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5 Things to Watch at OTAs
by Kristi Scales
http://www.5pointsblue.com/5-things-to-watch-at-otas/
Because OTAs are Phase Three of the NFL’s offseason program, we actually will see veterans take part in on-field work that resembles real football. In earlier Phases, veterans couldn’t even wear helmets or use footballs (unless it was a QB throwing to a receiver who couldn’t be covered by a defender).
There is still no hitting nor tackling in OTAs and players will not wear pads. But at least they’re in helmets and can use footballs. We’ll see 7-on-7 drills (DBs/LBs vs. WRs/TEs) and 1-on-1 drills. This is also the first time rookies will go one-on-one versus veterans...
Okay, there’s no tackling or contact, but all eyes will be on LB Jaylon Smith who will practice alongside teammates for the first time in drills that resemble football. Smith has not practiced for 17 months since suffering a career-threatening knee injury (including nerve damage) in his final college game at Notre Dame. Since then, he’s diligently rehabbed and done conditioning work. Here’s our first chance to see him go through football drills. The team will be cautious in regards to his workload, but it’s exciting to see him in helmet and uniform with the rest of the team...
by Kristi Scales
http://www.5pointsblue.com/5-things-to-watch-at-otas/
Because OTAs are Phase Three of the NFL’s offseason program, we actually will see veterans take part in on-field work that resembles real football. In earlier Phases, veterans couldn’t even wear helmets or use footballs (unless it was a QB throwing to a receiver who couldn’t be covered by a defender).
There is still no hitting nor tackling in OTAs and players will not wear pads. But at least they’re in helmets and can use footballs. We’ll see 7-on-7 drills (DBs/LBs vs. WRs/TEs) and 1-on-1 drills. This is also the first time rookies will go one-on-one versus veterans...
Okay, there’s no tackling or contact, but all eyes will be on LB Jaylon Smith who will practice alongside teammates for the first time in drills that resemble football. Smith has not practiced for 17 months since suffering a career-threatening knee injury (including nerve damage) in his final college game at Notre Dame. Since then, he’s diligently rehabbed and done conditioning work. Here’s our first chance to see him go through football drills. The team will be cautious in regards to his workload, but it’s exciting to see him in helmet and uniform with the rest of the team...
