Redskins First Team Activities Begin Today; What Players Will Skip?
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 1:00 AM EDT
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The saying "Hindsight is 20/20" has never been more true then when it comes to the Jim Zorn era. It's well known that Shanahan expects FULL attendance for today's first team activities, the off-season conditioning program. The tone at Redskins Park is a vast difference than last year and players certainly have to think twice about not showing up (figuring 10 teammates were just cut, including team captain Rock Cartwright and locker room leaders Antwaan Randle El and Randy Thomas). Here are some quotes from Jim Zorn about this time last year:
"I talked to London today, but I couldn't get a hold of anyone else," Coach Jim Zorn said. "We'll run them down and see what they're doing...They know that OTAs are today and this week and next week. Everybody has a plan about it, I'm sure, but I'm not concerned that, 'Oh, my gosh, there's a problem here.' "
"[Carlos Rogers] was one of the surprises," Zorn said. "I don't know if he has something going on because he doesn't miss. I'll have to research that and see what's cooking."
Wow...how was that not a red flag? So, will any players miss this week? Santana and Clinton have always been ones to stay in Miami. Laron Landry of course had his disappearing act last season where no one could get a hold of him for days.
New Contest: Since no one won the T-Shirt contest to guess the first Redskins free agent signing (Artis Hicks), we'll change it to name the first Redskin who won't show up. (if they all show, then we all win). Tie-breakers will be naming all Redskins (if more than one doesn't show...so put multiple IF you think so).
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Laron Landry
is my pick. He has shown no indication of a desire to improve since he’s been here. Portis would be the easy pick, but I think even he sees the writing on the wall. But since people aren’t shoving microphones in Shanny’s face asking him about Landry all the time, Speed Bump probably figures he can get away with it.
The one guy I’m most worried about is Haynesworth. I hope like hell he goes into this season full bore. I know he made comments a while back about not liking the 3-4, but hopefully they have changed his mind there. If he comes in day 1 committed 100%, our defense is gonna be scary. If he comes in with a case of dragonass, we’re screwed.
haynesworth will not do anything to mess up the $21mm roster bonus he is due next month. after he gets his money, all bets are off.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 15, 2010 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions
No, he definitely won't do that
but I’m still hoping he has the pride to work put in the work to be dominant in the new scheme. He said he wanted to go down as one of the greats, well this is how you do it.
Manos de Piedra
Carlos Rogers. Then who will drop sure-fire interceptions?
MVP of the California Penal League
by Backhanded Complement on Mar 15, 2010 1:32 AM EDT reply actions
Wel everyone else has picked my first choice
Carlos Rogers
so to win the tiebreaker I will also add
That he will be the only one who doesnt show (excluding injured players like Cooley who may have been told they dont need to attend)
Thats right all my eggs are in Carlos Rogers basket, I just hope he doesnt drop it!!!
Pommylee
Should have substituted
eggs of stone…I’m just sayin.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Rogers seem to have a me attitude...
Since he does not like the idea of being tendered a contract. It would be his loss not to show since it would show that he does not want to improve over last years performance. Since it is a quessing game I think he will be the one.
Rogers would have been my first pick
but since he’s taken, I’m going with Portis.
delete Plzzshops account please
Do we have to put up with his spam?
Rogers and Landry
And if true, I think at least one of them is gone by the start of the season….
by Hustler of Culture on Mar 15, 2010 8:58 AM EDT reply actions
one of them could be gone regardless. but we have fewer options at CB with smoot cut.
by les boulez bomber on Mar 15, 2010 9:05 AM EDT reply actions
BBV Mock Draft
I am going to pick for the Redskins in a two round mock draft (no trades allowed).
I along with everyone else is thinking Okung – but if he is gone would you be happy with say McCoy to play NT so Big Al moves to DE in your 3-4 or would you rather LB help in McClain or safety help in Berry.
In the second round OT even if Okung picked.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
by G Fan in England on Mar 15, 2010 9:49 AM EDT reply actions
Bryan Bulaga
That’s who I took at the mock draft at mocking the draft. Also, McCoy to play NT? He wouldn’t fit at all…
I don't believe any of us have AH
playing NT. That’s why they were interviewing Maake Keomeatu. They are looking for an NT.
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
I agree
AH would go to DE – I thought McCoy was a 3-4 type or have I confused him with Cody!
I get that you are saying OT is that big a need over the top LB or S prospect.
by G Fan in England on Mar 15, 2010 10:47 AM EDT up reply actions
you've definitely confused him with Cody.
McCoy is a 4 – 3 DT purely.
I think everyone shows up.
And if someone is away, it’s with a legit family/injury reason.
