Training Camp Summary – Weekend Recap – July 29th and July 30th, 2023

August 2, 2023

Atlanta Falcons

Taylor Heinicke hits Drake London for a first down over the middle. He’s been sharp.
Cameron Wolfe: “Biggest player takeaway after watching 2 days of Falcons training camp: Bijan Robinson is going to have an incredible year.”
Best day (Saturday) by far for Desmond Ridder, who was sharp throughout practice outside of the opening rep of 1-on-1s where he underthrew Drake London.

Arizona Cardinals

Colt McCoy had a multi-interception performance on Saturday.
Kyler Murray currently raving about Michael Wilson: “I was always fond of him before we even drafted him.”
Looking more and more like the Cardinals are gonna roll with Keaontay Ingram behind James Conner.
Rondale Moore’s route tree under Drew Petzing looks like a huge upgrade for his skill set.

Baltimore Ravens

On Ravens offensive tempo: “Through three days of practice, it’s been clear that Monken is accelerating the pace. Baltimore has been getting to the huddle quicker, and in most cases, snapping the ball much earlier on the play clock.”
Todd Monken is expected to increase the tempo in this offense. The Ravens previously averaged 28.3 seconds per a snap over the last four years.. Monken averaged 26.3 – sixth fastest.
Zay Flowers did not participate in practice on Saturday. He’s been dealing with an illness.
Odell Beckham Jr. looks pretty smooth and had a ~20-yard TD on a crossing route. Saturday was by far his best day so far.
Isaiah Likely is having another good practice.
Likely has probably caught more footballs through the first week of training camp than anyone other than Andrews.
Lamar Jackson on JK Dobbins: “He means a lot to our offense, man. He’s one of the guys that sparks the offense and gets us going. When we’re having a slow start sometimes, he gets the ball and makes magic happen. So I can’t wait for him to get back our on the field with us.”

Buffalo Bills

McDermott on Kincaid: “He’s off to a good start. Productive in red zone but still a rookie learning nuances of playbook and getting set with Josh. All those things take time. And there’s the blocking part when the pads go on tomorrow.”
Josh Allen found James Cook on a well-executed screen pass.
“[James] Cook has been a mainstay on the Bills’ first-team offense through the first four days of practice at St. John Fisher University. He’s flashed on a number of big plays and added another one to the highlight reel on Sunday…Cook’s virtually unguardable in one-on-ones against linebackers and safeties. He has been a consistent presence in the pass game throughout camp, fulfilling the role general manager Brandon Beane foreshadowed when he spoke about selecting Cook in the draft last year.”
Dawson Knox and Dalton Kinkaid have lined up in the backfield as the RB, in the backfield as an H/offset fullback, as the #3, plus in shifts and motions to and from condensed/spread looks
Dalton Kincaid’s athleticism & fluidity is on display with every rep

Carolina Panthers

Laviska Shenault Jr. says he worked out harder than ever this off-season because ‘’I knew what was coming.’’
Bryce Young was 10-15 passing during team drills with an interception on Saturday.

Chicago Bears

Justin Fields rolled out right and found Robert Tonyan for a touchdown. Fields continues to put together a strong camp.
Justin Fields with a STRIKE to DJ Moore for a touchdown. Just an absolute laser from Fields to Moore in the front right corner of the end zone.
Darnell Mooney has been practicing at full speed, just with limited reps, Matt Eberflus said.
Roschon Johnson looking the best in pass pro reps right now.

Cincinnati Bengals

The offensive star was Tee Higgins with numerous catches on Saturday.

Cleveland Browns

“On the first day Amari Cooper sat out, receiver David Bell was first up with the No. 1 offense. But for most of the rest of the week, rookie Cedric Tillman and second-year player Daylen Baldwin seemed to log the most reps.”

Dallas Cowboys

OC Schottenheimer on Deuce Vaughn: “He’s truly hard for the defense to see when he’s back there behind the offensive line. You see the defensive linemen there engage like, ‘I can’t see him! Where did he go?’ and then when you get him out in space, he’s a matchup problem”
Luke Schoonmaker hasn’t practiced yet due to his foot injury. Schoonmaker isn’t sure when he’ll be able to be a full participant in practice but he’s hoping in the next couple weeks.
Jalen Tolbert had a strong week in camp.

