Comments on: Minicamp quick hits http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/ A blog for sophisticated Redskins fans Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:03:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: ugen64 http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1724 ugen64 Sun, 03 May 2009 20:47:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1724 "an awful coach who will never field a top 5 defense"<br /><br />Redskins defense in 2008: <br /><br />PTS<br />18.5<br />(6th)<br /><b>YDS<br />288.8<br />(4th)</b>PASS YDS<br />193.4<br />(7th)<br />RUSH YDS<br />95.4<br />(8th) “an awful coach who will never field a top 5 defense”

Redskins defense in 2008:

PTS
18.5
(6th)
YDS
288.8
(4th)PASS YDS
193.4
(7th)
RUSH YDS
95.4
(8th)

]]> By: Anonymous http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Anonymous Sun, 03 May 2009 03:05:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1723 I think Blache will probably play Orakpo out of position. That's just how he is. (an awful coach who will never field a top 5 defense) I wish he would read some of these comments. I think Blache will probably play Orakpo out of position. That’s just how he is. (an awful coach who will never field a top 5 defense) I wish he would read some of these comments.

]]> By: Joe in Raleigh http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1722 Joe in Raleigh Sat, 02 May 2009 16:48:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1722 Anybody else see this tidbit from JSOnline about Jamon Meredith? I wonder if The OBC had something to do with not taking a flyer on this guy in the Fifth round....<br /><br /><i>Coach Steve Spurrier and several members of his staff didn't hold back about Meredith.<br /><br />"We had multiple coaches tell us, even the strength coach, that he was kind of a pain in the (expletive)," a personnel director for an AFC team said this week. "He's not a lazy kid. He's not a bad kid. They said he's just kind of a bitcher and a moaner at times."</i> Anybody else see this tidbit from JSOnline about Jamon Meredith? I wonder if The OBC had something to do with not taking a flyer on this guy in the Fifth round….

Coach Steve Spurrier and several members of his staff didn’t hold back about Meredith.

“We had multiple coaches tell us, even the strength coach, that he was kind of a pain in the (expletive),” a personnel director for an AFC team said this week. “He’s not a lazy kid. He’s not a bad kid. They said he’s just kind of a bitcher and a moaner at times.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1721 Anonymous Sat, 02 May 2009 12:54:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1721 According to KevinE at HogsHaven, no, DannyZ, the Skins do not have all 7 picks for 2010. Their 6th round pick went to Miama for Jason Taylor... According to KevinE at HogsHaven, no, DannyZ, the Skins do not have all 7 picks for 2010. Their 6th round pick went to Miama for Jason Taylor…

]]> By: Danny Z http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1720 Danny Z Sat, 02 May 2009 07:31:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1720 Does anyone know if the Skins actually have all seven of their draft picks next year? Does anyone know if the Skins actually have all seven of their draft picks next year?

]]> By: Joe in Raleigh http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1719 Joe in Raleigh Sat, 02 May 2009 06:08:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1719 Rich, thanks for the updates. Great info.<br /><br />I am with kal about the usage of Orakpo. I'm thrilled that we finally drafted a DE, but I'm nervous that his size will be a liability at DE. And I, too, have reservations about this idea to move him around to different spots. <br /><br />That said, he has the quickness to rush the passer -- a trait we haven't seen in years. I believe that his speed + the well documented work ethic will make up for lack of weight. Rich, thanks for the updates. Great info.

I am with kal about the usage of Orakpo. I’m thrilled that we finally drafted a DE, but I’m nervous that his size will be a liability at DE. And I, too, have reservations about this idea to move him around to different spots.

That said, he has the quickness to rush the passer — a trait we haven’t seen in years. I believe that his speed + the well documented work ethic will make up for lack of weight.

]]> By: beat_kal http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1718 beat_kal Sat, 02 May 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1718 Two very underplayed stories with Orakpo... 1) the notion he might play two positions (who really thinks this is a good idea in a 4-3 defense? Not me... do they honestly think he can play LB and not get humiliated in coverage?). 2) him playing on the weak/right side of the line/moving Andre Carter to the left/strong side. This is only interesting because it's a move we should have made last year when Jason Taylor arrived and it was a huge and under-discussed mistake. Neither Orakpo nor JT has the side to play LDE and take on the TE at the point of attack of the running game. Very good to see AC isn't a sacred cow on the line...<br /><br />I've been with you on this Colt thing bc I thought his arm strength was terrible, so I'm encouraged to hear it may be improved. Two very underplayed stories with Orakpo… 1) the notion he might play two positions (who really thinks this is a good idea in a 4-3 defense? Not me… do they honestly think he can play LB and not get humiliated in coverage?). 2) him playing on the weak/right side of the line/moving Andre Carter to the left/strong side. This is only interesting because it’s a move we should have made last year when Jason Taylor arrived and it was a huge and under-discussed mistake. Neither Orakpo nor JT has the side to play LDE and take on the TE at the point of attack of the running game. Very good to see AC isn’t a sacred cow on the line…

I’ve been with you on this Colt thing bc I thought his arm strength was terrible, so I’m encouraged to hear it may be improved.

]]> By: Jack http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1717 Jack Sat, 02 May 2009 01:02:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1717 Greta to hear about Devin Thomas. If we can find a consistent secondary target to complement Moss and Cooley, things will be much easier for JC or Colt. Greta to hear about Devin Thomas. If we can find a consistent secondary target to complement Moss and Cooley, things will be much easier for JC or Colt.

]]> By: Rich Tandler http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1716 Rich Tandler Sat, 02 May 2009 00:39:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1716 @Robby, I do think that Colt has added a few MPH to his fastball. He said all last year that the coaches wanted him to work on his footwork and perhaps he's stepping into his throws better (couldn't really see from where we were standing). <br /><br />I won't be going to any more of minicamp but I will be going to some OTA's and I'll certainly monitor Colt and keep everyone posted. @Robby, I do think that Colt has added a few MPH to his fastball. He said all last year that the coaches wanted him to work on his footwork and perhaps he’s stepping into his throws better (couldn’t really see from where we were standing).

I won’t be going to any more of minicamp but I will be going to some OTA’s and I’ll certainly monitor Colt and keep everyone posted.

]]> By: Robby http://realredskins.com/2009/05/minicamp-quick-hits/comment-page-1/#comment-1715 Robby Sat, 02 May 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://realredskins.com/?p=854#comment-1715 I can't say that I'm surprised one bit to read about Brennan's ability to throw the ball well. Being able to throw the ball well is just something a QB either has or he doesn't. Proof of this is the fact that most NFL QBs cannot throw the ball well regardless of how much coaching and experience they receive. It's a skill that is pretty much god-given.<br /><br />Thanks Tandler for your honest assessment. This is a true characteristic of a good journalist (unbiased). I can’t say that I’m surprised one bit to read about Brennan’s ability to throw the ball well. Being able to throw the ball well is just something a QB either has or he doesn’t. Proof of this is the fact that most NFL QBs cannot throw the ball well regardless of how much coaching and experience they receive. It’s a skill that is pretty much god-given.

Thanks Tandler for your honest assessment. This is a true characteristic of a good journalist (unbiased).

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