Reports from OTA's

[nunusguy]

“Well, the reason I think the secondary is going to be better is for three things,” Ferguson said. “Frank Bush is our defensive coordinator. We have David Gibbs as our coach. And the acquisitions we made in the offseason. Antonio Smith will give us some pressure. Hopefully, the quarterbacks throw some balls off the wrong foot and give us an opportunity to get interceptions. And Brian Cushing . He’s going to allow us to do so many things with our defense.
I don’t know if we’re going to do this, but this personnel allows you to do 4-3 or 3-4 types and really keep the offense guessing. It’d be great for the defensive backfield. We’d have more opportunities for interceptions.” http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=5321
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I like the sounds of that.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

I like the sounds of that.

Me to. I also liked the quote from Cushing about how he has no friends on the field. Seems like he is intense like a LB should be. Kind of like back in the 60's when they asked Ray Nitchkie why he played so hard in practice and he answered "Blood makes the grass grow".

[nunusguy]

Sizing up Okam: Big Frank Okam has been taking advantage of a huge opportunity during OTAs, getting added reps with defensive tackle Travis Johnson on the sidelines.
During the offseason, Okam struggled with his weight, entering the strength and conditioning program at 365 pounds. He has gotten down to 339, which is paying dividends on the field.
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=5323

[NBT]

I am keeping my fingers crossed on big Oak. We really need that big run stuffer in the middle this year, and hopefully he can be the one to do it.

[nunusguy]

(on if next week’s mini-camp will be different from OTAs) “I made a decision in the last couple of days. There are about 30 veteran players that are going to be here working out with (head strength and conditioning coach) Ray (Wright) and not practice. I’m going to practice all the young players. We are going to go back and start over from Day 1 when we came out here and really catch these young men up – catch (Connor) Barwin up; catch (Jeremiah) Johnson up. All the players will be here, but only certain guys will be on the field.”
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=5333
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I think they should rename the upcoming weeks practice the "Connar Barwin mini-camp". Kubiak mentioned wanting to get Jeremiah Johnson (who like Barwin couldn't report before next week either) indoctrinated to, but Barwin is the key guy who they are really looking to get up to speed. There's gonna be a lot of pressure on our 2nd round pick (and the coachs), to be a productive player as early as this fall. They desparately want to get some help for Mario on pressuring the QB.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

(on if next week’s mini-camp will be different from OTAs) “I made a decision in the last couple of days. There are about 30 veteran players that are going to be here working out with (head strength and conditioning coach) Ray (Wright) and not practice. I’m going to practice all the young players. We are going to go back and start over from Day 1 when we came out here and really catch these young men up – catch (Connor) Barwin up; catch (Jeremiah) Johnson up. All the players will be here, but only certain guys will be on the field.”
http://www.houstontexans.com/news/St...?story_id=5333
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I think they should rename the upcoming weeks practice the "Connar Barwin mini-camp". Kubiak mentioned wanting to get Jeremiah Johnson (who like Barwin couldn't report before next week either) indoctrinated to, but Barwin is the key guy who they are really looking to get up to speed. There's gonna be a lot of pressure on our 2nd round pick (and the coachs), to be a productive player as early as this fall. They desparately want to get some help for Mario on pressuring the QB.

I doubt Barwin is the whole reason for doing it this way. It actually makes sense to me. The veterans don't need this as much as the young guys...and your going to lose their attention if your installing things in baby steps for the young guys. It makes a lot more sense to spend extra time with the rookies now so that they can be more prepared for the real training camp. The vets will probably benefit from the extra time with in the wieight room more

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by papabear

The vets will probably benefit from the extra time with in the wieight room more

Plus during the Kubiak era, our guys have started the season with heavy legs. This year the core of the team has playbook down, so why wear them out before the season starts.

This is Kubiak learning from his mistakes, and he is looking for a fast start, IMO.