Arian Foster doesn't like Thursday Football

Last year, for the forthcoming "alliance denied," Arian Foster expressed his dissatisfaction with the football game on Thursday evening. He said that if the union actually cares about the safety of the players, they will not match on Thursday. This week, the Texans will face the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, promote reiterated his concerns.

"When they began to emphasize the litigation and concussion they care about the safety of the players, but football is on Thursday evening will be in danger of every football player on the pitch," foster said. "No one is ready to play games but we have to go out after Sunday."

Foster, he has missed a game, because of a hamstring injury, reiterated "nobody likes it" repeated several times, explain why the Olympics not particularly competitive. It's all about money, foster said. "I don't know if a player who likes it," he said. "I really don't know who like to like it. Just a way of union attempt to generate more income, but they are here."

He doesn't look confident NFL players union, representatives of trade unions, can help. "The alliance and the alliance of the same things, people," foster said. "They told to do."

Vernon Davis return

Lack of professional bowl tight end Vernon Davis and backup Vance MacDonald Sunday is San Francisco 49ers incentive to change their attack against the Arizona Cardinals power running plan pass - happy attacked four and five-wideout set. There are a lot of successful early, though little to none in the earliest losses.

This week, however, with the high performance of Philadelphia Eagles, Davis injured left ankle and knee treatment enough to let him come back means to return to normal attack of the 49ers. "Optimistic", Harbaugh said in his weekly press conference on Monday, when asked about the Davis an update. "Very hope he can play on Sunday."

McDonald's, nursing right knee injury, mainly is the team's tight end. It is so why wasting flip attack script? "Part of it, because we think it will work," Harbaugh said. "There are people consider. these things." Striker also, ray McDonald's suffered a dislocated finger games, from 3:57 field of play, the focus of every professional soccer.

Mario Addison and Charles Johnson

Appropriate, it is called "the NAZCA." "We see four men and said," go, "coach Ron Rivera said on Friday. Formula is simple, and one may use more pressure and 2013 bags of Greg Hardy leaders on vacation until his family violence is resolved. The purpose is to put as much pressure as in the previous quarterback, allow the defender to cover. Its working principle and physical with the team in the first five yards wide receivers, out of time for play. This philosophy helped card leader in sacks last season league 60, without blitz.

Rivera said, sometimes you will see the defensive solve surrounded by three Kawann Short purposes, or four end, and no solution. It will always be the fastest and most fresh players jaguar has obvious pass. About fresh, Rivera said, he must find a way to reduce the fast calculation of Johnson. It is and hardy to Detroit, the third historical leader team bag (54) 62 of 67 defense on the court shooting. It is over the next 18 defensive forward and 28 more than the next. Johnson's defensive most of the time, because the lion don't need to worry about hardy on the other side. He didn't have a lot of money to the game, there is no season. "He will continue to be doubles like he did last week?" Rivera said. "If he doubled, then someone else must be strengthened, and Mario Los Angeles what happened.

Rivera found them more solve Star Lotulelei grade two, he also does not have the bag. "We will physics,” rivera said. "We will buy that extra step. But we hope the fastest of the four, get up, docking." Rivera said he might insist on rotation instead of hardy in the defensive end of Detroit. Wes Horton, mainly is the first and second. Addison played mainly in the third and hurried by. The second round draft Kony Ealy began to mainly is the third, but work in the first and second rotation. He can be used to give Johnson rest. "We have to be smart," Rivera said. "One of the things we must pay attention to is that we don't wear Charles."

The Chicago Bears Back Fiammetta, fales

The Chicago Bears signed guard Tony Fiammetta 53 - man, at the same time adding David Fales practice team quarterback rookie. After cutting bear back Fiammetta and Fales list last week in a series of measures to bring two people due to a series of injuries in the attack line and receiver. Fiammetta has been nursing a hamstring injury in 2 weeks, and Fales missed practice time because of a shoulder injury.

The veteran of six years, Fiammetta service mainly lead interceptor for Matt strengths, and run the ball 11 times in his career, 26 yards and at the same time production of 12, 130 yards capture and 24 to 50 games. Phil, at the same time, selected the San Jose State joined the Bear's home. Over the past two seasons at San Jose State, Fales start in 25 games, and 22 intercepted 8382 yards, 8382 touchdowns. Fales is that employees with the bear in his short tenure, he may become a potential backup start jay cutler. And bear the team Charles Tillman injured reserve, is expected in the coming days will make the club more list.

