Training camp is set to open on July 19th…stop looking for a calendar….thats only 12 days away!! Does that make you all warm and fuzzy…try this…Darrell Green AND Art Monk will go into the Hall of Fame AND the Redskins will play their first preseason game against Indy in less than a month. Whew…I need a towel…clean up…aisle 5.
On to some notes that I’ve made in trying to track down some info on the draft picks, the players, etc…
- Caught Devin Thomas during a couple of interviews and he seems to be mindful of saying the right things. His talent will be seen on the field, but he seems to be a thoughtful kid.
- Speaking of thoughtful…Malcolm Kelly, the Skins second wide receiver selection in the draft, is spending part of his off season helping a charity cause called Mercy Ships. This is a medical relief effort to African countries.
- The consensus seems to be that Clinton Portis is in the best shape of his football career. He is leaner and faster according to the media and team sources.
- Looks like Jon Jansen is keeping all of his options open as he has been seen taking some snaps at center.
Finally, I wanted to acknowledge that the Redskins will very much be missing Sean Taylor during training camp; both on the field and off. I know his story was force-fed to many who could care less about the Redskins, but the fact remains that Sean was a phenom at the Safety position and it would have been a privilege to see him play a few more years. As such, and at the request of many, I am posting the memorial for Sean that was played at Fed-Ex Field the week after his loss.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=QHUTPLT6hoE&feature=related
Here’s to enjoying the games!
