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Tackling Washington Redskins training camp – Day One

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 18: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass during a preseason football game between the Redskins and Cleveland Browns at FedExField on August 18, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by TJ Root/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - AUGUST 18: A Washington Redskins helmet sits on the grass during a preseason football game between the Redskins and Cleveland Browns at FedExField on August 18, 2014 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by TJ Root/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Wide receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins reacts after making a catch near the goal line as defensive back Bradley McDougald #30 and cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks look on during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Redskins won 17-14. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 05: Wide receiver Josh Doctson #18 of the Washington Redskins reacts after making a catch near the goal line as defensive back Bradley McDougald #30 and cornerback Shaquill Griffin #26 of the Seattle Seahawks look on during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on November 5, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The Redskins won 17-14. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /

Tackling Training Camp – Day One

Josh Doctson update

A report detailing an MRI done on Josh Doctson’s Achilles sent a shockwave of panic throughout the Redskins fanbase. The first-round receiver’s Achilles has been a major hinderance of his development throughout his career, and it’s only logical to believe that, if there’s an MRI being conducted, then something isn’t right.

But Jay Gruden, in his press conference, stated otherwise. During his conference, available on the Redskins’ official Twitter feed, Gruden said that Doctson’s MRI was only precautionary, and the results revealed no damage or cause for concern. And as you can see in the video below, he participated on the first day of training camp, making a keen sideline grab against Quinton Dunbar, who had good coverage. Doctson looks fine, folks.

Yeah, the route was a tad bit rounded. It’s day one. He’s got the toe-drag swag going for him. Doctson wasn’t the only receiver to make plays today, either. Guys like Brian Quick, Trey Quinn, and Robert Davis all stood out with solid reps. We knew the Redskins’ receiver unit was fairly deep, but today’s practice gave us an exciting glimpse at what that depth could mean. Alex Smith will have a lot of quality weapons at his disposal in Washington. The battle for the final spots at wide receiver will be one of many to watch closely.

There’s also this nugget by Michael Phillips of the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Among other things, Phillips said that Alex Smith throws to Josh Doctson with more anticipation than what had been seen from a certain former Redskins’ quarterback. Josh Doctson’s contested, high-flying style demands that he has some habitual trust from his quarterback. Now it’s Doctson’s job to ensure that Smith’s trust is well-placed.

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