» Redskins corner Fred Smoot shares the same agent as Brett Favre. So Smoot wasn’t surprised by Tuesday’s sudden announcement of Favre’s return.
He also likes the news.
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“If the fire is there, keep playing. I know he’s from Mississippi so he’s built to last,” said Smoot, a fellow Mississippian.
But teammate Randy Thomas shared a different view. He’s tired of the whole topic.
“That’s overdrawn and man I don’t really care about the situation,” he said. “Just any way to get in the news. I’m really tired of hearing about it. I mean, I didn’t know you could keep retiring and get a new team every time you retire.”
» Another day, another two rookies tied to the goal post. This time, Brian Orakpo and J.D. Skolnitsky were taped to the goal posts, thanks to the combined efforts of Albert Haynesworth, Cornelius Griffin, Phillip Daniels and London Fletcher. As Andre Carter arrived 20 minutes later to cut them loose, he told them with a smile, “You’ve got to remember that we do this because we love you.”
» Defensive tackle Antonio Dixon did not participate in the full-pad practice because of back spasms. He took part in the lighter afternoon practice. Left tackle Chris Samuels and right guard Randy Thomas both sat out during the afternoon practice. Right tackle Mike Williams (ankle), running back Anthony Alridge (foot) and linebacker Robert Henson (sick) did not practice. Williams sprained an ankle in the morning practice during 11-on-11 work.
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LaRon Landry • FS
One area Landry has excelled at this summer is blitzing. He seems to come free much of the time when he does rush. Landry is having a much better camp than in 2008 when he was slowed by a hamstring injury that bothered him much of the first eight games. He’s also taking better angles in coverage. The Redskins could expand Landry’s role from last season when, until later in the year, he mostly stayed in coverage. As long as he’s healthy and the other safeties play well, look for him to be used more all over the field.
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Jason Campbell
After nearly three weeks of practice, it’s clear that Campbell’s favorite target remains Chris Cooley. There’s a trust that has developed between the two and it’s understandable: Cooley usually is in the right spot. And Campbell trusts Cooley’s hands, even though he does have the rare drop. During the full-team or nine-on-nine sessions, Campbell connects with Cooley more than any other target. For the offense to be more explosive Campbell has to find more players downfield. But to move the chains, he’ll keep looking for Cooley.
