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Porter first out again and not just out but doing reps receiving n on the jugs n with one of the coaches. Nice to see this. Mincah as I reported a bit earlier is back. He had a walk through day. Drills n only a few team reps. But he's back as is Kazee. We're getting the band back together.
Benton in pads with brace on right wrist but looks good to go.
Picket down the hill early n fans starting to get behind him with his solid showing so far.
Special team work:
Punt return order remains the same 89,19,16
Austin wow's the crowd by catching and holding 5 footballs at the same time.
Note : Green working with the backs on some power runs. Everyone there took notice to that. He even got a quick how to carry the ball properly by one of our coaches.
Rb pecking order remains Harris , Warren. McFarland, and Hagans. Other backs are not seeing much if any action in team sets.
Lovett not practicing today.
7 Shots:
8 qb Warren at rb play action inc for 14 PP in good coverage.
8 qb 18 runs a quick out TD . Match up had Roberts on the coverage. Thats got to get cleaned up.
8 rolls left under pressure pass inc intended for 11.
8 qb 26 goes in motion to empty set pass to 88 inc.
10 qb 77 LT 26 rb , Austin runs a curl pass on the $$$$ TD.
10 qb motion by wr right to left, McFarland fan into right flat a TD.
10 qb Pass to Boykin inc with Thompson in good coverage.
1 0n 1:
56 vs 88 call it a draw but 56 did get some pressure
50 vs 30 Roberts blows up Warren
81 vs 51 Gentry the winner rides the rookie wide
81 vs 51 again same results
45 vs 87 Williams stones him.
93 d vs 26o Robinson wins on a rip inside.
93d vs 26 o Robinson again wins it with a bull rush
90 vs 80 Watt does win it but Washingon is getting better in this aspect.
26d vs 22o Alexander blow up Harris
25d vs 53o 53 wins it easy.
25 d vs 53o and again it goes to 53
81vd 51 51 ridden wide. Herbig not 100% dinged his leg came out for a few reps but didn't look the same later n then stayed out a while.
44 d vs 38o 44 takes it
80 vs 40 easy wall off for the rookie he takes it
80 vs 40 round 2 same results long arms of 80 doesn't allow 40 to do a push pull or get to his frame.
50 vs 30 Warren takes this one.
50 vs 30 again and same results Warren makes the block
83 vs 45 Conner wins it
48 vs 87 Williams on the ground 48 Roche takes it
48 vs 87 same reults 48 the winner. Note: Williams is more a large wr at 6 4 238 with wr speed.
28d vs 25o 28 just blows past him with speed
80 vs 51 80 wins it riding him wide
80 vs 51 again Herbert dips shoulder low gets under Wash n wins it. That low tech n staying in balance was impressive.
Note ; not serious but Porter had a slight ankle issue. Stayed in but slowed a bit by it.
11 on 11;
8 qb 11 personnel Harris with a 5 hole run for solid gain.
8qb Harris on an 8 hole toss stuffed by Holcomb
8qb 53 pulls from FB position. Short gain crowd gets loud. Green somehow now a favorite.
10 comp to Pickens on a 20yd deep out.
10 2 hole run that Benton blows up in backfield. Big stick was impressive.
10 Green in motion from the slot , yes the slot, Green pulls through as lead block for 5 yds carry by 25. Crowd is loud.
2 25 hits 8 hole for only a gain of 2.
2 shot gun jet sweep with Gunner for 6 yd run
2 Marshall in backfield n stops 38 for loss of 1.
2 Counter play that has Green trucking our corner. Green a crowd favorite now.
Special teams:
Punt returners all catching well today no drops with 89 n 19 leading the way.
Gunners in coverage are Pierre , Butler, Williams all getting down field and willing to run through double teams. Good effort in this drill.
11 On 11:
8 hits 14 on a dig 29 in good coverage but not good enough.
8 gets pass out quick to Harris in the flat for call it 5 yds
8 comp to 18 on a deep out with 34 in coverage
8 pass comp to 13 with 24 in coverage but even 24 could not stop back shoulder perfect toss. Good play all around. ( Jones at LT good pass pro)
8 Warren with a burst for 4 yds he is running hard.
10 Austin runs a deep in beats Porter. Porter not running 100% but he's still fast but Austin is a jet.
10 White runs a 9 covered by Pierre , White nice high point catch long gainer.
10 inc to 83 on a hook , pass was overthrown with 21 in cover.
2 complete to Boykin on a seam for call it 20 yds
Another 11 on 11:
8 qb out of pistol (About time) Harris on 1 hole run for short gain.
8 comp to 11 on a deep stop route for 20. Timing route looks sharp.
8 inc on pass to the flat as Watts the big DT almost makes the pick. Watts moves well for a large DT.
8 Harris on a 6 hole run with Moore pulling n throws a good block. Moore showing quick feet to lead Harris through the hole.