The Eagle defense needs a better Indy

No offence Chad Henne and Jacksonville Jaguars, but the eagle face different caliber NFL offensive in Indianapolis "Monday night football." Just for good luck and Andrew colts won't be good enough. All his advertising, "the eagle defensive coordinator bill Davis said Wednesday. "He is a great, timing, the rhythm injector. In the NFL, if you are an accurate injector, you will have a long career, he is a very accurate injector. He is a big man, so he can let his eyes up front. You can call him, it still does not affect him. His eyes up front. He throws up front. He has a real solid foundation. He is a big man, so he could throw his pressure on you. "The eagle will create pressure of luck. They did a decent job, for Henne Sunday. It will be even more important with luck and its array of weapons. "I think the man did a great job pressure and mobile quarterback his position, let him look different," Davis said. "I thought we did a good job execution plan, we in the third. Everyone, the second and their speech, took them before and after the speech, spent some great through impact. They work together through the unit."

In central defender player Mychal Kendricks is must Henne several times. The eagle 3-4 defense plans, however, actually does not necessarily need to. In 3-4, "Davis said," you have to take more internal luxury supporters because you train your guy falling, Mychal, sometimes just a fourth peak. He is not a period. He is just our fourth and the man is falling outside. This is part of the 3-4 beautiful. So he hurried skills as a 3-4, I think it we can use the advantages of his talent. "The eagle" modify the secondary has some faults, especially in the first half of the Jaguars. These failures to quarterback like luck would be catastrophic. That's why pressure is more important this week.

Patterson for Fisher said, "give me the ball"

The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson ESPY awards in June when he bumped into. Louis Rams coach Jeff Fisher for the first time. Soon after meeting his coach team will face in week 1 of the 2014 season, Patterson to fisher request. "I told him, just make sure you kick the ball," Patterson said on Thursday. "He told me, 'just ready. "Kicker (Greg Zuerlein), he has a big leg, so I think he will try to play it end zone. If he doesn't, I want to take out. "Some men return more boldly will play in the premiership than the end of last season. Patterson at 23, returning back to at least 20 who played last season, only five have higher than average distance line Patterson, begin from the end zone average 102.2 yards, according to ESPN's data and information.

The Vikings to green light return to play deep zone finally, Patterson believe he will reward them often and last season, fruitful; Patterson brings a 79.1% return over the past twenty lines, according to ESPN's data and information. Ravens of Jacoby Jones better than and jaguars Jordan Todman were provide a better start than the ball touches the ground will provide the location of the field, and Patterson's big returns to provide additional value. On average, the Vikings began from the target line 69.8 yards Patterson returned, are the best in the NFL. Patterson in the Vikings will take a bigger role this season, the Vikings tried many different men if they need to reduce returns start receiver's workload, grade 2. But professional bowl after last season's kick returner, Patterson's voice, as always, keep his special team. "This is my job, buddy," Patterson said. "I don't think I need to get off (kick back), unless the coach told me."

Colts No.8 the first rank

It is released the first Power Rankings on Tuesday afternoon. The Indianapolis Colts are ranked eighth this week. And I will put them. Really there is no debate team of seven top colts. Debate if you have a choice, you can think of, the colts should be ranked higher than Philadelphia Eagles, who is 7.

It should be noted that four seven teams Colts from the front of the NFC. NFC is to tell you how good. Colts will have the chance in the first two weeks of the season, because they face Denvers, ranked second, and the eagle in weeks 1 and 2, respectively. Indianapolis is New England, this is the third, ranking in the regular season. Colts clearly from the Asian football confederation is the highest ranked team. The other three department development team is near the bottom of the league. Texans behind 27 giant is a local 28 and jaguars in 31.

D.J. Swearinger not fine

Texans safety D.J. Swearinger is not to fine the Broncos receiver Wes Welker last weekend, drew a penalty, Swearinger told ESPN on Thursday night.

Safety hit him on the shoulder, but in the end and will head a collision. Will the impact caused by the impact of nine months, for the third time he left the game immediately.

Denver's quarterback Peyton Manning was so angry curse, he yelled at, who is in South Carolina in his second season, after the next game. Then, manning, received the first mock his career. Ridicule manning, was fined $8268, sources told ESPN's Chris peterson.

