Monday 8/13: Training Camp Tweets (what-not galore)

[Califan007 The Constipated]

NFL History Examiner ‏@NFLhistoryX

Happy Birthday Chris Hanburger ! #Redskins Hall of Famer 4-Time First Team All Pro and 9-Time Pro Bowler.

Rich Tandler ‏@Rich_Tandler

Need to Know: Jenkins rounding into form, final cuts a day early #Redskins #RedskinsTalk http://bit.ly/MSpc8w

Jenkins getting better

There has been some concern about Jarvis Jenkins during training camp. A year after he tore his ACL, costing him his rookie season, he did not seem to be the force he has been during his first training camp.

But he seems to be on the way back. Jenkins is a large (6-4, 315) and powerful man. At Clemson, Jenkins could just use his power to dominate. That’s not enough in the NFL when you’re going up against a stud every single snap. A year ago he was starting to learn how to use proper technique to best utilize that power.

Jenkins is just starting to internalize all of that again. On occasion against the Bills he was driving back offensive linemen like he was before getting injured last year. He is not all the way back but he is getting there.

I’d look for him to contribute some early in the season and see his role and effectiveness increase as the season goes on.

[Murphs56]

ACL's aren't something that allows you to come back full strength right away. It's going to take some time for Jenkins. I'm just happy he's out there.

[Skins4Life6388]

ACL's aren't something that allows you to come back full strength right away. It's going to take some time for Jenkins. I'm just happy he's out there.

This. I think the guy has all the talent in the world to be a beast for us, and by all accounts he was tearing it up in camp last year.

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing

MMQB is up: http://bit.ly/P6Fmd1

1. The big rookies didn't look like rookies. I wrote about Robert Griffin III from Buffalo the other night and noted that the best thing about his first pro performance is he never looked like a rookie. Ditto Andrew Luck on Sunday. The combined stat line for the top two picks in the 2012 draft is certainly no indication that they'll be enshrined in Canton someday, but it's certainly better than the alternative:

Andrew Luck & Robert Griffin III Preseason Debuts

Possessions 7 Comp. Att. Pct. Drops Yards TD-INT Rating

Completions: 14

Attempts: 22

Pct: 63.6

Drops: 3

Yards: 258

Yards per attempt: 11.7 (I added this one in there lol)

TD-INT: 3-0

TD%: 13.6% (added this one in as well)

QB Rating: 143.6

[Leonard Washington]

I hope the skins weren't considering letting him go.

Give the guy time!

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Tarik El-Bashir ‏@TarikElBashir

#Redskins rookie Alfred Morris joins the running back discussion with a strong camp. Read about him here: http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/redskins-talk/Workhorse-Morris-a-dark-horse-possibilit?blockID=755591&feedID=6458

Rich Tandler ‏@Rich_Tandler

Days until: #Redskins @ Bears 5; RG3 vs. Luck @ FedEx 12; final cuts 18; Redskins @ Saints 27; home opener vs. Bengals 41

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Buffalo Bills ‏@Bills_News_

Bills WR Johnson still upset 2 days after Buffalo offense produces dud in ... http://bit.ly/RGECMb

It’s only so long where you can be the old Bills getting beat around this conference,” Johnson said. “Preseason game, practice, we’ve got to be better if we want to get to where we want to be.”

The high expectations the Bills (No. 19 in the AP Pro32) carried into training camp were dealt a setback after the offense bumbled through a 7-6 loss to the Washington Redskins on Thursday.

Buffalo’s starters managed just two first downs and 40 net yards in three possessions. Worse yet, they settled for a field goal on their second drive, which began at the Redskins 21 following a fumble recovery.

[Murphs56]

Luck may have had a great game, but we can play as RG III in Madden this week so there!

[S.T.real,lights,out]

I hope the skins weren't considering letting him go.

Give the guy time!

Yea i was thinking the same thing.