Denver Broncos

In 7 on 7 Wilson connected on wheel right to Perine. These drills were not run last year. It feels important for timing for QB and WRs.
Jerry Jeudy dropped a shirt pass in 7on7s. Russell Wilson went right back to him on the next play for a gain of 20.

Detroit Lions

Jameson Williams will practice on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers

Love on fire to start. 3/3 now after hitting a deep crosser to Jayden Reed for about a 20 yard pickup; it was Love’s best completion of camp.
Love hits a deep out route to Toure. Toure has been really good through the start of camp.
Love was 16-for-22 on the day on Saturday. Best thing about Jordan Love’s practices so far – he’s gotten better every day.
Musgrave took every TE snap in the 2 minute drill.

Houston Texans

“It’s Dameon Pierce and his fellow running backs who will be the focal point of new coordinator Bobby Slowik’s offense.”
Dameon Pierce is out here running people over without even trying.
C.J. Stroud connects with Tank Dell on pinpoint sideline throw.
Xavier Hutchinson has been good today (Sunday).
C.J. Stroud’s release is exceptional and he’s leading his receivers well.
Stroud connects with Metchie after a route that had the crowd going nuts.
DeMeco Ryans called Tank Dell “very quarterback friendly” and said he works very hard even when the ball isn’t headed to him.
John Metchie’s route running looks sharp.
Stroud said he and Tank Dell have been building a “chemistry” and “timing” from shortly after the Draft through now.
Tank Dell is a name that keeps coming up. There’s a lot that they like so far in the rookie WR.
John Metchie is rusty from a football standpoint, but the ability to be a real playmaker is there. Everyday of camp is important in getting him back after roughly 18 months of not playing.

Indianapolis Colts

Anthony Richardson is taking first-team snaps for the second straight practice. Although him and Minshew split reps again on Saturday.
Minshew was 13-17 and Richardson was 9-15.
Anthony Richardson has a huge arm and he didn’t look overwhelmed.
“Alec Pierce made two nice catches on plays over the middle, including a nice adjustment to grab and run with a ball that Minshew left behind him.”

Jacksonville Jaguars

Doug Pederson says that he is eager to see Travis Etienne when the pads come onTuesday. Said that part of what they’re working with him is more under-center carries. He’s already had plenty of work in shotgun.
Pederson: “I would say Calvin Ridley, on offense. Just the way he practices, it is a different speed, different level … he is one who has stood out there.” He looks like a different talent.
Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk w/ back to back 50-yard TD catches in downfield drills from Trevor Lawrence.

Kansas City Chiefs

“Rice, who has impressed so far during training camp, demonstrated his skills as a ball-carrier from behind the line of scrimmage during Saturday’s practice. Early in an 11-on-11 period, Rice went in motion and took a quick handoff around the edge for a sizable gain downfield.”
Moore, Watson and MVS taking the most first team reps at WR so far.
A lot of second team reps for Rashee Rice this morning (Sunday).
Deneric Prince with a sensational diving grab on a pass from Gabbert for touchdown. We might have something folks.
Prince should be a lock to make this roster. He’ll be the kick returner and hasn’t dropped a pass.
Richie James with a TD in the corner of the end zone during 11-on-11. James has had a solid day.
Mahomes with a sidearm touchdown pass to Richie James over the middle during 7-on-7 on Sunday.Seems to be building a solid connection.
Really nice back-shoulder completion from 15 to Justyn Ross
Andy Reid explained Jody Fortson’s shoulder popped out and got placed back in. Chiefs will let it calm down.
Justin Watson on Skyy Moore: “Skyy has taken a huge step…He had an unbelievable spring.”

Los Angeles Chargers

“Mike Williams is moving around a lot more, including playing in the slot and other inside alignments.”
Over 2021-22, Mike Williams played 13.4% of his snaps in the slot. That was the third-lowest slot snap percentage among receivers with at least 100 receptions in that span.

