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Vonnie Holliday
Holliday, who rested during Tuesday morning’s practice, said he’s still playing after 12 years in part because of a former teammate: Reggie White. From White, he learned how to be a professional. “Watching that guy work day in and day out, seeing his first steps, his reads on offensive linemen,” said Holliday, a first-round pick by Green Bay in 1998. “I was fortunate.” Though he’s about 15 pounds light (288) for an end in a 3-4, Holliday also can still play because his ability to play with good leverage — and he keeps his body square to the line. Plus, he adds speed when he moves inside in some nickel packages..
Kedric Golston
Golston is a slightly smaller version of Adam Carriker. He’ll do what’s asked and he’d rather crash into opposing linemen rather than worry about making plays on his own. Golston gets by more on effort than talent. “What a worker he is,” defensive line coach Jacob Burney said. “He loves the contact. … That’s the kind of defensive end you want.”.
Darrion Scott
Scott was out of football in 2008 because of a foot injury and spent last season in the United Football League (for coach Jim Haslett, now the Redskins’ defensive coordinator). He’s added 20 pounds while adjusting to playing end for the first time in a 3-4. Playing in the UFL helped shake off some of his rust. “The game speed is different than the NFL,” he said. “But it helped me get back with my reads and getting off the ball and all the fundamentals.”
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