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reinventing the game of football Womens Dwayne Haskins Jersey , one idea at a time" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteHogs Havena Washington Redskins communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsRedskinsMastheadOddsShopCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Looks Like Someone Has A Sixpack Of The MondaysDaily SlopRedskins RecapsEDTShareTweetShareShareWhat do the smart people think?Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty ImagesProFootballTalk recently published an article in which they asked 25 “smart” peoplewhat they’d do if they could change one thing about the sport of professional football.I thought I’d list the 25 ideas along with some quick comments about each.1. Ron Wolf: Cut Down On FlagsBiB: Okay.2. Rick Gosselin: Help Defenses By Extending The Bump ZoneBiB: I’ve never thought about this before reading the suggestion.On the face of it, it sounds good to me, but I could probably be convinced otherwise.3. Dean Blandino: Make Every Play Replay-ReviewableBiB: Honestly, I think that the current use of instant replay is bad for football.I even wrote an article about it once (that wasn’t well-received).I’d like to see less use of replay, not more. Blandino does at least say that there shouldn’t be more challenge flags given to coaches.He also says, “The NFL needs to be competitive and compensate the officials better, and also give them better resources in training”.I agree with that wholeheartedly.4. Brandon Carr: Take Away Some Protection of the QuarterbacksBiB: I disagree with Carr on both counts.I like the protection for quarterbacks in today’s NFL.I do not think the current CBA limits on off season training are really good for the sport, and I think they hurt the ability of coaches to develop players’ skills and understanding of the game.5. Scott Hanson: Make the Onside Kick a Real Play Again BiB: There probably needs to be a substitute for the onside kick, which was basically lost with last year’s rule changes.After seeing the AAF a few months ago, I’m now okay with just doing away with kickoffs altogether.I didn’t miss them in the Spring league games that I watched.Instead of Hanson’s proposal, I’d like to see more options for the extra point.Something like the current 1 & 2 point options, with another 3 point option that involves, say, running a play from scrimmage from the 15-yard line.Let’s make the entire game more strategic so the loss of a “Hail Mary” style onside kick in the waning seconds of a game isn’t a big deal.6. Booger McFarland: Make the Onside Kick a Real Play Again IIBiB: Booger McFarland?I thought they said they asked ‘smart’ people.What kind of smart person lets people call him “Booger”?7. Pete Carroll: Kill Instant ReplayBiB: A man after my own heart!!8. Mark Leibovich: Put Bad Ownership Up For a Public VoteBiB: I’m gonna paste Leibovich’s entire comment here for your consideration:9. Hunter Henry: Ensure That Each Team Gets a Possession in OvertimeBiB: I realize that I am in the very small minority here, but I HATE the calls for this change to overtime rules.This basically values offense over defense.Teams had 60 minutes to win the game. I think the current rules are absolutely perfect: a touchdown or defensive score wins the game; otherwise, the second possession is sudden death.This is elegant and values offense and defense equally.10. Lindsay Jones: Be More Progressive About Players Using MarijuanaBiB: Yes.11.Chris Nowinski: Eliminate Tackle Football Until High SchoolBiB: I played tackle football when I was a kid, so my first inclination is to resist this idea.That said, the science shouldn’t be ignored.Solutions need to be found somewhere.12. Richard Deitsch: Give Fans a Beckham CamBiB: I think the technology offers opportunities to bring the game to fans in ways never before possible, and the rise of reality TV in general, and creative programming in the NFL in particular has set the stage for more creative TV.I absolutely LOVE this suggestion!I think the NFL owners as a whole are too conservative.This is a good example of how to use technology in a more interactive way to bring fans into the game, but I hate the “Backham Cam” name.13. Sam Farmer: Adios, Chain GangsBiB: Yeah... okay.Next.14. Eric Winston: Seed the Playoffs By Record, Not Division TitleBiB: No.Wrong.Of all the ideas I read in this article, this is probably the worst.Part of what makes the NFL great is the division rivalries, and winning the division is important — not just for bragging rights, but for playoff seedings.If Eric Winston had been part of the Continental Congress, the United States would have a unicameral house of Parliament instead of the more elegant bicameral structure of the Senate and House of Representatives that we enjoy today.Delete this idea from your mind.15. Amy Trask: Increase Roster SizeBiB: Motion approved.Overdue.Make it happen.16. Calais Campbell: Make Every Healthy Player Active on Game DayBiB: The idea of the current rules on game day active players is to have a level playing field for all teams (everyone gets 46 active players).I remember the old days with IR manipulation by teams well enough to appreciate why the current structure is preferable.That said, I agree with Campbell on his reasons for wanting the change — I just like Amy Trask’s solution (#15 above) better.I’d suggest expanding rosters to either 60 players or an unlimited roster size (constrained by the existing salary cap structure), with 53 to 55 players active on game day.17. Sal Paolantonio: Send Replay Review Into Our Living RoomsBiB: When I first saw the header for this recommendation, I thought he wanted to let viewers vote on instant replay calls — an idea against which I immediately recoiled.Intuitively, I really like what he has actually recommended here, and I think it would be both great TV and a step in the right direction of the ‘reality’ TV that the NFL seems to be embracing.That said, I saw this idea