Coogs
07-31-2005, 09:32 PM
Offense
In 7-on-7's today wide receiver Jeris McIntyre made a magnificent catch in the end zone. McIntyre did a great job of holding his toes in bounds until he caught the pass from quarterback Damon Huard. Fans were in the stands yelling "Yes!!" after the catch.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez did a lot of extra work this afternoon at practice. Gonzalez worked on footwork and catching during both sessions of special teams practice with tight end Jason Dunn and tight end Coach Jason Verduzco. Gonzalez also stayed after practice for about five minutes to do some more footwork drills.
Wide receivers Darrell Hill, Craphonso Thorpe, and tight end Jason Dunn also stayed after to work on catching and footwork.
Quarterbacks Trent Green and Todd Collins worked on their footwork as well during special teams practice.
During one series of 11-on-11's, rushing was strongly emphasized. Running backs Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Dee Brown, and Samkon Gado all carried the ball. The offensive line did a great job on one play when Gado took a handoff and ran seven yards before any defender got near him.
During the final series of 11-on-11's quarterback Trent Green was 7-10. Wide receiver Chris Horn caught one for 30-yards and the fans we heard saying, "Nice!" after the catch. Running back Dee Brown caught one for six yards. Green faked a throw and scrambled for about 20 yards.
Quarterback Todd Collins was 2-3 in the final series of 11-on-11's. Running back Samkon Gado caught one for 10 yards, and wide receiver Jeris McIntyre caught one for 10 yards.
Quarterback Damon Huard was 3-4 this afternoon in the final series of 11-on-11's. Running back Samkon Gado took a handoff and running back McKenzi Smith caught one. Huard also scrambled away from pressure from up the middle once.
Offensive linemen Aaron Johnson, Mike Johnson, Jeremy Parquet, and Will Svitek stayed after for at least 15 minutes to work on one-on-one blocking drills.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez had some butter fingers today during 11-on-11's. Gonzalez bobbled, and then dropped a perfect pass from quarterback Trent Green in the end zone resulting in no touchdown. Safety Greg Wesley was not making things easy for Gonzalez, as his coverage was textbook.
Guard Will Shields will see a doctor tomorrow regarding his back problem. Coach Dick Vermeil is concerned, but is very optimistic that he will be back. Vermeil also believes that the retirement rumors should be put to rest, and that Shields is feeling better now than how he was feeling in the past, and that "he knows what he needs to do, and he plans on doing it."
Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell will be having his knee scoped tomorrow in Kansas City. He should be back by Wednesday, with a day of evaluation on Tuesday. Coach Dick Vermeil is optimistic that he should be back on the field in two and one-half, to three weeks time. However, Vermeil stated that "that's just a coach talking," while a doctor may feel differently when he goes in there to look at it. Mitchell injured his knee at last night's practice while running a route, and it is not claimed to be a serious injury. Vermeil stated that the injury will not hurt his chances on the team. "That applies more to guys struggling to make the team than somebody that's already established and knows he's going to be here. He's experience and a very good competitor, and he'll get right back into the huddle."
Defense
As the defense was warming up and getting ready for practice, safeties Greg Wesley and Jerome Woods were seen running late onto the practice field. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was heard across the field yelling at the two players that it is unacceptable and that if everyone else can make it on time onto the field, they can too!
The defensive line was practicing tackle drills this afternoon. Defensive line coach Carl Hairston, working with the defensive tackles, was telling Junior Siavii "get your thighs up, buddy!" Right next to them, the defensive ends were practicing tackles, where Bob Karmelowicz was telling the players to "give the blow, don't receive it." During these drills, defensive tackle Lional Dalton was on the sideline getting his right ankle taped up. Minutes later he got right back in line ready for his turn. Also on the sideline was rookie defensive end Khari Long who appeared to have something in his eye. Long also went right back to work when ready.
Defensive tackle John Browning did not practice this afternoon. Yesterday he was taken out of practice due to dehydration.
When asked how far newly signed first-round pick Derrick Johnson will be behind, Coach Dick Vermeil stated that he'll be behind, football wise, and that he was losing a lot for not being in camp. However, "he's talented, and that's why we drafted him. He'll catch up, it will just take him some time."
Linebacker Kawika Mitchell was a huge playmaker this afternoon and was flying from sideline to sideline hitting almost anyone who got in his way. During 11-on-11 drills he made two near interceptions, with both slipping from his hands off of quarterback Trent Green passes. He also stopped running backs Dee Brown and Priest Holmes in their tracks and knocked them both out of bounds on running plays. After Mitchell's second near pick off, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham yelled at him "you catch like my mama - come on, catch the ball!" This drew a huge laughter from the fans, and one woman in the stands even said, "that's the best line yet!"
Blame it on the heat, as tempers were flaring this afternoon. During 11-on-11 drills, linebacker Kendrell Bell and rookie running back Samkon Gado got into each other's faces. Other teammates became to react, and a small fight broke out in the middle of the field. Linebacker Kawika Mitchell was also actively involved as the crowd stood in their seats to get a better view. The scuffle broke up quickly and practice resumed.
Safety Scott Connot ended today's practice in style. With the final snap of the day, Connot intercepted quarterback Damon Huard's throw in the end zone.
Safety Sammy Knight is excited about the way training camp is going so far. "I feel like we are growing as a group and a unit and that people are getting better everyday. We're all working together and we all just want to win. We're setting our goals high; our expectations are at the ceiling."