On Tuesday, the New York Giants injured

New York Giants rookie Weston Richburg and veteran coach Tom Coughlin said John Jerry will begin to left back and right back, respectively in Thursday's patriots last pre-season. Richburg are replacing Jeff Schwartz, who will miss at least a few weeks, if not more, were injured in Friday's preseason toes. Jerry is replacing the Brandon Mosley, missed the last three days of practice and a back injury. "His mobile, obviously this is a good sign," Coughlin Mosley said, since his first team right-back Chris Snee said retired on the eve of training camp.

Jerry Mosley's injury provides a new opportunity, miss spring camp after knee surgery, did not show. If he looks good on Thursday night, must have the opportunity to steal Mosley's work. May also be Richburg will lock in the absence of the Schwartz, Schwartz could play at right-back in his return. Giants have good news on Tuesday when they learned that Mr. Schwartz didn't need surgery, but it is still unclear how much time they can look forward to miss him. "He is very optimistic, in the hope that this would mean that recovery will be as soon as possible," Coughlin Schwartz said. "Obviously, we can't rush him back. Must be good, to get him back as soon as possible, but this is not an easy thing."

Redskins QB Mark Rypien of honor

Former Washington redskins quarterback Mark Rypien choked back tears, every day is full of contradictions, also represents the significance of his bad.16 years ago of that day of, he said, his voice broken, his three-year-old son, Andrew, died from a brain tumor. The ring of the members of the 46 Redskins reputation, apparently, does not relieve pain, is still evident. It does, however, add a small dose of positive memories. "Thank you for picking up from the bottom of my spirit," Rypien, the former super bowl MVP, tell the Redskins alumni welcome home for lunch. "I will always remember this day." Washington Rypien played quarterback from 1986 to 93, the 1991 season after the reds won the super bowl. That season, he threw 3564 yards, 28 touchdowns, only 11 interception, and only nine times be fired. "One person isn't going to carry a team, but it definitely was a great era and very humbled, very honored to be part of the names that are up there," Rypien said. "Going into the stadium and seeing all these names, I realize the magnitude of what this day is for me. Wow. This is great. When they hoist that name up there, there are 52 other guys who are just as deserving. I'm very fortunate to have played with that group of guys." Rypien said he'll be inducted on Oct. 19 when the Redskins host Tennessee. That weekend also will give him time to reminisce with former teammates, perhaps talking about their Super Bowl victory over Buffalo. It's a day that still carries great meaning for him. Rypien recalled how long that day was and remembers the practices being tougher than the games. "That Thursday practice where I twisted an ankle and didn't know if I would play Sunday, our practice was as intense as the game itself," he said. "It was a long day. I thought I was the only one up at 5 o'clock having a coffee and I go downstairs and there's 20 other players in our breakfast room in the hotel who couldn't sleep either." Rypien said about seven o 'clock, Lohmiller Chip and Erik Williams to go to the stadium to take a nap. In this way, he joked that they know they wouldn't miss this game if you fell asleep. Then he remembers the adrenaline and the first series of launching an attack. "I smoke in front of the two three," he said. "I came to see, and said, what is going on? (Jeff) Bostic said, say, don't worry, don't worry. We will wear. They also get the adrenaline. "He vote of confidence to help me, because I think if this game is like this, I don't know what it is.I want to do a three-step down, cut down. This is not the part of what has happened.I cracked a rib, the first series. "Super Bowl MVP, but he was eventually throw 292 yards and two touchdowns 37-24 victory. Now, his name will always be in the stadium. Announced the day one of the most painful memories left his emotions. "A humble, Rypien said. ""Very grateful people can do what we can do."

