The Official 2010 Training Camp Thread

That's okay, he makes up for his horrible accuracy with his incredible athleticism!!

Colt throws it into the turf, but looks really great doing it?

Regarding Colt ... I just think he's one of those guys that just needs to play in the games. He's just not a practice type of player.
Guys like that are weird, because typically you have the practice superstars that can't do it under pressure, but occasionally you get that guy that shines under pressure. Unfortunately they usually do such in college with great mismatches in their favor.

This is John Clayton's observation on the Redskins defense. I hope this is right:

3. How will the switch to the 3-4 defense work? Normally, I'm skeptical predicting success for teams that switch from a 4-3 to a 3-4 because too many of late have failed. In recent years, the Chargers, Packers and Cowboys have made the smoothest transition. The Redskins might head the next group. The reason is the bulk along the three-man line. Haynesworth might have the biggest salary, but Kemoeatu is the key. At 350 pounds, he has to draw double-team blocks to free up the linebackers, and the more he plays, the less Haynesworth will be asked to serve at the nose. Don't underestimate Haynesworth's impact, either. Haynesworth was part of a Redskins defense that gave up only 2.9 yards a carry when he was on the field but 4.0 when he was off it. For ends, defensive coordinator Jim Haslett has 310-pound Phillip Daniels and 315-pound Adam Carriker. Backup nose tackle Kedric Golston is 310. Also around are Vonnie Holliday and Jeremy Jarmon. Haslett plans to use the Steelers' aggressive form of the 3-4 with plenty of blitzing and not locking linemen into being two-gap wrestling bears at the line. Brian Orakpo should be a Pro Bowl pass-rusher at linebacker. The surprise is Lorenzo Alexander being ahead of Andre Carter on the strong side. Carter can be the third-down rusher. There are certain lineups in which the Redskins can get more than six former first-rounders on the field.

Guys like that are weird, because typically you have the practice superstars that can't do it under pressure, but occasionally you get that guy that shines under pressure. Unfortunately they usually do such in college with great mismatches in their favor.


Sort of explains why Brennan has all those NCAA passing records. Hawaii had a very nice program, but would have finished no higher than 5th or 6th in the Big Ten, Big 12, and maybe even lower in the SEC. I mean look at what Georgia did to Colt in the Sugar Bowl.

Sort of explains why Brennan has all those NCAA passing records. Hawaii had a very nice program, but would have finished no higher than 5th or 6th in the Big Ten, Big 12, and maybe even lower in the SEC. I mean look at what Georgia did to Colt in the Sugar Bowl.

We see it at all levels, high school teams that run over divisions and get killed in regionals, college teams that win conferences but do nothing in the bcs, etc

How have all the Rookies been performing?

Perry Riley, Terrence Austin, Dennis Morris, Cook and Capers? (we all know Trent's been doing just fine.)

Regarding Colt ... I just think he's one of those guys that just needs to play in the games. He's just not a practice type of player.

Or maybe he's just is what he is, a 3rd stringer at best

Sort of explains why Brennan has all those NCAA passing records. Hawaii had a very nice program, but would have finished no higher than 5th or 6th in the Big Ten, Big 12, and maybe even lower in the SEC. I mean look at what Georgia did to Colt in the Sugar Bowl.

Keep in mind, Hawaii's offensive line was awful in the Sugar Bowl, and the reason why the game was such a blow out. Colt had no time to even drop back, and look down field. I guarantee that if Hawaii had pretty much any BCS teams OL, the game would have not been nearly as lopsided as it was. You can't blame one player for the loss of a blowout game like that. Hawaii had no idea what hit them.

Or maybe he's just is what he is, a 3rd stringer at best

No No No No!!! He needs to play man!!

Bench McNabb, play the Colt! Only then will his "it" factor be allowed to save us!!

If he fails - it's Jason Campbell's fault!
(or maybe Patrick Ramsey's)

No No No No!!! He needs to play man!!

Bench McNabb, play the Colt! Only then will his "it" factor be allowed to save us!!

If he fails - it's Jason Campbell's fault!
(or maybe Patrick Ramsey's)

Why stop at Ramsey? Maybe it's Danny Wuerffel's fault or maybe Shane Matthews?