Here is what you need to know
on this Friday, November 30, three days before the Redskins take on the Giants
at FedEx Field.
Chat starts at 8:00 p.m. Monday
It’s a big game and we will
have our chatting shoes on. It will be Tandler, Tarik and Jen X reporting live
from the press box at FedEx Field on Monday night.
We will get things rolling at
about 8 p.m. and roll on until it’s over. If you haven’t fired up your second
screen (the chat interface works great on a tablet) during the game and joined
us yet this year, come on by and check out our first prime time edition of the
chat.
As always, we might get things
going a little early so keep an eye on Twitter @Rich_TandlerCSN and we’ll let
everyone know.
See you then!
Williams is growing up
Trent Williams wants to become
great. Not good, great.
He told me yesterday that he is
not proud of what he put on film as a rookie or, to a lesser extent, last year.
Williams figured that he could get by on his natural athletic ability but that
doesn’t cut it in the NFL. It takes offseasons in the weight room, lots of
hours of film study, and continual work to improve technique.
Williams has a way to go,
however, before the first thing that people hear of when they hear his name
isn’t “drug suspension”. But it looks like he has developed the maturity to get
it done. It’s been a process, but Mike Shanahan said yesterday that he is
getting there.
He had the reputation coming up but he’s very talented. In
fact, Coach [Bob] Stoops says he’s probably the best athlete he’s ever had at
Oklahoma as an offensive or defensive lineman. He could play either one. The
question was work ethic. When’s he going to get to the next level? I’ve seen
that maturity since he’s been here, learning how to be a pro, learning how to
be accountable, learning how to lead, different things that you’re hoping your
guys are going to do. But you’re never positive he’s going to be able to do it
or have the discipline to do it. I’ve been pleased with how he’s handled
himself the last year. You can see the progress and you can see it in his play
as well.
That last part, about seeing it
in his play, is what really counts. If his work ethic stays at a high level we
should be seeing him playing at a high level for years to come.
Today’s schedule
11:50—Practice (closed to the media after first 30 minutes)
After practice (approx.) 1:30—Mike Shanahan news conference, open
locker room
In case you missed it
Victor Cruz says the Redskins
aren’t “legitimate” playoff contenders.
RG3 wants to get
it done for the veterans on the team.
Days until: Monday night Giants @ Redskins 3; Ravens @ Redskins 9;
Redskins @ Browns 16; Cowboys @ Redskins 30