Los Angeles Rams

In individuals, Ben Skowronek just caught a ball one-handed and halfway around his back as he adjusted to the throw.
Stetson Bennett connects with Puka Nacua for what’s roughly a 30-yard touchdown. Ball dropped right into Puka’s hands for the over-the-shoulder catch. Great pass, great hands.
Demarcus Robinson has been impressive this week.

Miami Dolphins

Erik Ezukanma caught another long TD pass in drills. He looks much better this summer.
Raheem Mostert runs a GORGEOUS double move and Tua layers a touch pass to the back pylon for a TD.
Devon Achane with a nice touchdown run to the outside, speed was on full display.
Braxton Berrios is the leader in the clubhouse for the WR3 spot
Omar Kelly (Dolphins Beatwriter) on Tyreek Hill: “Excuse it however you’d like, but Hill’s first week made him look like he’d lost his super powers. Hill, a seven-time Pro Bowler, blended in, and that’s not how a player on a Hall of Fame trajectory is supposed to practice. You can tell he’s either slowed by a nagging injury, or his focus is off because he’s had too many drops.”

New England Patriots

The Patriots offense is a much cleaner operation
“If the Patriots’ first 3 practices of training camp are any indication, Hunter Henry could be in for a big year. With every play run exclusively in the red zone, Henry has been Mac Jones’ go-to target with a team-high seven catches, which included a highlight-reel grab Friday.”
Demario Douglas could find a path to meaningful snaps.
Demario Douglas makes a nice catch, reaching back for a slightly off-target throw from Bailey Zappe for a touchdown. Douglas paced all pass catches with 5 targets while catching 4 of them.
Mac Jones had an excellent sequence during 11s. While he didn’t go deep down the field much, he was precise with his timing and had good vision.
Sunday’s practice focused heavily on the two-minute offense and substitutions. During the latest round of 11-on-11s, Mac Jones connected with Demario Douglas, Matt Sokol, and Kevin Harris, who all received their first targets of camp.
Play of the day on Sunday: Jalen Hurd with a TD on a vertical route from Bailey Zappe. Shaun Wade in coverage.
Mac Jones was 6-for-10 in the drill. The top offensive plays were two short red-zone touchdowns that demanded precise execution from the team.

New Orleans Saints

11-on-11 first set: Kamara run, Carr completion to Shaheed with pressure by Cam, Eno Benjamin run with a nice stiff arm play, Shaheed jet sweep – Saint getting creative with the play calling.
Rookie QB Jake Haener: “The Saints are legitimately excited about Haener’s developmental potential, and it’s not hard to see why. Whatever Haener may lack in physical gifts, he has no shortage of belief in himself. In limited snaps, he completed five of his six pass attempts during team drills, including a perfect throw in rhythm over the middle of the field to rookie A.T. Perry. He is not the guy who is just looking for the easy dump off completion. Haener has shown a willingness to let it rip”

New York Giants

The Giants are activating WRs Sterling Shepard from PUP and Jamison Crowder from NFI.
Jalin Hyatt with a long TD grab that was beautiful every step of the way: Route sprung him open on a deep over, Tyrod threw a perfect ball and no one was catching Hyatt.
Jalin Hyatt has shown through camp so far that teams will have to respect him going deep.
Daniel Jones was 11/12 today with Darren Waller and Darius Slayton both had four catches.

New York Jets

Aaron Rodgers was 9-for-17 with a highlight TD pass to Lazard, who returned from leg injury. Rodgers had a couple of overthrows and is still working on timing with WRs and RBs.
Garrett Wilson and Corey Davis are not practicing on Sunday.
Saleh expects Breece Hall back in a couple weeks, “He’s coming up quick.”

Philadelphia Eagles

Jalen Hurts deep completion to D’Andre Swift as the RB was falling down field along the left sideline.
Trey Sermon will be very good if he gets a legit chance.
Hurts had his best day so far. Super accurate on some tough throws. Good job taking chances while also never really putting the ball at risk of being turned over.
Rashaad Penny says he feels great physically. Credits the Eagles staff for keeping him feeling fresh and playing at a lighter weight.
“D’Andre Swift has been lining up all over the field and has been used primarily in the passing game to this point in camp.”

