Comments on: Brooks Says Competition Absent From Workouts

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:41:56 +0000

Yes, that’s true

By: OAR

OAR — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:26:14 +0000

I don’t have to even mention agreeing with Brooks, that is a given with me! When Brooks talks, I definately listen!
As for the play book, I think that it is included under what Brooks is saying. Afterall, the playbooks are designed by the said coaches and are part of what they’re looking for under the microscope.

By: Macabee

Macabee — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:05:12 +0000

I agree with Brooks about the psychological and motivational benefits of competition – and that will come primarily from training camp and preseason. What he didn’t mention was the most difficult transition for a rookie coming out of college is learning a new system – that is the playbook. Remember how long it took Benn to learn the playbook. What Freeman is doing is teaching the playbook to the skill positions. Trust me, he is not using last years playbook. Some players (Freeman) got the new playbook during the brief break in the lockout following the draft. I believe the player-only workouts and the planned mini-camp led by Freeman are beneficial if not mandatory!

By: CalicoJack

CalicoJack — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:57:23 +0000

I think a better use of their time and efforts tight now is in the weight room. Especially Faine… at least until the lockout gets lifted…

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:40:28 +0000

I agree with him 100% but still think there is great value to the team, or just some players, getting together and having these workouts. Whether it is team building or just seeing who needs more conditioning, it all adds up.