Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I got a look at the morning and afternoon practices today, and will share what I remember. I wasn't taking notes, so I will try to resist the urge to provide any kind of numbers. In the morning, there were some individual passing drills, with a single receiver running different patterns against a single DB. The receivers and QBs generally had their way in this drill, and looked very sharp, completing just about everything at will. Few drops or passes off the mark from any quarterback. Doering, Thompson and Gardener stood out with some particularly nice catches. Shade consistently had trouble staying with his man one on one. Of the few plays in this drill that were successfully defended, Smoot and Green looked nice. Next they went to 7 on 7 drills. Ramsey did not take part at all. He spent the morning on the far side of the field, working with the O-line, and running backs, I presume getting a feel under center and working on handing off. Based on his role in this practice, I wouldn't expect to see him get a significant opportunity any time soon. I will say this for him: Of all the players leaving the field after the first practice, he was one of only two or three that bothered with the fans, and spent a good 10 - 15 minutes after everyone else was gone. Notwithstanding the possibility that this may have been an assignment, I took it as a small sign of good faith. The 7 on 7 drills were more balanced, with defenders making some nice plays. Smoot got a couple of nice picks from good coverage, Bailey got one in space. I believe Green had one pick, and one very aggressively defended pass that probably was a catch and forced fumble. I spent quite a bit of time watching Bauman throughout the day, and see a lot of potential. They ended the morning session with work on kick-off coverage. There was extensive 11 on 11 work in the afternoon practice, where much of the early time was spent working the two minute offense. Of the QBs, I think Wuerffel looked the best. There were a couple of stand out plays. In one, Gardener got stopped down field near the sideline, and tossed behind him to a streaking running back who went untouched for the score. As nicely as it was executed, I was left with the impression that it was a designed play. Standouts in the afternoon session were Bailey, Gardener and Wuerffel. Gardener was consistently making tough catches - the kind we saw with his first catch against Carolina - tight coverage, defenders making contact, and then fighting after the catch. Doering appeared to get frustrated after a couple of drops, and ripped off his helmet and slammed it into the ground. I didn't notice Jacquez Green at all. I will be shocked if Gardener doesn't emerge throughout the season as the clear #1 receiver and go-to-guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Sweet. Not enough info though. You are supposed to take cameras, up load pictures tghe pictures for us, diagnose the blocking schemes, coverages and pass routes as well as blitz packages. We expect better next time. :laugh: :laugh: Seriously thanks. Nice to here Gardener stood out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Honestly, I had the thought to take some notes so that I might provide more information, but in the end, it was too difficult to resist simply leaning back and enjoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey T Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 What's easier than talking into a recorder, then go back to your room and put your words onto paper, the net, etc.......... Old days of longhand notetakin' doesn't get it unless you're a "stenographer":laugh: Do they still do that?:doh: Thanks for the input Kyle. Can't get too much info 'bout them Skins:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Great report Kyle. I don't know what these dudes are talking about... that report was great! Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShredder Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Thanks for the info.... I read that J.Green is pretty much a hurting puppy...bruised ribs are causing severe pain. I also read the D.Gardner was sent to a back specialist because he has had continued back spasms. His injury is documented as a ruptured disk. Those never heal. The only treatment for that is a fussion. Otherwise the guy is always going to be in pain and have spasms. I hope he goes to another Doc that finds a chemical way to control the muscle spasms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Thanks for the update, Kyle. Thanks for the shake, Die Hard. Shade still can't cover? Im shocked!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy-the-Greek Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 DH, Are you trying to hypnotize the board with that new sig pic? I was entranced for a good 20 seconds.:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Thanks for the info....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Great report Kyle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeCarl Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Thanks Kyle...nice report. We who can't be there appreciate the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCS:BraveCaringSoul Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Originally posted by tommy-the-greek DH, Are you trying to hypnotize the board with that new sig pic? I was entranced for a good 20 seconds.:laugh: Droool...me tooo...entranced... Keep'em cumming though DH...keep 'em cumming...drooool Oh ands great post Kyle real great er uh post filled with great er uh insights and thta lovely shaking rump...rythmicly moving left and right over and over...just for me... u are getting sleepy...Entranced... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Hey Kyle, welcome back from the future I guess this was yesterday's camp report? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Right, 8/13 camp. :shootinth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Hey Kyle, thanks for the update. Did you see anything of note from the running backs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 It seems like a difficult task to effectively evaluate them based on training camp activity. Even in the 11 on 11, they're not getting tackled - just bump off people and keep going, so its hard to say where they would have been taken down, and who was really getting good production. Also, they didn't get much work running in the 11 on 11. I would estimate that it was maybe 70 - 80% passing. From a blocking standpoint, they seemed to do well protecting the QB, but again its hard to tell when the rushers are letting up, and the QB is getting a pass off that he really wouldn't have gotten off in a game situation. With that small disclaimer out of the way, I'd say they looked great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Oh yeah, I forgot... Double take of the day occurred while I was walking past a media tent after practice and saw Smoot and Bailey concentrating very hard over a game of chess (I think I overheard Bailey protest an unorthodox opening by Smoot and threaten the use of the Blackmar-Diemer Gambit). These two seem very tight - constantly together until the end of practice, when they drove off together in Bailey's Benz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Man... lotta chess players on that team. Somehow its not what you might expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golgo-13 Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Wow! So our Pro-bowl (or soon to be) corners are chess players, too! That's cool. Maybe it helps them with the mental aspects of being defensive backs. I'm glad to see that they're such good friends. Hopefully they'll influence each other to stay here and shut down opposing recievers for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@DCGoldPants Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 DANCE LADIES DANCE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlito Sway Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Hey Kyle- Was it a hook and ladder or an improvised pitch Rod ran? Glad to hear he's getting used to the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 It look like the hook and ladder. Rod caught the ball about 10 yards from the LOS, ran for another 5 yards and made significant contact with the DB. The RB was running up the sideline behind him. Rod pitched it backwards and outside about 4 or five yards to the RB who was already moving pretty fast. The DB was tied up with Rod, and there was no other defender around. The reason I think it wasn't improvised was because the RB was coming up at full speed, but not really in a position to make a block for Rod. I don't know why he would have been trailing Gardener like that unless it was to take the lateral. I suppose it could have just been a very smoothly improvised play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Dang, I'd love to see that run against the Cowboys. With Stephen Davis running in for the touchdown. Questions: How would that be scored? Rod Gardner gets the reception and yards to the point when he gives up the ball. Would Davis(the RB) be given a reception and yards or would it be considered a rush? Also if Davis is given a reception and yards would Gardner get a touchdown toss? I know that a lateral is considered a pitch and not a throw so it would probably only be considered a rush I guess but what do you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSkin Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Thanks, Kyle. Sounds like Danny is finally starting to perform well in practice. He's definitely the starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyskinsfan Posted August 15, 2002 Share Posted August 15, 2002 Outstanding coverage and commentary. Sign this man up!!!!!! Thanks Kyle HTTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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