Richardson encounter sad in the city

The Sheldon Richardson grew up in St. Louis, 7 minutes from Ferguson, Missouri. He watching the news on TV, see the place where he had frequented, burning to the ground. The situation triggered complex emotions. He troubled the terrible scenes, but at the same time, he know, because, he says, he has been a victim of racial discrimination. "I mean, it's sad to see," the New York Jets’ defense solve told the site on Tuesday. "I don't want to say this is necessary, because it is not, but sometimes, you know, I know that the St. Louis police. Some good, some bad. Just have a lot of, just a lot, a lot." I don't want to pick sides or nothing like that, but it's crazy. I've seen both sides of it. I've seen my folk act a certain way and I've seen the police get beside themselves with their badges. I've seen both sides of it. "I've been racially profiled before and all that, just being young and in a car and in an area I'm not supposed to be in. In high school, you don't know too much about the law. If they don't have a reason to pull you out of the car, you don't have to get out of the car. I came across some good guys, too. I was speeding and they wouldn't give me a ticket. "Like I said, I play of the fence. Is very dangerous, everyone told me that the police (Darren Wilson) may be free. I hope that will not happen. "Wilson allegedly shot and killed an unarmed black teenager, Michael brown sparked riots in the Streets. Richardson's ultimate wish to "it's dead." His parents live in St. Louis and his friends, he said. "Quite serious, man," he said. "Just keep faith, prayer, hope my family can protest the protesters want to do so, rather than trying to rob or not. I don't know too much. No matter the CNN for almost what I get."

Bangladesh' Sanu simple message: "let's go"

When the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson met with receiver Mohamed Sanu after a few days, the team first learned no Marvin Jones, this is the only two words he said young players. Sanu, once receiving list 3, fully understand their meaning. Jones was injured, until October and receive rotate, Sanu to try is the best time pass - catcher team. "I was surprised, I did what I want statement after reaction Marvin beyond A.J. green, some time ago, but because they need to compete," Jackson said. "I hope beyond Sanu Marvin." Jackson's philosophy, maintain high pressure in his advanced skills, they will be competitive than ever before. He not only said, "nobody's job is safe." Does he really believe in it. Apparently, the philosophy has been working. Sanu has taken advantage of Jones' absence this preseason, working almost exclusively as the No. 2 receiver in practice alongside Green, the player who continues to get his usual No. 1 receiver reps and looks. In addition to catching, Sanu has been impressive passing and running both on reverses off the edge and out of the backfield as a Wildcat quarterback. Cincinnati won't be looking for him to solely run gadget plays this season, but the Bengals are hopeful he'll continue turning heads when they do.  "He's been all over the place outside, inside, moving around and he's really done a good job for us," quarterback Andy Dalton said.  Sanu told Jackson at the start of the season, he wanted to come back a different player. In Jackson's point of view, "he did it." "This is just the consistency of the production in his playing style," Jackson said. "He was like a true starter. Not to say that he is a year ago. I only know that I hope what we do, and see what he's doing. Blocks, he caught, he runs, he can do everything. We will try to use some of his great skills and this year for him to show his talent and ability." Tigers will get another chance to see those talents and abilities in the game of life scenes, their plane Paul brown stadium on Saturday night.

"I want to strengthen, more fill Marvin," said Sanu. "It is to continue to do what I do. It is keep playing and consistent. This is about. I can't see what happened in the future, but I know I can handle, I know I can control, this is my efforts, do my best to make this team better. "Cotton as Bangladesh has said for a week, and now sidelined, Jones because of foot surgery in the first three games, when the receiver as Brandon Tate, Dane Sanzenbacher and James Wright players to fill the vacancies last second receiver." This is a" person "attitude," receiver manager James city said. "This is what we've been... you put them, see if we can get the best person that can help us win the football game. Jackson said," all you do, and then added, "go."

The Reds camp, close to full strength

It’s As the Washington Redskins tidy up mobile truck escape from training camp in Richmond, Va. In the first year of coach Jay Gruden, maintain a positive, with a wink grin suggested of the locals." There is no road outside a complaint is a bit bumpy road. We must repair the roads in Richmond, cow," Jay Gruden said. "I'm stiff neck ride in the car. In addition, man, this is a great experience, and these guys really things." Jay Gruden and team President and general manager Bruce Allen pointed out that to improve the team chemistry as a complete mission. "I never want a media circus or anything like that," Gruden said. "I don't know what happened last year, I wasn't here. I think it was pretty smooth. I think everybody's on the same page as far as what we're talking about, what we're doing on the field. There's no hidden agendas I don't think. Hopefully that remains consistent throughout the season, not just in training camp. So moving forward, hopefully we can stay in that train of thought and mentality." Allen said Gruden brought the energy and "focus on today" mantra that made for a smoother ride in camp. Last year, coach Mike Shanahan, spent a lot of time with the media to discuss Robert Griffin lll’s recovering from knee surgery and handling his January 2013 in Seattle Seahawks playoff loss to the damage.

