Redskins Training Camp 2017: Recap Day 1
The Washington Redskins opened their 2017 training camp on Thursday as day 1 in Richmond, Virginia brought hot temperatures and the look of a team wanting to prove the naysayers wrong.
The Redskins are looking to improve on their last two seasons (9-7 & 8-7-1) in 2017 and believe that the roster is deeper than it’s been since head coach Jay Gruden arrived in 2014. Wednesday the team went through their mandatory conditioning tests and the team placed four players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Thursday the Redskins had an early morning walk-thru practice followed by a full afternoon practice. Washington announced in between the sessions that they had officially released linebacker Houston Bates after placing him on the PUP the day before. In a corresponding move, the franchise also signed tight end E.J. Bibbs to help fill the void for Jordan Reed, who was one of the four players put on the PUP, and Vernon Davis, who is dealing with a tweaked hamstring. Gruden stated his case of wanting to bring Bates back once he is healthy at his daily presser.
“Houston, he’s obviously injured right now and he’s going to hopefully get himself right,” said Gruden. “Once he gets healthy towards the end of the year, there’s a chance that we could bring him back or next year when he’s 100 percent fully. We needed a spot for the tight end because of Jordan [Reed] and Vernon [Davis] has got a little bit of a tweaked hamstring but he’s going to practice, so we had to make a move unfortunately. Houston was a great leader for us on special teams, a great player for us and hopefully, we’ll see him again soon.”
Thursday’s practice was highlighted by two Kendall Fuller interceptions, and stand-out play by Junior Galette, Josh Doctson, Terrelle Pryor, as well as rookies Jonathan Allen, Ryan Anderson and Chase Roullier.
Below is a collection of tweets from the Redskins beat reporters who were in attendance at camp.
#Redskins fans young and old lined up bright and early this morning for the opening day of #SkinsCamp. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/BLXL3xbQIw
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 28, 2017
Granted, it's a work day. But sparseness of crowd for opening day of #Skins training camp is stunning. #WhitherBuzz? pic.twitter.com/j7iYGHhrsg
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) July 27, 2017
.@Stjenkins21 and I will be doing training camp one-on-one's each day. Started today with Terrelle Pryor Sr.: https://t.co/GdLD5h0J2c pic.twitter.com/eT3utSjOT3
— Perry Mattern (@pmattern7) July 27, 2017
DeAngelo Hall out before practice rehabbing and doing ladder drills. pic.twitter.com/RsfVoYaGLO
— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) July 27, 2017
Jonathan Allen is working primarily with the second and third units, but will work his way into the mix with the starters as camp proceeds.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) July 27, 2017
After spending last camp on PUP, #Redskins WR Josh Doctson getting reps in on first full day down in Richmond. pic.twitter.com/IeBU53vSEE
— Stephen Czarda (@StephenCzarda) July 27, 2017
#Redskins WR with some sweet feet. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/ihUqUPPP1u
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 27, 2017
Pryor near side. Crowder far side. Running slants. pic.twitter.com/pXE52Izyc5
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2017
Mo Harris catches everything
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2017
Moses and Scherff working on stretch zone combos. pic.twitter.com/eluBJN1Etq
— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) July 27, 2017
#Redskins WR Josh Doctson vs. CB Quinton Dunbar in 1-on-1s. pic.twitter.com/ze8kDEG5pS
— Stephen Czarda (@StephenCzarda) July 27, 2017
Josh Doctson looks really good. Real good. @CraigHoffman just walked over to me and said "Doctson is gonna be a problem"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2017
Josh Doctson looks good today. Good footwork and crisp routes. Creates separation.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) July 27, 2017
Bashaud Breeland just left the field with a trainer. He said during 1-on-1's to his coach he hadn't been feeling well.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 27, 2017
Linebacker Ryan Anderson just knocked over Vinston Painter in a one-on-one rush. But he couldn't beat him wide on their next two.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 27, 2017
Kendall Fuller with a diving pick deep off Cousins. Preston Smith with a good Rush vs. Moses. But as Smith got inside, Scherff stopped
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 27, 2017
Preston Smith looks like he's gotten bigger. But he's still really struggling vs. Trent Williams during 1-on-1 drills
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) July 27, 2017
OL now working on their punch and targeting in pass pro pic.twitter.com/xoqu7MnM7V
— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) July 27, 2017
Tossing the 🏈around w/ Super Bowl MVP Doug Williams at @Redskins training camp here in #RVA! Another great football summer in Virginia!! pic.twitter.com/Usn4ZQmYKg
— Terry McAuliffe (@TerryMcAuliffe) July 27, 2017
Kendall Fuller just got his second pick of the day. Miscommunication between Sudfeld and Pascal this time.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) July 27, 2017
Jordan Reed catching passes after practice off the machine #Redskins pic.twitter.com/lGiLKLtKMf
— Master (@MasterTes) July 27, 2017
Look how slim @TrentW71 looks #Redskins pic.twitter.com/icrxI3R8F7
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) July 28, 2017
Terrelle Pryor 1-on-1 vs. Josh Norman #SkinsCamp #HTTR #NFLTrainingCamp https://t.co/t05xTkCuXL pic.twitter.com/AnQ5IjKQNz
— Mitch Brown FOX 56 (@MitchBTV_) July 27, 2017
This one's for you, @ODUFootball fans:@KirkCousins8 to @ZachPascal6 at #SkinsCamp.#HTTR #ODU #AimHigh https://t.co/4a3QNuiWzy pic.twitter.com/8VslBj627v
— Adam Winkler (@AdamWinkABC13) July 27, 2017
How many centers hit the jugs machine? Well done Spencer Long pic.twitter.com/dCQEqm3Hle
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2017
Ends up Breeland was sick. He kinda looked like it.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2017
“You just have to come out here and strive for perfection.” @ZachBrown_55 constantly pushing himself to be better. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/uE8hHayPq6
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 27, 2017
Junior Gallette and Arie Kouandjio getting some extra work in after practice. pic.twitter.com/vRtCbAo979
— Robbie Duncan (@RobbieDuncanOL) July 28, 2017
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