8/19: Redskins TC Update

(AP photo via Yahoo Sports)

Quite a lot has happened since my last Redskin's training camp update. The Skins lost to the Ravens (no big deal)... didn't score any points (kinda worried) and banned twittering from practice (bummed.) We also had the Colt Brennan/Jessica Simpson rumors (intrigued.)

Here's 12 great Redskins links to get you all caught up:

Chris Mortensen visited Redskins Park and JC. (NFC East Blog)

JC talks about attitude and shows leadership. (Redskins.com)

Fred Davis may be a big part of the offense, if he can hold onto the ball. (Wapo)

Nice feature on "The Predator" Chris Horton. (Yahoo Sports)

J.D. Skolnitsky continues to play well. (Wa Times)

Hogs Haven continues the greatest Redskins by the #'s...#28 was pretty easy. (Hog Haven)

Rich Tandler's new book, The Redskins Chronicle (a must have for any tru Redskins fan) is available at one of my favorite stores...Two Days Gifts in Manassas, VA. (Real Redskins)

The highly enjoyable rookie hazing of taping rookies to the goalposts is back at Redskins Park. (The Redskins Blog.)

Fred Smoot is getting a lot of work at free safety. (Redskins Insider)

Cooley's got a new ride(s), you can see it this Sunday at Redskins Park. (The Cooley Zone)

Details about the Twittering ban. (Redskins Insider)

The Redskins give Ladell a "Bettis" jersey. (DC Sports Bog)

Cheers and Hail

Redskins TC: 8/10-8/11 In Review

Colt throws his first pick, will he move up the depth chart? (PFT)

Redskins answer 3 random ?'s. Zeus, Deebo, Tiny...whatever you want to call him he's never been this popular as an actor. (Hogs Haven)

Who's in, who's out Thursday night vs. Baltimore. (Redskins Blog)

CB Justin Tryon is improving with some help from Darrell Green. (Wapo)

Jamie Mottram looks like Mark Brunnell circa 2005...but with a better arm. (The Cooley Zone)

I love Joe Bugel, Joe Bugel loves violence. (D.C. Sports Bog)

Dan Steinberg interviews Joe Theismann...who still enjoys talking. (D.C. Sports Bog)

Another article about our 2nd year, 2nd round WR's. (Yahoo Sports)

DJ Hackett is in the WR mix. (Redskins.com)

The best of Twitter 8/10-11

@rockym52 Omg omg Jadon Campbell is sitting right beside me tearing up a nutty bar ice cream I wonder if I can get the wrapper for a souvnier

@redskinsblog Big successes in LB tip drills: HB Blades, Brian Orakpo, Chris Wilson. Someone asks, "How's HB always get up that high?"

@dcsportsbog Haynesworth has never played at FedEx. "I hear that the fans are supposed to be crazy and loud, like a college stadium but on steroids."

Cheers and Hail

Redskins TC: Weekend Recap

Video of the now famous QB “dodge ball.” (Redskins Blog)

Orakpo continues to impress. (Redskins Insider)

The sites and sounds of camp + CC signs some autographs. CC=Christy Cooley (D.C. Sports Bog)

Another of Zorn’s unconventional training methods, throw interceptions…repeat. (Redskins Blog)

Rich Tandler interprets Zornisms. I like. (Real Redskins)

Daniels talks about the O-line and Cooley discusses his sandwich. (Hogs Haven)

DeAngelo Hall is a new man and happy with the Redskins. (Yahoo Sports)

Zorn addresses the fans at Fan Appreciation day. (Redskins.com)

The best of Twitter Aug 7-9

@1067thefandc Brian Orakpo is just a filthy BEAST.He once again played 4 positions same scrimmage. Put major heat on # 62 LT-Clark. Got beat one in cov-CR

@RickMaese Trying to get to the bottom of this 29,000 figure. I wonder if they counted Mike Williams an extra 25,000 times...

@hogshaven I don't need to see the other squads. Skins have the hottest cheerleading squad in the nfl. Calander cover model went to va tech

@dall23 Redskins Nation Thanks for a great day at the Park...my first fan appreciation day was legit! Check out www.deangelohall.com & @redskinsblog

@redskinsblog I think Colt Brennan's name got a louder cheer than Jason Campbells. And Campbell got quite a cheer.

