Training camp 2011 thread

GMScud · 08-19-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Like what im hearing on Markus White and Gomes.

Really disappointed with the rookie NT

We're gonna have some tough decisions to make at LB. Markus White has looked very good.

GMScud · 08-19-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think people had way too high expectations of Nield. 7th round pick and we were talking about him fighting for possibly a starting spot.

That said, I am disappointed in Capers and Cook. Not sure either makes the team. So those are two young OL that potentially flopped for us.

I'll admit I had high hopes for Nield, but that was before we brought in Bowen and before we all realized that Jarvis Jenkins is a freaking animal. Looks like Neild will end up on the practice squad, so at least we can work on developing him into solid, young depth.

MTK · 08-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Neild is practice squad at best, and that's not a knock on him, just no room for him.

12thMan · 08-19-2011, 03:06 PM

So I didn't catch much of the first preseason game, how did Jenkins look? I know he's had a really good camp, but what's the chances of him starting opening day?

FRPLG · 08-19-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

So I didn't catch much of the first preseason game, how did Jenkins look? I know he's had a really good camp, but what's the chances of him starting opening day?

Zero...unless Carriker or Bowen get hurt...but he'll play. Give him some time and he could be starting by year's end. He needs to learn the various techniques that he's never had to use before because of his natural abilities but it is only a matter of time. He is going to be a good starting quality lineman.

12thMan · 08-19-2011, 03:29 PM

Nice, thanks. Yeah, I've been seeing the coaches saying he's a better pass rusher than the tape indicates. I would love to see our Dline jell and become dominant.

GTripp0012 · 08-19-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think people had way too high expectations of Nield. 7th round pick and we were talking about him fighting for possibly a starting spot.

That said, I am disappointed in Capers and Cook. Not sure either makes the team. So those are two young OL that potentially flopped for us.

Though our "line gurus" cut two guys last year who will at least be in the playing time discussion for other teams this year. At least we have our priorities right.

Lotus · 08-19-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

Nice, thanks. Yeah, I've been seeing the coaches saying he's a better pass rusher than the tape indicates. I would love to see our Dline jell and become dominant.

What I saw in the Pitt game is that he needs to develop more NFL-ready pass rushing moves. And he seemed good but hardly dominant against the run. He's a work in progress with a bright future but not a day 1 starter.

Longtimefan · 08-19-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think people had way too high expectations of Nield. 7th round pick and we were talking about him fighting for possibly a starting spot.

That said, I am disappointed in Capers and Cook. Not sure either makes the team. So those are two young OL that potentially flopped for us.

Not sure how reliable or UTD ComcastSports depth chart is, but it has Cook listed #2 behind Will Montgomery at the C position. That could have changed of course.

CSN Washington

SmootSmack · 08-19-2011, 03:55 PM

I think Cook is borderline.

I had higher hopes for Capers, but I can't see any way he makes it. Maybe practice squad at best

That Guy · 08-20-2011, 06:30 AM

its disappointing that our OL is still fairly weak.

D looks good (shaky CBs though), skill positions are depth'd out, QB is average, OL is eh.

next draft/offseason I imagine we'll be looking QB/OL/OL/CB. depth isn't the issue really, we just don't have a true #1 CB imho. OL still could use upgrades to the starters at OG/C/RT. ours are passible, and it's not going to doom the season, but this definitely isn't the hogs.

rbanerjee23 · 08-20-2011, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by That Guy

its disappointing that our OL is still fairly weak.

D looks good (shaky CBs though), skill positions are depth'd out, QB is average, OL is eh.

next draft/offseason I imagine we'll be looking QB/OL/OL/CB. depth isn't the issue really, we just don't have a true #1 CB imho. OL still could use upgrades to the starters at OG/C/RT. ours are passible, and it's not going to doom the season, but this definitely isn't the hogs.

are we talking about the draft already?

mooby · 08-20-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

are we talking about the draft already?

Why wait? That's what we have to look forward to next year. Besides, the analysts already started talking about next year's draft just as soon as this years' ended.

That Guy · 08-20-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

are we talking about the draft already?

well, if we don't find them in the roster cutdowns, that's the next chance to upgrade the roster. and roster cuts aren't going to give us great long term starting options in all likelyhood.

Bucket · 08-21-2011, 06:19 PM

Landry Hurt again.. Hamstring this time.

How can a guy that stacked, be so fragile? lol... I hope he can get some practices under his belt before the week 1 game

08-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#798
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,570	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Neild is practice squad at best, and that's not a knock on him, just no room for him. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

08-19-2011, 03:06 PM	#799
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Training camp 2011 thread So I didn't catch much of the first preseason game, how did Jenkins look? I know he's had a really good camp, but what's the chances of him starting opening day?

08-19-2011, 03:29 PM	#801
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Nice, thanks. Yeah, I've been seeing the coaches saying he's a better pass rusher than the tape indicates. I would love to see our Dline jell and become dominant.

08-19-2011, 03:55 PM	#805
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Training camp 2011 thread I think Cook is borderline. I had higher hopes for Capers, but I can't see any way he makes it. Maybe practice squad at best __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-20-2011, 06:30 AM	#806
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Training camp 2011 thread its disappointing that our OL is still fairly weak. D looks good (shaky CBs though), skill positions are depth'd out, QB is average, OL is eh. next draft/offseason I imagine we'll be looking QB/OL/OL/CB. depth isn't the issue really, we just don't have a true #1 CB imho. OL still could use upgrades to the starters at OG/C/RT. ours are passible, and it's not going to doom the season, but this definitely isn't the hogs.

08-21-2011, 06:19 PM	#810
Bucket Playmaker Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 3,881	Re: Training camp 2011 thread Landry Hurt again.. Hamstring this time. How can a guy that stacked, be so fragile? lol... I hope he can get some practices under his belt before the week 1 game

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