themurf Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (photo by Brian Murphy) With apologies to the baseball trade deadline and celebrity soccer games, it brings me great joy to be able to turn my attention fully back to the biggest ticket in town – the Washington Redskins. Over the weekend I had the chance to swing out to Redskins Park and see my first glimpse of the 2011 Redskins, and while many of the names and faces have changed from one year ago, there are still a few familiar characters in the line-up. While last year’s 6-10 record was nothing to write home about, and the defense in particular was abysmal – finishing second to last in the NFL – there were a few small glimmers of hope. One in particular for me was the play of defensive end Adam Carriker over the last quarter of the season. While it was clear some guys were content to pack it in and turn their attention to their offseason plans, Carriker’s play only got better the last month of the season. With that in mind, I had the chance to catch up with the 27-year-old to talk about waiting to come back to work, his thoughts on the team’s draft and saying goodbye to a close friend. Be honest, how great does it feel to have all of the labor nonsense behind you so that you can finally get back out here on the football field? “I mean, it feels great,” Carriker said. “It was crazy. One day, someone would say you might have to go back and then the next, you might not. It was tough sitting around and waiting, so it’s nice to be focused back on what’s important.” What kind of stuff did you do to keep in shape during the lockout? “I was just working out, running and lifting,” he said. “I’m honestly the strongest I’ve ever been. So I feel good and ready to go.” That’s good to hear, but I’m starting to think you might have more pull at Redskins Park than anyone could have imagined. First, I see the team use half their draft picks on Nebraska players and then they released your back-up Phillip Daniels. Are you calling the shots now? “You know, I don’t want Phil to go anywhere,” the Cornhuskers stand-out said. “I was really sad the day they let him go. I think I was the first guy he told because I happened to see him in the hallway and as soon as I left, I called my wife and told her how sad I was because my ‘Bash Brother’ was gone. “As far as the Nebraska players, it just shows they’re getting smarter in this organization,” he said with a big laugh. “Clearly they know what they’re doing upstairs.” I don’t know. Daniels was the only guy stronger than you in the weight room, so part of you has to be relieved that he’s gone … (Laughs.) “Hold on,” Carriker said in a way that clearly let me know I was getting to him. “Who said he was stronger? Just because I don’t post videos of myself on YouTube. I mean, I can do all that stuff, I just don’t .”Okay, we’ll talk about something a little less controversial. Toward the end of last season, you told me you really like a switch had flipped and you were able to start making plays on a more consistent basis. What’s your mindset going into this year? Click here for the full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 -Murf Are you gonna shoot some training camp pics this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 You know what I took from this article? Carriker, Colfield & Bowen make a legit 3-4 line, and you have best best fricken job on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolio47 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I envy you and your job, Murf. Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Chaaarmnder Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 cool interview. Everyone will miss PD93. At the same time I think we all are looking forward to a new skins team this year, and ♥'s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Great read Murf! Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'm going to go ahead and say it now: I will be absolutely stunned if Carriker doesn't have a career year. All I remember the last quarter of the season was him just dominating anyone who tried to block him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2STaylor1 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Definitely looking forward to seeing this D in action.....on paper its looking pretty good could definitely be a fun season watching that D play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thanks for the laugh to start the morning! Loved that last line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chump Bailey Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'm going to go ahead and say it now: I will be absolutely stunned if Carriker doesn't have a career year.. Me too. I think he's primed for a great year. He's playing in the position that best suits him the first time in his career. He's healthy and he now has Cofield and Bowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetThePointsSoar Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Nice writeup murf. Can't wait to see Cofield, Bowen & Carriker in action with Rak & Kerrigan shooting the edges. This defense could be something special as they start to gel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRSmith Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Carriker and Daniels at times exchanged shots on Facebook over who was lifting more in the weight room it was funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icbmayday Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Great article as usual cant wait to see what Adam is going to do for us this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 -MurfAre you gonna shoot some training camp pics this summer? That's the hope, although to be honest, I'm still trying to figure out why the team makes the media stop shooting photos early on in practice while a random fan standing four feet behind me can continue to shoot throughout the entire session. If you can figure that out, please feel free to explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 -MurfAre you gonna shoot some training camp pics this summer? That's the hope, although to be honest, I'm still trying to figure out why the team makes the media stop shooting photos early on in practice while a random fan standing four feet behind me can continue to shoot throughout the entire session. If you can figure that out, please feel free to explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Adam Carriker got better as the year progressed in 2010. Hopefully he will finally have that breakout season that fits his draft value. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Me too. I think he's primed for a great year. He's playing in the position that best suits him the first time in his career. He's healthy and he now has Cofield and Bowen. Well, if we end up right (I'm sure we're not the only ones who think this, even though I've been harping about Carriker all offseason...ahem) can you be the guy who pats ourselves on the back about it if it pans out? I'm way too embarrassed to ever do that, but damnit I want everyone to know how smart we are! :pfft: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Adama Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Thanks Murf. Great article! I really enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B55Green Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 That's the hope, although to be honest, I'm still trying to figure out why the team makes the media stop shooting photos early on in practice while a random fan standing four feet behind me can continue to shoot throughout the entire session. If you can figure that out, please feel free to explain it. You have a good lens though, sit with the fans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedlamVR Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Great article Murf - I really hope this is not the last we see of PD93 - we are thin on the line at the moment and PD really has been a good player for us .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvarlo12000 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 That's the hope, although to be honest, I'm still trying to figure out why the team makes the media stop shooting photos early on in practice while a random fan standing four feet behind me can continue to shoot throughout the entire session. If you can figure that out, please feel free to explain it. When my daughter asks why she can't do something I tell her "because I said so that's why". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annonymous Source Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If Carriker is really calling the shots for this team then they need to sign him up as the GM because he is doing such a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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