[KDawg]

Luck may have had a great game, but we can play as RG III in Madden this week so there!

Last I checked Madden comes out the 28th.

[rockfan7224]

Last I checked Madden comes out the 28th.

I think the demo comes out tomorrow

[MisterPinstripe]

Last I checked Madden comes out the 28th.

Demo is tomorrow, Redskins one of 4 teams you can play in it.

[Califan007 The Constipated]

John Keim ‏@john_keim

#redskins announce they've signed OL Chris Campbell. Released WR Darius Hanks

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WP: Tim Hightower is no fan of sitting and watching

Redskins running back Tim Hightower was a conflicted man Thursday night. He was on the sideline for the preseason opener at Buffalo but could not play because of a knee injury. The observer role did not suit him.

“I hate watching,” he said Saturday afternoon at Redskins Park. “I’m not good at that. I’m learning this virtue that they call patience.

“I love winning,” he added in reference to the team’s 7-6 victory over the Bills. “Preseason, postseason, regular season. It was good to see some of those younger running backs — Alfred Morris and Tristan [Davis] — get in there and get the opportunity. From a selfish standpoint, I want to be out there competing with my teammates. But the competitor in me and the teammate in me, you want to see your team win and you want to see guys start to come together.”

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/tim-hightower-is-no-fan-of-sitting-and-watching/2012/08/12/f6aa93d4-e40b-11e1-ae7f-d2a13e249eb2_blog.html

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John Keim ‏@john_keim

Campbell spent parts of the past 2 seasons on the #Packers practice squad. They released him in May. #Redskins

[jfriedenthal]

John Keim ‏@john_keim

#redskins announce they've signed OL Chris Campbell. Released WR Darius Hanks

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John Keim ‏@john_keim

Campbell spent parts of the past 2 seasons on the #Packers practice squad. They released him in May. #Redskins

From http://jerseyal.com/GBP/tag/chris-campbell

"Chris Campbell, Eastern Illinois, 6’5”, 328lbs. *Pro day Stats: 5.28 40yd time, 1.77 10yd time, 4,14 20yd shuttle, 8.08 3-cone, 25” vertical, 14 reps@225lbs, and a 8’0” broad jump.*Ranked 18 out of 96 *Wide receivers by NFLDraftScout.com.

Scouting Report: *Campbell has the talent to become a good starting left tackle, but he has a lot of work to do first. He is a tall, well-built prospect with the long arms, quickness and athleticism to slide out and block edge pass rushers. He also has the agility to move outside and block effectively in space. Despite these positives, Campbell won’t be a high pick because his technique is very raw and he gets beaten too often. He won’t be able to contribute any time soon, which is why he’ll most likely be a seventh-round pick or a free agent.

Signed by Green Bay as a non-drafted free agent on April 30, 2010… Came to Eastern Illinois as a walk-on and finished his career as the starting LT… Played in 30 games with 12 starts during his senior year. *Earned second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors as a senior… Played in the Texas vs. The Nation all-star game following his senior season… As a junior in 2008, played in all 12 games on special teams while also serving as a backup LT… nickname is ‘Big Baby’… Born in Chicago. *Read more... (1108 words + 3 images, estimated 4:26 mins reading time)"

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Redskins ‏@Redskins

Baker Making Better Second Impression: After being placed on IR just two plays after joining the Redskins active... http://redsk.in/Nb5q3p

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Rou ‏@NYCSkinsFans

34 Redskins on the bubble http://fb.me/1fDjU6zA6

Offense (17)

OL Eric Cook

OL Adam Gettis

OL Maurice Hurt

OL Josh LeRibeus

OL Tony Moll

OL Jordan Black

OL Jammal Brown

OL Tom Compton

OL Willie Smith

RB Alfred Morris

TE Chris Cooley

TE Logan Paulsen

WR Anthony Armstrong

WR Terrence Austin

WR Brandon Banks

WR Dez Briscoe

WR Aldrick Robinson

Defense (15)

