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Monday, August 13, 2007
Petrino’s post-Jets review
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Chiming in from another blazin’ hot day at The Branch.
First, some updates:
Tailback Warrick Dunn made his practice debut Monday, a week ahead of schedule following his lower back surgery in late July. He looked like he typically does, minus some burst, which will come once he gets in shape.
He won’t play in Friday’s game at Buffalo but he could play in the Monday night preseason game Aug. 27 against Cincinnati at the Georgia Dome.
Tight end Alge Crumpler is also making headway with his left knee and he could return to practice by the end of the week. He isn’t expected to play at Buffalo.
OLBs Demorrio Williams (pectoral surgery) and Marcus Wilkins (strained knee) also could be held out of Friday’s game.
In reviewing the preseason opener against the Jets, coach Bobby Petrino said he was pleased with Joey Harrington, the offensive line, rookie WR Laurent Robinson, Michael Boley and the overall speed the first-team defense showed.
He admitted the team needs defensive tackles Grady Jackson and Rod Coleman to strengthen the run defense. Jackson could play this Friday. Coleman’s return from thigh surgery could be a ways off.
The kickoff coverage was a sore spot. Special teams coordinator Jerry Rosburg said he was out-schemed, which is a coach taking the hit for his players. An abundance of young players, some over-exuberance and some blown assignments were big factors in the breakdowns.
Petrino admitted that come regular season, Michael Koenen will kickoff and that right now, they’re just saving his leg by having him do nothing but punt.
In terms of the backup quarterback job, Chris Redman has the edge right now, following his performance against the Jets. Petrino said he doesn’t know what the rotation will be this week but he clearly hasn’t bailed on D.J. Shockley.
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