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Training Camp Observations: Aug. 4, 2017
A couple of injury updates from todays practice: wide receiver Amari Cooper was once again just an observer today, and safety Obi Melifonwu was nowhere to be found. No updates on either player, as the Raiders area always quiet on that. Tackle David Sharpe also wasn't practicing after coming up gimpy yesterday.
Here's some updates from today:
-- With Cooper out, receiver KJ Brent stepped got more reps with the starting offense. Brent took advantage of the added time, catching a nice touchdown reception from Carr and a couple of more tough catches over the middle. Brent has developed nicely and looks like he may get a roster spot.
-- We haven't seen much from rookie running back Elijah Hood but that changed on Friday. Hood had a nice run early in practice when he waited patiently behind his blockers and found a hole late for a decent gain. Hook then made the play of the day when he found a nice crease up the middle and broke free for a 90-yard gain, outrunning the defense all the way to the end zone.
-- The team saw its first camp scuffle of the year when TJ Carrie and Michael Crabtree got into it. Crabtree threw Carrie to the ground, who ended up kicking upwards at Crabtree. We've seen better fights, but it was the first one of the year nonetheless.
-- Cornerback Dexter McDonald has impressed me this camp. He continues to make plays and be in a position to defend his receiver, and that continued on Friday. McDonald drew comparisons to Champ Bailey out of the draft, for what that's worth.
-- Cordarrelle Patterson is rooming with backup quarterback EJ Manuel for camp and it's showing as their chemistry has turned into big plays on the field. Patterson has displayed receiver skills necessary to be more than just a return man for this team.
-- Rough day for rookie tight end Pharaoh Brown. Brown dropped a sure touchdown in the back of the end zone, and then broke free from a linebacker later to have the ball clank off his hands again. He'll need to turn it around quickly.
-- Rookie and third-round pick Eddie Vanderdoes had a nice swim move against Denver Kirkland and Rodney Hudson to sack Carr. He has also been impressive this camp.
-- Speaking of Kirkland, he stepped in at the left guard spot for Kelechi Osemele for a while towards the end of practice. Shouldn't be a concern, as Osemele stayed on the sideline and was cheering on his teammates. Was likely just giving his time off as the coaches like to play around with combinations early in camp.
-- Defense won the day, especially on three consecutive plays: After Brown's drop that I mentioned earlier, safety Reggie Nelson intercepted Carr on a batted ball, and then the next play James Cowser forced a fumble on running back DeAndre Washington.
A couple of injury updates from todays practice: wide receiver Amari Cooper was once again just an observer today, and safety Obi Melifonwu was nowhere to be found. No updates on either player, as the Raiders area always quiet on that. Tackle David Sharpe also wasn't practicing after coming up gimpy yesterday.
Here's some updates from today:
-- With Cooper out, receiver KJ Brent stepped got more reps with the starting offense. Brent took advantage of the added time, catching a nice touchdown reception from Carr and a couple of more tough catches over the middle. Brent has developed nicely and looks like he may get a roster spot.
-- We haven't seen much from rookie running back Elijah Hood but that changed on Friday. Hood had a nice run early in practice when he waited patiently behind his blockers and found a hole late for a decent gain. Hook then made the play of the day when he found a nice crease up the middle and broke free for a 90-yard gain, outrunning the defense all the way to the end zone.
-- The team saw its first camp scuffle of the year when TJ Carrie and Michael Crabtree got into it. Crabtree threw Carrie to the ground, who ended up kicking upwards at Crabtree. We've seen better fights, but it was the first one of the year nonetheless.
-- Cornerback Dexter McDonald has impressed me this camp. He continues to make plays and be in a position to defend his receiver, and that continued on Friday. McDonald drew comparisons to Champ Bailey out of the draft, for what that's worth.
-- Cordarrelle Patterson is rooming with backup quarterback EJ Manuel for camp and it's showing as their chemistry has turned into big plays on the field. Patterson has displayed receiver skills necessary to be more than just a return man for this team.