This summer, Gruden can maximize the novelty of the new regime. "I think Jay Chou is a very good job, he and his staff to build up friendship," Allen said. "What we do. Now have plenty of competition, in the football team and patriot, in their work, we want to push us this season. I don't think there is any question, we got better camp. The key is to ensure that we keep getting better and better when we get back to the Redskins Park. "The next global's allegations and Cleveland Brown appointment on Monday night. "We haven't looked at the Cleveland. However, this will be an exciting event, Monday night football," Gruden said. "My brother came, of course, it would have been interesting, and Johnny football. But actually, I want to make it more people how we perform for us, how we under the lights out, excited, and show them what we can do. "Global says changes in the team this week to eliminate the night meeting, the meeting Allen described as "intense" the meeting of the position of the group global daily improvement plan.

The Washington Redskins defensive in New England

I like Brian Orakpo's bag, because it is a team effort. First of all, Ryan Kerrigan on the patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett outside have a very good in his pocket. What is worth I see Brian baker, emphasizes on the use of technology. In the corner of the response to his right arm in his men.At the top of the peak, he did a baker is focused on, he gave up his arm, he returned to his hips. Anyway, it's job. He pinched. Then, solve jarvis Jenkins collapsed Mallett pocket, no space increases, Orakpo finish it by left he beat up a few times, therefore, solve the set width, Orakpo took him, and then in. Team work. The bag.

Wrote, most of the plays I've seen in the rookie defender Trent Murphy let him against it. Same was true Thursday. He ducked inside the right tackle to make a tackle for a loss. I think he surprises blockers by how low he can play. Murphy did not look comfortable in coverage; he did do this in college, but it’s a different ballgame here of course. But I liked how he took on the lead blocker on one run. And I liked how he attacked the guard on one rush, at his outside shoulder. The guard turned outside a bit. File that away for a possible stunt with Kerrigan.

Linebacker Perry Riley played fast in his limited snaps. He missed a tackle on the first play of the game, but he shot through the gap hard. He is a group of teammates to ensure it not become a gain and limited two yards long. It's always good to help solve.Riley also is full of holes to play the second. Trenton Robinson love contact.I can give you a list of examples.But I will put it on this: he likes to contact.

Redskins VS Patriots

Robert Griffin III is an USA football quarterback for the Redskins of the NFL. He played college football for Baylor University, and won the Heisman Trophy. He was selected by the Redskins. Griffin III won the 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Jay Gruden knows he wants quarterback Robert Griffin III to throw the ball away every once in a while. Griffin already made it clear that’s something he won’t do in practice. It’s something he’s loathe to do in the regular season as well. Even the Redskins' coach understands why. “Sometimes you say he should have thrown it away,” Gruden said, “and he scrambles around and finds a guy wide open and it’s a 70-yard gain and you’re high-fiving him.” Against the New England Patriots Tuesday afternoon, Griffin had a couple occasions when he didn’t unload the ball. Rather than throw it away in a practice setting, even if it was clear he’d have been sacked, he’ll scramble out of the pocket. His goal: keep the play alive so they can work on the scrambling drill with the receivers. Griffin wants to get the other receivers used to knowing what to do when he starts to run. Jackson was used to playing with a scrambling quarterback in Michael Vick and, on tape last year, adjusted immediately as soon as Vick would start to run. Andre Roberts has adapted well. Santana Moss, in his third year with Griffin, had to shake free from playing with quarterbacks who did not scramble and was in a structured system. On two occasions Griffin scrambled outside the pocket, but he opted to run instead of throwing it downfield. Another time he found tight end Jordan Reed along the sidelines. Last week, though, he scrambled to the right and connected on a deep ball to receiver DeSean Jackson. In those situations, once the play went away from him, he would be done. “Robert’s so athletic that he thinks he can keep a lot of plays alive,” Gruden said. “Maybe he can. But there’s a point in time where he has to not make a bad play worse.” Griffin and the Redskins’ offense struggled in their first 2-minute drill against New England’s defense. But they improved in their next showing. During seven-on-seven work Griffin was more adept at finding receivers underneath Reed in particular. Griffin said, “The time to throw it away is in the preseason. I understand that. My thing is in practice most of the time I won’t throw it away and sometimes if the play doesn’t present itself, I will try to extend the play and work on the scramble drill. In the regular season the scramble drill is a big part of what we do. Not every play will work out the way you plan it. In the preseason I’ll definitely throw the ball away.” What the Redskins want to see from Griffin is a strong command of the offense, knowing it will take some time. He did have a couple good throws to Jackson that showed what they want to see: get to his drop, plant and throw. On the first, he found Jackson on a comeback against corner Darrelle Revis. On the second, he nearly connected on a deep ball in the end zone. Revis, though, wound up knocking the ball away. Most corners would not have made the play and the Redskins likely would have argued that Revis interfered with Jackson. A play-action screen to the left was high and in front of Jackson, who would have been drilled if it were a regular game. Griffin also was a little off at times, missing behind Roberts on one cross. “He’s coming,” Gruden said. “He has a long ways to go but the more chance he has to take a snap from center with people rushing him, seeing coverages and seeing routes develop, making reads, making progressions and making throws with his footwork, the better he’s going to be,” The Griffin wore number 10 for the Redskins.

