Offensive coaches going on the offensive
Don’t tell the coaching staff that these offseason camps are meaningless. On Tuesday’s passing camp, offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and wide receivers coach Jim Hostler took different avenues in impressing upon the players the importance of these practices.
When running back Willis McGahee and tight end Edgar Jones dropped back-to-back passes during a seven-on-seven drill inside the 10-yard line, Cameron quietly yet firmly told several players within earshot, “Those two plays are plays we’ve got to score.”
About 50 yards on the other side of the field, Hostler ripped into rookie wide receiver Eron Riley for running a route incorrectly. “How many times do we have to go over that?” Hostler yelled at Riley.
It's clear that the coaches are expecting execution. I shudder to think what’s going to happen if these mistakes occur during training camp when the heat and humidity shorten coaches’ and players’ fuses even more?
Comments
Well, the coaches kinda have to say it's worthwhile since, well, they're the coaches. But these OTAs really are meaningless. Even more meaningless than preseason games, which is amazing.
And yet, because of these OTAs, we have more injuries than ever. Yes, there are other reasons, but OTAs do contribute to the rash of injuries across the NFL every year.
Posted by: Matthw | June 5, 2009 6:44 AM