CB Kevin Barnes

CB Brandyn Thompson

CB Richard Crawford

DE Kedric Golston

DE Darrion Scott

DE Doug Worthington

LB Bryan Kehl

DL Chris Baker

DL Chris Neild

LB Rob Jackson

LB Markus White

LB Chris Wilson

S Jordan Bernstine

S Reed Doughty

S DeJon Gomes

Specialist (2)

K Graham Gano

K Neil Rackers

http://www.csnwashington.com/football-washington-redskins/redskins-talk/34-Redskins-on-the-bubble?blockID=755981

[wantarace17]

Umm they need to keep all of the OL at the rate of injuries our O-line is having. Chris Baker also really impressed me. I hope they keep him.

[DJD2]

Looking at this bubble list, I think it says alot about the depth that the FO has been able to put together. It's hard not to look at these lists through B&G colored glasses and think everyone is a potential starter, but I think in this case there are some names on there that are worth a roster spot. Tough choices looming....

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Rich Tandler ‏@Rich_Tandler

#Redskins sign OL Chris Campbell #RedskinsTalk http://bit.ly/PehQvB

RG3:

Griffin touch was excellent. His two passes to Garcon over the middle weren’t underthrown or overthrown. They weren’t too hot and they didn’t hang up. They were on time with deft touch. What a positive sign for Griffin’s ability to be relaxed and be himself when the spotlight is on him.

Tight Ends:

TE Fred Davis insists he’s an improved blocker, but the inconsistency he’s known for in that area showed against Buffalo. He began the game with two breakdowns.

The game’s opening carry went for 1 yard partly because Davis was too high on the edge and DE Chris Kelsay got into his chest. Davis was pushed back on the next play and failed to win the edge because he wasn’t explosive off the snap. The defender initiated the contact and drove him back.

[...]Chris Cooley had a quiet night at fullback. His backside cut block was excellent on RB Evan Royster’s 3-yard carry on the touchdown drive, but Royster didn’t use the lane it created.

On the following play, Cooley picked up LB Nick Barnett’s blitz. Barnett gave it away by shuffling toward the line of scrimmage before the snap (Bills linemen were flagged for being offsides on the play). Cooley recognized it and stepped up into the hole to successfully block him.

On a play-action pass on a first down early in the second quarter, Cooley set early against LB Arthur Moats rushing from the left edge of the defense. Cooley afforded Moats enough space to adjust and go around him. Cooley did OK in his attempt to ride Moats past QB Rex Grossman, but Grossman had to step up.

On first-and-10 from the 1-yard line on the next series, Cooley didn’t get enough of Moats when he tried to chip Moats and release to the flat on a pass route. Moats managed to still hit Grossman.

Cooley’s ability to back up Darrel Young at fullback will help his roster chances, but Logan Paulsen, one of Cooley’s main competitors for a spot, has become an important special teams contributor. Paulsen played on the kickoff return unit and had a tackle on punt coverage –areas in which he would contribute more frequently than Cooley would as a backup fullback. So perhaps the versatility check mark goes to Paulsen.

[...]TE Niles Paul dropped three passes. That was surprising because he has excelled as a pass catcher in training camp. Needless to say, that can’t continue. Paul caught two passes downfield during practice Saturday, looking more like the player we’re familiar with.

His blocking against Buffalo was mixed. He won at the point of attack on RB Roy Helu Jr.’s 4-yard run in the second quarter by getting his hands into DE Shawne Merriman’s chest. But later, Paul didn’t finish his block against LB Kyle Moore, and a possible big run by RB Alfred Morris was limited to 6 yards when Moore got off to make the tackle. On the first play of the next series, Paul didn’t engage S Delano Howell, who came up to make the tackle.

Paul has been an effective blocker after going in motion before the snap, but the Redskins didn’t use him that way much in the second half against Buffalo.