in action on the first AAF broadcast I watched, and the experience actually left me a bit ‘flat’.It was much less compelling than I would have expected.To make this idea work, it needs a huge improvement in production quality from what I saw with the AAF Dwayne Haskins Jersey White , but I think the idea has merit.18. Les Snead: Reinvent the PreseasonBiB: I agree that the pre-season is broken and needs a solution.Whether Snead has the right concept or not, I’m less sure about.The Pro Bowl is broken too, and either needs to be fixed or eliminated.19. Rich Eisen: Give the Ball Back to the Offense on Fumbles Through the End ZoneBiB: I normally am kind of like a strict constructionist on the Supreme Court, seeking consistency and adherence to written rules and precedent.That said, I’m with Eisen on this one.Put a new rule in the book to change this current travesty.20. Terez Paylor: The NFL Must Loosen Its Vise-Grip on HighlightsBiB: I understand the NFL’s concerns with copyright and content ownership, but I’ve long been puzzled by their attitude towards limiting the use of film for people who are doing everything possible to promote the NFL game.The league just seem to be far away from any kind of reasonable point of balance between protecting their legal rights and promoting the fan experience.21. Neil Hornsby: Shorten the GameBiB: I like the objective, but not the proposed solution.I’d like to see shorter games, but I get twitchy when people want to fuck with the rules — especially when it’s to ‘speed up the game’ rather than fix some injustice that hurts the players, or the game itself.I’d vote ‘no’ here.22. Harry Carson: Bring Pre-1993 Retirees’ Pensions In Line With Other Sports …BiB: This is a ‘political’ response that won’t resonate much with most fans, but I’ve read a fair bit about this in the past six months and I agree with Carson.This is a proposal that would positively impact about 4,000 former players and their families — a number that gets smaller every year as older players die.The NFL can afford it; it’s not my money.I’d like to see the NFLPA go to bat for this.23. Joe Horrigan: … And Do The Same For Pre-1993 Player BenefitsHorgan: (slow golf clap)24. Bart Scott: Liberalize Rules to Bring Back the Excitement of the KickoffBiB: A year ago I might have supported this idea.Watching the AAF transformed my opinion and I’ve swung 180 degrees on this.I’m now in the “eliminate kickoffs” camp.It would also help with #21 above (shortening the game).Yes, I know how hypocritical I am for opposing a change to how the clock runs at the same time that I favor the elimination of kickoffs and touchbacks for fumbles through the end zone, but, what can I say?I am an imperfect creature.God’s not done with me yet.25: Mike Florio: Adopt the XFL’s OT RuleBiB: My natural inclination is to disagree with Florio just on general principle, but in this case I genuinely think this proposal is absolutely horrendous!!If #14 was the worst idea, this one is running neck-and-neck at the wire and finishing second.As I mentioned in #9 above, I don’t believe the league has any problem with overtime rules (and, yes, I realize I am in a tiny minority there).I think they are perfect the way they are.What puzzles me most is how Mike Florio got included in an article that says they asked a question to “smart people”.Oh yeah... Peter King, who put together the article, works for NBC Sports, same as Florio.Office politics. What’s the latest from Redskins training camp?" />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHogs Haven homepageHorizontal - WhiteHogs Havena Washington Redskins communityFollow Hogs Haven online:Follow Hogs Haven on TwitterFollow Hogs Haven on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchHogs Haven main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsRedskinsMastheadOddsShopCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Looks Like Someone Has A Sixpack Of The MondaysDaily SlopRedskins Recapsin 2019New,68commentsWhat’s the latest from Redskins training camp?EDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Redskins Training Camp Observations: There’s a different attitude surrounding this team in 2019TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesAfter watching five Training camp practices, one must be careful not to draw too many conclusions. However, I think it’s perfectly sensible to consider observations with a grain of salt. I’m sure most of you have been gathering information from various beat reporters, but I thought I’d share my observations of practice.First off, there seemed to be a different attitude surrounding the team. I don’t know if the ‘Bama players are rubbing off, or the loss of players like D.J. Swearinger has helped the culture, but this team is noticeably more business-like, with less fooling around on the sidelines and more nose-to-the-grind attitude. Now, if you’re rolling your eyes at this observation, consider this; I have attended training camp in Richmond for the last four years and the team has signed autographs after each and every practice, with seemingly no time limit to the players. This year? The players only signed autographs on Fan Appreciation Day, and as the horn was blown 30 minutes into the signing session, every player turned immediately and jogged to the facility. Might be a small difference Dwayne Haskins Jersey , but it’s certainly a change. Overall on offense, the team struggled. Colt McCoy was the only quarterback that ran the offense smoothly, but he turned the ball over at an alarming rate, something that has plagued him throughout his career. Add in the fact that he still isn’t fully healthy and won’t play preseason game one against the Browns, and this offense might struggle. Case Keenum is not picking up the offense as quickly as the team would like and is not moving the ball much better than rookie Dwayne Haskins. Speaking of Haskins, it’s clear that he is a cut above the other two quarterbacks physically. He’s a head taller and is about as