First to Arrive: It's Chandler; Jersey Number Changes

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:04 pm

First to Arrive: It's Chandler
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
July 31, 2005

Jeff Chandler means business. The third-year kicker was the first Redskins player to report to the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va., where the team is staying during training camp.
Chandler will be competing with John Hall for the team's place kicking duties this season. Hall is coming off of an injury-plagued 2004 season in which he played in just eight games because of a groinn injury.

Hall was among a handful of players working out at Redskins Park on Saturday.

The first practice of Redskins Training Camp Built by The Home Depot is Monday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m. ET.

With the comings and goings of players in the last week, there have been a number of jersey changes on the roster.

Veteran wide receiver Kevin Dyson has taken No. 87, previously worn by Rod Gardner. Rookie Carlos Rogers, who has yet to finalize his rookie contract, will wear No. 22.

Linebacker Warrick Holdman will wear No. 58, previously worn by Mike Barrow, and cornerback Artrell Hawkins will wear No. 34, previously worn by Andre Lott.

Other jersey number changes for your training camp roster page: defensive back Omar Stoutmire will wear No. 32 and tight end Billy Baber will wear No. 82.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:24 pm

First to Arrive: It's Chandler
By Gary Fitzgerald
Redskins.com
July 31, 2005

Jeff Chandler means business. The third-year kicker was the first Redskins player to report to the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va., where the team is staying during training camp.

Chandler will be competing with John Hall for the team's place kicking duties this season. Hall is coming off of an injury-plagued 2004 season in which he played in just eight games because of a groin injury.

Hall was among a handful of players working out at Redskins Park on Saturday.

The first practice of Redskins Training Camp Built by The Home Depot is Monday, Aug. 1, at 4 p.m. ET.

With the comings and goings of players in the last week, there have been a number of jersey changes on the roster.

Veteran wide receiver Kevin Dyson has taken No. 87, previously worn by Rod Gardner. Rookie Carlos Rogers, who has yet to finalize his rookie contract, will wear No. 22.

Linebacker Warrick Holdman will wear No. 58, previously worn by Mike Barrow, and cornerback Artrell Hawkins will wear No. 34, previously worn by Andre Lott.

Other jersey number changes as of July 31: defensive back Omar Stoutmire will wear No. 32, wide receiver Jamin Elliott will wear No. 13 and tight end Billy Baber will wear No. 82.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=8103

air_hog · Post by **air_hog** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 1:29 pm

I really like Chandler. He's more accurate and cheaper than Hall. However I still bet it's Hall's job to lose. But I think if Chandler can add some more power/muscle (by the way: how does a kicker add leg strength, squats?) Chandler could eventually win the job.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, I was hoping that Sean Taylor would be the first to arrive. That would show how committed he is. It will be interesting to see when he shows up...

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:06 pm

merged

ii7-V7 · Post by **ii7-V7** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 2:14 pm

air_hog wrote:But I think if Chandler can add some more power/muscle (by the way: how does a kicker add leg strength, squats?)

Leg extensions, squats, and tons of Ab work. A lot of its in the ab's and hips. But above all its technique!

Chad

Chris Luva Luva · Post by **Chris Luva Luva** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 4:51 pm

air_hog wrote:I really like Chandler. He's more accurate and cheaper than Hall. However I still bet it's Hall's job to lose. But I think if Chandler can add some more power/muscle (by the way: how does a kicker add leg strength, squats?) Chandler could eventually win the job.

EDIT: Now that I think about it, I was hoping that Sean Taylor would be the first to arrive. That would show how committed he is. It will be interesting to see when he shows up...

I thought Hall was better?

Hmmm, I can't really remeber.

Redskins4Life · Post by **Redskins4Life** » Sun Jul 31, 2005 7:32 pm

Halls gonna start barring injury. Guys leg is crucial

skinsfano28 · Post by **skinsfano28** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:26 am

funny thing is he's the first one into camp, but he's not on our madden roster...

GibbSkins · Post by **GibbSkins** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:08 pm

I just think it’s a nice change of pace to have competition @ the kicker position...
Hail to the gibbskins......

I like Hall, and I don’t think like some people that he’s injury prone....but I just think the only way the skins can be good again is if there is competition for every position

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 6:57 pm

First to arrive at Camp, first to leave camp.

hailskins666 · Post by **hailskins666** » Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:05 pm

hall looked healthy today. didn't see him kicking, but he was moving and practicing with other special teams drills with no problem or lingering injuries.

CcHhDd · Post by **CcHhDd** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 7:48 pm

why did lott switch his number.. he didn't get cut did he? did i miss something?

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Thu Aug 04, 2005 10:14 pm

CcHhDd wrote:why did lott switch his number.. he didn't get cut did he? did i miss something?

Yeah. Lott was cut last week.

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=8328