BLITZKRIEG
~LACUNA LEGIONS~
I didn't get there until 4:00pm today, and I wasn't able to take any play by play notes this afternoon, but maybe tomorrow. We'll see...
I thought Harrington looked the best today, and that was mostly due to a 2:00 minute drill where he threw three straight completions, and drove the offensive within FG range in less than a minute. That one drill made the difference for me today, he nailed everything in that series, and the drive started at the <---45. His releases were quick, and he was very accurate in my opinion....
I was also very impressed with WR D. Hagan, who had more reps today due to the Booker injury. He could be turn out to be a nice surprise this year if he continues to improve. Just remember this is only mini-camp though, and many times these kinds of players don't show up once pre-season starts. I've been fooled before when it comes to judging young WR's during this time of year. So anyway, I like what I see in him, I just hope he's the real thing....
D. Culpepper made one really nice throw for about 20 yards or so, but it was on a frozen rope!!. A pass I'm sure everyone here would have loved to see, and don't worry, I'm sure as the days move on we'll see many more. His arm is really what excites me when I watch Culpepper. He can really zing it...
He was also doing some kind of drill where he would drop back, do a quick side to side pivot in the pocket, and then step into a short throw. He was basically attempting to work on his side to side movement. He's certainly doing everything he can to make it back soon, that much is obvious. Let's hope he continues....
I like what I see from QB C. Lemon as well. He's not blowing anybody away, but you can tell this guy is a good athlete who uses his quickness, and ability to make something out of nothing. I like where he is at this stage, and I certainly see why Saban was interested in him. He could surprise once pre-season gets here....
The secondary is actually looking pretty solid at this stage in my opinion. They don't always make "the play", but they're a ball hawking group who like to pick off any tipped balls. I saw more of that today. Once the real practices get underway, and everyone is in pads, we'll have a better idea of exactly how well these guys will gel, and mold as a unit, but all looks well from my chair thus far. On top of that, Capers / Saban have been putting an extra amount of focus on these players, and this area, so I'm not particularly all that worried about our secondary showing improvement this year....
O. Mare was out there banging some looooong one's today. He's a great kicker in my opinion, and we're lucky to have him...
Ronnie / Sammie looked their usual solid selves. Sammy can do it all, and he looks like he's in great shape. He and Ronnie together should be awesome, and I think Sammy is finally going to get the respect he deserves....
I kind of forgot about TE R. McMicheal, but he's having himself a very productive mini camp thus far, even yesterday he made some nice catches, but I forgot to mention him. He and Culpepper should bond very well, and they're already showing good signs of that on the field. They'll make a deadly combo once they start clicking...
Final Note : Today's practice was good, not great. I thought they looked fresher / more hungry yesterday. But rest assure that Culpepper is making progress, and he looks sharp at this stage. It's still VERY early, and there's much to do in between now and the start of pre-season. These are great days we're having, and there's more to come....
PHINZ RULE!!!!
I thought Harrington looked the best today, and that was mostly due to a 2:00 minute drill where he threw three straight completions, and drove the offensive within FG range in less than a minute. That one drill made the difference for me today, he nailed everything in that series, and the drive started at the <---45. His releases were quick, and he was very accurate in my opinion....
I was also very impressed with WR D. Hagan, who had more reps today due to the Booker injury. He could be turn out to be a nice surprise this year if he continues to improve. Just remember this is only mini-camp though, and many times these kinds of players don't show up once pre-season starts. I've been fooled before when it comes to judging young WR's during this time of year. So anyway, I like what I see in him, I just hope he's the real thing....
D. Culpepper made one really nice throw for about 20 yards or so, but it was on a frozen rope!!. A pass I'm sure everyone here would have loved to see, and don't worry, I'm sure as the days move on we'll see many more. His arm is really what excites me when I watch Culpepper. He can really zing it...
He was also doing some kind of drill where he would drop back, do a quick side to side pivot in the pocket, and then step into a short throw. He was basically attempting to work on his side to side movement. He's certainly doing everything he can to make it back soon, that much is obvious. Let's hope he continues....
I like what I see from QB C. Lemon as well. He's not blowing anybody away, but you can tell this guy is a good athlete who uses his quickness, and ability to make something out of nothing. I like where he is at this stage, and I certainly see why Saban was interested in him. He could surprise once pre-season gets here....
The secondary is actually looking pretty solid at this stage in my opinion. They don't always make "the play", but they're a ball hawking group who like to pick off any tipped balls. I saw more of that today. Once the real practices get underway, and everyone is in pads, we'll have a better idea of exactly how well these guys will gel, and mold as a unit, but all looks well from my chair thus far. On top of that, Capers / Saban have been putting an extra amount of focus on these players, and this area, so I'm not particularly all that worried about our secondary showing improvement this year....
O. Mare was out there banging some looooong one's today. He's a great kicker in my opinion, and we're lucky to have him...
Ronnie / Sammie looked their usual solid selves. Sammy can do it all, and he looks like he's in great shape. He and Ronnie together should be awesome, and I think Sammy is finally going to get the respect he deserves....
I kind of forgot about TE R. McMicheal, but he's having himself a very productive mini camp thus far, even yesterday he made some nice catches, but I forgot to mention him. He and Culpepper should bond very well, and they're already showing good signs of that on the field. They'll make a deadly combo once they start clicking...
Final Note : Today's practice was good, not great. I thought they looked fresher / more hungry yesterday. But rest assure that Culpepper is making progress, and he looks sharp at this stage. It's still VERY early, and there's much to do in between now and the start of pre-season. These are great days we're having, and there's more to come....
PHINZ RULE!!!!
