Thursday, August 7th, 2008...2:02 pm by Lee Gibbons
2008 Redskins Training Camp Battles: Week Two
One game into the pre-season and some of these battles have already ended. If there’s a lesson to be learned in all of this, if the media is dealing with a camp that isn’t very newsworthy they’ll exaggerate some of these battles. Hey, stories have to be printed right?
Starting Strong Safety: Reed Doughty vs. Stuart Schweigert
First Round KO. Doughty’s got the job, Schweigert’s looking for work.
Odds of Winning: Doughty 100%
Starting Defensive Tackle: Kedric Golston vs. Anthony Montgomery
Greg Blache continues to insist this is a wide-open battle and Montgomery’s broken hand has open the door for Golston to make an impression. Montgomery will not play again this week which can’t do anything but help Golston’s chances. Golston didn’t stand-out against the Colts, so he wasn’t able to make substantial gains but being on the field is a big plus.
Odds of Winning: Montgomery 70% Golston 30%
3rd Wide Receiver: Devin Thomas vs. Malcolm Kelly vs. James Thrash vs. Anthony Mix
Zorn has named Thrash his 3rd WR for now and blasted the rookies for reporting to camp in bad physical condition. Mix is back but he’s not winning this job. Kelly had his knee scoped this week and will likely return after Thomas now which greatly reduces his chances.
Odds of Winning: Thrash 75% Thomas 15% Kelly 10% Mix 0%
Punter: Derrick Frost vs. Durant Brooks
We heard reports before the Indy game that Frost and Brooks were going to rotate kicks but Frost didn’t see the field in Canton. Brooks handled all the punting and holding duties. He had one great kick that dropped within the 10 yard line but did have a touchback on another punt. The missed FG hasn’t been blamed on a bad hold, but I doubt we’d hear anything about that even if it was. Brooks is favorite in this competition and he didn’t appear to hurt his chances on Sunday. Frost is expected to get his turn against Buffalo
Odds of Winning: Brooks 65% Frost 35%
3 Comments
August 7th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I think your odds for Frost are too high. Danny Smith and the coaches have already made their decision about him (I don’t understand why) and only need to see that Brooks can cut the mustard before cutting Frost loose.
If Derrick has a bad game Saturday, it’s good-bye Sunday.
August 7th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Yeah, you’re probably right Anthony (good to see you around again, always love your stuff on Hog Heaven). They seemed very annoyed by Frost after the playoff game last year. Frost’s main issue is inconsistency and the coaches seem to have had enough of him.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:39 am
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