The Warpath's Minicamp Coverage

[MTK]

Hey guys, don't forget to check out Joe Crisp's minicamp coverage. He's got audio clips from Gibbs, Portis, Moss, Campbell, Ramsey, Springs, Thomas and Jansen, plus some pictures from day 1 of minicamp!

Stay tuned all weekend for his exclusive coverage straight from Redskins Park!

[joecrisp]

Sorry for the delay, everyone. I ran into some major technical difficulties last night, and couldn't get my files posted until verrrrry early this morning.

While you waited, I hope you took the opportunity to check out the coverage by Extremeskins and theHogs.net . Both of these sites have representatives at minicamp this year, and I've enjoyed working with them.

Let's all thank the Washington Redskins media relations staff for welcoming the fan websites and providing all of us with the same access afforded to the other traditional media outlets! Now Redskins news truly is "unfiltered".

I'll be posting today's coverage much earlier today, hopefully, so be sure to check back often this evening as the files go up on the site.

Thanks so much for everyone's support! I'll do my best to bring you a full picture of what's happening at Redskins Park.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by joecrisp

Sorry for the delay, everyone. I ran into some major technical difficulties last night, and couldn't get my files posted until verrrrry early this morning.

While you waited, I hope you took the opportunity to check out the coverage by Extremeskins and theHogs.net . Both of these sites have representatives at minicamp this year, and I've enjoyed working with them.

Let's all thank the Washington Redskins media relations staff for welcoming the fan websites and providing all of us with the same access afforded to the other traditional media outlets! Now Redskins news truly is "unfiltered".

I'll be posting today's coverage much earlier today, hopefully, so be sure to check back often this evening as the files go up on the site.

Thanks so much for everyone's support! I'll do my best to bring you a full picture of what's happening at Redskins Park.

You da man, Joe!

[dirtbag2112]

Yeah fine work, Joe. I wish I was in the posistion to contribute somehow.

[Gmanc711]

Very good stuff as always, Joe. Its nice to finally hear the guys talk about things. Did anyone in perticular catch your eye in training camp?

[RedskinRat]

Joe, it's been said many times but it does bear repeating: You're a class guy providing a much needed offseason fix. Thanks for all you do.

[monk81]

Thanks so much Joe, I'm enjoying all your mini-camp coverage............... :thumb:

especially the Jansen press conference...........

[GoSkins!]

Thanks Joe. Money well spent!

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by Gmanc711

Very good stuff as always, Joe. Its nice to finally hear the guys talk about things. Did anyone in perticular catch your eye in training camp?

Thanks again everyone! You guys are awesome.

... and yes, Gmanc711, if there's one guy that's caught everyone's eyes at minicamp thus far, it's definitely Robert McCune. You'll see why soon.... all I can say is... WOW.

[TeeKaiFourTwoOne]

Hey Joe, it's been a blast so far.

Did you hear that Springs was staying in the same place the 3 of us are? The guy at the desk told us about it when we checked in Thursday night.


Oops. Gotta get back to it.

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by TeeKaiFourTwoOne

Hey Joe, it's been a blast so far.

Did you hear that Springs was staying in the same place the 3 of us are? The guy at the desk told us about it when we checked in Thursday night.


Oops. Gotta get back to it.

Wow, are you serious??? I guess this would be one of the closest hotels to Redskins Park. That would be sweet if we ran into him. He's a very cool character. Let me know if you see him walking around.

[MTK]

Joe, I'm just wondering, since you've been at minicamp and training camp the past few years now, what kind of overall vibe are you picking up on this year compared to years in the past?

Seems to me the "team" atmosphere is really shining through this year as pointed out by Coach Gibbs with the phenomenal off-season attendance mark... is that the same feeling you're getting as well?

[MTK]

Hey guys, don't forget to check out minicamp coverage over at Extremeskins, they've done an outstanding job covering minicamp as well! Definitely worth checking out!

[joecrisp]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Joe, I'm just wondering, since you've been at minicamp and training camp the past few years now, what kind of overall vibe are you picking up on this year compared to years in the past?

Seems to me the "team" atmosphere is really shining through this year as pointed out by Coach Gibbs with the phenomenal off-season attendance mark... is that the same feeling you're getting as well?

There's definitely a different vibe this year. There's an overriding sense of genuine, resolute confidence in the team that exudes from the players. The consistent and repetitive expression of solidarity from all levels of the organization certainly gives any observer the impression that this is a team with one vision, one soul and one goal: restore the Redskins to glory. You can truly sense the bold spirit and temerity of this coaching staff in the positive demeanor of the players.

Last year, there was certainly excitement surrounding Gibbs's return, but there was also an undertow of anxiety and doubt that lurked beneath the surface. This year, it's almost the opposite: for all the outward appearances of tumult and chaos that have characterized the Redskins' offseason, there's this inner peace and stoic resolve that indicates this team will forge ahead undaunted-- and perhaps stronger than many would expect. Maybe this offseason's well-documented battles with the media are the perfect example of this underdog-like, "us against the world" mentality that seems to have hardened the will of this organization.

[SmootSmack]

Excellent work Joe! I think it's important to recognize that Crisp is basically a pioneer. By showing that a fan site could have a legitimate, professional presence on site it has now opened the door for other fan sites to gain access.