Here is the link, but I will copy it in also:
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...22&postcount=1
Hey guys. Just got back from running errands. We all had stuff to do right after camp. Mediator is spending time with his kids and SoCal is on an airplane so it'll just be me for now.
First news I'm sure you've already heard is that Gerrard Warren dislocated his toe. Al Wilson told me this right after practice. We saw him stuff a run and get buried under a pile and he started screaming. It wasn't his knee, thank goodness and if it is a dislocation he should be back in time for the season. Our run D was obviously worse without him in the game.
Rod and Hixon were the only guys out that I saw (including Nate Jackson), though Rod threw passes during route practices to the wide receivers. I tell you, Rod throws a nice ball. Very tight spiral. It was funny seeing him take snaps at QB.
It was a good practice and the last practice before the guys' day off tomorrow so they all went full steam and were really whacking each other around. I'm going to start with linebackers today because they really stood out and because I got a good look at them.
Oh, I did get to meet the real Coach Yoats (spelling?) from Remember the Titans. He coached Keith Burns in high school and was on the field today. It was crazy because he's a real down to earth funny guy and easy to talk to. He asked me "Who's that 87? He's pretty good!" So I told him about Kircus and how he worked at Subway. Anyway need little tidbit and there will likely be a story about it somewhere.
Linebackers - They all played very diciplined and were making plays all day long. They really filled their holes quickly and played mentally focused. People kept their assignments and hardly anyone had any runs today. A few fumbles and ints. The D is still doing a good job of trying to create turnovers and playing agressive.
DJ Williams: He made some nice plays and is starting to really catch on. Getting better at shedding blocks. He blew up a couple of runs in the backfield and isnt' getting lost in coverage. Needs to work on closing on the ball, but overall he played very aggresively.
Nate Webster: He blew some guys up today. The kid can play and they move him around quite a bit. He was getting some praise from his team. Really plays tough. He could start on another team.
Louis Green: Didn't see much from him today. It's not that he played poorly, he just didn't make any noise.
Al Wilson: Al dominated again. He was flying around the field and really blowing up the run. The run was not working like it usually does. Really impressed me. I usually ignore the pro-bowlers because I know they're good.
Ian Gold: Didn't see much of him though I did see Javon Walker do a great job of blocking him out of the play. That won't impress some of you, but I thought it was a great effort on Javon's part.
RB's
Cobbs: Cobbs was the surprise of the day. He was the only runner who really got anything done. He had some nice runs and made a few cutbacks. He completely obliterated Hamza Abdullah when he tried to tackle him straight on. Hamze fel backwards on his butt and Cobbs kept trucking. Part of it was they didn't play the first team D very much so the run defense wasn't as good against his unit (third team). Kenard Lang tackled him by his head with one arm flipped him over and after that he didn't run as hard.
Dayne: Dayne looked much better today. He seemed to play pretty hard and ran with some desire. I saw a couple runs where he gave a second effort that picked him up another yard. A little more burst through the whole too.
Tatum: Didn't have a great day. Repeatedly got owned behind the LOS and didn't move the pile. Again, the rush defense was phenominal today but he seemed to struggle against it more than any of the other backs. Kenard Lang absolutely destroyed him on one run and with only one arm (again), too.
Mike Bell: Looked very average. Still hit the hole the best, well there weren't any holes but he did run to the areas where the O-line got the deepest penetration. Was able to pound through but he didn't do much.
Nash: Played great. He's better than Marty Johnson was. Made some nifty moves and looked alright.
D-Line: They played very well. This unit really made the backers look good but made some plays of their own.
Kenard Lang: Boy was he monster today. Not as great in the pass rush but really did some amazing things in the run game that I mentioned earlier. He's agressive and hard for people to stop when he's closing on the ball carrier. It was cool to see him come out.
Ekuban: Also made some nice tackles and got good preasure. More presure than I expected out of him.
Cory Jackson: This good destroyed a play in the backfield. He did better in the run than I usually see him do. One of the most consistant guys when it comes to pass rush. I think he could be a good 6-8 sack guy for us. I'm amazed that he's so unexperienced and plays so well.
Dumervil: Was in the backfield most of the time. The kid has skills and is quick. Really was key to the run D being so dominat and forced some sacks.
