Training camp 2011 thread

Ruhskins · 08-16-2011, 05:05 PM

New Tight End...

"Grant Paulsen
The #Redskins have signed TE Tony Curtis. He last played in the regular season with the #Cowboys in 2008."

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I hope Beck gets to play the whole first half. I'm really curious to see how he does for an entire half.

I would have liked to see Beck against the Steelers first-team instead of the Colts.

Alvin Walton · 08-16-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

New Tight End...

"Grant Paulsen
The #Redskins have signed TE Tony Curtis. He last played in the regular season with the #Cowboys in 2008."

I would have liked to see Beck against the Steelers first-team instead of the Colts.

His daughter was awesome in True Lies.

NYCskinfan82 · 08-16-2011, 05:08 PM

AR has to learn to look the ball all the way into his hands before he looks up field.

SmootSmack · 08-16-2011, 05:17 PM

James Davis placed on reserved/left squad list...damn, you don't mess with Shanahan I guess

Ruhskins · 08-16-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

James Davis placed on reserved/left squad list...damn, you don't mess with Shanahan I guess

What is the "reserved/left squad" list?

SmootSmack · 08-16-2011, 05:44 PM

Basically they say we're not paying you, but you still belong to us. And they can do that in perpetuity if I recall correctly. Though I'm not positive under the new CBA

Ultimately, some agreement I'm sure it would be reached. But it's the Redskins way of saying if you're thinking of retiring on going to another team we're not going to make it easy for you

12thMan · 08-16-2011, 06:03 PM

Per Rich Campbell: Ryan Torain (broken left hand) is now cleared to take handoffs in RB drills, a team official said. Limited contact on his hand for now, tho

Longtimefan · 08-18-2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Per Rich Campbell: Ryan Torain (broken left hand) is now cleared to take handoffs in RB drills, a team official said. Limited contact on his hand for now, tho

Good to see Torain can now begin working his way back. The NFL has now become a multi-back league and has been for some time. It doesn't matter much who starts between Torain and Hightower, both, if healthy, will get plenty of playing time. I'm glad we have two RBs who both gained over 725 yards last year. Maybe they could do the same as a combo this year.

Dirtbag59 · 08-18-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Good to see Torain can now begin working his way back. The NFL has now become a multi-back league and has been for some time. It doesn't matter much who starts between Torain and Hightower, both, if healthy, will get plenty of playing time. I'm glad we have two RBs who both gained over 725 yards last year. Maybe they could do the same as a combo this year.

Who's this Torain fellow is he any good? Why do we need him, we already have 3 good backs.

Longtimefan · 08-19-2011, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Who's this Torain fellow is he any good? Why do we need him, we already have 3 good backs.

He's the guy we all thought was a pretty-good RB (when healthy) and produced to the extent where he was projected the starter at the position going into the 2011 season.....that lasted until the names Hightower, Helu and Royster emerged. I would not have known that DB had it not been for the great video work you did.

Alvin Walton · 08-19-2011, 10:42 AM

Rookie notes, particularly Hankerson at the #4 receiver spot.

Redskins rookie report | John Keim | NFL | Washington Examiner

Dirtbag59 · 08-17-2011, 02:25 AM

The thing I don't like about Beck getting his shot against the Colts is the fact that the Colts are notroriously bad in preseason play (Colt Brenan anyone?). Grossman's performance at least in the scope of these first two games should probably be weighted much heavier. Then again we have a whole preseason to determine who should start the season.

MTK · 08-17-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

The thing I don't like about Beck getting his shot against the Colts is the fact that the Colts are notroriously bad in preseason play (Colt Brenan anyone?). Grossman's performance at least in the scope of these first two games should probably be weighted much heavier. Then again we have a whole preseason to determine who should start the season.

Well, he has to play at some point.

Not sure you can weigh the first game more than the 2nd just based on the fact starters' playing time typically increases going from games 1-3. So Beck should see more time against the Colts' starters vs Rex seeing only 2 series from the Steelers starters.

ethat001 · 08-17-2011, 08:35 PM

Not so arbitrary.

- Average kickoff return in NFL: 22 yards
- Average kickoff started at 6.5 yard line last season link

Now move it back 5 yards this season. Means little less than 50% of kicks will be in endzone. The returner will on average get to the 20 yard line. If the touchback was the 15 yard line, I'd say go for it EVERY time - you'd get more yards. If it was the 25 or 30 yard line, I'd say kneel it EVERY time.

Since it's at the 20, it's just right -> gives the returner a decision to make.

CultBrennan59 · 08-17-2011, 11:40 PM

OJ Atogwe's been having a good camp, but is rehabbing a hammy right now, but I heard that he's dating Mike Singletary's daughter. Looked her up, and she isn't that bad looking

08-16-2011, 05:08 PM	#3
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 56 Posts: 3,803	Re: Training camp 2011 thread AR has to learn to look the ball all the way into his hands before he looks up field.

08-16-2011, 05:44 PM	#6
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Basically they say we're not paying you, but you still belong to us. And they can do that in perpetuity if I recall correctly. Though I'm not positive under the new CBA Ultimately, some agreement I'm sure it would be reached. But it's the Redskins way of saying if you're thinking of retiring on going to another team we're not going to make it easy for you __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-16-2011, 06:03 PM	#7
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Per Rich Campbell: Ryan Torain (broken left hand) is now cleared to take handoffs in RB drills, a team official said. Limited contact on his hand for now, tho

08-19-2011, 10:42 AM	#11
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Rookie notes, particularly Hankerson at the #4 receiver spot. Redskins rookie report \| John Keim \| NFL \| Washington Examiner __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

08-17-2011, 02:25 AM	#12
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Training camp 2011 thread The thing I don't like about Beck getting his shot against the Colts is the fact that the Colts are notroriously bad in preseason play (Colt Brenan anyone?). Grossman's performance at least in the scope of these first two games should probably be weighted much heavier. Then again we have a whole preseason to determine who should start the season. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

08-16-2011, 05:17 PM	#4
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Training camp 2011 thread James Davis placed on reserved/left squad list...damn, you don't mess with Shanahan I guess __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-17-2011, 08:35 PM	#14
ethat001 Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 920	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Not so arbitrary. - Average kickoff return in NFL: 22 yards - Average kickoff started at 6.5 yard line last season link Now move it back 5 yards this season. Means little less than 50% of kicks will be in endzone. The returner will on average get to the 20 yard line. If the touchback was the 15 yard line, I'd say go for it EVERY time - you'd get more yards. If it was the 25 or 30 yard line, I'd say kneel it EVERY time. Since it's at the 20, it's just right -> gives the returner a decision to make.

08-17-2011, 11:40 PM	#15
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Training camp 2011 thread OJ Atogwe's been having a good camp, but is rehabbing a hammy right now, but I heard that he's dating Mike Singletary's daughter. Looked her up, and she isn't that bad looking __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

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