In 7-on-7's today wide receiver Jeris McIntyre made a magnificent catch in the end zone. McIntyre did a great job of holding his toes in bounds until he caught the pass from quarterback Damon Huard. Fans were in the stands yelling "Yes!!" after the catch.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez did a lot of extra work this afternoon at practice. Gonzalez worked on footwork and catching during both sessions of special teams practice with tight end Jason Dunn and tight end Coach Jason Verduzco. Gonzalez also stayed after practice for about five minutes to do some more footwork drills.
Wide receivers Darrell Hill, Craphonso Thorpe, and tight end Jason Dunn also stayed after to work on catching and footwork.
Quarterbacks Trent Green and Todd Collins worked on their footwork as well during special teams practice.
During one series of 11-on-11's, rushing was strongly emphasized. Running backs Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Dee Brown, and Samkon Gado all carried the ball. The offensive line did a great job on one play when Gado took a handoff and ran seven yards before any defender got near him.
During the final series of 11-on-11's quarterback Trent Green was 7-10. Wide receiver Chris Horn caught one for 30-yards and the fans we heard saying, "Nice!" after the catch. Running back Dee Brown caught one for six yards. Green faked a throw and scrambled for about 20 yards.
Quarterback Todd Collins was 2-3 in the final series of 11-on-11's. Running back Samkon Gado caught one for 10 yards, and wide receiver Jeris McIntyre caught one for 10 yards.
Quarterback Damon Huard was 3-4 this afternoon in the final series of 11-on-11's. Running back Samkon Gado took a handoff and running back McKenzi Smith caught one. Huard also scrambled away from pressure from up the middle once.
Offensive linemen Aaron Johnson, Mike Johnson, Jeremy Parquet, and Will Svitek stayed after for at least 15 minutes to work on one-on-one blocking drills.
Tight end Tony Gonzalez had some butter fingers today during 11-on-11's. Gonzalez bobbled, and then dropped a perfect pass from quarterback Trent Green in the end zone resulting in no touchdown. Safety Greg Wesley was not making things easy for Gonzalez, as his coverage was textbook.
Guard Will Shields will see a doctor tomorrow regarding his back problem. Coach Dick Vermeil is concerned, but is very optimistic that he will be back. Vermeil also believes that the retirement rumors should be put to rest, and that Shields is feeling better now than how he was feeling in the past, and that "he knows what he needs to do, and he plans on doing it."
Wide receiver Freddie Mitchell will be having his knee scoped tomorrow in Kansas City. He should be back by Wednesday, with a day of evaluation on Tuesday. Coach Dick Vermeil is optimistic that he should be back on the field in two and one-half, to three weeks time. However, Vermeil stated that "that's just a coach talking," while a doctor may feel differently when he goes in there to look at it. Mitchell injured his knee at last night's practice while running a route, and it is not claimed to be a serious injury. Vermeil stated that the injury will not hurt his chances on the team. "That applies more to guys struggling to make the team than somebody that's already established and knows he's going to be here. He's experience and a very good competitor, and he'll get right back into the huddle."
Defense
As the defense was warming up and getting ready for practice, safeties Greg Wesley and Jerome Woods were seen running late onto the practice field. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was heard across the field yelling at the two players that it is unacceptable and that if everyone else can make it on time onto the field, they can too!
The defensive line was practicing tackle drills this afternoon. Defensive line coach Carl Hairston, working with the defensive tackles, was telling Junior Siavii "get your thighs up, buddy!" Right next to them, the defensive ends were practicing tackles, where Bob Karmelowicz was telling the players to "give the blow, don't receive it." During these drills, defensive tackle Lional Dalton was on the sideline getting his right ankle taped up. Minutes later he got right back in line ready for his turn. Also on the sideline was rookie defensive end Khari Long who appeared to have something in his eye. Long also went right back to work when ready.
Defensive tackle John Browning did not practice this afternoon. Yesterday he was taken out of practice due to dehydration.
When asked how far newly signed first-round pick Derrick Johnson will be behind, Coach Dick Vermeil stated that he'll be behind, football wise, and that he was losing a lot for not being in camp. However, "he's talented, and that's why we drafted him. He'll catch up, it will just take him some time."
Linebacker Kawika Mitchell was a huge playmaker this afternoon and was flying from sideline to sideline hitting almost anyone who got in his way. During 11-on-11 drills he made two near interceptions, with both slipping from his hands off of quarterback Trent Green passes. He also stopped running backs Dee Brown and Priest Holmes in their tracks and knocked them both out of bounds on running plays. After Mitchell's second near pick off, defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham yelled at him "you catch like my mama - come on, catch the ball!" This drew a huge laughter from the fans, and one woman in the stands even said, "that's the best line yet!"
Blame it on the heat, as tempers were flaring this afternoon. During 11-on-11 drills, linebacker Kendrell Bell and rookie running back Samkon Gado got into each other's faces. Other teammates became to react, and a small fight broke out in the middle of the field. Linebacker Kawika Mitchell was also actively involved as the crowd stood in their seats to get a better view. The scuffle broke up quickly and practice resumed.
Safety Scott Connot ended today's practice in style. With the final snap of the day, Connot intercepted quarterback Damon Huard's throw in the end zone.
Safety Sammy Knight is excited about the way training camp is going so far. "I feel like we are growing as a group and a unit and that people are getting better everyday. We're all working together and we all just want to win. We're setting our goals high; our expectations are at the ceiling."