Redskins OTAs

[mooby]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is reaching Offiss-Ramsey levels

He never got a fair shot!

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by mooby

He never got a fair shot!

lol ... thought about posting exactly the same thing. ... GET OUT OF MY HEAD!!

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

This is reaching Offiss-Ramsey levels

lol

Oh man, remember those days?

And how CP was just a 3rd down back?

[InsaneBoost]

Originally Posted by los panda

moss' weight/shape and speed/quickness

Moss definitely has dropped weight and looks good, shape wise. As far as speed and quickness. His speed, long wise, isn't nearly as good as it used to be, but his quickness, as far as getting off the line / short routes reminds me A LOT of 2005.

Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

If Leribeus is still taking reps at center or if he has gone back to guard.

He worked at guard primarily, but he took some at center as well. They were shuffling the line a lot today. Right now I'd say the OL is going to be irrelevant till TC starts because their trying to find the right guys.

Originally Posted by 30gut

I have a ton of questions.
Some I won't bother asking (that I would like to ask via PM) because they're probably considered competitive advantage questions, . (i.e. how much shotgun did they use in practice? which formations do they use and how often etc...)
Enough preamble:

The OL:

Where is LeRib playing?
How is Jammal Brown looking? The very breif clip I saw of the OL/OTAs last week it looked like he was still limping.
Who is taking the back-up reps at RT/LT?
Which players are taking reps at Center besides Montgomery?
Does Chester take any reps at Center?
Is Kory Lichtensteiger out there yet?

Skill positions:

How many reps does Paul get at TE and with which unit?
Does Morris take any snaps at FB?
How does Cousins look compared to Rex?

DBs

Which Safeties are out there with the 1st unit?
Who is the 1st unit Nickleback/Slot DB?
Which unit and what spot is Keenan Robinson playing RILB or LILB?

DL

What DL unit (1st/2nd) and where does Jarvis Jenksins play (RDE/LDE)?
Does he take any snaps at NT?

I) Read above
II) He looks good and I saw no limping. Full go. Shanahan said he's the healestest he's been. Said Yogo and Pilates has helped. No setbacks or anything. Nothing close to a tweak.
III) Everybody right now, nothing is set.
IV) All, shuffling, the usual OTA stuff.
V) None that I can recall. He's more than likely going to be the starting RG with how he played last year.
VI) No, they're hoping he'll be ready for camp. Doubt he'll be out there for next weeks OTA's or Mini Camp

I) He's been out there with every unit, and he got A LOT of reps today.
II) I can't remember, he was taking snaps, I just can't remember where he was lined up. I can tell you he's real close with Young, so I would think FB may be in the talks.
III) I would say, honestly, Cousins could threaten Rex for #2.

I) They were switching around, but Meriweather was out there a significant amount of the time.
II) Everybody played there today, so I can't say.
III) He's playing with the reserves right now. He got a little bit of work with the #1's. He's playing Perry's spot, so would that be right? He made a nice play against Griffin by swatting the ball down.

I) Again, hard to say with how they're mixing everyone around. He was playing on both sides. It looks like they're going to be a rotating door to be honest.
II) I didn't notice him at NT, but I can't say it didn't happen.


As said, this is OTA's so nobody is really "set" in their position.

I can also tell you Cooley did lose weight, much thinner, but he is SLOW. I really don't see the guy making the team.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

I can also tell you Cooley did lose weight, much thinner, but he is SLOW. I really don't see the guy making the team.

Yeah, another "blogger" over on ES that was out at OTAs and this is what he had to say about Cooley.

Ok guys I promised I'd post what I saw at today's OTA so here goes. Cooley looks like he's in good shape guy looks skinny actually. He wasn't limping and was full go during team drills.

However, and this is going to sting so be ready- he has CLEARLY lost a step (or 5). Cooley was never a "fast" guy and today he looked flat out slow. But don't take my word for it everyone I was standing with from literally every media outlet said the same. Hes healthy but i wonder if he gets what little burst he had back.

Niles on the other hand looks great this early in transition (again dont take my word Shanahan confirmed when we talked to him during the presser). They want Niles to make an impact on the offense no doubt about it. Like I said in the write up he's getting the opportunity it's up to him now.

[30gut]

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

~everything included in the OTA recap

this beer is on me bro, thanks for the recap...

oh...

Originally Posted by InsaneBoost

I would say, honestly, Cousins could threaten Rex for #2.

Don't play with my emotions, I want more then anything for Cousins to beat out Wrecks and make him go away (i'm fully aware the odds are slim)

[Chico23231]

^ Dude you are the freakin man. Thanks a ton. Good stuff about Jamal Brown, bad news bout Cooley.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

^ Dude you are the freakin man. Thanks a ton. Good stuff about Jamal Brown, bad news bout Cooley.

Whats going on with Cooley?

[budw38]

Thanks for the info Insane , nice work !

[mbedner3420]

I wonder if there is any possible way they can trade Cooley.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

I wonder if there is any possible way they can trade Cooley.

aging player, knee injury, slow, and big contract...probably not.

[JoeRedskin]

As to Cooley, speed was never his thing. I remember when he came out the knock on him was that he was considered to slow to get good separation. If he has slowed down even further, well, that's not good as he will be pretty much a non-factor in the passing game. Even though he is significantly lighter, if Paul can translate his open field WR blocking ability to being able to set the edge as a TE, I can see him replacing Cooley.

Love Captain Chaos - but, if he's got the slows, it just may be the end.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

As to Cooley, speed was never his thing. I remember when he came out the knock on him was that he was considered to slow to get good separation. If he has slowed down even further, well, that's not good as he will be pretty much a non-factor in the passing game. Even though he is significantly lighter, if Paul can translate his open field WR blocking ability to being able to set the edge as a TE, I can see him replacing Cooley.

Love Captain Chaos - but, if he's got the slows, it just may be the end.

Cooley primary skill set was being able to find the spots in the zones and break tackles. He never outran anybody, nor did he burn people on 1 on 1 coverages. He'd just find that open spot in the zone, sit in it for the pass and then steam roll over kids for extra yards. If he's even slower than what he was, no bueno.

[JoeRedskin]

Not sure why, but really hoping Paul is something special at TE.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Not sure why, but really hoping Paul is something special at TE.

I think he has the talent to actually surpass Fred Davis. He's already a better blocker and faster.