@dcsportsbog Bugel on seeing live hitting: "That's my turn-on: violence."

Cheers and Hail

Redskins TC: Days 7&8 In Review

Question? After a full week of training camp what have we learned?

Answer = The O-line is s-t-r-u-g-g-l-i-n-g!

No matter what website, blog or tweet I read...they all report about the O-line problems. The most glaring thing that I took from the much publicized JC Sports Illustrated story was this quote from Zorn, "Late in the year I could not call a slow-developing play downfield because I knew we couldn't protect Jason." What...WOW! And what did the Redskins do to fix this issue? Nothing, they signed a D-tackle. Can Haynesworth play offensive tackle? Here's a few more highlights from the past 2 days:

The offseason progress report of the Skins. (Shutdown Corner)

Chris Cooley can chuck the pigskin 58 yards? TE option pass! (The Cooley Zone)

The dreaded WR hamstring injury(ies.) (Redskins Insider)

Rich Tandler has some valid points in his O-line plan. (Real Redskins)

Mike Williams is not looking so good. (PFT)

The Jason Campbell story from Peter King. (SI)

The hardest working man in the blogging business, Matt Terl, gives us awesome TC coverage and...don't write ARE off yet. (Redskins Blog)

The best of Twitter days 7 & 8:

@tannercooley Yoder just knocked off Cody glenn's helmet then stared deep into his eyes

@redskinsblog Prepare for the cult onslaught: Colt Brennan to Santana Moss for a 65yd TD past Smoot.

Cheers and Hail

Redskins TC: Days 5&6 In Review

The Flex Off from The Cooley Zone


As the offensive line struggles can we count on this guy to step up? (Yahoo Sports)

For better or for worse, Zorn and Campbell are joined at the hip. (Washington Post)

Zorn's progress report on Colt. (ESPN)

Has Thomas already won the #2 WR job? (Real Redskins)

This Brian Orakpo guy might be pretty good. (Redskins Blog)

Zorn has no problem with Twitter. (Redskins Insider)

Some interesting training camp photos. (DC Sports Bog)

The best of Twitter days 5 & 6:

@RickMaese Zorn on ground, demonstrating for QBs how to recover fumble. Bad sign? Does this mean they're planning on doing lots of fumbling this year

@thecooleyzone Just saw a guy with his shirt tucked in his underwear

@hogshaven Jason campbell last man off the field signing autographs

@redskinsblog Finally, Campbell evades, resets, flicks it 60 yards in the air and sees it CAUGHT by Randle El

@dcsportsbog Question in Redskins media room: When Jason Campbell talked about tissue being flushed, could he have meant Kleenex, or just toilet paper?

Cheers and Hail

Redskins TC: Days 3&4 In Review

(photo courtesy of Tanner Cooley, thank you T)

Days 3 and 4 are in the books...and the veterans are at home sleeping in their own beds. WTF? This is training camp, they shouldn't be allowed to go home to their wives or girlfriends! If Cooley's hamstring hurts then Yoder should have to rub it, not Christy! That's what training camps are all about. Anyway, here's a look at the weekend practices:


I'm a believer that Devin Thomas is going to have a break out season, here's more proof. (ESPN)

Collins is safe...Brennan or Daniel...gone? (Real Redskins)

Knock on wood, injuries minor so far. (Redskins Insider)

Witten bloopers and sweet photos from the Cooley's. (The Cooley Zone)

The Redskins improved their punting and kicking problems with Hunter Smith? (Redskins Blog)


The best of Twitter days 3 & 4:

@ThatBoyPhil93 Rain but everyone came out healthy. Only thing that bothered me was the fan yelling make the offense practice longer. No need for that.