My bet will be on D. Hall on the idea that training with D. Green and D. Sanders right now is as productive, or more, than conditioning at Redskins Park.
You guys took all the good ones already (landry, portis, stonehands)
let me get haynesworth with landry
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
New Sheriff is in town....
Already spotted at Redskins Park (via Redskins Blog tweet)…
Saw Clinton Portis, Haynesworth, and LaRon Landry at #Redskins Park today.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
Oooooh
thank you for playing sugar, rekka and CJHutch. Enjoy your parting gifts.
Maybe we won’t be the drama capital of the NFL anymore.
I concede nothing
I have thus far heard no mention of Landry’s monkey. If he did not being the money, then he’s not staying, so I win. On the other hand if he did bring the monkey, then Shanny will send him home for being weird, in which case I win as well.
Kevin, you can send the shirt to
4 Iknowitall court
Geniusville, MD 31415-9265
I forgot that that was his name
hahaha
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Awesome...
I just sent Terl a tweet asking that….haha
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Fred Davis is there as well.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 10:32 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How funny would it be if LJ didn't show up?
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 10:42 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
did I mention
that I REALLY don’t like that signing?
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
At least we didn't lose any draft picks
I’m still very suspicious how Shanny never once asked LJ about his past.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I heard no such words come out of his mouth
so I’ll hold off on the faith.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
He didn't say beast.
In an interview from last week, found here http://blog.redskins.com/2010/03/11/mike-shanahan-also-speaks/#continued
he said
“I’ve watch [Larry Johnson] from afar for years now. I also coached him in the Pro Bowl. I like Larry. I’m a big fan of his.”
Then when they announced the signing, he had a more political, pre-scripted praise:
“We are excited to bring in a running back that has had so much success in this league. Larry is a physical runner who will be a great addition to our backfield.”
I'll support it
Shanny knows running backs and we didn’t lose any draft picks. It’ll be a good story if LJ can put his past behind him in his hometown under the tutelage of a once-rival head coach.
hmm
withholding full judgement until I see him in action.
But still, ugh.
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
Nods on the UGH, Rekka,
but LJ has clocked 4.4 YPR the last two years, which CP hasn’t done for, like 6 years. I think ShanAllanhan brought him on board to push CP. Both will be there tomorrow, looking out of the sides of their faces at each other….
That's kinda misleading
He was only 3.2 for the year last year. I think it is safe to say CP and LJ are at the point of their careers where they will give you exactly what the O-line gives them. No more. No less.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 15, 2010 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
red'd
I think it is safe to say CP and LJ are at the point of their careers where they will give you exactly what the O-line gives them. No more. No less.
"By far the worst performers on the team are in the front office." – Sally Jenkins
Carlos is in the house too..
I’m never gonna be able to give away this damn t-shirt.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
just stick it in the backseat of the miata
SpottieOttieDopaliscious
I don't have a backseat b/c I drive one of these
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That would explain
the former Soviet Blocs declining birth rate.
BTW – did you leave Maake Keomeatu off your updated FA/signing sheet? Or did that not go thru?
Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
Ah crapola
That’s a “big” one to miss. Ba-dum-dum
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't those shirts come free in 24s?
My Dan Snyder “When we play physical, we win!” shirt on the other hand, is a collectors item…
Can I go with this?
I don’t think Dan Snyder will be there…at least I’m hoping he’ll be staying away, to give complete authority to Shanny
I'll allow it....
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
by Kevin Ewoldt on Mar 15, 2010 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah I love reading those articles about him concentrating on his other business ventures
Sounds like a good thing for Redskins football. Who knows maybe people will even be able to go to Six Flags without being stabbed.
by BayAreaBullet on Mar 15, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Redskins blocked media from access to the players...
So we may never know who was out today…sounds like someone was tho.
"I am excited about starting 2009. We are looking forward to an outstanding year. We're on our way. We have a lot of healthy players this year." - Vinny Cerrato
SSBlitz took my guess, which is that
there will be no no-shows at all. (Too bad I can’t get online until 7PM at night, rofl) This makes sense when one looks at the firing squad that has already decimated the team’s ranks by 20%.
Anyhow, I’ll say no one stays at home (barring those who have been given leave due to injuries) esp Cooley. He said on the 980 interview Superbowl week that he was fully rested and just really excited about ‘getting to work’.
Tiebreaker, hmmmm, say Hall doesn’t come in.
MAn... Dunno
After watching all of thier buddies get cut you would thin that they would all be on their best behavior. I would be there early. I cannot imagine any of the starters being that stupid…
" IF YoU Are aRgUinG WiTh ME, YOU ArE WRonG!!!! "
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