Next: DB's
http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...22&postcount=1
Hey guys. Just got back from running errands. We all had stuff to do right after camp. Mediator is spending time with his kids and SoCal is on an airplane so it'll just be me for now.
First news I'm sure you've already heard is that Gerrard Warren dislocated his toe. Al Wilson told me this right after practice. We saw him stuff a run and get buried under a pile and he started screaming. It wasn't his knee, thank goodness and if it is a dislocation he should be back in time for the season. Our run D was obviously worse without him in the game.
Rod and Hixon were the only guys out that I saw (including Nate Jackson), though Rod threw passes during route practices to the wide receivers. I tell you, Rod throws a nice ball. Very tight spiral. It was funny seeing him take snaps at QB.
It was a good practice and the last practice before the guys' day off tomorrow so they all went full steam and were really whacking each other around. I'm going to start with linebackers today because they really stood out and because I got a good look at them.
Oh, I did get to meet the real Coach Yoats (spelling?) from Remember the Titans. He coached Keith Burns in high school and was on the field today. It was crazy because he's a real down to earth funny guy and easy to talk to. He asked me "Who's that 87? He's pretty good!" So I told him about Kircus and how he worked at Subway. Anyway need little tidbit and there will likely be a story about it somewhere.
Linebackers - They all played very diciplined and were making plays all day long. They really filled their holes quickly and played mentally focused. People kept their assignments and hardly anyone had any runs today. A few fumbles and ints. The D is still doing a good job of trying to create turnovers and playing agressive.
DJ Williams: He made some nice plays and is starting to really catch on. Getting better at shedding blocks. He blew up a couple of runs in the backfield and isnt' getting lost in coverage. Needs to work on closing on the ball, but overall he played very aggresively.
Nate Webster: He blew some guys up today. The kid can play and they move him around quite a bit. He was getting some praise from his team. Really plays tough. He could start on another team.
Louis Green: Didn't see much from him today. It's not that he played poorly, he just didn't make any noise.
Al Wilson: Al dominated again. He was flying around the field and really blowing up the run. The run was not working like it usually does. Really impressed me. I usually ignore the pro-bowlers because I know they're good.
Ian Gold: Didn't see much of him though I did see Javon Walker do a great job of blocking him out of the play. That won't impress some of you, but I thought it was a great effort on Javon's part.
RB's
Cobbs: Cobbs was the surprise of the day. He was the only runner who really got anything done. He had some nice runs and made a few cutbacks. He completely obliterated Hamza Abdullah when he tried to tackle him straight on. Hamze fel backwards on his butt and Cobbs kept trucking. Part of it was they didn't play the first team D very much so the run defense wasn't as good against his unit (third team). Kenard Lang tackled him by his head with one arm flipped him over and after that he didn't run as hard.
Dayne: Dayne looked much better today. He seemed to play pretty hard and ran with some desire. I saw a couple runs where he gave a second effort that picked him up another yard. A little more burst through the whole too.
Tatum: Didn't have a great day. Repeatedly got owned behind the LOS and didn't move the pile. Again, the rush defense was phenominal today but he seemed to struggle against it more than any of the other backs. Kenard Lang absolutely destroyed him on one run and with only one arm (again), too.
Mike Bell: Looked very average. Still hit the hole the best, well there weren't any holes but he did run to the areas where the O-line got the deepest penetration. Was able to pound through but he didn't do much.
Nash: Played great. He's better than Marty Johnson was. Made some nifty moves and looked alright.
D-Line: They played very well. This unit really made the backers look good but made some plays of their own.
Kenard Lang: Boy was he monster today. Not as great in the pass rush but really did some amazing things in the run game that I mentioned earlier. He's agressive and hard for people to stop when he's closing on the ball carrier. It was cool to see him come out.
Ekuban: Also made some nice tackles and got good preasure. More presure than I expected out of him.
Cory Jackson: This good destroyed a play in the backfield. He did better in the run than I usually see him do. One of the most consistant guys when it comes to pass rush. I think he could be a good 6-8 sack guy for us. I'm amazed that he's so unexperienced and plays so well.
Dumervil: Was in the backfield most of the time. The kid has skills and is quick. Really was key to the run D being so dominat and forced some sacks.
Next: DB's
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