GumboBC

Here's a recap on what SportsWrap had to say about the first few days of training camp.

Aaron Brooks was throwing some ugly long passes that wide open receivers were having to stop and wait for the ball.

Cie Grant looked lost at times and then they reported later on that Cie hyper-extended his knee. No report on how long he'll be out.

Courtney Watson has a pulled quad.

Talman Gardner dropped way too many passes.

Boo Williams horse-plays too much during practice and tries to get other players to join him. Tried to get Deuce to join him but Deuce just ignored him and went about his business. Said every time Boo catches a pass, he pulls a Deion Sanders. They think he might be reading his own press clippings.

Said they haven't seen a "tougher" Haslett in practice. But, don't know what goes on behind closed doors.

Jon Stichcomb got used and abused by Will Smith. Stichcomb will never be a left tackle. Or right tackle for that matter. Might make a good guard.

Ashley Ambrose looks terrible out there. It's obvious he's lost more than a step.

Jason Craft looks like the best CB on the team. Even better than Freddy Thomas. Look for Craft to be the starter on game day.

Tebucky Jones looks MUCH improved. Not only is he there to make the play but he's not leading in head first trying to make the kill shot, he's wrapping up with his arms.

Howard Green looks dominant. Said this guy just shows up this year in shape and it's obvious he's got some talent. They said Nick Saban told Haslett if Green could get his weight down he would be a good player. Saban also said that when the Saints drafted Sullivan he thought Sullivan could be a good player if he kept his weight under control and if he matured quickly. Hmmm...... seems Sully couldn't do either one.

Mel Mitchell is 100%. No word on how he looked.

Wide receiver coach Jimmy Robinson is making a big difference. Said he's really placing an emphasis on the receivers substaining their blocks longer.

John Pease brings a more stuctured practice to the D-line. He gets down in the trenches and is really working these guys.

The intensity is higher this year for the defense. They are a lot more physical.

That's all I can remember. If I think of anything else, I'll post it later.

Peace!!!





[Edited on 3/8/2004 by GumboBC]