Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 http://washingtonexaminer.com/redskins-practice-report-aug.-3/article/2503997 5. The one-on-one OL-DL drills were replaced by a 3-on-2. Two d-linemen would run a stunt and the linemen would have to pick it up (or else). They didn’t always run a stunt as Maurice Hurt discovered when Darrion Scott just went around him. Hurt sometimes seems to take a flat step initially and it gets him in a little trouble.6. Linebacker Brian Orakpo did get a little too far inside LT Trent Williams on one rush, but Hurt was able to help out. Orakpo got inside out of a four-point stance. On the next play Orakpo ran a stunt inside. It worked quite well because Hurt got turned completely outside, freeing a lane. 7. Doug Worthington bulled over Erik Cook on one rush. Cook was flattened during the 11-on-11 work as well, this time by Chris Baker (who stood over him). Chris Neild also drove Cook back another time in 11-on-11. 8. Thought Josh LeRibeus looked fine in these drills (going against backups). He sets lower at the snap than Hurt and plays with a better base. Did a good job getting off one rusher to help stop a stunt by linebacker Markus White. Actually, LeRibeus had two good sets in a row. 10. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had his usual ups and downs, starting with an interception on a deep out to Terrence Austin that safety Tanard Jackson undercut. But Jackson dropped the interception. A couple plays later Cousins threw a deep out to the right side that corner Brandyn Thompson nearly intercepted. 11. But Cousins did make a good throw to running back Roy Helu. Looked like Cousins threw off his back foot under pressure down the right side. Jackson raced over and went for the pick – but the ball went just over his hands and into Helu’s. He would have scored easily in a game. And it was a good grab by Helu. 12. Another highlight play involved Cousins, but only because he threw the ball. He dumped a pass to the right side to fullback Dorson Boyce. Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander raced up to make a hit, but Boyce not only survived the collision, he kept going as Alexander bounced off. Tim Hightower was waving a small white towel after the play and Young was throwing his fist in the air. Two plays later Boyce missed a block on Cedric Griffin coming on a run blitz. A nice job by Griffin, who would have tackled Evan Royster in the backfield. 13. Haven’t see Jarvis Jenkins be as active in this camp as he was a year ago. He flashed big time in the one-on-ones as a rookie, but he hasn’t done so this summer. He did beat LeRibeus in the full-team work to the inside on one play; good penetration. Defensive coordinator Jim Haslett said in the spring that it would take Jenkins a while and he’s right. Not that Jenkins has looked bad, but he hasn’t jumped out like he did a year ago. Not yet at least. Oops; found one time where he was able to move Tyler Polumbus back and apply pressure, leading to a Robert Griffin III throwaway. 15. Tight end Chris Cooley worked at fullback with Young sidelined, as he did early last season. If something happened to a fullback during the season, Cooley would need to be the guy who took over. Don’t think you want Fred Davis in that role and Niles Paul said he’s not comfortable at fullback (yet). Logan Paulsen? Who would you rather have there – Paulsen or Cooley? Paulsen is better on the line. Cooley did run the ball once from fullback and also caught a pass. 16. Helu failed to pick up a Chris Wilson blitz. Went way too low. 17. The Brandon Banks speed watch. Banks took a screen to the right and it was well-executed thanks to Gettis and Willie Smith getting downfield ahead of him. They created a lane for Banks to cut back inside and then Cook was downfield ready to throw another block. The thing with Banks is all you need to do is get him the ball in a situation like that and then it becomes like another return where he must maneuver in space. 18. I know Fred Davis says he’s an improved blocker, but he still has a ways to go. Failed to pick up Madieu Williams on a blitz, mostly because of footwork. Davis has been moved back at other times by linebackers vs. the run. He’s still a pass catcher, first and foremost. The funny thing is, this is as quiet an early camp as he’s had since coming to Washington. Don’t think that will continue when the games begin, but usually in camp he’s one of the more impressive players catching the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail26 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I'm turning into a big Adam Carriker fan. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I'm turning into a big Adam Carriker fan. HTTR You must be, considering the article only mentioned that he sat out because of his blisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always A Commander Never A Captain Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 So LeRibeus is looking decent in pickups and such? Alright. I'll happily take that. Not surprised about Jarvis Jenkins, I wasn't expecting him to start being his old self until the season was already underway. Coming back from that injury isn't quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cents Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ok...Carriker misses time every camp because of blisters. Dude, get some new shoes. It really isn't that hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ok...Carriker misses time every camp because of blisters. Dude, get some new shoes. It really isn't that hard. Just so you know, Carriker was given a vet day off...it wasn't because of blisters: 2. Defensive end Adam Carriker had a veteran’s day off. But coach Mike Shanahan said he’s mindful of the blister issues Carriker has had in the past so he wants to limit him when he can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman21ST Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Ok...Carriker misses time every camp because of blisters. Dude, get some new shoes. It really isn't that hard. That's probably the problem. New shoes aren't broken in/don't fit his foot properly. Give it a week or two and the shoes will be broken in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins4ever17 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Well, my fears about the offensive line continues. Not only has our line under performed the past few practices, it appears our rb/tes are missing blocks on the bltizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truskinsfan18 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 That's probably the problem. New shoes aren't broken in/don't fit his foot properly. Give it a week or two and the shoes will be broken in. As much money as pro athletes make, you would imagine they could have fitted shoes. Fitted to the point where they fit the exact dimensions of their feet. "Breaking in" shoes is something us po' folks do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondog Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 As much money as pro athletes make, you would imagine they could have fitted shoes. Fitted to the point where they fit the exact dimensions of their feet. "Breaking in" shoes is something us po' folks do. I highly doubt it has anything to do with breaking in shoes or not have appropriate footwear. Some people just tend to get blisters more than others, especially at the beginning of a sports season when their feet are getting used to the stress again. As hot and humid as it is out there, it doesn't surprise me that some players are getting blisters....especially a guy like Carriker that seems to have some issues with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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