Washington Redskins Camp of day four

Redskins Camp of day 4, The Redskins made their first cut of camp, releasing second-year linebacker Brandon Jenkins after a rugged start to camp. Redskins Camp of day 4, He had a particularly tough day, getting chewed out a couple times by his position coach Brian Baker for his pass rushes. Though Rob Jackson is a veteran it’s not a lock that he’ll automatically be the fourth outside linebacker. Redskins Camp of day 4, Adrian Robinson looked good Sunday, for example. Redskins Camp of day 4, “We like the play of the guys behind him,” Redskins coach Jay Gruden said of the release. “We thought the earlier we make that move to give Brandon a chance to go somewhere else would be beneficial to him.” The Redskins still have a roster spot available and will bring in some free agents Monday, including defensive end Everette Brown. Redskins owner Dan Snyder made his first appearance at training camp Sunday morning, a departure from last season when he was more present. Snyder used to be a staple at training camp practices. On a dreary day, the Redskins drew 6,668 fans in attendance on Military Appreciation Day. Along with releasing Jenkins, the Redskins took offensive lineman Maurice Hurt off the physically unable to perform list. Hurt failed his physical and at the time Gruden said Hurt was out of shape, but said after further review “something wasn’t right and we wanted to make sure he was healthy.” But he declined to say what wasn’t right, but did say Hurt’s weight was fine. Hurt will have a tough time making the roster regardless. Quarterback Robert Griffin III had one of his better throws in camp Sunday morning, tossing a deep out over corner E.J. Biggers to receiver Ryan Grant. Griffin got away with a couple passes that should have been intercepted, but were dropped. Griffin has cut down on the number of times he’s taken off from the pocket as camp has progressed. He did take off one time and showed good speed getting around the edge, with linebacker Brian Orakpo in pursuit, but did not have room to do much other than get out of bounds. Redskins Camp of day 4, Also liked when Griffin whipped a pass underneath to tight end Jordan Reed, showing torque that he didn’t always display in 2013. Redskins Camp of day 4, Not sure what will get the players more jacked up, Going in full pads with more live hitting Monday morning or the fact that the walk-through that afternoon was cancelled. The Redskins never had live drills where there “might be some tackling involved,” Gruden said. Redskins Camp of day 4,As for giving the players the afternoon off, with an off day Tuesday, Gruden said, “I’m tired of looking at them and I want them out of the building for a few hours,” Redskins Camp of day 4. end the article.

