“When a guy holds out it doesn’t benefit the team,” Blache said. “The only person it benefits is the agent. … If I’m a rookie out of college playing a new position and I’m missing those [repetitions], I’m not getting those opportunities. I wouldn’t want to do that.”

» Running back Dominique Dorsey was carted to the locker room because of cramps. Defensive tackles Albert Haynesworth and Cornelius Griffin both sat out the afternoon practice, along with receiver Malcolm Kelly.

Position watch

Mike Williams

6-foot-7, 342 pounds

Clearly there’s some rust in Williams’ game considering he hasn’t played since 2005. At least that’s what the Redskins had better hope; Williams’ first practice did not go well. We’ll cut him some slack as he regains his skills. But Williams’ footwork looked sluggish in 11-on-11 work. He was beaten by Rob Jackson, reaching out to try and grab the second-year end. Then Renaldo Wynn did the same and Williams again reached out to try and snag his jersey. If Williams wants to win the right tackle job, he’ll have to improve greatly.

Chris Samuels

6-foot-5, 305 pounds

After ending last season on injured reserve, and recently turning 32, the six-time Pro Bowler is motivated to extend his career. So he’s shed about 12 pounds this offseason, down to 305.

The last time he said he was that light was his second year in the league.

“Most definitely I’m moving quicker,” Samuels said. “I felt I needed a rebirth in my career…. Hopefully this will extend my career another five or six years.”

Jeremy Bridges

6-foot-4, 326 pounds

He struggled in the OTAs and that has carried over to training camp. Bridges is having a hard time at left tackle, getting easily beaten by a handful of players — Rob Jackson, Renaldo Wynn and Chris Wilson — Thursday.

Bridges has not looked sharp at all at left tackle. If he’s going to help the Redskins, he’ll have to move inside or get a chance on the right side.

Quarterback watch

Jason Campbell

After an offseason filled with the Redskins pursuing Jay Cutler and Mark Sanchez, Campbell said the first thing he saw when jogging onto the practice field was a sign that read: D.C. wants Vick. But that won’t happen and Campbell is clearly in command. However, there’s no doubt he’ll be intensely scrutinized — and, entering his fifth year, he should be. Campbell looked fine Thursday, but did not have a chance to unleash many deep throws during 11-on-11 drills. He did talk about not being tepid inside the 20-yard-line; that mindset starts with him.

Player watch

Phillip Daniels

Daniels accomplished Thursday what he couldn’t do last year on the first day of camp: make it through the day. And that’s good news for the Redskins. Minus Daniels, who missed 2008 with a knee injury, Washington lacked a strong run stopper on the left side. At 305 pounds, he’ll be able to move inside on occasion.

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