JimboDaMan Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Extra points Receiver Darnerien McCants continued a strong bid for a roster spot with two deep touchdown catches during the afternoon practice. :cool: :cool: This guy is gonna have a fun year. Cornerback Darrell Green returned a pass for a touchdown, showing that the 42-year-old remains cagey. What? I assume they mean an interception and they're not implying he lined up on offense. Receiver Akihito Amaya spiked the ball when returning to the huddle after catching a deep pass. Even more than with guys like Skaggs, I don't know why this fella is still in camp. One more thing: with Champ out this weekend who gets the work? Darrell doesn't need much, will Bauman play most of the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I assume they mean an interception and they're not implying he lined up on offense. It has to be an interception. Ive never heard of anyone "returning" a pass reception on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboDaMan Posted August 8, 2002 Author Share Posted August 8, 2002 Right you are, Brave. I would have used the term 'interception' but since it said 'returned' those of us without comprehension challenges knew what it meant. I can't believe how we've corrupted that Japanese gentleman. From a culture noted for its reserve and decorum we've got him doing the in-your-face touchdown spike. Next big play he'll be doing the Worm :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeCarl Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Amaya is on the training camp roster PURELY as a marketing ploy for the NFL. Spurrier has no interest in him whatever. Tagliabue created a roster exemption for the 2 Japanese players in the Osaka Bowl to pique interest in the game over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVskinsfan Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Originally posted by TennesseeCarl Amaya is on the training camp roster PURELY as a marketing ploy for the NFL. Spurrier has no interest in him whatever. Tagliabue created a roster exemption for the 2 Japanese players in the Osaka Bowl to pique interest in the game over there. Camp fodder...no more, no less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 the offense is going to have a solid season because Spurrier has gotten the players to buy into his system and work hard. in the NFL there is a parity of talent for the most part. sure there are superstars, but most teams that win have a large number of players that are merely hard workers and attitude guys with moderate ability. in recent years the Redskins have lacked such players. we have had high-priced free agents and high draft choices coupled with waiver wire pickups for depth and development. and that two-tiered approach with nothing in the NFL 'middle class' is not a formula for success, given the 16 game schedule and the fact some starters are going to get injured. the Redskins are deep at receiver. not deep in the sense that we have 4 pro bowlers vying for playing time, but by the end of the year we could have 3 or 4 players with 40+ catches to go along with a running back that gets his 1,200-1,400 yards. And that kind of balance combind with a strong defense usually yields a winning record and a playoff berth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardi gras skin Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 An offense that can take 3 or 4 above average recievers and a few quarterbacks that everyone else thought washed up can help keep the salary cap low. Put that money on the line and the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 and the selling point for Spurrier is these players were not big hits elsewhere, so there is a question if Green, Doering, Wuerffel does produce in 2002 the Skins are not likely to fact that much competition to get them re-signed to extension deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Sway Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Jimbo- Gotta assume Bauman'll take the #2 receiver and Smoot the #1 for this weekend's preS game, right? Is the Panther #1 still Muhammed? Probably good for Smoot to hone on a top wideout while Champ sits and heals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRMADD Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Who is McCants getting open against? Isn't the knock on him that he's slow? Still, you gotta love this guys knack for getting in the end zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GURU Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Actually, McCants has sub-4.5 speed, I believe. The knock is that he is a long strider and needs a few steps to get up to full speed. But he's big and should be able to beat the jam with his strength. And he showed how physical he can be on both TDs. I believe he has the potential to be the kind of receiver you can throw the ball to anytime he has single coverage, even if he doesn't have great separation, because he can just go up and get the ball. He's still a bit raw, but has tons of potential and has shown that he's learning and improving. He's one of those kids that just has a natural feel for the game that you can't teach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 I see Spurrier doing for McCants, and maybe Thompson, what Martz has done for Az Hakim. Nobody knew him, but two years in the right system, and the guy's a superstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesome Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Oh, and one more thing... It's great to hear that Darrell is still kicking arse in practice. Go, Darrell, Go. Yes, I would expect to see quite a lot of Bauman this weekend. Who else do we have in reserve at CB? Hope Champ's pinky's alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golgo-13 Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Actually, I see Lockett being our Az-Hakin story. His playing style actually resembles Hakim's a little as well. Isn't it funny how we were so worried about the WR position a few weeks ago and now nobody can shut up about our "stars" and keeps talking about how deep we are? I love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
National Defense Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 lockett is our ricky proel--experienced guy with good hands. bulldog--you really think that davis gets 1400 yards this year? i hope so, but running draw plays isn't really his strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 ND, our Ricky Proehl type is Doering. Yes, he'll play the slot WR like Proehl, but Lockett is faster than Proehl and probably makes better cuts. Proehl's a guy who averages no better than 13 ypc for his career; his best year in that regard was his rookie year, at 14.3 ypc. Lockett has a similar career average, but has played in systems that were not geared towards big plays to WR's. I could see him averaging 16-17 ypc as our #3 WR. I almost guarantee you that he'll have more YAC than Proehl too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Clone Posted August 8, 2002 Share Posted August 8, 2002 Akhito Amaya was finally released. Thank goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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