Redskins Training Camp Thread 2.0

[53Fan]

^ Interesting stuff!

[skinsfaninok]

Csn is reporting Rg3 will see 11 on 11 work this week

[skinsfaninok]

Anyone else excited to watch this? "RG3: The Will to Win" to air on ESPN - All Over The Hill - A Washington DC Sports Site - Redskins, Nationals, Capitols, Wizards, Georgetown & More

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Anyone else excited to watch this? "RG3: The Will to Win" to air on ESPN - All Over The Hill - A Washington DC Sports Site - Redskins, Nationals, Capitols, Wizards, Georgetown & More

I'm getting tired of the the media hype sourrounding RG3 and his knee. Between the adidas tv ad, his dad talking to the media, all doctors and media that can't stop talking and now this??? I just hope he plays well and his knee holds up...

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

I'm getting tired of the the media hype sourrounding RG3 and his knee. Between the adidas tv ad, his dad talking to the media, all doctors and media that can't stop talking and now this??? I just hope he plays well and his knee holds up...

I hear what you are saying, and a part of me has the same gut reaction, but I have to admit that it is pretty amazing as a Skins fan to have a spotlight on our qb, simply because he has all the characteristics of a superstar. Yes, he needs to hold up on the field, and yes he has to play well, but this guy has so far managed all the various pressures perfectly, imo. I am not sure if it was a tweet, or an article that I saw, where Griffin basically said, Look, as long as my teammates aren't offended, then let the media have it's day, but if they (his teammates) start being put off by it, he will end it. Seemed like a very mature response.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I hear what you are saying, and a part of me has the same gut reaction, but I have to admit that it is pretty amazing as a Skins fan to have a spotlight on our qb, simply because he has all the characteristics of a superstar. Yes, he needs to hold up on the field, and yes he has to play well, but this guy has so far managed all the various pressures perfectly, imo. I am not sure if it was a tweet, or an article that I saw, where Griffin basically said, Look, as long as my teammates aren't offended, then let the media have it's day, but if they (his teammates) start being put off by it, he will end it. Seemed like a very mature response.

It's not only the media stuff, it's like everytime he does a press conference, he has to throw his coach under the bus with his comments about being out on the field. I think he should be out there playing too, and practicing full go. But the coach doesn't want him to so respect that and just shut up. He's already shown he can't be trusted. Instead he has to constantly throw little jabs at Shanahan. I love RG3, but lately I've been seeing a little diva in him.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

It's not only the media stuff, it's like everytime he does a press conference, he has to throw his coach under the bus with his comments about being out on the field. I think he should be out there playing too, and practicing full go. But the coach doesn't want him to so respect that and just shut up. He's already shown he can't be trusted. Instead he has to constantly throw little jabs at Shanahan. I love RG3, but lately I've been seeing a little diva in him.

Just lately eh?

He's no different than most great players from any sport. He knows he's the man and he wants to be out there. I like that he's chomping at the bit.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

It's not only the media stuff, it's like everytime he does a press conference, he has to throw his coach under the bus with his comments about being out on the field. I think he should be out there playing too, and practicing full go. But the coach doesn't want him to so respect that and just shut up. He's already shown he can't be trusted. Instead he has to constantly throw little jabs at Shanahan. I love RG3, but lately I've been seeing a little diva in him.

He's 22/23 years old, a millionaire, married his college girl, adored by hundreds of thousands of fans (camp was ridiculous with everyone shouting out his name), and very good to great at his chosen profession. If he only has a little diva in him, then that's another amazing thing.

I really haven't heard him throw the coach under the bus. He's asked his opinion, which is that he wants to be out there now, in fact yesterday, but he acknowledges the coach makes the decision. Isn't that the appropriate use of boundaries? For him to say he has done everything he can, I think is a fair statement by all accounts. Now the coach has to make the decision for the team. How is that throwing the coach under the bus? He didn't storm out, and say if the coach doesn't put him in, he's holding out. He's not doing situps on his front lawn to show the coach up. He does what he can every day, and then lets the coach make the final call.

For me, that's the way it ought to be.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Anyone else excited to watch this? "RG3: The Will to Win" to air on ESPN - All Over The Hill - A Washington DC Sports Site - Redskins, Nationals, Capitols, Wizards, Georgetown & More

Sure I am excited but lets remember RGIII really has not won anything a this point. I think the media is crowning this guy a little to soon as the next best thing.

I think he has done great so far and the sky is the limit but lets see him win a Super Bowl or have a string of great seasons before saying he is the best.

[skinsfaninok]

Both good points ^^^

I am getting a bit tired of "Kneegate" I just cant wait until week 1

[FRPLG]

Defensewins is right. They no longer repair ACLs since ligaments and tendons receive so little blood flow that the repair takes forever to heal and is weak at that. They just replace it leaving the bone caps to heal in place. Much better technique than in the past. It's why it used to take 2 years to "come back" and now it takes less than a year. It comes down to how fast your bones heal and how diligent and careful you are during recovery to keep the joint as in-shape as possible. Most of the recovery is spent ensuring the joint is restrengthened and suitable to protect the ligaments going forward.

[Monkeydad]

I missed this news:

Tristan Davis gives up on football

He had potential but I guess with all of the rookies drafted, he saw the writing on the wall.

[skinsfaninok]

Changing the driver: RGIII, Mike Shanahan and Washington's offense - SBNation.com

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Changing the driver: RGIII, Mike Shanahan and Washington's offense - SBNation.com

Same offense but just lining up in the pistol a lot of the time, I guess that's what throws people off in thinking it's a new offense.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Same offense but just lining up in the pistol a lot of the time, I guess that's what throws people off in thinking it's a new offense.

exactly