Training camp 2013 news

[Arky]

Post your updates here.

[Arky]

Photos from day 1.

[Nconroe]

So, what are main things to look for at open training camp.

[cadams]

For those of you who have been out to training camp practices, any tips for someone going for the first time? i am taking my boy out there for friday's practice.

Thanks.

[Nconroe]

my tips, others might have others -

I like to get there 30 minutes early, around 7:30, exiting Kirby off 610 what I do, D parking lot following signs, left of the stadium.

make sure you have your tickets.

Absolutely no backpacks, bags, purses this year.

dress cool.

lots of people there just like you, take your time

more or less open seating or standing, if early can get in bleachers. I like to stand at the middle of N. end-zone, by goal posts, get a close view from there occasionally.

when you come into practice gates, there are lots of activities for kids(and grownups) before go to the practice area, part of why get there early.

if some fool has a cowboy jersey on , heckle them loudly

somebody makes a great play, cheer loudly

relax and enjoy

[Nconroe]

I went to the open training camp this Tuesday morning.

My opinions follow for today - It was coolest I can remember at training camp this morning, staying in the 80's.

Lots and lots of people there today, I had to park in an overflow parking lot, but wasn't bad to park, just have patience.

From where I was standing by North Goal posts, got to see JJ, Cushing, Andre, Sweringer, Hopkins, actually most of roster and coaches today within say 10-20 yards during first hour of practice.

Overall impression, Dline beat Oline, but WR beat DB's, as a plus, both sides doing ok some of the time. Our Oline has some big players on it.

Goal line offense, passing plays seemed to work consistently well today.

WR - Hopkins seemed to have quite a few excellent catches today, over the middle, wide out, and deep against variety of good tight defense and from a variety of QB.

QB- Keenum looked pretty good overall, so a tough choise on active roster coming.

RB - Tate looked good today after got going, the young guys all had their moments, mostly on sweeps, not up the middle.

Defense - looked like they knew what they were doing out there, whether group 1,2, or 3 at each position group, some tough choices coming, and more training camp and preseason may differentiate, still early.

DB - Keo looked surprizing good to me, lots of progress since last year. He had a good kick return as well.

P - Lechkler can boom that ball, consistently, and into the wind no problem.

sure I forgot things but that's a start. it was fun and cool enough today.

[HPF Bob]

Lots to chew on here

Thinks Hopkins will be starter, big contributor.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Lots to chew on here

Thinks Hopkins will be starter, big contributor.

If there was any lesson learned from last year, it's that they have got to close things out and lock down home field advantage when it's staring them right in the face. To not close out home field last year with virtually a 2 game lead with 3 weeks left was just ridiculous.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by popanot

If there was any lesson learned from last year, it's that they have got to close things out and lock down home field advantage when it's staring them right in the face. To not close out home field last year with virtually a 2 game lead with 3 weeks left was just ridiculous.

And had we beat NE in the playoff-game we would have regained the home-field advantage with the Ravens for the AFC championship after the Broncos lost their playoff-game to them in Denver.

[WMH]

Texans traded Maehl to Philly for OL Nate Menkins.

I'm guessing Wade Smith's injury is more serious than is what is being told.

They tried to sneak Menkins thru waivers last year to put on PS, and didn't work out. Glad to see they got him back without costing them anything. Maehl wasn't going to make this roster.

[Nconroe]

Thought I saw comment where 1st, 2nd and 3rd string OL did good against Vikings.

Maybe Maehl will have a better chance to make team in Philly.

And picked up free agent OLB Elliot Coffey to replace injured frierson on 90 man roster.