Redskins.com: Training Camp Report, August 6 (full-squad scrimmage held)

[Posse81]

http://www.redskins.com/story.asp?ContentID=11827

Training Camp Report, August 6

08/06/2003

The Redskins held an up-tempo practice this morning, with players spending plenty of time with their position coaches before a full-squad scrimmage. The team will not hold an afternoon practice today. Head coach Steve Spurrier has given players the rest of the day off before resuming two-a-days tomorrow.

During today’s scrimmages, offensive coordinator Hue Jackson and defensive coordinator George Edwards seemed to be going at it almost as hard as the players.

When Trung Canidate broke through the line of scrimmage on one running play, Jackson shouted out, “Yes! Yes! Yes! That’s the way!”

Edwards was more concerned with the defense: “You’ve got to make that play!” he yelled.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights from Wednesday’s morning practice.

Player: Cliff Russell showed signs that he's fully healed from last year’s season-ending knee injury. During the scrimmage, Russell caught two passes. On the second, Russell ran past defensive backs Ricot Joseph and Larry Austin on a sideline route and hauled in a 65-yard touchdown pass.

Play: Cornerback Champ Bailey and wide receiver Laveranues Coles are developing quite a rivalry as they frequently line up against each other in practice. On the first play of the scrimmage, Bailey leaned in front of Coles to intercept a slant pass; Coles still got a hand in, and the two fell to the turf grasping a piece of the ball. Bailey won the battle, though, pulling the ball out of Coles’ hands to the cheer of his teammates.

Quote: “Laveranues Coles has a great work ethic and it’s rubbing off on everybody. It’s infectious. You’ve got guys who are great players working hard everyday, and then you have young guys who see that work ethic and they raise their standard.” – Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson

Atmosphere: With the temperatures heating up as the morning wore on, players were glad to know they have the afternoon off. Several players, including Chris Samuels, Matt Bowen and Del Cowsette, spent more time than usual signing autographs for fans.

Notes: Bowen is clearly relishing his new reputation as a hard-hitting safety. During the scrimmage, Canidate broke into open space, jogging about 20 yards downfield. While the rest of the Redskins began to huddle up for the next play, Bowen suddenly raced after Canidate at full speed, only letting up when he was about three yards away. Fans laughed, knowing the good-natured rivalry that has developed between the two during training camp

[Om]

Matt Bowen: legend in the making.

[Reaganaut]

When Trung Canidate broke through the line of scrimmage on one running play, Jackson shouted out, “Yes! Yes! Yes! That’s the way!”

I'm glad someone FINALLY CARES about this enough to shout and on the defensive side get P!$$ED OFF. Coaches who care, players who care. Man, it's been a while.

[Awesome]

Originally posted by Posse81

[ Russell ran past defensive backs Ricot Joseph and Larry Austin on a sideline route and hauled in a 65-yard touchdown pass.

hmm...Sounds intriguing, but I'm really not that impressed that Russell burned a couple of scrubs. Anyone see who threw the ball? Ramsey I hope.

I like hearing about the Champ v. Coles matchup. Hopefully, going against Champ everyday will make Coles that much better, and will make going up against second-tier corners seem like a breeze, especially against the Jets.:hump:

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Posse81

Notes: Bowen is clearly relishing his new reputation as a hard-hitting safety. During the scrimmage, Canidate broke into open space, jogging about 20 yards downfield. While the rest of the Redskins began to huddle up for the next play, Bowen suddenly raced after Canidate at full speed, only letting up when he was about three yards away. Fans laughed, knowing the good-natured rivalry that has developed between the two during training camp

Nice to see these guys having fun as well as working hard.

[NoCalMike]

The Coles/Bailey rivalry gives me chills. It should make those two players that much better in the regular season.

[sashae]

It's great to hear how hard Coles is working. A lot different from players who get the big dollars and then just... disappear.

-s

[Coach Williams]

.............................spread offense......................

coles.....jacobs......THE LINE.....gardner....russell

..............................ramsey..................................

..............................canidate................................

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looks deadly ......

[SurfinSkinFan]

Man that does .... three recievers and a rb who can run true 4.4 forties ... the offense will look like it is moving in fast forward against most defenses ... even when they dime up their DBs ... that leaves a huge hole for Truang to blow into the secondary.

I am ready for some football!