wide as Colt and Case put together, while he throws with (almost) as much velocity and arm talent than the two combined as well. In addition, Haskins is saying all the right things in camp about being humble and patient, which is a welcome difference from that #10 guy we had a few years ago. If the team is patient with Haskins and plays him only when he is mentally ready, the young man has all the tools.The team also ran a lot more motion before the snap, something that has been employed by more offensively creative teams like the Eagles, Colts, Rams, and Chiefs. I would expect more pre-snap motion from this offense with new Offensive Coordinator Kevin O’Connell getting involved. This will not only help with breaking tendencies and confusing the defense, but it will help Haskins identify blitzes, ‘backer assignments, and in differentiating between man and zone coverage pre-snap.As far as the offensive line goes, losing Trent Williams is obviously a big blow. However, this team has more depth on the line than they have had in years. Geron Christian Sr. stood out to me as a completely different player in comparison to last year. He’s obviously stronger and he held his own against rushers on the left side. Having said that, I don’t think he will start at LT, I think Donald Penn will, and Penn looked like the dependable starter he has been throughout his career. At LG, Ereck Flowers was given most of the reps with the first team, but I don’t think it’s coincidence that Wes Martin is playing alongside Penn with the second team. about lazy route-running throughout camp. He made Vernon re-run multiple routes that I saw (which is a stark contrast to Gruden in previous years). Jordan Reed looks like he did years ago before his foot problems, and if he can truly stay healthy, this offense will run through him. Wide receiver is the biggest mystery though, as Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson Jr, Trey Quinn, Terry McLaurin, Kelvin Harmon, Cam Sims, and Robert Davis will be fighting for (likely) 6 spots on the roster. For my money, I thought McLaurin (speed and attention to technique) and Davis (size/speed freak who made several jump-ball grabs) had the best camps at receiver, but I also don’t doubt that Trey Quinn will lead this team in receptions; the dude is just always open. I would not be surprised if Doctson is the odd man out…he just doesn’t make enough plays and his health is too unreliable when there is so much raw talent around him. One more quick anecdote; Haskins two favorite targets were his college teammate McLaurin and fellow rookie Harmon Wes Martin Jersey , who was thrown more than a few back-shoulder balls throughout camp.While the offense did not look good in camp, it was likely because of the dominant defensive front the Redskins will deploy this season. Jonathan Allen, DaRon Payne, Matt Ioannidis, and Caleb Brantley were virtually unstoppable in both one-on-ones and team drills, getting penetration and/or pushing offensive lineman back on almost every snap. Not to be forgotten, Tim Settle has trimmed down and looks like he will be a strong rotation player along the line. The linebackers are the only unsettled part of this defense, as Jon Bostic and Shaun Dion Hamilton ran with the ones and Cole Holcomb and Josh Harvey-Clemons ran with the twos. Holcomb looked great in camp. He’s fast and he diagnoses and gets downhill quickly. I wouldn’t be surprised if he started on passing downs by season’s end. The losses of Mason Foster, Zach Brown, and Reuben Foster seemed to doom this defense. After seeing the ILBs in camp, I think there is some real talent there that could surprise people. I am a bit worried about the secondary, as I wonder how the unit will gel after a disastrous 2018. One thing is for sure though; Landon Collins excels when he is closer to the ball and can make plays. Ray Horton, who will hopefully help fix the communication and scheme issues, used Collins in a ‘robber’ role fairly often in camp, which resulted in three interceptions over the middle. Collins and Montae Nicholson were also often used on blitzes, something I think we can expect in the fall. Speaking of Nicholson, I wasn’t impressed with his overall performance. He was late on too many throws to the outside and he wasn’t breaking early enough on throws. He drew the ire of Gruden and Horton repeatedly for arriving late to boundary throws. Quinton Dunbar looks like the best CB on this team, as his length and athleticism really stood out in camp. I wonder about Josh Norman’s ability in man coverage, but the hope is that Horton will employ more zone coverage, as it would suit his star corner far more than man, where quick in-breaking routes are too easy for opposing receivers. I really like Fabian Moreau and I think he has shown steady improvement, but he is certainly better on the boundary than in the slot. Long, fast corners are usually meant to play on the outside, and I feel he is miscast on the interior. oreau and Dunbar on the outside with Jimmy Moreland manning the nickel role. Moreland looked very good at times, as his quick feet help him stay pinned on receivers. He isn’t ready yet though. He guesses far too often and loses leverage, giving up wide open plays to his assigned receiver. The edge players are not forgotten by me, it’s just hard to get a true look at them in camp, as they aren’t allowed to hit the quarterback and can really only ever go 3/4 speed. Ryan Anderson is noticeably slimmer and was playing opposite Ryan Kerrigan, who we can chalk up for 10-14 sacks again this year. Montez Sweat certainly looks the part, and he has a shock in his hands that we haven’t seen in an edge-rusher in Washington in decades, but he’s a rookie and he missed all but one day of practice that I saw. It would behoove the team, and fans, to temper expectations. That’s it for my observations. Be on the lookout for my 53-man rosters throughout the preseason. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter @Kennedy_Paynter!