Alfred Morris:

Put RB Alfred Morris in that category, too. He gained 6 yards on a third-quarter run on which he redirected his path 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage. A defender penetrated the backfield, but Morris quickly shifted his feet to keep the play a positive one.

Coach Mike Shanahan and running backs coach Bobby Turner have praised Morris’ forward body lean, and Morris demonstrated that throughout the game. He consistently fell forward after being hit, gaining extra yards after contact. He gained 4 yards after LB Chris White tried to tackle him up high on a third quarter run.

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Redskins Watch ‏@RedskinsWatch

As OL injuries mount, déjà vu for Redskins - The Virginian http://sns.mx/Ylh9y1

Williams and the Redskins’ starters were pulled from the game following that drive-capping play. Williams received X-rays on his foot, but the results came back negative. He walked with a significant limp as he headed for the team bus, but said, “it’s fine. I’ll be fine.”

Two days later, Shanahan said the Redskins don’t know how long the left tackle will be sidelined.

“He’s pretty sore right now. We’ll have to play it day-by-day,” Shanahan said. “I know it’ll be a few days. It’s kind of wait and see right now.”

Hurt didn’t suffer an obvious injury in Thursday’s game, but Shanahan said that the inflamed tendon will likely sideline him at least for today’s practice as well. Hurt watched Saturday’s practice with a black compression stocking on his left leg. Williams wasn’t present.

Center Will Montgomery was left as the only starting lineman to practice Saturday.

[skinny21]

That is a ridiculous group on the bubble. I'd say Baker and Crawford have pretty much cemented their spots unless they fall apart. Otherwise...wow, tough decisions for the coaches. Amazing competition (even if we could use a bit more talent).

[GaryGreenMonk]

going to have to make some tough choices this year.

this is the first year that I think Shanny may have to let go of some of his own draft picks.

which is a good thing btw... finally have the team overflowing with young talent.

[HailSkins83]

I'm giddy about the depth we have on our D-Line, Chris Baker has to make this team, he impressed me very much in the Bufalo game and is fits the nose tackle position possibly better than cofield...

I am hoping that Alfred Morris cracks the 53 man roster. He is impresive and I hope we see what he can do against a first team defense in the preseason...

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Redskins Fan ‏@RedskinsDieHard

The Biggest Winners and Losers of Redskins Training Camp, Preseason so Far http://bit.ly/RH9WKB - Bleacher Report

Winner: Pierre Garcon

If you count the first pass where Pierre Garcon was ruled out of bounds as a completion (which you should), he caught everything thrown his way against the Bills.

Loser: Brandon Banks

Special teams coach Danny Smith stood on the table to fight for Brandon Banks to get a roster spot last year. This year, he vowed to do the same thing, but that may not be enough.

Winner: Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins has the benefit of low expectations. As a fourth-round draft pick, he was never meant to be anything other than a developmental project.

But now, it looks as though he could challenge Grossman for the backup position. He outplayed him, by far, against Buffalo and has kept up in practice. Besides a few errant throws and bad decisions, Cousins has a far better arm and was known for his leadership at Michigan State.

Loser: Rex Grossman

Against the Bills, Grossman struggled to find a rhythm. He completed only two passes for just over 20 yards, despite ample playing time. If needed, he can step in for a few games, but things have gone horribly wrong if he is needed to start more than that.

Winner: Adam Gettis

With Chris Chester injured, Adam Gettis got the call to start at right guard, and he did not disappoint. He was a factor in both the running and passing game against a good Bills defense.

Loser: Erik Cook

Erik Cook might have cost himself a roster spot against the Bills with his sloppy play. He never seemed to get his footing and drew two holding penalties in his short time with the backups. With Adam Gettis and Josh LeRibeus waiting to step in, Cook might just find himself on waivers before the end of preseason.

Winner: Chris Baker

Baker is a natural nose who can take on double-teams and fill holes in the running game. At just 24 years old, he is still learning the game and can still improve. At the very least, he can play in a rotation and hold his own.

