Vela 7/30 Practice Report: Ware, Burnett, Gurode, Rivera, Hatcher, TNew

[superpunk]

Also, noone is saying whether these 1 on 1 drills are pass protection drills, or run drills. The mindset and goal of the OL is different based on those situations. So, if Johnson is getting pushed backwards in a pass protection drill, this is not necessarily a terrible thing. If he's getting bowled over, or beaten around the side, that is a bad thing.

But none of these are that specific.

In addition, this defense, we all believe is going to be REAL good. A little domination isn't surprising, or disheartening, too much. It would be nice to hear Johnson is dominating Ferguson - but then we'd be killing Ferguson.

[TheHustler]

Originally Posted by sago1

Demarcus Ware was very impressive. He will be a Pro Bowler this year. I think Parcells must have goten to this guy and convinced him he could be LT. Watch out. He even impressed me covering TO on a crossing route. He was closer to getting the ball then TO. The crowd got on TO’s case saying he should be able to catch those, but Ware made a great play. He is quick around the edge.

Now that is what I like to hear.

[ABQCOWBOY]

Originally Posted by superpunk

Also, noone is saying whether these 1 on 1 drills are pass protection drills, or run drills. The mindset and goal of the OL is different based on those situations. So, if Johnson is getting pushed backwards in a pass protection drill, this is not necessarily a terrible thing. If he's getting bowled over, or beaten around the side, that is a bad thing.

But none of these are that specific.

In addition, this defense, we all believe is going to be REAL good. A little domination isn't surprising, or disheartening, too much. It would be nice to hear Johnson is dominating Ferguson - but then we'd be killing Ferguson.

I think it depends on who deep he's getting pushed back into the pocket. A step or maybe two but it's really not good to get pushed back into the pocket even in passing drills. Doesn't allow for the QB to step up. Creates seams with the interior blocking scheme. Allows DTs or LBs to slide on the Guards interior shoulder and creates issues with balance etc. You would ideally like to see the Center, Guard create a seal in pass protection.

I think it's too early to worry about this kind of stuff yet. I doubt there doing anything but working in shells right now. It could be a very different thing once guys start going live. Bares scrutiney but probably nothing more at this point. JMO

[Clove]

Originally Posted by MONT17

sounds like Ellis has a reason to be pissed!!!


Reeves is a nice story... I gave up on him when he was drafted!!!

McQuistan is not a LT... was he playing there again today?

Kosier is what he is... if he plays his best football he is above average!


Sean Ryan is a wasted pick... If gameday rosters were 55 we could find a role for him!

I hope Parham makes the team over guys like Fowler and Shanle.

Actually I like Fowler, but Shanle can take a hike.

[peck-sicilyisland]

Originally Posted by the_h0wey

Wow amazing post... This is exactly the kind of stuff I could read all day every day thanks... We need to get a countdown going until preseason games start...

With his size and speed, hatcher will be very hard to block on passing downs,and has very good leverage to play the run.Is going to surprise alot of people with his play.