10 qb jones at LT. 10 with play action can't find anyone open n play blown dead but 88 all alone in the flat. Some bad vision there.
10 30 runs a counter puts on some speed n gets 10.
10 pass to Conner picked by 93 Robinson who celebrates the play by tossing pass high into the air.
2 rolls left accurate pass hits 82 in the flat.
2 25 on a 5 hole run behind rookie Anderson who gets a bow. 5 yd gain.
2 comp to 87 on a hook short gain but good hands catch.
2 83 runs it on inside hand off for good gain with Anderson again getting the push as the lead block.
Kick off returns; 89 , 19 , 16 , 26
1 on 1:
Benton beats 62 with a rip move.
Big one ... 97 vs 77 jones wall off early then 97 goes speed to power n flattens Jones we'll call it a draw.
72 d vs 68 o 72 takes it
94 beats 68 with good bull rush
92 vs 60 60 takes it as Loudermilk goes face down
95 vs 78 rookie gets best of Daniels by staying low with quick rip move.
95 vs 78 again and again 95 takes it by crossing Daniels face n winning it inside.
Last session 11 on 11 red zone:
8 under heavy pressure if live he's sacked scrambles out n hits 89 for long gainer.
8 inc pass as Highsmith blows up play off the jump. 56 explosive off that edge.
8 comp on deep out to 14 leaping TD over Wallace.
8 toss to Harris short gainer but good block by Heyward.
10 15 on a 9 TD , same play Washington ran a seam also wide open.
10 jones at LT 26 on a curl for short gain heavy pressure by Alexander on blitz.
2 screen to 82 in the flat turned it up for TD.
2 pass picked by Barcoo on a out cut. Good read n hands. Nice play.
Overall notes:
Loudermilk taking reps as stand up DE. Looked a bit out of place but you know the more they can do the better shot to stick.
Anderson some good blocks today.
Rookies Porter n Herbig a bit banged up but didn't appear serious.
Washington keeps checking boxes.
Benton flashing.
Austin starting to make consistent vet type plays. Speed will open some big plays for us.
Alexander looking like our best inside backer.
White n Boykin are solid vets , I hope they stick. Log jam of good receivers. Not everyone can stay. Perhaps Khan works some more magic.
Herbig right now # 2 center. That puts Green in a difficult place.
Rookie Jones coming along.
Seumalo looking like a real solid pick up.
Hope you liked the write ups. I'm back to work this week.
Caution on some other camp reports but my bud Alex from Steeler Depot he calls it as it is. Follow him for daily reports. He does a great job.
Benton in pads with brace on right wrist but looks good to go.
Picket down the hill early n fans starting to get behind him with his solid showing so far.
Special team work:
Punt return order remains the same 89,19,16
Austin wow's the crowd by catching and holding 5 footballs at the same time.
Note : Green working with the backs on some power runs. Everyone there took notice to that. He even got a quick how to carry the ball properly by one of our coaches.
Rb pecking order remains Harris , Warren. McFarland, and Hagans. Other backs are not seeing much if any action in team sets.
Lovett not practicing today.
7 Shots:
8 qb Warren at rb play action inc for 14 PP in good coverage.
8 qb 18 runs a quick out TD . Match up had Roberts on the coverage. Thats got to get cleaned up.
8 rolls left under pressure pass inc intended for 11.
8 qb 26 goes in motion to empty set pass to 88 inc.
10 qb 77 LT 26 rb , Austin runs a curl pass on the $$$$ TD.
10 qb motion by wr right to left, McFarland fan into right flat a TD.
10 qb Pass to Boykin inc with Thompson in good coverage.
1 0n 1:
56 vs 88 call it a draw but 56 did get some pressure
50 vs 30 Roberts blows up Warren
81 vs 51 Gentry the winner rides the rookie wide
81 vs 51 again same results
45 vs 87 Williams stones him.
93 d vs 26o Robinson wins on a rip inside.
93d vs 26 o Robinson again wins it with a bull rush
90 vs 80 Watt does win it but Washingon is getting better in this aspect.
26d vs 22o Alexander blow up Harris
25d vs 53o 53 wins it easy.
25 d vs 53o and again it goes to 53
81vd 51 51 ridden wide. Herbig not 100% dinged his leg came out for a few reps but didn't look the same later n then stayed out a while.
44 d vs 38o 44 takes it
80 vs 40 easy wall off for the rookie he takes it
80 vs 40 round 2 same results long arms of 80 doesn't allow 40 to do a push pull or get to his frame.
50 vs 30 Warren takes this one.
50 vs 30 again and same results Warren makes the block
83 vs 45 Conner wins it
48 vs 87 Williams on the ground 48 Roche takes it
48 vs 87 same reults 48 the winner. Note: Williams is more a large wr at 6 4 238 with wr speed.
