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Camp Report 8/4/14
Players not participating: Pat Schiller; Kadeem Jones, Jarrid Bryant; Janoris Jenkins, James Laurinaitis, Trey Watts; Barrett Jones, Rodger Saffold; Brian Quick; Michael Brockers; Kendall Langford; Brandon McGee
Christian Bryant has been activated from the PUP List and took part in his first NFL training camp practice today.
Sammy Brown dressed and participated in unit drills, no team drills
Isaiah Pead dressed, and participated in unit drill as well as Special Team drill, no team drills (offense)
Jake Long and Scott Wells participated in the unit drills, got their most extensive work to date.
James Laurinaitis sighting, IN A WALKING BOOT
Today’s Attire: SHOULDER PADS and shorts
Offense:
1st Unit: Started team drills with Long , Robinson, Wells, Joseph, Barksdale
· This unit got more reps in live drills and seem to be progressing.
Defense:
1st Unit: Long Carrington; Donald; Quinn; MLB- Dunbar SLB- Ogletree; WLB- Armstrong; Johnson; Woodard; McLeod; McDonald
· With Laurinaitis out, Dunbar took all the reps at MLB, with Armstrong taking the WLB reps
· With Jenkins and McGee out, Woodard took his reps, Joyner back in at Nickel.
· When Brockers and Langford out, Carrington and DONALD stepped in with the “1’s”
2nd Unit: Hayes Harlan Conrath Sims Steward Bates Wilson Reid Gaines C. Davis Alexander
· With Armstrong moving up, Lawrence Wilson moves up to take the WLB reps with Bates and Steward at the other 2 LB spots
· Reid got his most serious look moving up to reps with the 2’s.
Theme of the day: It was Hot, and tempers were short
· A Couple of skirmishes broke out, with the biggest one involving LaMarcus Joyner. He came up and popped Pettis and the offense took exception to it. Pushing and grabbing ensued with Barksdale “hog-tying” Joyner and the masses all coming together.
· Greg Reid took advantage of his opportunity working with the 2nd unit, and was “hitting” people in what was supposed to be a non-contact 7 on 7 passing drill.
o In response to that, Alec Ogletree could be heard YELLING to the offense, “no apologizin for competin!”
· Armstrong worked over Harkey in the 7 on 7 drill, following him back towards the huddle running his mouth. Only to be intercepted by Coach Fisher who had a nice “friendly” chat with him about his nonstop antics. Coincidently, there were no other incidents of trash talking from Mr. Armstrong for the duration of practice.
o I heard from someone that his antics are wearing thin, especially with the offense and the chippiness is not unexpected. Look for this to continue if Armstrong doesn’t calm down.
Special Teams:
Punt Coverage
1st Unit:
Gunners: Pead and Bailey
B. Cunningham Armstrong Steward McQuaide Sims Bates Harkey C. Davis Hekker
2nd Unit:
Gunners: Blake and McLeod (McGee was not dressed)
Alexander Sabino Wilson Hus Brodine A. Hill Mason Daniels Hekker
Running Game:
They worked for an extended time on a drill with the O-line split and running the football. This was the first time in this year’s camp they dedicated any full unit work on the running game.
· On one side of the field they had the Right side of the line (Barksdale, Joseph Barnes) with Kendricks and J. Cunningham, and RB (rotated B. Cunningham and Mason)
· And on the other side of the field, was the Left side of the line (Long, Robinson and Wells) with Cook, Harkey and RBs (Stacy and Reynolds)
· The offensive line was dominant for much of the drill. They opened holes, and had plenty of push.
2nd Unit took their turn
· Travis Bond is the real deal in the running game out of the RG position. Once he locks on to his man, he routinely drives them 4-5 yrds off the LOS.
· JoLonn Dunbar is still quite good against the run
· Daren Bates is learning to play MLB and learning quickly
CAMP OBSERVATIONS:
During one on one passing drills there were a few noteworthy items
· Cody Davis just makes plays.
· Kenny Britt just out muscles most anyone in the secondary and will not be denied
· EJ Gaines can cover
· Rodney McLeod never quits on a play
· Tavon Austin just turns guys in circles
· Austin Pettis is still a Red Zone threat
Greg Reid had his first INT in 11 on 11 drills. Stepped in front of a quick out and pick SIX.
It is becoming increasingly obvious, this team needs someone else to play against. The Preseason Game vs. the Saints can’t get here soon enough.
