Training camp starts on Sunday? Guess someone better get out of summer vacation mode and start writing again. Once the team got past the Joe Gibbs retirement and the coaching search semi-fiasco this has been a very quiet off-season. The only free agent signing of any note was re-upping with Todd Collins to back-up Jason Campbell at quarterback. But there was a bit of news, so let’s recap:
Draft Pick Signings
As of today all draft picks excluding Devin Thomas and Fred Davis have signed. Of course those are the top two picks but you’d have to think Davis at the very least would want to be in camp on-time after his mini-camp ‘issue’. The latest player signed was Colt Brennan, who it appears will be given a clear shot at being the #3 QB after the team released Sam Hollenstein. Thomas is another guy who should be demanding his agent get his deal done ASAP. Malcolm Kelly has already signed and the wide receiver depth chart is pretty full. Missing any time in training camp could hinder his chances to see playing time this year.
Other draft picks to watch in training camp are Justin Tyron, who could see duty at nickel back if Carlos Rogers isn’t ready to start the season and punter Durant Brooks, who is competing with Derrick Frost for the punters role. The other rookies will need injuries or a miracle to earn much playing time.
Zorn Settles In
Let’s face it, the announcement of Jim Zorn as the new head coach of the Washington Redskins didn’t exactly inspire a ton of confidence. Then when Santana Moss missed a day of OTA due to a hang-over and LaRon Landry no-showed the first day of mini-camp, the doubt grew.
These concerns haven’t gone away, but the players are quickly turning into fans of Zorn. Clinton Portis has made a few comments about Zorn being ‘clearly in charge’ and he’s a fan of the new offense. Hopefully the days of ‘score 14 and pray the defense can hold’ are over in Washington.
Brett Favre
There have been a few mummers about the Redskins going after Favre, but place me firmly in the ‘not going to happen’ camp. The Redskins have committed to Jason Campbell and quite frankly having a QB that could throw 25 interceptions next year starting isn’t exactly a great plan.
I will say this; Aaron Rodgers has quickly become the Scott Mitchell/Rob Johnson (ex-Redskin, bet you blocked that from your memory) of 2008. He’s played one good half of football and gets injured every time he’s ever seen the field and you want Favre to be the back-up? Rodgers might be good, but if I were a team that could compete in 2008 I’d rather have Favre.
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