Jay Gruden

Washington Redskins Jay Gruden clearly had more of a game face on than previous pressers. Washington Redskins Yes, you can tell that training camp is here. It's not like he was uptight. Washington Redskins And it's not as if his answers were short. But he was definitely locked in on what he wants to accomplish in camp. Washington Redskins He has a bit of crustiness to him, like when he said, Washington Redskins "Nothing is worse than when you let someone go and they kick your ass later on." A little crustiness is good, but it's also part of his personality. Gruden is a friendly guy and the players seem to like him. That's great if you win. But he's not just here to win friends. "My relationship with all the players, hopefully is a good one and a strong one," he said, "one that I'm the coach, they're the player. Moving forward, I've got their back and we are going to do everything we can to help them." The key part, He's the coach, they're the players. Otherwise, you end up allowing players to run the ship. And that's where a little crustiness can help him. Gruden will rely on others, something we already knew. It's one reason why the Redskins wanted to keep Jim Haslett around, to provide guidance from experienced voices. But Gruden reiterated Wednesday that "every decision I make will have input." Whether this works or not, I don't know. But I think the result is a staff that feels more ownership; same with the players. Now they just have to prove they can win. Gruden was asked if he looked at previous coaches who have struggled in Washington and what he could learn. The problem is, they all struggled for different reasons but in general it's been an organizational issue. Some lacked players; others lacked support; others lacked the ability to do the job. Washington Redskins What Gruden needs to do is get quarterback Robert Griffin III to play at a certain level and make sure the defense improves. Any time to reflect on his journey to reach this spot ended long ago and probably shortly after Gruden accepted the job he made it clear he likes to look forward. His feelings now? "Anticipation. You're excited about the season. You're nervous. you've got butterflies walking out there every day." Do not expect any crazy drills during practices from Gruden. "I don't think there's any special drill I'm going to do that nobody's ever done before. I hope not. It'll be football." Translation, No slip and slides. This is not related to Gruden, Washington Redskins but, Maurice Hurt is in a battle to win a roster spot and he reports out of shape? What are the odds that he somehow wins that roster spot? I did not think he was going to make the roster before camp. His a just went down. Washington Redskins Seriously; how does this happen, Washington Redskins.

Washington Redskins will head to their first training camp workout in Richmond

Washington Redskins After some changes at the top, the Washington Redskins will head to their first training camp workout in Richmond, Va. Washington Redskins on July 24 with plenty to prove. Last year's 3-13 nosedive after a 10-6 record in 2012 led to the dismissal of head coach Mike Shanahan and his son and offensive coordinator Kyle. Washington Redskins Taking their places are Jay Gruden as head coach and Sean McVay as offensive coordinator and they have no prior experience in those respective roles. Washington Redskins Their most conspicuous challenge will be to restore quarterback Robert Griffin III to star status. Heading into camp, Washington Redskins he certainly is the player with the most to prove. Two years ago, the 2011 Heisman Trophy winner/second overall pick in the 2012 draft set rookie quarterback records for passer rating and rushing yards and electrified Washington fans while leading the Redskins to a 10-6 record and their first NFC East title in 13 years. Washington Redskins That season ended with a playoff loss to Seattle in which Griffin tore his right ACL and MCL. Griffin missed the entire offseason, but pushed to be on the field for training camp and to start the season opener after being held out of all four preseason games. He wore a brace to protect his knee for all of 2013 and was never the same dynamic performer that he had been in 2012 before being benched for the final three games by Mike Shanahan to supposedly prevent further hits in a lost season in which Washington would finish 3-13. With his knee healthy and the Shanahans gone, Griffin needs to show that he is more like the dazzling performer he was in 2012 than the lackluster player he was in 2013, or his future and that of the Redskins will be in jeopardy. Washington Redskins Here are other key issues Gruden must address in his first NFL training camp as a head coach: London Fletcher retired after starting every game the past seven seasons while making four Pro Bowls, calling the defensive signals and serving as a captain. Washington Redskins Washington signed free agents Akeem Jordan (98 games, 44 starts), Darryl Sharpton (42 games, 19 starts) and Adam Hayward (107 games, 13 starts), but the leading candidate appears to be Keenan Robinson, Washington Redskins a fourth-round pick out of Texas in 2012. Robinson's rookie year ended with a torn pec on Thanksgiving at Dallas and he missed all of 2013 with a similar injury suffered before preseason began. Washington Redskins However, Robinson spent more time working with the starters in minicamp than any of the newcomers. Washington Redskins The Redskins signed veteran Ryan Clark, which should help at free safety. Washington Redskins And Brandon Meriweather can still play, especially at strong safety, Washington Redskins when he's not costing his team 15 yards or getting suspended. But it's slim pickings after that. Bacarri Rambo struggled as a rookie and has a lot to prove. Washington Redskins Phillip Thomas sustained a Lisfranc injury to his left foot during training camp and that cost him a valuable development season. Washington Redskins The Redskins did not draft a safety, Washington Redskins but cornerback Bashaud Breeland, a fourth-round selection, is versatile enough to move to safety, Washington Redskins.

