2012 Training Camp Competitions Open Discussion

[30gut]

Originally Posted by mooby

I agree. If the coaches felt Reed didn't bring anything to the table, they wouldn't be wasting a roster spot on him.

Yup, Reed survived the purging of a regime change with coaches that owed him no allegiance.

Originally Posted by Lotus

Oh, I disagree. Doughty is very capable as a backup.

But he should be a backup only. Having him start would speak negative volumes about our talent/skill level at safety.

Reed has been a capable starting SS, just not well liked or appreciated by fans.
2011-11 starts
2010-9 starts
2009-7 starts

I would love it if we found a Safety or 2 that are better then Doughty.
Nothing would make me happier.
I just question whether the guys we brought in are them.
Its gonna be an interesting competition to watch.

[Gary84Clark]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Yup, Reed survived the purging of a regime change with coaches that owed him no allegiance.

Reed is okay but we need a FS that can cover like a corner.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

Reed is okay but we need a FS that can cover like a corner.

Hopefully Cedric Griffin can fill that role. He has experience playing corner and he's slated to play safety this season.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by 30gut

Yup, Reed survived the purging of a regime change with coaches that owed him no allegiance.

Reed has been a capable starting SS, just not well liked or appreciated by fans.
2011-11 starts
2010-9 starts
2009-7 starts

I would love it if we found a Safety or 2 that are better then Doughty.
Nothing would make me happier.
I just question whether the guys we brought in are them.
Its gonna be an interesting competition to watch.

As far as Doughty's being a "capable" starter - I appreciate his attitude. I appreciate his grit. I appreciate his understanding of the defense. I appreciate his discipline. I appreciate his play recognition. What I don't appreciate is his speed, which seems to always leave him one step too late in arriving.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Lotus

As far as Doughty's being a "capable" starter - I appreciate his attitude. I appreciate his grit. I appreciate his understanding of the defense. I appreciate his discipline. I appreciate his play recognition. What I don't appreciate is his speed, which seems to always leave him one step too late in arriving.

Takes bad angles too. Reed and Rocky needed to take remedial geometry.

[Monkeydad]

Undrafted rookie CB Chase Minnifield (knee) will reportedly open training camp on the active/PUP list.

Although Minnifield underwent microfracture surgery over the winter, this still comes as a bit of surprise in that the former Virginia star shined while participating fully in June minicamp. The Redskins are building in roster flexibility with the option to leave Minnifield on reserve/PUP for the first six games. RB Tristan Davis (undisclosed) is also expected to open camp on the PUP list.

https://twitter.com/ESPNRadio980/sta...53675579719681

Chase Minnifield - Washington Redskins - 2012 Player Profile - Rotoworld.com

[artmonkforhallofamein07]

Jackson will play well and I think at this point at looking at players on paper he is the best we have.

[That Guy]

reed's been great... for a 6th round pick. speed will always be an issue, and it'd be much better if he were a reserve imo.

[CultBrennan59]

Where is that video someone posted of Cedric Griffin getting beaten and burned by several WR's? I say that because the next time someone suggests putting him as our starting FS, I wanna put up that video to see if they have second thoughts about that

[REDSKINS4ever]

There's a difference between playing safety and corner. Has C. Griffin played safety much during his time in the NFL? He may be better suited to play safety than playing corner. I'm looking forward to the competition in the defensive backfield between Madieu Williams, Brandon Meriweather, Kevin Barnes, and Cedric Griffin.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

There's a difference between playing safety and corner. Has C. Griffin played safety much during his time in the NFL? He may be better suited to play safety than playing corner. I'm looking forward to the competition in the defensive backfield between Madieu Williams, Brandon Meriweather, Kevin Barnes, and Cedric Griffin.

Tanard Jackson, Jordan Bernstein and Chase Minnifield too.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

There's a difference between playing safety and corner. Has C. Griffin played safety much during his time in the NFL? He may be better suited to play safety than playing corner. I'm looking forward to the competition in the defensive backfield between Madieu Williams, Brandon Meriweather, Kevin Barnes, and Cedric Griffin.

I really don't think it matters who starts at the safety positions. We simply don't have good players back there. Morris had a lot of work to do with this patch work unit.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I really don't think it matters who starts at the safety positions. We simply don't have good players back there. Morris had a lot of work to do with this patch work unit.

I am a little bit concerned about the talent level at safety too. But Tanard Jackson is a good safety. Although Meriweather has been unpredictable at times during his career, we have to keep in mind that he is a two time all pro and is capable of playing solidly. Madieu Williams I'm not too sure about. Cedric Griffin has played CB all of his career and will be playing safety for the first time. Usually when a corner converts into a safety, it's for the better.We'll just have to wait and see what happens.

[Lotus]

TC starts today! Woot! Woot!

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by Lotus

TC starts today! Woot! Woot!

It only "starts" today. Practices don't really start until tomorrow if I'm not mistaken...