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Redskins players returned to Redskins Park today to begin Phase 1 of the offseason workouts. New Redskins like QB Alex Smith, WR Paul Richardson, and OLB Pernell McPhee will meet with the majority of the team for the first time today.
#Redskins offseason workouts start TODAY!
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 16, 2018
Here's a list of all other dates : https://t.co/zMARRB3iIL pic.twitter.com/CxOwhHab7X
time for first impressions as Redskins resume workouts...Alex Smith's leadership style will be on display at workouts and other nuggets https://t.co/Pnci4ezi0a
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 16, 2018
The missing guys: Tight end Jordan Reed (toe) and tackles Trent Williams (knee) and Morgan Moses (ankle) won’t participate in spring workouts. Running back Chris Thompson’s initial recovery from his broken fibula in November was expected to last four-to-six months, which means he’d be ready for training camp. He has started running, however. Each player had surgery this offseason and the belief is they’ll be ready for training camp.
8⃣6⃣ reporting for duty. #HTTR
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 16, 2018
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And we back, and we back, and we back, and we back
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 16, 2018
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Fat Rob lost some weight...
.@Fatrob32 with the fresh cut
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 16, 2018
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Alabama boys. #HTTR #RollTide
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 16, 2018
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Vernon Davis Conference Call
Alex Smith:
Vernon Davis on Alex Smith: "His game has elevated...dramatically. ...He's just placing the ball where it needs to be and he's only getting better." #Redskins
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) April 16, 2018
Davis says Smith is playing like an elite QB.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) April 16, 2018
Vernon Davis, on conference call, says new #Redskins QB Alex Smith has elevated his game in recent years. "He's going into his 14th season, and to see the way he's been playing has been unbelievable."
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) April 16, 2018
Vernon Davis on a conference call with local reporters. Said he didn't really talk with/inform his teammates about Alex Smith. Said there was no need because players know he's a "legend."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 16, 2018
Passion for the game:
Vernon Davis still has a passion for the game and feels "like a kid." The minute he loses that feeling, he'll know it's time to hang it up. #Redskins
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) April 16, 2018
Davis said even though he's in his 13th season now, he still get's excited about getting into the building during the offseason. He also noted that he still loves to run on the field during this time of the year.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) April 16, 2018
First day back:
As for the rundown of today per Vernon - meetings, workout and an open training room. Pretty simple.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 16, 2018
Niles Paul:
Vernon Davis said "losing a guy like Niles Paul is a huge upset for us," but he trusts and has faith in the #Redskins coaching staff
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) April 16, 2018
Jordan Reed:
Vernon Davis: "Jordan Reed is probably ... *the* best tight end in the league when healthy." #Redskins
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) April 16, 2018
Kirk Cousins:
Davis said he reached out to Kirk Cousins after the process unfolded
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 16, 2018
Ryan Kerrigan Conference Call
Jonathan Allen:
Ryan Kerrigan on now. Was asked about interior pressure and how the loss of Allen changed things last year.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 16, 2018
“(Allen) was as advertised against the run and how he got after the passer.”
Mason Foster/Quinton Dunbar:
#Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan mentions a healthy Mason Foster as someone he's excited to see this year along with Quinton Dunbar in a bigger role.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) April 16, 2018
Kerrigan says that he’s excited to see Mason Foster with a full season. Says he got off to a great start but knows he can do even more if he stays healthy.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 16, 2018
Preston Smith:
Kerrigan believes Preston Smith is "primed for a big year" and is in line for a season in which he takes a big step up in production.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) April 16, 2018
Ryan Anderson:
Kerrigan notes a true change with OLB Ryan Anderson in terms of his physical shape and mental approach entering his second season. Larger role awaits Anderson based on depth chart. Didn't land tons of snaps as a rookie with Redskins.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 16, 2018
Linebacker Ryan Anderson will be one to watch this summer. At season's end, coaches talked about him needing to re-shape his body. That's what teammate Ryan Kerrigan saw from him today. "You can tell there's been a change in a good way," Kerrigan said.... https://t.co/OkQbHBdfbc
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 16, 2018
Zach Brown:
Linebacker Ryan Kerrigan said on a conference call that re-signing Zach Brown is "huge. He obviously was having a tremendous season and unfortunately missed the last three to four games with an injury and he was still top four in the NFL in tackles. It... https://t.co/XJK8wTkIWL
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 16, 2018