@1067thefandc Met Chris and Tanner Cooley's Mom today. Very proud Mom. Tanner and I met too, I'm looking forward to hearing his show on Saturday nights!CR

@RickMaese Defense is 5-6 steps ahead of offense. 2 picks already in 11-on-11. Even 2nd string D pushing around 1st-team offense, esp O-line

@tannercooley Just heard someone say Yoder is the Todd Collins of tight ends

@devinthomas man its hot out there, i definately could have been in a gatorade commercial the way i was downing them...i think my sweat is orange?! lol

@hogshaven Fans are getting a little rowdy. There's a guy wearing a cowboys hat sitting in a CLE browns chair

@SI_PeterKing Just finished a Jason Campbell story for the mag. Headed to Steeler camp for the p.m. practice. Ross Tucker hard at work. The guy toils. (can't wait to see this)

@redskinsblog Campbell completes three straight in drills: Portis, Moss, Cooley. Need more of that from those four.

Cheers and Hail

Redskins Training Camp: Day 2 In Review

(photo from Redskins.com, Ned Dishman)

Day 2 of of training camp is in the books,with the players being blessed by the rain gods. The afternoon practice was rained out...but things should get more exciting today, it's the first practice in pads.

Here's a quick recap of day 2:


A defensive end who left college after his junior year because of a failed drug test is turning heads at Redskins Park. No, it's not 3rd round supplemental draft pick Jeremy Jarmon. It's some guy named J.D. Skoltnisky, and undrafted Free Agent from JMU. I like his name and I like his school, I'll be pulling for this underdog. (WHSV.com)

Charles Robinson has a nice profile of Jason Campbell and how he's ready to move forward from the soap opera offseason. (Yahoo Sports)

Devin Thomas has the opportunity to take the #2 WR spot from Randle EL. (Redskins Insider)

The Cooley's may have another item up for sale on Ebay soon. (The Cooley Zone)

Randle El may lose his spot as the teams #1 punt returner also. (Hogs Haven)

Happy birthday Brian Orakpo. I didn't give him the official Fatpickled birthday salute yesterday, but I'm sure he didn't miss it...considering he signed his new contract worth $20 million. Happy birthday Mr. Orakpo, may we celebrate with many sacks and some turnovers. (ESPN)

The best of Twitter day 2:

@redskinsblog NEWS: Redskins agree to terms with first-round pick Brian Orakpo. (Matt Terl breaking the Orakpo signing late Thur night)

@1067thefandc Jim Zorn was thrilled with Fred Davis' progress, tells me he is really happy with his progress, work ethic and ability to focus on tasks -CR

@RickMaese If Skins wanted to practice indoors, they'd have to rearrange some furniture, I think.

@Ryanohalloran Even if the rain stopped, the Redskins' turf field can't be used - that's where The Danny's radio station has set up shop with a huge tent.

@Dhall23 http://twitpic.com/cbsfw - Overtime! "The more u sweat in peace the less u bleed in war!" (D Hall doing a boxing workout last night)

Cheers and Hail

Redskins Training Camp: Day 1 In Review

(photo via The Cooley Zone)

Today I was sitting at my desk in Florida far, far away from Ashburn...jonesing for training camps updates. I do not have access to Twitter or most of the blogs on my work computer, so my blackberry is my best friend. And luckily for me and many others out there, many talented bloggers kept me up to date on the days actions. Here's a quick recap from day 1.

A nice recap of the day in pictures and words from official Redskin's blogger Matt Terl. (Redskins Blog)

Dan Snyder's thoughts and expectations for this season. (Redskins Insider)

Santana Moss put on muscle and notices that he's "all ripped up and cut up." (DC Sports Bog)

Again from DC Sports Bog, Clinton Portis has gotten rid of the Wesley Snipes "Demolition Man" hairdo. (DC Sports Bog)

Cooley discusses JC, short shorts and other junk. (The Cooley Zone)


From Twitter, a look at what some of the national media had to say about the Skins:

@Adam_Schefter Good sign for Redskins: Carlos Rogers working on JUGS machine, catching balls, to make up for INTs he dropped.

@SI_RossTucker The atmosphere at Skins camp is amazingly calm and subdued for first day of TC. No buzz. Polar opposite of Bills camp.

@SI_PeterKing Jason Campbell looks--and sounds--more confident and in control. Is he tough enough, and a great leader? That's what we don't know.

Cheers and Hail