Redskins Insider: CP Update (and other injuries, too)

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Manusky91

I wonder what Gibbs is thinking now about his decision to let guys train on their own during the off-season. the two biggest advocates, CP and SM, both show up not ready for the season.

Actually, people put too much importance on the preseason and training camp. Players are now much closer to being "ready" for the season BECAUSE they train all year. Training camp is not as important as it used to be where guys have to come in and drop 30 pounds and get back in shape. Today's athletes are in better shape 365 days a year than guys of the past who needed to work other jobs in the offseason since they weren't getting paid millions. Portis and Moss are probably ready to start Week 1 now and after the bad luck they had last year, I can't blame them for not wanting to risk injuries in games that don't matter.

[Manusky91]

Originally Posted by Buster

Actually, people put too much importance on the preseason and training camp. Players are now much closer to being "ready" for the season BECAUSE they train all year. Training camp is not as important as it used to be where guys have to come in and drop 30 pounds and get back in shape. Today's athletes are in better shape 365 days a year than guys of the past who needed to work other jobs in the offseason since they weren't getting paid millions. Portis and Moss are probably ready to start Week 1 now and after the bad luck they had last year, I can't blame them for not wanting to risk injuries in games that don't matter.

You're probably right, it's just disappointing after 8 months to see who is already watching from the sidelines.