Pittsburgh Steelers

Diontae Johnson returns to practice on Saturday.
“On the other spectrum, been a quiet and tough three days for Darnell Washington. Trouble finishing in combat situations, a false start, and his impact has been pretty minimal. We’ll see how the run blocking looks when the pads come on.”
Kenny Pickett hooked up with George Pickens on a 40+ yard completion on Sunday. The Steelers have been trying to force more deep throws so far in Camp than in years past.
Calvin Austin also had a nice practice on Sunday, showcasing his speed with a big catch and run

San Francisco 49ers

RBs have been notably successful catching the ball out of the backfield early in camp. CMC is a given, but Jordan Mason, Ty Davis-Price and Elijah Mitchell all have chunk catches to their name. All significant because the 49ers can’t afford a big reduction in receiving threat whenever McCaffrey comes off the field. RB adaptability is a mandatory part of the system now.
Tyrion Davis-Price getting some first-team reps in walkthroughs.
Brandon Aiyuk continues dominating at 49ers camp. He just caught 3 touchdown passes in one red-zone session alone. Aiyuk has been a standout in 49ers Camp.
Final QB Stats: Trey Lance: 4/7, 2 TD(1 rush), Sam Darnold: 7/9, 3 TDs Brandon Allen: 3/5, 1 TD
Sam Darnold and his WRs were on point. Darnold has arguably been the most consistent QB in Camp so far.
Without CMC, Elijah Mitchell and Jordan Mason took most of the first-team reps, but Tyrion Davis-Price also saw first team reps for the first time.
Jordan Mason has been struggling with fumbles.
Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy: “I think he’s done great. He has come back. He’s had no arm troubles. He’s been totally healthy. I think he’s getting all his timing back, his rhythm. I was really impressed with him in his two practices. Brock’s just so detailed and committed in everything he does, so he didn’t miss one day. Every rep that he takes to get better in his health, he is just deliberate in everything he does…”

Seattle Seahawks

Kenny McIntosh has looked very quick in camp practices. He’s shown burst and soft hands. He’ll now have plenty of opportunity to showcase his skills with Walker and Charbonnet on the mend.
Noah Fant has passed his physical and is off the PUP list
Ken Walker (groin) and Zach Charbonnet (shoulder) have been out of practice and will be held out for the foreseeable future.
Geno Smith had an up and down day. He threw several touchdowns, but also a couple INTs. JSN, Tyler Lockett, and DK Metcalf all caught Touchdowns from Smith
“Smith–Njigba and (Dee) Eskridge continue to be the stars of camp on offense, with each player making several impressive grabs from (Geno) Smith and Drew Lock in Sunday’s latest camp installment.”

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“Rakim Jarrett is making acrobatic catches all over the field and playing like a seasoned vet.”
Baker Mayfield connects on a deep ball to Kade Warner with 2 defenders around him in the area.
Kyle Trask runs with the ones and hits Mike Evans on the seam route.
Mike Evans just caught a hell of a leaping touchdown from John Wolford in red zone.
Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin linking up.
Ke’Shawn Vaughn has improved his pass-catching skills considerably since he arrived in Tampa.
Russell Gage got in some work in practice for the first time in this camp today. Not doing team drills yet but that’s a good step forward for the Bucs’ presumptive third receiver.
More than 30 minutes after practice ends, Chris Godwin’s still out here on the jugs machine.
CB Carlton Davis on QB Kyle Trask: “I have really seen an edge on him, especially the last two days. He has been laser-focused, you can tell by how he has been operating the offense and his decision making.”
Kyle Trask’s mental game has improved significantly since minicamp. He’s now processing information faster and making quicker decisions, making the quarterback competition much tighter. He had some impressive moments on Sunday, throwing touchdowns to Otton and Wells.

Tennessee Titans

Undrafted rookie TreShaun Harrison has had a couple of nice catches today. Also ran a very sharp route in 1 on 1s.

Washington Commanders

Bieniemy’s emphasizing to RBs that they finish on every run. So,Robinson and Gibson have been running an extra 30-40 yards after each play is blown dead.
Howell looked good in 7-on-7. Catches from Thomas, Dotson, Robinson and Gibson.
Once again, Brian Robinson is catching a lot of passes.

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