All things Redskins training camp

[calia]

Please, football gods, no more Redskin injuries. Haven't we suffered enough?

[Giantone]

Eagles have been healthiest team in the NFL while Giants are most injured - Bleeding Green Nation

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Giantone

Eagles have been healthiest team in the NFL while Giants are most injured - Bleeding Green Nation

Sam Bradford and Ryan Matthews are about to change that.

[JoeRedskin]

It's just preseason but, YAY! Football is almost back.

Wonder how Hard Knocks will portray Saturday's brawl.

It's hard to tell anything from practice football. Just hoping for no injuries and a solid showing from RGIII. Would be nice to see Matt Jones truck someone.

[Chico23231]

Washington Redskins rookie S Kyshoen Jarrett intercepts Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

highlights from Monday practice

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Washington Redskins rookie S Kyshoen Jarrett intercepts Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

highlights from Monday practice

I was watching CSN last night. Saw video of Griffin Sr. doing drills with his son after practice.

[Alvin Walton]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Washington Redskins rookie S Kyshoen Jarrett intercepts Kirk Cousins - Washington Redskins Blog - ESPN

highlights from Monday practice

"When Brandon Scherff was sidelined with a twisted ankle (he walked off OK after practice and said he was fine), Spencer Long replaced him for the first series but rookie Arie Kouandjio took over the next. For what it's worth, Paea got past Scherff in one-on-one work. The rookie got his hands on him -- they're usually a little wide, then he works them inside. However, Paea's quickness resulted in a successful rush. But Scherff stopped Baker twice in a row, thanks to good hands. Scherff also stayed low when Baker tried to go wide and beat him."

[KI Skins Fan]

Keim writes that Preston Smith looks slow in camp. To me, he seemed to lack quickness on his college film and I didn't like the pick in the draft. I doubt that he can play OLB in the NFL. Am I missing what the Skins saw in him to draft him as an OLB?

They had him lose weight to play OLB but I wouldn't be shocked if they ultimately decide to have him gain weight and move to DE next year. Seems like a better fit to me. But first let's see what he's got in the preseason games.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Keim writes that Preston Smith looks slow in camp. To me, he seemed to lack quickness on his college film and I didn't like the pick in the draft. I doubt that he can play OLB in the NFL. Am I missing what the Skins saw in him to draft him as an OLB?

They had him lose weight to play OLB but I wouldn't be shocked if they ultimately decide to have him gain weight and move to DE next year. Seems like a better fit to me. But first let's see what he's got in the preseason games.

i was told basically to shut up when i brought this up during the draft, too slow and big to play olb.

It too way way way too early to make a judgement on the transition, but he looks more like a DE to me. Great leverage player...but playing in space is such a big change.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

i was told basically to shut up when i brought this up during the draft, too slow and big to play olb.

It too way way way too early to make a judgement on the transition, but he looks more like a DE to me. Great leverage player...but playing in space is such a big change.

Scot likes trench guys with long arms.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Keim writes that Preston Smith looks slow in camp. To me, he seemed to lack quickness on his college film and I didn't like the pick in the draft. I doubt that he can play OLB in the NFL. Am I missing what the Skins saw in him to draft him as an OLB?

They had him lose weight to play OLB but I wouldn't be shocked if they ultimately decide to have him gain weight and move to DE next year. Seems like a better fit to me. But first let's see what he's got in the preseason games.

Yeah the reports seem to be that he's not having a good camp. Isn't Smith like 6'5 270lbs? Seems like he would be more a fit as a 4-3 end. It will be interesting to see how and where he plays Thursday.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Keim writes that Preston Smith looks slow in camp. To me, he seemed to lack quickness on his college film and I didn't like the pick in the draft. I doubt that he can play OLB in the NFL. Am I missing what the Skins saw in him to draft him as an OLB?



They had him lose weight to play OLB but I wouldn't be shocked if they ultimately decide to have him gain weight and move to DE next year. Seems like a better fit to me. But first let's see what he's got in the preseason games.

Sounds like his problems are with technique and he's just thinking too much, common things for a rook.

[Chico23231]

DeAngelo Hall tells ESPN’s ‘E:60′ there’s more to him than MeAngelo - The Washington Post

all the DHall fans need to tune in tonight for E60. thats goes for his #1 fan Gtripp

[JoeRedskin]

With the caveat that I am not suggesting Smith is the same as any of these guys: (1) both Orakpo and Kerrigan were a 4-3 ends in college; (2) both Murphy and Kerrigan are listed at 6' 3" and 267 lbs. while Smith listed at 6' 5" 271lbs. So, physically, he is similar in build to guys we have drafted at OLB before.

I agree the reports out of camp on the guy have mostly been about him being a non-factor. Both RK and Orakpo came in, switched positions, and started day one. Murphy, who actually played OLB in college, had a rougher transition to the pros - and still may not be full time starter quality with a part of his issue being that reportedly he plays slow. To me, however, it seems Smith is even further behind than Murphy was at this time. Hopefully, he can grow into the position.

Again, yes he's a 2nd rounder, but, remember, we are in this for the long haul under Scot McC. It might take a little longer for Smith to emerge, but it's way too early to write him off just yet.

[Schneed10]

If he had a great get-off on the snap he would have been a top 10 pick. No he's not a speed rusher, he's a technique and leverage guy. In the pros where the tackles are even more athletic, your technique and leverage needs to be perfect if you don't have the speed off the edge. Slow your roll guys, he'll learn.

But you know who does have speed off the edge? Junior Galette. Ahem.