Players not participating: Pat Schiller; Kadeem Jones, Jarrid Bryant; Janoris Jenkins, James Laurinaitis, Trey Watts; Barrett Jones, Rodger Saffold; Brian Quick; Michael Brockers; Kendall Langford; Brandon McGee
Christian Bryant has been activated from the PUP List and took part in his first NFL training camp practice today.
Sammy Brown dressed and participated in unit drills, no team drills
Isaiah Pead dressed, and participated in unit drill as well as Special Team drill, no team drills (offense)
Jake Long and Scott Wells participated in the unit drills, got their most extensive work to date.
James Laurinaitis sighting, IN A WALKING BOOT
Today’s Attire: SHOULDER PADS and shorts
Offense:
1st Unit: Started team drills with Long , Robinson, Wells, Joseph, Barksdale
· This unit got more reps in live drills and seem to be progressing.
Defense:
1st Unit: Long Carrington; Donald; Quinn; MLB- Dunbar SLB- Ogletree; WLB- Armstrong; Johnson; Woodard; McLeod; McDonald
· With Laurinaitis out, Dunbar took all the reps at MLB, with Armstrong taking the WLB reps
· With Jenkins and McGee out, Woodard took his reps, Joyner back in at Nickel.
· When Brockers and Langford out, Carrington and DONALD stepped in with the “1’s”
2nd Unit: Hayes Harlan Conrath Sims Steward Bates Wilson Reid Gaines C. Davis Alexander
· With Armstrong moving up, Lawrence Wilson moves up to take the WLB reps with Bates and Steward at the other 2 LB spots
· Reid got his most serious look moving up to reps with the 2’s.
Theme of the day: It was Hot, and tempers were short
· A Couple of skirmishes broke out, with the biggest one involving LaMarcus Joyner. He came up and popped Pettis and the offense took exception to it. Pushing and grabbing ensued with Barksdale “hog-tying” Joyner and the masses all coming together.
· Greg Reid took advantage of his opportunity working with the 2nd unit, and was “hitting” people in what was supposed to be a non-contact 7 on 7 passing drill.
o In response to that, Alec Ogletree could be heard YELLING to the offense, “no apologizin for competin!”
· Armstrong worked over Harkey in the 7 on 7 drill, following him back towards the huddle running his mouth. Only to be intercepted by Coach Fisher who had a nice “friendly” chat with him about his nonstop antics. Coincidently, there were no other incidents of trash talking from Mr. Armstrong for the duration of practice.
o I heard from someone that his antics are wearing thin, especially with the offense and the chippiness is not unexpected. Look for this to continue if Armstrong doesn’t calm down.
Special Teams:
Punt Coverage
1st Unit:
Gunners: Pead and Bailey
B. Cunningham Armstrong Steward McQuaide Sims Bates Harkey C. Davis Hekker
2nd Unit:
Gunners: Blake and McLeod (McGee was not dressed)
Alexander Sabino Wilson Hus Brodine A. Hill Mason Daniels Hekker
Running Game:
They worked for an extended time on a drill with the O-line split and running the football. This was the first time in this year’s camp they dedicated any full unit work on the running game.
· On one side of the field they had the Right side of the line (Barksdale, Joseph Barnes) with Kendricks and J. Cunningham, and RB (rotated B. Cunningham and Mason)
· And on the other side of the field, was the Left side of the line (Long, Robinson and Wells) with Cook, Harkey and RBs (Stacy and Reynolds)
· The offensive line was dominant for much of the drill. They opened holes, and had plenty of push.
2nd Unit took their turn
· Travis Bond is the real deal in the running game out of the RG position. Once he locks on to his man, he routinely drives them 4-5 yrds off the LOS.
· JoLonn Dunbar is still quite good against the run
· Daren Bates is learning to play MLB and learning quickly
CAMP OBSERVATIONS:
During one on one passing drills there were a few noteworthy items
· Cody Davis just makes plays.
· Kenny Britt just out muscles most anyone in the secondary and will not be denied
· EJ Gaines can cover
· Rodney McLeod never quits on a play
· Tavon Austin just turns guys in circles
· Austin Pettis is still a Red Zone threat
Greg Reid had his first INT in 11 on 11 drills. Stepped in front of a quick out and pick SIX.
It is becoming increasingly obvious, this team needs someone else to play against. The Preseason Game vs. the Saints can’t get here soon enough.
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