JimmiJo Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 http://web.skinscast.com/subcast/2010/08/10/early-indications/ Early indications By John Pappas Skinscast Editor It is still very early in the preseason. In fact, the Redskins haven’t played a single snap of football. But after nearly two weeks of training camp, storylines are starting to emerge. In the midst of training camp battles, some players are differentiating themselves, while others struggle. And while it is too early to close the book on anyone in camp, there are subplots going into the games that bear watching. Trent Williams Williams looks to be the real deal at left tackle. And there’s a lot to love about his playing so far. It starts with footwork. Williams has very quick feet for a big man, and has been adept at getting back into his stance on pass pro. He gets back quickly and is rarely out of position after the snap. When hit, he recovers well. The next thing you notice is his balance and technique. Williams plays within himself, doesn’t over-reach, keeps his head up on a swivel, and has excellent punch with his hands. On run blocking, Williams is athletic and powerful at the point of attack. He moves well in space and has shown the ability to shed primary blocks to chip off guys further downfield. This will create opportunities for backs beyond the line of scrimmage. Williams hasn’t won every battle in camp, but has won more than his share. Not bad, considering he faces guys like Brian Orakpo every day in practice. It will be interesting to see how Williams handles defenders in preseason as he prepares for week 1 against DeMarcus Ware and the Dallas Cowboys. Right of center The signing of Artis Hicks and trade for Jammal Brown looks great on paper. Brown is just one injury removed from the Pro Bowl, and Hicks has been a serviceable starter in the league. Based on camp however, the right side of the offensive line remains an area of concern. Hicks has been just ok at guard, and has looked horrid in one-on-one drills. He has been caught reaching more than a few times in pass pro, and has done nothing remarkable on runs. Hicks should have been battling with Mike Williams for the starter’s job at right guard. Unfortunately, Williams was lost for the year with blood clots near his heart. Click HERE to read the rest of the article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Disconcerting to read Hicks is struggling. I thought for sure he would have the RG spot nailed down. Brown better stay healthy too obviously. I'll be watching the right side of the line closely Friday - among other things since i'll be in the 2nd row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'm afraid Jammal Brown's hip is worse than advertised. I'm not saying the sky is falling just we have zero depth and this is the same injury that kept the dude out of football all last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Edds Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 losing Mike Williams is a HUGE blow ... I remember saying it when we found out about the blood clots, and some of my friends thought that Hicks would have won the starting job at RG. My point was, and is, that we now have very little depth. Whether Big Mike or Hicks started was not the point, it was that our 6th OL'man coming off the been would have that experience and pedigree to step right in and pick things up. Now, we are one more big OL injury away from being very, very thin on the OL. This is a big concern. Hopefully we'll get the running game going enough that it will take the pressure off McNabb and the rest of the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SittingBull Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Brown is practicing today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I'm afraid Jammal Brown's hip is worse than advertised. I'm not saying the sky is falling just we have zero depth and this is the same injury that kept the dude out of football all last year. Isn't Rino the backup? He's been holding his own during TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrecker Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Brown is practicing today... So far he is standing on the side watching Heyer with the first unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Isn't Rino the backup? He's been holding his own during TCI think he only plays right guard which is hurting him. There are other back ups that are more versatile like Edwin Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kindred Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 There might have been a reason why we got brown so cheap...lets hope he doesnt turn into another Mike Barrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I wonder if there is the chance some OL makes it onto the market as a result of Camp cuts. We should look into bringing more vets to compete on the R side. Also, we need to get Selvish Capers reps, STAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 I wonder if there is the chance some OL makes it onto the market as a result of Camp cuts. We should look into bringing more vets to compete on the R side. Also, we need to get Selvish Capers reps, STAT! Agreed and agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Good read, I love to see this offense finally bring miss matches for Moss, and see the secondary finally hold their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Donovan McNabb has a reputation of a poor camp quarterback. He has lived up to billing so far. I wonder how Shanahan really feels about this. I wonder if he is a bit worried deep down. He clearly believes in the idea that you play how you practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 This was a clear and concise evaluation of the positions. Nice info. Thx, JJ and Skinscast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucfSKINS Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Very well written JJ. I try to remain optimistic that our o-line will stay healthy, but it just seems to be the same story over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Williams hasn’t won every battle in camp, but has won more than his share. Not bad, considering he faces guys like Brian Orakpo every day in practice. It will be interesting to see how Williams handles defenders in preseason as he prepares for week 1 against DeMarcus Ware and the Dallas Cowboys. Assuming Ware is healthy enough to play, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiJo Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Assuming Ware is healthy enough to play, of course. Do you know something we don't? I had not heard Ware was hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Do you know something we don't? I had not heard Ware was hurt. Just letting on to the plethora of injuries at Cowboys Camp so far, taking a stab in the dark that maybe Ware will get injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Do you know something we don't? I had not heard Ware was hurt. Totorofail... Spears has a sprained MCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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