Minicamp

[redheat]

Good times there, just some of what I saw

Practiced flowed really well and up tempo. Wiz mixes drills up well and comes back to them so the guys aren't doing one drill forever.

The one on one drills were very competitve and fun to watch.

Lott helps a lot in organizing and getting people involved.

Austin is all over Rolle and really working with him. So are the other position coaches. They are telling them what is expected of them.

Morey is a great pickup for special teams. He was running the punt team with authority.

Qb's looked solid. Boyd will be our 3rd QB

Levi did struggle some, probably from not being aggressive enough. We'll see when the pads come on.

Pope looks stronger and made good catches all day in traffic.

I was interviewed by NFL Network!!!!

 

[Second Deck]

Thanks for the info was wondering if anyone went to the practice. Really sounds like a positive enviorement.

 

[BigRedRage]

haha sweet

 

[Goldfield]

We need more reports ASAP.

 

[BigRedRage]

yeah I am amazed on the lackluster reports leaking out, maybe thats more of training camp tho

 

[az1965]

yeah I am amazed on the lackluster reports leaking out, maybe thats more of training camp tho

I guess mostly because it has been same old, same old... Cards have been the champions of the off season and training camps for last few years with same results when the season starts. I know I have been kind of keeping my excitement in check until the team shows it can win.

 

[Goldfield]

I guess mostly because it has been same old, same old... Cards have been the champions of the off season and training camps for last few years with same results when the season starts. I know I have been kind of keeping my excitement in check until the team shows it can win.

I agree, although were still Football fans so it's still fun to keep up on the team.

 

[JeffGollin]

Anyone else pick up the statement from Watson that he shed 30 -35 pounds?

Sounds positive.

 

[Skkorpion]

Anyone else pick up the statement from Watson that he shed 30 -35 pounds?

Sounds positive.

Nope. Missed that. Let's see what he weighs at real camp.

 

[conraddobler]

Seeing Whiz actually coach, he's going to be a good one reminds me of a young Marty Schottenheimer, hopefully minus the playoff implosions.

Sort of a methodical cheerleader type, teaches a lot, stays involved with things.

Very organized from what I can tell, I'd be suprised if we didn't have a winning record this year.

 

[blindseyed]

Q is just plain intense!

 

[lobo]

Seeing Whiz actually coach, he's going to be a good one reminds me of a young Marty Schottenheimer, hopefully minus the playoff implosions.

Let's have those problems...if you get my drift

 

[slanidrac16]

Shipp looked a bit slimmer and a tad quicker....at least on tv.

 

[Shane]

That wired piece showing Anquan just smashing the DB's and making plays was the best part of the entire show by far. GREAT piece!

 

[JeffGollin]

That wired piece showing Anquan just smashing the DB's and making plays was the best part of the entire show by far. GREAT piece!

Two things struck me from minicamp coverage: (1) Q blasting DB's and (2) the number of references made by Fitz to downfield blocking in his on-camera interview.

Common denominator: Downfield Blocking by Receivers. I think there's more emphasis on this by the new coaching staff (reminiscent of the way Hines Ward, Plax and Randall-El's blocked downfield).

The guys are talking about it. The highlight reels are emphasizing it.

I like it.

 

[BigWatson]

Anyone else pick up the statement from Watson that he shed 30 -35 pounds?

Sounds positive.

Yup.

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[FONT=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]“I’m almost 35 pounds lighter, so that makes a huge difference,” commented Watson on his weight now compared to his first mini-camp with the Cards last spring. “I also pretty much know the playbook so I can work on my quickness and technique now, and not have to worry as much about the plays.” [/FONT]

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[lobo]

Two things struck me from minicamp coverage: (1) Q blasting DB's and (2) the number of references made by Fitz to downfield blocking in his on-camera interview.

Common denominator: Downfield Blocking by Receivers. I think there's more emphasis on this by the new coaching staff (reminiscent of the way Hines Ward, Plax and Randall-El's blocked downfield).

The guys are talking about it. The highlight reels are emphasizing it.

I like it.

I think the best way to put it is that the previous sideline adminstration were not exactly the trophy winners in the Best Practices Derby. Guys who come from winning programs and top level training know the right way to do things.

 

[CtCardinals78]

redheat which guy were you that was interviewed?

 

[redheat]

not sure if i was in it or not, don't have nfl network. was wearing a cards hat. asked me what I thought of offseason.

 

[vinnymac]

not sure if i was in it or not, don't have nfl network. was wearing a cards hat. asked me what I thought of offseason.

Where you the one with the autographed wilson and rolle hat or the guy with a dale earnhart t-shirt.

 

[nurnay]

Shipp looked a bit slimmer and a tad quicker....at least on tv.

The camera adds 10 pounds, so he must have really slimmed down.

As for the whole "not looking great" thing, I say PUH-LEEZE. New coach, new players, 1st minicamp, I would expect them to look off.

 

[Duckjake]

I think the best way to put it is that the previous sideline adminstration were not exactly the trophy winners in the Best Practices Derby. Guys who come from winning programs and top level training know the right way to do things.

Green had 9 consecutive seasons at .500 or better in Minnesota.

McGinnis of course came from the all-time best at losing organization, Arizona.

The Colts during Tobin's time were mediocre.

Ryan was 31-17 his last 3 seasons in Philly and coached on a Super Bowl championship staff with the Jets.

So far it hasn't made any difference whether or not they came from a winning program.