Is anyone else worried??

Those same thoughts occurred to me, so here’s my take:

The OTA’s were cut short because of the attendance(100%) and they had covered everything that they wanted to, they got more out of it this year than last, there is overworking players as well, and they don’t want to do that.

When Coach said that about Ginn he quantified it by saying “at times in certain situations”, it’s no secret that Ginn had one of, if not the best OTA and minicamp performance, so throwing someone who stands out, a bone, is good practice. Also this is his first real offseason as a coach, so we really don’t know what his MO is, he is likely still learning himself.

I was also surprised by the late training camp date, but it may be that they intend to work them like dogs the whole time, and the weather down in So. Fla. is brutal that time of year, maybe its a shorter harder training camp, either way I doubt he is going soft, Tuna would have none of it:>)

They’re just letting the weather cool down a little!!

not sure if it was twoaday’s but i remember jon offerdal didn’t much care for it to allful much. football player’s used to sware, it was the sole reason for there early winns.

first, if sparano says Ginn is looking dominant, then the dude is dominant. period.
second, if the training camp is starting later, i guarantee you that will give us an edge.

I completely believe that sparano is a straight shooter and does not say things just for the purpose of motivation, unless they are also true. I also believe that this staff knows what they have to a large degree (strengths/weaknesses of starters), and are going to give guys a chance to make plays under pressure, and then keep the guys that step up. They are already conditioned to a large degree due to the off season program AND they already know the system.

Until sparano proves the trust is misplaced, i assume he knows exactly what he is doing, and it will be successful.

IMO

When I look at other teams like the Patriots for instance, they don’t have most of their guys preparing and working out like we do. Most of these have been in Miami working since February! Most of them have not had much of a vacation, except Akin Aoyodele who I think I saw in Vegas a few weeks ago. Anyway, I think these guys are preparing for a big season. It’s about work and preparation this year, last year they had to build a “team” out of scratch.

When I think of this team I think of Jake Long, Grove, Fasano, Langford, Merling, Roth, Crowder, Wilson, and Bell, etc. These players are some really tough guys that we all know are going to be ready to go when the season starts.

ginn needs to start believing in himself and this is a perfect way to kick off the year for him. sorry if anyone else something similar to this, i didnt read anyones comments lol

I’m with the group here… that the team is on track and chuggin’ like a locomotive!!

I see this, kind of lightening the load on players, as a natural progression. Last year Sparano had a new staff and a new scheme, with players that the staff didn’t know coming off a one win season. Before ‘08 the coaching staff didn’t know who was going to play QB, didn’t know if Ronnie was healthy, had 4 OL spots up for grabs, who was going to play ILB next to Crowder, disappointment with Taylor’s committment, and who would start on the DL.

This year is completely different. The only real questions going into camp is who is going to start at RG and who is going to start opposite Allen at CB. All other positions are reasonably set. Because of this, the coaching staff can focus more on scheme and preperation as opposed to who can play where. It is a nice position to be in and amazing that one year removed from a one win season that the coaching staff finds itself in that position.

I’m not too worried about this. Hopefully Sporano and the guys are getting cocky that one good season is a change. We still need to come back and hard and hungry for this season. I know were gonna train till we drop. This year with a tough schedule were gonna need it. Let’s go fins

my post got recommended twice. lol

As far as I know there are quite a few teams who don’t use all of their OTA days. It is actually common practice for the Patriots to not use all of their OTA’s. Its really no big deal. As far as the training camp is concerned I’m sure they will be ready…..I mean its not like most of our guys having been working out the entire offseason anyway. I’m sure we have a much better offseason attendance than most of the other NFL teams. I personally am more worried about the teams that have to play us :)

because they know theyre going to ride them hard all year… and its a long, brutal season.

Erroneous! Erroroneous on all accounts!

Sorry I haven’t commented yet. How are things going over there? When are you headed back to the real world?

Stay safe!

i get my r/r in 9 days, i cant wait. then we are set to start redeployment in late september. what about you? when u comin home??