Training Camp Thread

kravix · #1 07-25-2008, 10:44 AM

Figured I would start a thread for discussion about news and reports from Day 1.

I listened to the Owen Daniels inteview on 610 after the first practice. I didnt take notes, I really should have and will try to do better next week.

OD did say that when he lines up against MW if Mario gets his hands on him its all over because they are so long.

Duane Bown did practice witht he 1's, he looked pretty good according to Brook Bently. edited

AJ caught a long TD pass, and he is looking good evidently.

Mike · #2 07-25-2008, 12:15 PM

Couple of things I caught from listening to various reports.

1) There seems to a sense of urgency. Expectations are up, players are playing fast, everyone is accountable. "It feels different around here."

2) Nobody got hurt (knocking on wood). First day last year Chris T blows up a knee. Or as Emmitt would say "blowed up his knee."

3) Initial reports were that practice would run to about 10:30 but the horn sounded at 10:10 or so. That could be a sign things were crisp and Kubes was happy with the work they got in. (speculation on my part)

papabear · #3 07-25-2008, 02:13 PM

I heard they called it early too. There was a some talk f how Kubiak was going to ease into things....no or light hitting for a couple of days, afternoon practice would be more of a walkthrough/teaching session than a workout. Basically try to keep everyone healthy. With OTA's and they way most guys stay in shape there really is no need for the grueling training camps of the past. The rookies need the work and time to learn, but for the most part there is no reason to kill the guys in camp with killer workouts.

Arky · #4 07-25-2008, 02:36 PM

Some good pics here:

http://www.chron.com/sports/photogal...AMP_DAY_1.html

kravix · #5 07-25-2008, 02:44 PM

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=4420

Quotes from the morning practice from the mainsite.

Biggest suprise that shouldnt have been a suprise. Chris Taylor is looking great and will start taking reps at FB.

Quote:

(on if he feels if RB Chris Taylor is back to where he was and where he fits in) “I felt that way the last four or five days of OTAs. I did not feel that way initially. It looked like he was definitely not the same. But he came out of OTAs very good. He looked good this morning. We are also going to work him a little bit at fullback. So, he’s a big part of this team and he needs to have a good camp and stay healthy.”

Dejavo from last TC? And not to long ago Kubes was saying that he wasnt going to play him there at all.

papabear · #6 07-25-2008, 02:49 PM

I think with the emergence of Walter, Davis, and hopefully Jones that Kubiak is going to want to use those weapons more....meaning I expect a lot of 3 WR 1 RB sets. I really think in order to carry that 4th running back (I think it will be Taylor if healthy) that we only carry one "real" FB with Taylor and maybe somebody like Dreesen as emergency back-ups.

Keith · #7 07-25-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kravix

http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=4420

Quotes from the morning practice from the mainsite.

For those that haven't figured this out yet, if you only read one link/article/item each day from camp (aside from ItB.com, of course

), make it the quote sheet on the official site.

Some other tidbits:

Quote:

(Kubiak on having all his players in camp) “The only one that’s not here is (RB) Chris Brown. I’m dealing with him on a family situation and I’m expecting him to be back here tonight and on the field in the morning.”

(Kubiak on T Duane Brown signing his contract right before practice) “We got it done early this morning, but it took some time for him to sign and stuff. He’s the only guy I’ve ever seen sign a contract with his ankles taped. But we got him out here and we had a portion of the practice with him.