Washington Post: Redskins Training Camp Observations

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It's fan appreciation day on Saturday, isn't it? It's gonna be a zoo there

Meanwhile, some thoughts from a former NFL scout

RG3 forces profound revision in Washington Redskins offense - NFL.com

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It's fan appreciation day on Saturday, isn't it? It's gonna be a zoo there

Meanwhile, some thoughts from a former NFL scout

RG3 forces profound revision in Washington Redskins offense - NFL.com

Fun read. Easy to get excited

3. Coach Mike Shanahan is going to incorporate plays that suit his new athletic quarterback.
During both practices, there was a strong emphasis on designed quarterback runs. Normally at an NFL practice, a designed quarterback run consists of either a QB draw or a QB sneak. That wasn't the case here. There were zone-read plays (where the QB reads the defensive end and elects to hand off the ball or keep it depending on the action of the defender), speed-option plays and quarterback sweeps throughout the day. They even spent some time lining up in the pistol formation. Several of these plays and formations were almost identical to the Baylor offense. Shanahan's offense has always incorporated a moving pocket in the passing game, but this is a new brand of football exclusively tailored to Griffin's strengths.