Tanard Jackson

Redskins Tanard Jackson The sad part of the tale for Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson is that he got another chance. Redskins Tanard Jackson And another one. And another one. Redskins Tanard Jackson And now he deserves no more, Redskins Tanard Jackson after news Wednesday that the NFL has suspended Jackson again for violating the NFL's Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. Redskins Tanard Jackson It's sad because he keeps doing this to himself. Redskins Tanard Jackson It's sad because whatever he's doing with his personal life now has such a hold on him that he's tossed away a precious career, Redskins Tanard Jackson one that could have set himself and his family up for life. Now, it's no longer about football for him and, in truth, it hasn't been for a while. Rather, it's about beating a far tougher opponent than what he faced on the field, Redskins Tanard Jackson one that could destroy him. Yes, Jackson has made bad choices. Yes, he put himself on this path. But do you really think this is the path he wants? Being suspended four times by the NFL, causing anguish for his family and personal embarrassment? Taking drugs puts your life on a slippery slope; you can choose to do them for a while and then, after a while, they choose for you. My colleague Mike Jones pointed this out on Twitter earlier Wednesday, Redskins Tanard Jackson but it's true: When asked in May about changes he had made to his lifestyle, Jackson really didn't have a lot to say. It would have been easy to say he stopped going to certain areas, or that he'd been in rehab, Redskins Tanard Jackson or he stopped hanging around certain people. He did talk about having to change his lifestyle. The problem is, issues with drugs become a shadow, something that's impossible to outrun without a lot of work or help. Redskins Tanard Jackson When he returned, the Redskins were not expecting a lot from him unlike when they signed him in 2012 and anticipated him being a starter. They were left with an ineffective Madieu Williams when Jackson was suspended that August. Now they have Ryan Clark, who was firmly ahead of Jackson on the depth chart. He's reliable, Redskins Tanard Jackson available and a leader. The only way Jackson would have bumped him from the lineup is if Clark's play had slipped. Redskins Tanard Jackson Or if Jackson had somehow regained some past glory. I also thought it was a little odd that Jackson was not in great shape when he returned. I would have thought he'd have been working hard to get ready and take this last chance seriously. Redskins Tanard Jackson It wasn't as if he was grossly out of shape, Redskins Tanard Jackson but he admitted that staying in shape wasn't at the top of his priority list. No, it most certainly shouldn't have been. Redskins Tanard Jackson But it should have been part of an overall package of turning his life around. Again, it's a shame. Jackson did this to himself, and he knows it. Redskins Tanard Jackson He didn't let fans down, Redskins Tanard Jackson he let himself down. And, yes, while I know some do not have any sympathy for him, he still warrants it. You know him as a player; Redskins Tanard Jackson  he's more than that. His career is over. But his fight continues, Redskins Tanard Jackson.

Josh LeRibeus

Start The Redskins selected him in the third round of the 2012 draft with plans of developing him into a starter on the interior of their line for years to come. Washington Redskins Josh LeRibeus showed some promise during relief duty as a rookie, Washington Redskins and even played most of his team’s playoff game against Seattle. Washington Redskins But Le Ribeus regressed last season when he reported for offseason workouts more than 30 pounds overweight. Washington Redskins Instead of taking over at left guard, he spent the year trying to get back into shape, and didn’t dress for a single game. Washington Redskins Now as he enters his third NFL season, and what he describes as possibly his last chance with the team, LeRibeus is looking to make up for lost time and facing some stiff competition. Washington this offseason signed free agent Shawn Lauvao, Washington Redskins and he is penciled in as the starter at left guard. Then Washington drafted Spencer Long in the third round. Long is expected to eventually take over as the starting right guard, Washington Redskins although incumbent Chris Chester could hold him off for this year. For now, LeRibeus must prove himself as a capable backup. Washington Redskins He opened the offseason program working as the second-team left guard, and in the following weeks, Washington Redskins flip-flopped with Long at right guard. Coach Jay Gruden said it’s important that the young guards display an ability to play both guard positions because on game days, teams generally dress only the five starters and a backup swing guard and swing tackle. Washington Redskins LeRibeus reported for duty in better shape, Washington Redskins and coaches say he is at a better place now than he was at this point last season. It’s important that he continues to do well in training camp, Washington Redskins and show a strong sense of self-motivation. Otherwise, his time in the organization could end before it ever really got started, Washington Redskins end.