bubba9497 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Injured Rogers Impresses Coaches By Jason La Canfora Washington Post Staff Writer http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/18/AR2005061800926_pf.html Rookie cornerback Carlos Rogers, the ninth pick of the 2005 draft, was unable to participate in yesterday's minicamp session because of a sprained ankle, but he has already made a positive impression on the coaching staff. Gregg Williams, assistant head coach-defense, said the coaches and trainers had to demand that Rogers not continue to practice with his injury, which he suffered working out on his own last month and aggravated on Friday. Rogers said he expects to practice today. "He showed the vets a lot the last two days by practicing under physical duress," Williams said. "Today, we made him not practice. Now, I like the fact that I chose that he not practice. . . . Sometimes you've got guys that, 'Poor little old me, I have an owie today. I don't think I want to go.' It really doesn't go over very well with me and us in this profession." Rogers said he continues to feel more comfortable in the defense and is eager to apprentice under Shawn Springs and Walt Harris, the projected starting corners. "I'm learning more every day," he said. Ex-Cowboy Dixon Signed The Redskins signed free agent safety Tony Dixon after a workout yesterday. Dixon , who turned 26 yesterday, has played 56 games -- all with Dallas -- and started seven contests last season. He can also contribute on special teams. Washington was looking to bolster depth in the secondary even before starting safety Sean Taylor faced felony assault charges in Miami, and Williams said they could add another defensive back, likely a veteran cornerback, before training camp opens July 31. Free agent cornerback R.W. McQuarters, one of the team's targets, recently signed with Detroit. The Redskins still expect Taylor, selected fifth overall in 2004, to be here for training camp, and Williams acknowledged that his decision to boycott the Redskins' entire offseason program will not help his cause. However, he still supports Taylor. "I'm still a Sean Taylor fan," Williams said. "There's a lot of things you all still don't know behind the scenes that I do, and I'll just leave it at that." Williams said that Springs has been working at the safety spot as well, and he could play there occasionally this season. Extra Points Wide receiver Santana Moss was excused from yesterday's work to tend to a family issue but is expected back for today's final practice. . . . Williams said that while he is confident that his defense can again shine this season, he could not guarantee they would again lead the NFC. "I can't predict that," Williams said, noting the team faces more gifted quarterbacks on the 2005 schedule. . . . Running back Rock Cartwright missed practice because of a bruised knee, but the injury is minor. . . . Much of Washington's offseason was devoted to adding speed -- particularly among the receivers -- and Williams said it is already paying off. "We have more speed on the field right now at any time than we had for the entire season last year," Williams said. . . . Several players noted the absence of talkative and funny cornerback Fred Smoot, who signed with Minnesota in the offseason. Springs, still close with Smoot, laughed when recalling the showy medallion Smoot purchased after inking his bonus with the Vikings. "The state of Mississippi, in gold," Springs. "I told him he looks like Austin Powers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsForLife260 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 I think rogers is gonna be awsome! I hope he becomes our number1 corner in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Oh he will be number 1 starter by game 4. He will be in the mix alot before that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan080 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Good read, with some nice updates..... I'm glad we have Rogers, but I still miss Smoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autographcollector Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Smoot cost us some big plays last year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem"U"boys26/36 Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 Rogers is a beast i watch alot of aburn games and i never seen this guy get beat i mean never short passes ,deep passes,slants,you name it he has defended them all if he can put on some muscle he will dominate the nfl in williams D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 "I'm still a Sean Taylor fan," Williams said. "There's a lot of things you all still don't know behind the scenes that I do, and I'll just leave it at that." Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxskins Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Originally posted by autographcollector Smoot cost us some big plays last year.... Smoot brought more to the table for this team than just covering recievers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Originally posted by bubba9497 Ex-Cowboy Dixon Signed The Redskins signed free agent safety Tony Dixon after a workout yesterday. Dixon , who turned 26 yesterday, has played 56 games -- all with Dallas -- and started seven contests last season. He can also contribute on special teams. :doh: There goes the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truant Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'm warming up to Carlos. I would like to see him bulk up a little bit so he can muscle with WRs like Owens and Meshawn. He's not going to take over Springs as our number 1 anytime soon, but he'll be great to watch in nickel coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Edds Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Smoot was over-rated . . . IMO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Jones Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I like the toughness and effort Rodgers is bringing. A breath of fresh air from other first round picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Originally posted by jaxskins Smoot brought more to the table for this team than just covering recievers. Ever watch him try to blitz? Not pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgunner Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 More speed on the field than ever. Speed is what we need ,we need greasy fast speed!!!:point2sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Can we please quit calling him Rodgers? Thats the last name of QB Aaron that was drafted #24 overall by the Packers. The #9 pick in the 2005 NFL Draft was Carlos ROGERS, as in NO D, by the Washington Redskins. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho fan Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I really like Rogers... I was so happy when we got him at 9. I think he will continue to impress during camp and will play at nickle for the first few games. By the end of the year his toughness and skills will earn him a starting position along side Springs as the #2 corner. I miss Smoot, but Rogers will make us forget him.:logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
authentic Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 yeah everyone including myself anticipates Rogers being better than Smoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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