Redskins OTAs: Open Practices and Threads

#Redskins OTA practice notes from me and @bnvanbalen. First looks at Alex Smith, Derrius Guice and Paul Richardson. Plus, observations of the defensive line rotation and cornerback Greg Stroman. https://t.co/UGSHk0wJfV pic.twitter.com/s5MpKPoWrM

— Jake Kring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) May 23, 2018

Redskins minicamp: Day 2 observations https://t.co/5QIWwpL8Np via @theredskinswire #Redskins #HTTR #USATODAYSMG

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) May 23, 2018

Rookie RB Derrius Guice pic.twitter.com/c2Org59akU

— Wes McElroy (@WesFoxSports910) May 23, 2018

First time in a long time: Here are your Redskins OTA observations. Items on Guice, Harvey-Clemons, Alex Smith, the defensive backs and a Mike London appearance: https://t.co/XWxvlaM65V

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) May 23, 2018

Alex Smith was decisive as a passer; saw him try to keep alive only 1 play in 7-7, but he did not run; still threw it...Took some shots in situations I'm not sure he would have in a game. But, he told us, now is the time to do that -- see what happens.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 23, 2018

It's hard to truly measure running backs until the games begin, but you can see traits. With Derrius Guice, could see the ability to plant and cut with decisiveness. Vision. Caught the ball fine, a lot on quick outs.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 23, 2018

One thing on Swearinger liking to yap it up: Paul Richardson said Swearinger also gives receivers tips on the sidelines, providing information on what they might be giving away based on stance, etc.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 23, 2018

Zach Brown not here today for a practical reason: He is moving.

WR Robert Davis didn't participate. Toe issue doesn't work with turf.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 23, 2018

Paul Richardson first to cross but more impressive to see Morgan Moses running too pic.twitter.com/LyRPhLZcAE

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

A LOT of chippiness in 11-11 work. Another deep ball to Richardson. Dunbar there. Incomplete. DJ to Richardson: “top dog! Top dog!” Smith giving Richardson a shot with these throws tho.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 23, 2018

And...Quinton Dunbar just nicely broke up a deep pass over-the-top for Richardson and screamed emphatically along with D.J. Swearinger at Richardson. #Redskins @1067theFan

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) May 23, 2018

Alex Smith’s anticipation of his passes to receivers is impressive. He’s precise and makes extremely quick decisions.

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) May 23, 2018

Alex Smith just hit a bomb to Paul Richardson. Good coverage from Greg Stroman but the ball was perfect and Richardson went up and got it.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

Trey Quinn with a nice catch in 7 on 7. Contorting backwards to pull it in. #redskins

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) May 23, 2018

Josh Harvey-Clemons out w Mason Foster on 1st team defense. Haven’t seen Zach Brown today.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

Catching punts today is: Crowder, Stroman, Norman, Harris, Pierson-El, Quinn, Richardson. #Redskins

— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) May 23, 2018

Your Redskins 1st team OL in the first week of OTA: Christian, Lauvao, Roullier, Scherff, Kling.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 23, 2018

Josh Doctson running routes. Big year for the 2016 1st rounder. pic.twitter.com/8iMmSBPZzq

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 23, 2018

Take this as you will but Rob Kelley took first snap w first team offense. Then Perine.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

Alex Smith to Josh Doctson. #Redskins hope to see a lot of this. pic.twitter.com/wC0mJDQV5J

— Rich Tandler (@TandlerNBCS) May 23, 2018

I feel like hitting something too. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/rz2iExFAEW

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) May 23, 2018

.@prichiejr with the fingertip grab #HTTR #RedskinsOTAs pic.twitter.com/aQ3DznNgek

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 23, 2018

: Smith to Guice. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/e3idYyfChc

— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) May 23, 2018

Chris Thompson (leg) is still not here. Jordan Reed (toe) not here either. Same for Trent Williams (knee).

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) May 23, 2018

The heart of the #Redskins revamped D-line. pic.twitter.com/D9VZ4MXGxp

— Rich Tandler (@TandlerNBCS) May 23, 2018

Morgan Moses not wearing a jersey but here. Also not wearing any brace or anything I can see on that ankle pic.twitter.com/pt3RpiqM5b

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

OTA’s are underway. Robert Davis is off to the side with trainers. Morgan Moses is not in uniform, but is warming up with his teammates. That’s huge. He couldn’t walk not that long ago (ankle surgery).

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) May 23, 2018

Photos #Redskins OTAs Day 1: https://t.co/YbcWhyLU9Y #HTTR #NFL pic.twitter.com/pbpTu9KI4G

— Garrett M. Campbell (@GarrettMCampbel) May 22, 2018

.@VernonDavis85 pic.twitter.com/4hY4cvgMbo

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 22, 2018

Derrius Guice to @ByKimberleyA: “I don’t care what nobody says. ‘Oh man, you’ve got to just enjoy this’ — Man, [expletive] that. I came into that green room that day to get picked in the first round." https://t.co/ilrkTTfxxn

— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) May 23, 2018

Redskins look to get in sync with new quarterback Alex Smith as OTAs begin https://t.co/4c7LjUu0E7

— The Insider (@Insider) May 21, 2018

#Redskins guard Tyler Catalina went down during OTAs yesterday and left practice, per source. Don’t know severity of injury. Will learn more today. This comes a week After Kouandjio out for season w torn quad.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018

Heard same. Was told no biggie ultimately. Obviously, Redskins can't afford any more OL injuries. https://t.co/Px8kbBA85H

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 23, 2018

New pieces on offense lead to plenty of questions for #Redskins at OTAs https://t.co/NHUxYdn9QL

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 23, 2018