points.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I agree, if I had to pick a unit (starters) I'd say the secondary didn't play as well. They got straight up burnt a couple times, and also fell victim to Mahomes buying time like he does so well. No one really stands out to me as having made a play...except Fuller when he saved a TD - batting the ball away in the end zone.

That Fortson dude had a couple TDs, but on that first one he definitely moved Fuller off him to get enough space for the catch, and I don't think Curl could have covered him any tighter for the second one.

I think they'll have a better game plan in the regular season for those QBs that scramble / buy time.

Like you eluded to though, vs Mahomes and Company - most teams are going to give up yardage and points.

Secondary still looks like they are thinking…I don’t like how off they play

[GridIron26]

We brought back Wes Martin after he was waived by Jags.. I'm surprised we decided to bring Martin back, instead of Flowers. I think Flowers is better than Martin...

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

We brought back Wes Martin after he was waived by Jags.. I'm surprised we decided to bring Martin back, instead of Flowers. I think Flowers is better than Martin...

He definitely is, but would cost significantly more, wouldn't he?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

We brought back Wes Martin after he was waived by Jags.. I'm surprised we decided to bring Martin back, instead of Flowers. I think Flowers is better than Martin...

I think Flowers wants too much money.

It’s concerning our Free Agent Guard Turner hasn’t played yet..but they haven’t put him on PUP yet

[EdmundDorf]

Yeah I saw that too, I assume he is just a camp body for last preseason game so they don't need to risk our guards getting injured. Assume he will come in after Paul, Montiero and Charles at the back end of the game.

I thought it was interesting that they started Montiero last week ahead of Paul when they needed to protect Wentz.

[GridIron26]

Good point about the money part, I didn't even think of that when I saw the news.. We don't know how much Flowers is asking but I don't believe he is asking for a lot and I wouldn't mind giving him a few extra millions, just to have a better player in the guard position.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by GridIron26

Good point about the money part, I didn't even think of that when I saw the news.. We don't know how much Flowers is asking but I don't believe he is asking for a lot and I wouldn't mind giving him a few extra millions, just to have a better player in the guard position.

That's not a crazy thought at all. I was in favor of keeping him in the first place. But the decision too not give him those extra millions was made back when they signed Andrew Norwell. He's sidelined right now but it doesn't seem to be anything too serious, so I don't see why they would change their minds now.

EDIT: apparently both Norwell, and Schweitzer are back at practice. And Turner is working through his quad injury.

[Chief X_Phackter]

I haven't heard anything alarming about the O-line injuries. They seem minor, and there are still a couple weeks before game 1 for those guys to get healthy.