Practice has started. Once again no Haynesworth. I hear he decided to skip out on today’s practice. More on this later.

Albert Haynesworth failed his conditioning test for the second day in a row.  The team had practice today at 8 a.m., and Haynesworth arrived prior to complete his test.

Last night Mike Shanahan said that he Haynesworth could not practice until he pases the “test”.  That was the case today. Haynesworth was not able to complete the first portion of the test (details below) and did not even attempt the second leg.

This is the test: two 300-yard shuttles(25 yards back and forth touching the ground at each turn) and he must do it in 70 seconds or less.  He has a two-minute break.

Haynesworth took a longer break in-between yesterday.  Thus he was made to start over and failed.  This morning he was said of have clocked in at 71-seconds and failed.

This may seem like the coaching staff is exerting a bit of “revenge” on Haynesoworth or they are getting him in shape.  Later today we will weigh in the sides.

Haynesworth does work with a trashcan.

Albert Haynesworth was out once again this morning, and by all accounts has not passed his physical conditioning test – again.

The team is now on the field for morning practice, and the obvious absence of him on the field confirms that.

Details of the test were not disclosed, just as they weren’t last night.  More details will be provided once we can obtain confirmation.

Stay tuned.

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The Washington Redskins’s number one pick, no. 4 overall, Trent Williams has signed. The deal is a  6-year, $60M deal with $36.75M guarateed.

Williams promised head coach Mike Shanahan he would be at camp on time.  I am sure, one day late won’t be too bad.

Mike Shanahan opened the presser by saying he knew what the first question people would be asking him. A no-brainer it was about Haynesworth.

The responses Shanahan had for the questions he fielded were direct and concise. This was the first training camp I covered live but those who attend camp regularly said this was clearly a change from last year’s experience with Jim Zorn.

Shanahan never allowed the press to control the pressed. He gave his answers and moved on when he felt like moving on.

I asked a question about how he felt wide receiver Malcolm Kelly did. He said straight up that he had not seen him work exclusively, but hinted that this was a big camp for him.

I looks lime the media will not be obtaining many sound bytes from Shanahan, but it is clear that this guy means business.

Ashburn,VA – Fans flocked to Ashburn for the start of another training camp on last Thursday of August.

Though expectations may be moderate, hope is particularly high among fans. “I think since they added onto the offensive line our chances are better than last year,” says Lorenzo Hill, a graduate student at the Virginia University of Lynchburg. He feels having McNabb here helps and that he will perform well as of he has something to prove.

The crowd today braved a fierce lightning storm and were happy to do so. When the team took the field a loud roar circumvented the area. The electricity was felt and the crowd brought it. James Howard had a tattoo he was proud to display, yet he wasn’t the only person to display his fandom on his sleeve.

Clearly the big story was Albert Haynesworth. Fans did not have a chance to see him practice with the team but they found ways to express their thoughts on his failed conditioning test.

Tomorrow morning the team will practicing again and the fans will be there. It is an investment, made by the players and the fans, that will last the entire season. If the teams does good or bad, the fans will always be there.

Today was the first day of training camp. The atmosphere was “mild”. The offense once again was obviously behind the defense.

Here are the main pointers:
Albert Haynesworth was not at practice. However he did emerge about two minutes towards the close of practice. He did some work on the side with trainers.

Earlier today the reports were that Haynesworth failed the physical. The physical’s details were not disclosed by Shanahan but they were mainly cardio based.

Some feel that the test was designed for him to fail. DeAngelo Hall expressed those feelings. However Shanahan said that this is the same test anyone his position would have to take. More on this later.

I asked Mike Shanahan about how Malcolm Kelly looked. Early reports had him missing at least two practices. He actually looked okay but Shanahan said that Kelly has to practice. His spot on the roster may depend on it.

Donovan McNabb looked ok today he did fumble one snap but the field was wet and the ball was slick.

More on this later

Third year wide receiver Malcolm Kelly will miss the first day of practice at training camp due to a tweak in his hamstring he suffered at Donovan McNabb’s “hell week”.

A few notes heading into camp.

Various reports confirmed Albert Haynesworth was at the Redskins facility today. Haynesworth reportedly met with head coach Mike Shanahan.

Two notes worth mentioning: Haynesworth looked significantly “slimmer”. It remains to be seen if he is shape. He will still required to take a physical. That will determine if he is fit to play.

The second item is he will not practice with the the first team heading into camp. That was stated and confirmed by Shanahan.

Carlos Rogers will signed his tender ($1.54 mil)and will be expected to be at practice tomorrow. Defensive coordinator, Jim Hasslett said that Rogers would play nickel back in nickel packages because Hasslett feels Rogers can get picks.

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Donovan McNabb attended a book signing event at a Border’s bookstore in downtown Washington, D.C.

McNabb briefly spoke to the press before signing. When asked about training camp, McNabb expressed how he was looking forward to just getting back on the football field.

When asked about the “hell week” last week McNabb said, “It was truly big for us … I think for us coming into camp with an upper hand.” Devin Thomas, Santana Moss, Malcolm Kelly, Fred Davis, and fellow quarterback Colt Brennen were in attendance for this voluntary workout in Arizona.

“We look forward to sitting down and talking.  That will happen.  Maybe sooner than later,” said McNabb in regards to his contract.  He has said that he understands that Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are still working on their deals, so this confirms what many have speculated for weeks.

McNabb also mentioned that he still keeps in contact with former teammates, namely Kevin Kolb. He wants to remain a positive influence on him and younger players and do everything he can to inspire them.

After answering the these questions he then turned his attention to the fans who crowded the bookstore.  Border’s only allotted 200 wrist bands for autograph access.  He was only signing copies of the book “NFL Dads Dedicated To Their Daughters”, of which he was featured in.

Video of his presser will be available later today at ryanjohnxxi.com.

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