Training Camp Daily Report Thread

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:34 pm

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:35 pm

1niksder wrote:Chris Baker is aiming for a spot in defensive line rotation

The Washington Redskins’ entire front seven returns for a second consecutive season, but players are battling for spots in the defensive line rotation. Making a strong case for himself is third-year nose tackle Chris Baker.

A late-preseason addition last season, Baker spent all of last season on Washington’s practice squad. The team finally activated him on Dec. 7, but hours later, Baker tore a quad, had to have surgery and went on injured reserve. Redskins coach Mike Shanahan revealed Wednesday that Baker suffered the injury trying to dunk a basketball prior to one of the team’s indoor practices at a nearby gym.

Baker described the development as crushing. But it served as motivation as well.

“It fueled me a lot,” Baker said

In addition to working out twice a day with Redskins strength coach Ray Wright, Baker said he changed his diet as well. As a result, the 6-foot-2 former Hampton University standout dropped his weight from 335 pounds to 323.

The daily reports from the beat writers have been saying that he is outplaying Chris Neild.

Here's one from today:

Grant Paulsen‏@granthpaulsen

Chris Baker has had a strong camp and could very well make the team as the #Redskins' back-up NT. Can play DE in 3-4 as well.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:21 pm

Early notes from John Keim. Stay tuned for practice report later this evening.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 7:23 pm

Rich Tandler's 8/2 Practice Report

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:01 pm

Redskins practice report (8/2) By Rich Campbell

the poster · Post by **the poster** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:14 pm

it's gonna be ugly in Washington once again. I wonder what new Orleans will do to them in week one. the problem with Washington is more about their competition than them.

there's just so many better teams in the NFC alone. all the talk in the offseason in their division is on the redskins of all places. but, how typical. offseason champs, again. all because of a draft pick.

wait till Washington sees the big improvements on defense from the eagles and cowboys...and these teams already OWN the redskins.

7-9, at best. but then again, that's what the redskins always are.

emoses14 · Post by **emoses14** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:46 pm

Red_One43 wrote:Early notes from John Keim. Stay tuned for practice report later this evening.

Favorite part from that report;

3. Left tackle Trent Williams has been the most impressive player in training camp, winning the great majority if his one-on-one battles with linebacker Brian Orakpo. No one else has come close to beating Williams in these drills.

“Just a competitor, man,” Williams said. “One on one, mano a mano, all eyes on you and it’s just you and him. You don’t worry about nothing else but that particular snap and rep. I compete and I hate losing.”

Sometimes he punctuates his wins by shoving the player to the ground (not Orakpo; this is reserved for lesser types).

Williams said he does this when, “I feel like I got a point to prove.”

Have said it before, but Williams is in terrific shape.

“I’m trying to be the best,” he said. “Not just better… I want to be dominant.”

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:52 pm

1niksder wrote:Redskins practice report (8/2) By Rich Campbell

Thanks 1nik. Loved the segment on the Banks 80 yarder. The last part of the segment says that Banks won't being doing much run blocking.

emoses14 · Post by **emoses14** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:52 pm

1niksder wrote:Redskins practice report (8/2) By Rich Campbell

Laughed out loud at this:

Since QB Robert Griffin III is being kept away from reporters as though we have the plague or something, we’re left to talk to the defenders who intercept him in order to glean insight on his mistakes and learning points.

Then again, Campbell is a bit of a whiner anyway.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:02 pm

John Keim's 8/2 Full Practice Report

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:12 pm

Redskins.com 8/2 Practice report.

Quarterback Robert Griffin III rotated with Kirk Cousins and Rex Grossman, as the coaching staff tried out different combinations of players in the first, second and third team offenses and defenses.

The Redskins found a pair of quarterbacks with mobility this April, as Cousins showed his ability to tuck the ball and run when the pocket collapses. Linebacker Keenan Robinson flushed him out during red zone drills, and Cousins won the foot race to the sidelines for a modest gain.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:25 pm

mike Jones 8/2 Practice Report

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:28 pm

John Keim's 8/2 RGIII Report

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:40 pm

Anyone else notice that Jarvis Jenkins' name isn't coming up? Not for making good plays, but also not for mistakes, either. I'm not sure what to make of that. I guess maybe he's still easing back into things.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:51 pm

Irn-Bru wrote:Anyone else notice that Jarvis Jenkins' name isn't coming up? Neither good nor bad. I'm not sure what to make of that. I guess maybe he's still easing back into things.

I have noticed it and it has been mentioned in a few reports that they haven't seen the power that he showed last year at this time. They say it takes a full year to fully heal (almost there) and then it takes awhile to get the confidence back. For a running back, it takes the full season to get the confidence back. Not sure what the estimates are for a D lineman.