Loser: Jarvis Jenkins

This should be prefaced by saying that Jarvis Jenkins still hasn't completely made it back from last year's injury. He still doesn't trust his knee, and because of that, he has a harder time getting a push off the snap to drive linemen back.

With more reps, he should shake off the rust and return to form, but as of now, he's not quite the same player.

Biggest Winner: Mike Shanahan

In year three of Mike Shanahan's rebuild, he has secured a franchise quarterback, dominant left tackle, dynamic pass-rushing duo and competition at every position.

Assuming it all stays together, this team is miles ahead of what Shanahan inherited at the beginning of his tenure. There were plenty of mistakes made along the way, and still a lot that needs to be done; but if you're the head coach of the Washington Redskins, you have to feel good about the way things are going.

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Baltimore_news ‏@Baltimore_new

John Harbaugh Wants Ravens To Be Redskins Fan’s NFC Team http://dlvr.it/20FH8T

“I’d like to see all the fans in Washington, southern Maryland and northern Virginia — let us be your AFC team,” Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media according to CBSSports.com on Sunday. ”And you can be our NFC team.”

Let’s not and say we did.

It’s a nice thought that the Ravens are interested in growing their fan base outside of just the Baltimore area, but Redskins fans have no interest in picking up an AFC team to cheer for. Likewise, Ravens fans want nothing to do with the cross-dressing pig fans in Washington.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Biggest Winner: Mike Shanahan

In year three of Mike Shanahan's rebuild, he has secured a franchise quarterback, dominant left tackle, dynamic pass-rushing duo and competition at every position.

Assuming it all stays together, this team is miles ahead of what Shanahan inherited at the beginning of his tenure. There were plenty of mistakes made along the way, and still a lot that needs to be done; but if you're the head coach of the Washington Redskins, you have to feel good about the way things are going.

I hope that people realize the quoted section above when evaluating Shanahan at the end of year 3. He likely won't be better than a combined 10 games under .500 after this season, but to take an aging, top-heavy team and transform it into a young, deep, and dynamic squad in 3 years is something to be proud of. I truly believe that we will begin making noise (probably for a 7-10 year period) beginning in 2013. Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen built this team the correct way (as many of us have been yelling for) and I think we're about to enjoy the spoils of that work that they've put in.

[Chachie]

That Harbaugh quote makes me sick. The Ravens have done everything they can to take the MD fan base away and with the younger fans they have succeeded. There are also a lot of former Redskin "fans" who got tired of losing and switched to Baltimore. Sad.

I made the Ravens my AFC team for the first few years they were here but the rabid hatred for the Redskins by raven fans has ruined that for me.

[Califan007 The Constipated]

Mike Jones ‏@MikeJonesWaPo

Five things to watch this week at #Redskins practice: http://wapo.st/MTkGGG

1.) Griffin’s assessment, progress...

2.) Offensive line health...

3.) Wide receiver competition — Leonard Hankerson appeared to have an edge in the battle for the wideout spot opposite Pierre Garcon, but Josh Morgan — after a week on the sideline – had a decent showing in the preseason opener. Santana Moss looks like the favorite at slot receiver, and then a gang of young players find themselves battling for the final few spots on a crowded receiver corps. Anthony Armstrong (shoulder) is expected to return to action after missing the last week. Meanwhile Brandon Banks aims to bounce back from a disappointing preseason debut, and Aldrick Robinson and Terrence Austin also aim to catch up.

[...]5.) Young hopefuls — Cornerback Richard Crawfordhad a strong showing both on defense and special teams, while fellow rookie Alfred Morris showed some potential at running back. Both are at crowded positions but will continue to try to defy the odds and overtake some veterans as they battle for roster spots by continuing to produce in practice this week and then in the game Saturday.

[ChampSkinsFan]

Any news about Landover MD's own Antwon Bailey?