Monday AUGUST 4TH Afternoon Practice update!

[Shane]

There were several noteworthy people not on the field practicing this PM:

Starks yet again(I heard he practiced in the AM)
Barrett
F. Jones
Dishman
Big had the biggest cast I have ever seen and he did participate in the PM!

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They started the practice off by fielding punts on the lower field and all I can say is that Larry Foster was absolutely HORRIBLE! I can't stress that enough. He completely muffed 6 punts(5 in a row) that were right in his hands and he bobbled a couple more.

Bryant Johnson looked the best. He seems like a natural!

Anquan Boldin looked good as well!

As far as punting goes Player is light years ahead of the rookie #2. He is way more consistent and was kicking the ball a good 15 yards further with better hang time and placement.


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They then did a whole lot of walk through stuff on the lower field. The first team D-line during that was:

KVB Bryant Wakefield Pace

I must say that Pace is a physical specimen! Bryants arms look to be way more cut than last year as well!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The WRs were looking really good. Very few drops and the people that stood out were McAddley, Gilmore, and Johnson, all recieved lots of praise this PM from Sullivan. Kasper and Boldin looked good and Foster was just ok.

Two plays of the day both involving Blake he threaded a needle in traffic to Diamond who caught it for a TD in the 7 on 7 drill. Then later in 11 on 11 Blake threw a gorgeous 40 yard bomb to Gilmore who caight it in stride down the sideline.

Both McCown and Parson looked to regress today. Neither could hit the open man and looked a little flustered at one point McCown was even walking back to the huddle with his head down as Mcginnis ripped him him for missing a wide open guy about 8 yards in front of him.

Banks #84 and Wakefield got into a nasty tussle. They were going at it for a good 15 seconds before the othe rplayers had to sperate them. A few plays later Mcaddley and Rhett Nelson has a small scuffle as well.

The practice was upbeat. Mcginnis on the whole didnt do much chewing today. So he must have been pleased.

just some personal observations:

Hodgins

Pace and Johnson will help this year!

Duncans a goner

Team speed

Adrian Wilson looked fabulous and not just physically!

Mike Jurecki is an idiot. He spends so much time gabbing its unbelieveable I dont know how he forms an opinion?????

I hope you all enjoy this I will be back at practice tomorrow!

 

[Shane]

I forgot to add that Martquise Walker was Horrible as well. Constantly being singled out. I must admit he does look slow!

 

[SECTION 11]

I'm pretty damn excited about the team speed on defense.
They're going to need it with that one gap scheme.

Starks is getting way too much pub for all the wrong reasons so far. We need this guy in a big way.

 

[AndyO]

Thanks for the great post Shane. Has D Johnson started to pick up his game a bit? Seems like most of the reports had him as being a disappointment, good to hear that maybe those reports were premature.

Wakefield at DT? Doesn't seem to have the bulk.

Like to hear that they're still tussling out on the field. They know that jobs are on the line. Put'em all in a nasty mood for Saturday.

 

[arthurracoon]

Punt Return:

Since Bryant Johnson returned punts in college he is definately the most polished. He will be the punt returner.

Pace and Johnson will help this year!

Good to hear!

The WRs were looking really good. Very few drops and the people that stood out were McAddley, Gilmore, and Johnson, all recieved lots of praise this PM from Sullivan. Kasper and Boldin looked good and Foster was just ok.

Good to see Johnson step up. Is McAddly having many drops, as MJ calls him McDrops.

Pace and Johnson will help this year!

Yes! For Once A ROOKIE WILL CONTRIBUTE!!!

Adrian Wilson looked fabulous and not just physically!

Good to see he has finally gotten his head in the game!

Banks #84 and Wakefield got into a nasty tussle. They were going at it for a good 15 seconds before the othe rplayers had to sperate them. A few plays later Mcaddley and Rhett Nelson has a small scuffle as well.

Just don't break your hand.



Most importantly:

Thanks

 

[pinnacle]

shane: nice post..I looked for you this morning..did not find a 6' 4" guy with a blond wife and a dog (hope that description is right). I will look for you tomorrow..

Jurecki gets his info by talking to coaches/players and other media members..He seems to not watch practice much (he and lewis were not there this morning..they must have moved their broadcast location - they were near the practice field last week).

Wakefield was the starting dend this morning.. will look for you tomorrow morning.

 

[Jim O]

Originally posted by Shane H
Banks #84 and Wakefield got into a nasty tussle.

Mike Jurecki is an idiot. He spends so much time gabbing its unbelieveable

Actually, the scuffle was between Banks and Kenny King. It was a pretty good one!

As far as Jurecki goes, the "gabbing" works. He has the trust of all of the players, coaches, and scouts.

 

[Wildfire]

Shane:

THANKS from a news starved Cardinal fan in the DFW area. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your observations with everyone here at ASFN.

My son, who lives in Baton Rouge, LA, also a huge Cardinal fan, and his two year old son, who we're molding into a die-hard Cardinal fan also thank you.

 

[AndyO]

Wildfire, I noticed the "Duty, Honor, Country" tag line on your posts. Did you go to West Point?

 

[MadCardDisease]

I think a big reason the Cardinals were so High on Johnson was his ability to return punts. My guess is that he wins the Job.

 

[EndZone]

Originally posted by AndyO
Thanks for the great post Shane. Has D Johnson started to pick up his game a bit? Seems like most of the reports had him as being a disappointment, good to hear that maybe those reports were premature.

Wakefield at DT? Doesn't seem to have the bulk.

Like to hear that they're still tussling out on the field. They know that jobs are on the line. Put'em all in a nasty mood for Saturday.

I think he was talking about Bryant Johnson.

 

[cardagon7]

good job

Thanks for the report!! Keep it coming. I appreciate the report. Keep it comming.