Two Year RB Injury Rule

http://www.footballdocs.com/RB_injury_rule.html

This article on Jenkins doesn't say much:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/foo ... _blog.html

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:36 am

Red_One43 wrote:
Irn-Bru wrote:Anyone else notice that Jarvis Jenkins' name isn't coming up? Neither good nor bad. I'm not sure what to make of that. I guess maybe he's still easing back into things.
I have noticed it and it has been mentioned in a few reports that they haven't seen the power that he showed last year at this time. They say it takes a full year to fully heal (almost there) and then it takes awhile to get the confidence back. For a running back, it takes the full season to get the confidence back. Not sure what the estimates are for a D lineman.

Two Year RB Injury Rule

http://www.footballdocs.com/RB_injury_rule.html

This article on Jenkins doesn't say much:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/foo ... _blog.html

This would be especially true of someone who relies on upper leg strength for his power... you lose this muscle mass quickly when it's not used... and it takes a while for it to return... I'm sure he'll be back on game soon...

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:51 pm

I suppose the fact that we aren't hearing bad things about him is a good sign at this point. Players seems to have a hesitation when asked about him, but basically affirm that he hit the ground running, so to speak.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:34 pm

Week One Defensive Standouts

This report features Chris Baker, Rob Jackson, Madieu Williams and Richard Crawford as defensive standouts for Week One.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:48 pm

Irn-Bru wrote:I suppose the fact that we aren't hearing bad things about him is a good sign at this point. Players seems to have a hesitation when asked about him, but basically affirm that he hit the ground running, so to speak.

That is about what one of the beat writers said in one of their reports - no news is good news.

Here is the latest report on Jenkins and a quote from Carriker about Jenkins coming back from the injury. Again, not much is being said.

Jenkins is back from his knee injury

''It takes time just to get comfortable, get confident (enough) to be able to play full-speed on it,'' said defensive end Adam Carriker, who missed the 2009 season with a shoulder injury. ''He's getting there, but he missed almost a year of football.''

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:15 pm

John Keim's 8/3 Practice Report

Irn, this quote from the report is for you:

13. Haven’t seen Jarvis Jenkins be as active in this camp as he was a year ago. He flashed big time in the one-on-ones as a rookie, but he hasn’t done so this summer. He did beat LeRibeus in the full-team work to the inside on one play; good penetration. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said in the spring that it would take Jenkins a while and he’s right. Not that Jenkins has looked bad, but he hasn’t jumped out like he did a year ago. Not yet at least. Oops; found one time where he was able to move Tyler Polumbus back and apply pressure, leading to a Robert Griffin III throwaway.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:44 pm

Rich Tandler's 8/3 Practice Report

Play of the day

From the offense’s own 12, Dorson Boyce, who is the only available fullback with Darrel Young still sidelined with a hamstring strain, caught a little swing pass out of the backfield and headed upfield. Lorenzo Alexander went to make the stop and he and Boyce had a loud collision of helmets that drew an “Oooooh!” from the crowd.

Boyce won the battle. Alexander ended up on the ground and Boyce was off to the raced for 88 yards and a touchdown.

To be fair to Alexander, he may have made the stop under normal circumstance but the rules are not to bring a runner to the ground. Still, it was quite a play.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:03 pm

John Keim's 8/3 RGIII Report

What does it mean? He’s a rookie. Griffin does not do anything that can’t be corrected with experience. He looks better than Donovan McNabb did two years ago, though McNabb shined in some two-minute situations when he’d pick the defense apart down the field. I haven’t seen Griffin do that, but I remember how many times I dinged McNabb for a poor practice. It was quite often. With Griffin it’s about inconsistencies and learning curves.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:42 pm

Mike Jones 8/3 Practice Report

The best player in camp today just might’ve been Leonard Hankerson. “Hanktime” continues to get open and make big catches. He looks nothing like he did last year. Hankerson appears well on his way to earning a key role in this offense as Kyle Shanahan moves him around and gets the same positive results regardless of where he lines up. Hankerson’s top competitor probably would be Josh Morgan, who is sidelined with injury.

Red_One43 · Post by **Red_One43** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:53 pm

Rich Campbell 8/3 Practice Report

Baker got under Cook’s pads, pancaked him and then stood over him to taunt him. It was domination.

Baker has flashed against the Redskins’ reserves. It's time to see him against better competition.

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 11:18 pm

Red_One43 wrote:Rich Campbell 8/3 Practice Report

Baker got under Cook’s pads, pancaked him and then stood over him to taunt him. It was domination.

Baker has flashed against the Redskins’ reserves. It's time to see him against better competition.

Baker has showed progress and says a lot of it comes from rehabbing with Jenkins. Cook is on his last leg