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DEL.ICIO.USPetrino: White having a good camp
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Today is a 3:25 p.m. session and open to the public so we’re about to get started here shortly. After focusing on the tight ends yesterday, I’m turning my attention to the defensive line. We’ll keep an eye on Jamaal Anderson, like we have all camp. But specifically, I’m interested in the battles going on behind guys like Grady Jackson and Rod Coleman.
I was reading over the transcript from Bobby Petrino’s post-practice interview from yesterday and was interested in a couple comments he made that we didn’t use in our coverage.
The first is concerning the battle between Jimmy Williams and Chris Crocker. According to Petrino, both are doing a better job learning the system. He said this about Williams: “Jimmy is showing the range that we thought he would in terms of getting to the ball.”
Crocker has been practicing a lot with the nickel package as well. This should be one of the better positional battles as we close in on the preseason.
I’m also interested in the wide receivers. I read some comments from fans wondering if Roddy White was having a bad camp, and that hasn’t been the case. Earlier I wrote that he should be nervous because of the emergence of Laurent Robinson. But that had more to do with Robinson than White’s performance. In fact, both players have caught Petrino’s eye.
“I think Roddy White has had a really good camp so far,” Petrino said. “He’s thinner, he’s faster and he’s showing us he can catch the ball well.”
As for Robinson, Petrino said he’s been impressed with the rookie, although coaches are waiting to see if he hits a rookie wall after such a good start.
“Robinson is showing a lot of ability to make plays and he is also very mature and smart so the offense has not been hard for him,” Petrino said.
Steve Wyche wrote about Adam Jennings in today’s paper, so he’s got you covered there.
Joe Horn and Michael Jenkins are still entrenched as the starters, but the battle behind him has been a good one.
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By Rick in Lawrenceville
August 2, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this
From the two practices that I attended, Laurent Robinson is one of our BEST receivers. Roddy White was dropping alot of passes!
I think I’d rather see Adam Jennings on the team than Roddy White.
By Expert
August 2, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Roddy White is immensely talented.If he could just incorporate his talent with the mental side of the game,he would be a special player. Also, the battle between crocker and williams should be an intense one. I hope Jimmy Williams wins it, because of his extraordinary skill level.
By doobird
August 2, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this
Could it be that a dog fight may have turned loose the birds of flight and the Falcons will SOAR to far greater heights than anyone can imagine??? Just may be what we needed! GO BIG BIRDS!!!!
By Gene
August 3, 2007 2:41 PM | Link to this
There is a saying: one bad apple may spoil the whole basket. Petrino basket has turned to cider. Remember, there used to be Falcon fans in Kentucky. Go Big Blue!!