scskinsfan Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23677-2003Aug6.html Redskins Offense Has Poor Practice By Emily Badger Washington Post Staff Writer Wednesday, August 6, 2003; 2:47 PM Redskins Coach Steve Spurrier didn't have anything nice to say about his offense after the morning practice today, the only session of the day on an abbreviated training camp schedule. "I thought it was one of the worst for our offensive guys," Spurrier said. "The defense got the best of us in the pass drills and there was nobody rushing. Our quarterbacks looked lost several times. We've got to do a better job coaching our quarterbacks. They're running around, getting hung up. "We don't have a chance if we do that in the games." Backup quarterback Danny Wuerffel threw a pair of interceptions on his two plays during a morning drill. The first one was snatched by safety David Terrell after being tipped by cornerback Fred Smoot. The second one sailed straight to cornerback Champ Bailey, who didn't appear to be covering anyone when he made the catch. Rob Johnson, another backup quarterback, also threw a couple of passes that seemed intended for no one in particular. The Redskins have two more practices before their first preseason game of the year, against the Carolina Panthers on Saturday. "Hopefully between now and then we can get our quarterbacks a little bit more knowing what to do and let it go," Spurrier said. © 2003 Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Madder Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Backup quarterback Danny Wuerffel threw a pair of interceptions on his two plays during a morning drill. They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result. I'm beginning to think Spurrier's love affair with Wuerffel is a little bit insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Didn't this article get posted earlier in the day!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glorydays Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Champ Bailey didn't "appear" to be covering anyone. IF guys only knew how fast Champ still is, reads, reacts, and makes plays look like he was out of position, when actually, he's THAT DA*N GOOD! :laugh: The defense as pointed out by many of us, is further along than the Offense. I am not alarmed and surely their play on the offense WILL make them a power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yank Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by glorydays Champ Bailey didn't "appear" to be covering anyone. IF guys only knew how fast Champ still is, reads, reacts, and makes plays look like he was out of position, when actually, he's THAT DA*N GOOD! :laugh: The defense as pointed out by many of us, is further along than the Offense. I am not alarmed and surely their play on the offense WILL make them a power! Good point as it's to be expected at this time that the D is ahead of the O. However ... For the last decade since Gibbs left we have all been hanging on the white smoke coming out of camp that we have a new Pope. We havent had a Favre or Aikman or Young or even a Bledsoe or McNabb or Warner. We are Aiking for a quality QB and offense that can lead us to the promised land. We can wait through the first couple of weeks of camp to see if we can compete at the highest level. We hope and pray but we need some evidence of PR becoming the man ... soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Madder Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Yank: For the last decade since Gibbs left we have all been hanging on the white smoke coming out of camp that we have a new Pope Nice one, Yank. I'd be willing to bet that maybe one or two guys actually understood that reference to white smoke and the Pope. Does that make Spurrier the Camerlengo? When the Pope dies, the head of the Sacred College of Cardinals, or Camerlengo, verifies the death. Standing over the deceased, he calls the pontiff by his baptismal name three times. Upon receiving no response, he announces the death and arranges for the Fisherman's ring -- inscribed with the name of the reigning pope -- and papal seal to be broken. Later, another ring will be made for the newly elected pope. The Camerlengo then prepares for the Pope's burial and the traditional nine days of mourning. Assisted by three officials elected from the college, he directs the election of the pontiff's successor. Fifteen to 20 days after the death of the Pope, the Sacred College of Cardinals meets for the election. Hailing from every corner of the globe, the cardinals are handpicked by the pope to advise and help him. There are currently 123 voting cardinals. After a Mass of the Holy Spirit in St. Peter's Basilica, the cardinals enter a guarded annex of the Sistine Chapel for the election process, known as a conclave. Each cardinal swears an oath to protect the secrecy of the election. Breaking the oath carries a penalty of immediate excommunication. Literally locked within the walls of the annex, which is screened for bugging devices, the cardinals are sequestered from any contact with the outside world. Entrances are sealed and curtains closed. The next morning, the cardinals attend mass in the Sistine Chapel and the electoral session begins. According to the reforms of Pope Paul VI, only cardinals under the age of 80 may vote. While for centuries only cardinals have been elected pope, in theory, any adult male Roman Catholic is papabile, or a potential candidate for the papacy. The election is conducted in secret written ballots counted by the Camerlengo and his three assistants. In the past, a pope needed two thirds of the vote plus one to be elected. In 1996, however, Pope John Paul II changed this rule so that if the votes continue to be unsuccessful for 12 or 13 days, the cardinals may agree by absolute majority (half plus one) to elect. Two ballots are taken each morning and two each afternoon until a successful vote is completed. After each voting session, ballots are burned. If the vote is inconclusive, a chemical substance is added to the paper to produce black smoke. Billowing from the roof of the Vatican Palace, the smoke is a message to the crowds watching in St. Peter's Square that the church is still without a pope. When the college eventually reaches the final decision, each cardinal lowers a purple canopy over his chair, leaving the elected Pope's canopy folded. The final ballots are burned and their white smoke signals a successful election. The dean of the cardinals asks if the chosen member accepts the papacy. Upon accepting, the new pontiff is made bishop of Rome and is honored by each of the cardinals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Good to hear. If we go the whole offseason with the defense getting torched by the offense then I'd lose my optimism for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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