hunterx Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I understand that the Redskins have 5 preseason games. I understand they don't want to get too warn out before the season. What I don't understand is how they have only 8 days of training camp. They're entering the season with a new coach, new offense and three new offensive weapons. Training camp seems like it should be the time when things get learned and you start seeing everything piece together. From everything I gathered, their last camps they were still a little troubled with their offensive chemistry. According to ESPN.com, the Colts (also 5 preseason games) still have about 21 days of training camp. The Redskins have the shortest training camp of all the teams. The next shortest is the Jaguars with around 12-13 days. This is the first time I have truly paid attention to the training camp schedules, so maybe the dates reported on espn.com aren't very accurate. I do know that a lot of those dates extend through teams second-sometimes third-preseason games. I do believe the game experience will benefit the WR rookies, as they get a bit more experience sizing up NFL defensive backs and how sharply they need to be at route-running. I also know that practice is the best way to learn the playbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdlives Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 I think you're misunderstanding the concept of "close" on that site. It means from then on practices will be closed to the public, not that camp ends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterx Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 The ESPN.com page doesn't distinguish closed from open, so perhaps you are right. The 'Skins have 8 days of "open" practices but then will continue their training camp through the preseason? I know they'll continue practicing, I just hope it's a serious effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DButz65 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yea only the first week is open to the public, i thought it was the 1st two weeks in years past though *scratches head* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrellsMyHero28 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=2187 Official Training Camp Schedule. 9 days, but ends with "All practices from this date on will be closed to the public" so it may be longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Of course it is longer than the number of days open to the public. They accommodate the public......then get us out of the way and get down to business. They do drills for us.........and work on the real stuff when they are not distracted by people begging for autographs, pictures etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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