28d vs 25o 28 just blows past him with speed
80 vs 51 80 wins it riding him wide
80 vs 51 again Herbert dips shoulder low gets under Wash n wins it. That low tech n staying in balance was impressive.
Note ; not serious but Porter had a slight ankle issue. Stayed in but slowed a bit by it.
11 on 11;
8 qb 11 personnel Harris with a 5 hole run for solid gain.
8qb Harris on an 8 hole toss stuffed by Holcomb
8qb 53 pulls from FB position. Short gain crowd gets loud. Green somehow now a favorite.
10 comp to Pickens on a 20yd deep out.
10 2 hole run that Benton blows up in backfield. Big stick was impressive.
10 Green in motion from the slot , yes the slot, Green pulls through as lead block for 5 yds carry by 25. Crowd is loud.
2 25 hits 8 hole for only a gain of 2.
2 shot gun jet sweep with Gunner for 6 yd run
2 Marshall in backfield n stops 38 for loss of 1.
2 Counter play that has Green trucking our corner. Green a crowd favorite now.
Special teams:
Punt returners all catching well today no drops with 89 n 19 leading the way.
Gunners in coverage are Pierre , Butler, Williams all getting down field and willing to run through double teams. Good effort in this drill.
11 On 11:
8 hits 14 on a dig 29 in good coverage but not good enough.
8 gets pass out quick to Harris in the flat for call it 5 yds
8 comp to 18 on a deep out with 34 in coverage
8 pass comp to 13 with 24 in coverage but even 24 could not stop back shoulder perfect toss. Good play all around. ( Jones at LT good pass pro)
8 Warren with a burst for 4 yds he is running hard.
10 Austin runs a deep in beats Porter. Porter not running 100% but he's still fast but Austin is a jet.
10 White runs a 9 covered by Pierre , White nice high point catch long gainer.
10 inc to 83 on a hook , pass was overthrown with 21 in cover.
2 complete to Boykin on a seam for call it 20 yds
Another 11 on 11:
8 qb out of pistol (About time) Harris on 1 hole run for short gain.
8 comp to 11 on a deep stop route for 20. Timing route looks sharp.
8 inc on pass to the flat as Watts the big DT almost makes the pick. Watts moves well for a large DT.
8 Harris on a 6 hole run with Moore pulling n throws a good block. Moore showing quick feet to lead Harris through the hole.
10 qb jones at LT. 10 with play action can't find anyone open n play blown dead but 88 all alone in the flat. Some bad vision there.
10 30 runs a counter puts on some speed n gets 10.
10 pass to Conner picked by 93 Robinson who celebrates the play by tossing pass high into the air.
2 rolls left accurate pass hits 82 in the flat.
2 25 on a 5 hole run behind rookie Anderson who gets a bow. 5 yd gain.
2 comp to 87 on a hook short gain but good hands catch.
2 83 runs it on inside hand off for good gain with Anderson again getting the push as the lead block.
Kick off returns; 89 , 19 , 16 , 26
1 on 1:
Benton beats 62 with a rip move.
Big one ... 97 vs 77 jones wall off early then 97 goes speed to power n flattens Jones we'll call it a draw.
72 d vs 68 o 72 takes it
94 beats 68 with good bull rush
92 vs 60 60 takes it as Loudermilk goes face down
95 vs 78 rookie gets best of Daniels by staying low with quick rip move.
95 vs 78 again and again 95 takes it by crossing Daniels face n winning it inside.
Last session 11 on 11 red zone:
8 under heavy pressure if live he's sacked scrambles out n hits 89 for long gainer.
8 inc pass as Highsmith blows up play off the jump. 56 explosive off that edge.
8 comp on deep out to 14 leaping TD over Wallace.
8 toss to Harris short gainer but good block by Heyward.
10 15 on a 9 TD , same play Washington ran a seam also wide open.
10 jones at LT 26 on a curl for short gain heavy pressure by Alexander on blitz.
2 screen to 82 in the flat turned it up for TD.
2 pass picked by Barcoo on a out cut. Good read n hands. Nice play.
Overall notes:
Loudermilk taking reps as stand up DE. Looked a bit out of place but you know the more they can do the better shot to stick.
Anderson some good blocks today.
Rookies Porter n Herbig a bit banged up but didn't appear serious.
Washington keeps checking boxes.
Benton flashing.
Austin starting to make consistent vet type plays. Speed will open some big plays for us.
Alexander looking like our best inside backer.
White n Boykin are solid vets , I hope they stick. Log jam of good receivers. Not everyone can stay. Perhaps Khan works some more magic.
Herbig right now # 2 center. That puts Green in a difficult place.
Rookie Jones coming along.
Seumalo looking like a real solid pick up.
Hope you liked the write ups. I'm back to work this week.
Caution on some other camp reports but my bud Alex from Steeler Depot he calls it as it is. Follow him for daily reports. He does a great job.
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