-- Rough day for rookie tight end Pharaoh Brown. Brown dropped a sure touchdown in the back of the end zone, and then broke free from a linebacker later to have the ball clank off his hands again. He'll need to turn it around quickly.
-- Rookie and third-round pick Eddie Vanderdoes had a nice swim move against Denver Kirkland and Rodney Hudson to sack Carr. He has also been impressive this camp.
-- Speaking of Kirkland, he stepped in at the left guard spot for Kelechi Osemele for a while towards the end of practice. Shouldn't be a concern, as Osemele stayed on the sideline and was cheering on his teammates. Was likely just giving his time off as the coaches like to play around with combinations early in camp.
-- Defense won the day, especially on three consecutive plays: After Brown's drop that I mentioned earlier, safety Reggie Nelson intercepted Carr on a batted ball, and then the next play James Cowser forced a fumble on running back DeAndre Washington.
Richard must be trash in practice. I can't understand why he doesn't get more opportunities. He produces every time he gets a chance in games.
Training Camp Observations: Aug. 5, 2017
Raiders returned to the field today without pads. Obi and Sharpe were once again not on the field. Cooper was on the field but changed to shorts and an observer about halfway through practice.
It was a slow practice with mostly special teams, but here are some quick observations that I did notice:
-- it's safe to say EJ Manuel has taken the backup quarterback role. He's getting all of the reps with the second team and Cook didn't even get a chance in team drills at the end of practice for the second day in a row. But it's rightfully so, Manuel has looked really good in camp.
-- That said, Cook had his best day at camp that I've seen. He had a really nice throw to wide receiver Jaydon Mickens over the middle that required precise timing and a precision throw. He needs to start letting the ball fly more and not checking it down, this is training camp.
-- Sean Smith was once again relegated to the second team. I'll keep an eye on this as we move forward, especially since it was a rough day for TJ Carrie.
-- On the plus side, David Amerson had a really nice day with a couple of passes defensed.
-- Third-round pick Eddie Vanderdoes continues to make plays on the field. Vanderdoes applied pressure up the middle again, teaming up with Khalil Mack for a simulated sack on Carr. If Mack can get some help applying pressure from Vanderdoes it will be tougher for teams to double team him, freeing up Mack or Bruce Irvin more often.
-- Speaking of Irvin, he had another good day getting a simulated sack and stuffing the run as well.
-- We've got two candidates for play of the day: Carr found wide receiver KJ Brent in stride who got behind the defense and took it 80 yards for a touchdown. Carr dropped the ball right into his hands, allowing him to catch it in stride.
On the other hand, Carr also found Marshawn on a little up and out route that he took down the field 30-40 yards. In the process, he showed off his agility with a nice jump-cut to get around another defender. He looks explosive despite the year off.
With an off day on Monday, sure seems like the team will be back in pads tomorrow before they get the day off.
seth finally demoted?
jelly still starting?
MegaTronBomb!
Power is in my hair nikka
Outside of Hayden and this current CB...none of the other 3 CB's he's drafted have been higher than the 4th round.Which reminds me, Reggie needs to stop drafting CB's cause he doesnt know how to pick one without some bullshyt.
The move Crab put on that Ravens db. 
Anyone got streams for today's game?
fukking NFL Gamepass app is dead
and sinfuliphone where I got the flex patch for it is down.
fukk
I'VE BEEN EATING GOOD FOR FREE GAMEPASS FOR THE PAST 3-4 YEARS DON'T TELL ME IS DEAD SHAWTY DON'T TELL ME ITS DEAD
fukking NFL Gamepass app is dead
and sinfuliphone where I got the flex patch for it is down.fukk
I'VE BEEN EATING GOOD FOR FREE GAMEPASS FOR THE PAST 3-4 YEARS DON'T TELL ME IS DEAD SHAWTY DON'T TELL ME ITS DEAD
