Lawngnome O-Line's TC Report 7/27 Afternoon Practice

[lawngnome o-line]

Lawngnome O-line’s Training Camp Report

Afternoon Session 7/27/07

This session was a much cooler (in regards to weather), and also slightly less crowded than the morning session. It seemed as if the practice was broken up into 2 parts:

• Woriking in specific units (Qb’s, O-line, Secondary, Kickers, etc)

• 11 v. 11 Offense v Defense

There were some trends that continued from the previous practice:

Chad Pennington looked extremely solid and definitely looked comfortable in the system. He threw two INT’s, both off of great plays by the defense (one by Barton stealing the ball away from Alvin Banks, and the other by Eric Smith getting underneath a deep post to LC). Despite the INT’s he looked very good and it was reassuring to the diehard fans in attendance.

Kellen Clemens was still a bit off, but at least his spiral was tighter. He overthrew a receiver by about 5 feet over his head on one play and on another he threw of his back foot and left a jumpball for the receiver. Although there were a few weak passes, he did make some nice underneath passes, and he and Stuckey had a few nice out routes.

Now to the practice.

While each of the specific units were working on their own, I tried to focus on a few of the individual units to try to get a gauge on certain players.

Out of the LB’s, Vilma, Hobson, and Harris were the fast out of the break, when they had to cover a receiver crossing underneath.. Vilma’s speed is noticeably the best, as once he looked the most dominant in 1 on 1 drills. Early in the practice when the LB’s where D’ing up on TE’s going out coverage, Bryan Thomas tripped and twisted his ankle when manning up on Stacy Tutt. He limped off to the side, got taped up by the trainers and came back on the field. There seemed to be no noticeable limp throughout the rest of practice. Also Schlegel got beat bad trying to cover Danny Ware in coverage (slow footed waste of a 3rd rounder IMO).

For the o-line, both Brick and Mangold were moving well, as was Bender. Clement looks like an absolute beast…he completely towers over the rest of the o-line…great for path clearing run blocker.

In the 11 v 11 we were able to see some of the individual players step up a bit more. Stuckey made 3 nice catches including one shoestring catch while backpedalling (on a low Clemens pass), then turned around and ran for the end zone untouched. On two consecutive plays (that he was in), Danny Ware fumbled the ball and then dropped a pass wide open in the middle of the field.

For a change of pace, Bobby Hamilton absolutely plowed Alvin Banks (RB) on a running play, where Banks went flat on his back. It was good to see actual contact for once.

As the practice ended, players came over to sign autographs. The first player over surprisingly was Pete Kendall. Grant it, he looked like the angriest autograph signer ever but at least he’s making the effort. Shortly after other players joined (Dyson, Barrett, Miller, Rashad Washington), and they were definitely more personable.

I don’t know if anyone else mentioned this, but Mangini has lost a considerable amount of weight. Probably on the upwards of 40-50 pounds. He looks good, but I like my coach eating well and focusing on the game rather than his diet.

As a separate note, Leon Washington, who was practicing for the morning session, was not on the field at all for the afternoon session. I don’t know if he suffered an injury or was excused, but I’m sure there will be answers to come in the next few days.

Overall it was a good practice and I’ll see any fans there tomorrow at TC.

[Thor99]

Well done.

Thanks for the info.

[ECURB]

Ill bet Leon being missing had something to do with him throwing up in the morning... maybe he is sick?

[lawngnome o-line]

That's what I was thinking...that he had some kind of virus...with the speed that these guys were running laps, I doubt that the cardio was making him throw up...he probably had something.

[JetCane]

Great stuff, lgol.

Bobby Hamilton absolutely plowed Alvin Banks (RB) on a running play, where Banks went flat on his back. It was good to see actual contact for once.

Then did he lean down into his face and sneer "Welcome to the NFL, rookie".

I wouldnt underestimate the heat/humidity today and that Leon may have gotten dehydrated.

[Jet Moses]

Very impressive TC report.

[MikeJetsWord]

I like what I'm hearing about Stuckey. Could we have gotten this years Colston?

[ECURB]

I like what I'm hearing about Stuckey. Could we have gotten this years Colston?

There isnt a Colston every year....

Ill take a Dwight/Smith replacement...

[jetsrule128]

As the practice ended, players came over to sign autographs. The first player over surprisingly was Pete Kendall. Grant it, he looked like the angriest autograph signer ever but at least he

[Thai Jet]

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[jetophile]

That's what I was thinking...that he had some kind of virus...with the speed that these guys were running laps, I doubt that the cardio was making him throw up...he probably had something.

Stomach virus, you say? Hey, they're singing John Abdomen's favorite song. Difference is, Leon really hurled.

As to Mangini losing weight, I'm thinking a) for his health inspiration to the players. I would think it just looks better to athletes taking orders from someone who is attempting to get fit. Unless Mangini plans on being a movie star.

[Maxman]

It would make sense that he was actually sick from a virus. Out of all the people to throw up from running I find it hard to believe it would be Leon. That guy can run all day.

[JetCane]

As to Mangini losing weight, I'm thinking a) for his health inspiration to the players. I would think it just looks better to athletes taking orders from someone who is attempting to get fit. Unless Mangini plans on being a movie star.

Yeah, he definitely dropped some weight. That was probably in my mind when I mentioned that overall the team looks leaner, but it was an oversight on my part to not mention EM specifically.

I guess I'll do a lap now.