Washington’s practices now are built around movement and teaching. The typically two-hour sessions are designed to keep players working at all times — no standing around — and the intensity high, just like in games.
Since Bieniemy arrived, Washington has signed four players who were with him in Kansas City: tackle Andrew Wylie, wide receivers Marcus Kemp and Byron Pringle and running back Derrick Gore. And the Commanders’ similarities to the Chiefs spill over to structure and the finer details of practices.Added running back Jaret Patterson: “You look at the Chiefs, they must have been doing something right, so I’m glad we’re doing that type of practice style.
For instance, the team may have a nine-on-seven period that includes more emphasis on third downs — third-and-short situations, third and medium, third and long — instead of just trying to gain 10 yards. “One thing Eric is doing is he is throwing a lot at the guys and is forcing them to study,” Rivera said. “He’s forcing them to do the extra things to get up to speed as quickly as he wants them. And … we’re not game-planning out here. … You’re taking the volume of 300, 350 plays and narrowing that scope for the game plan. So these guys have to learn a lot, retain a lot and then take it and put it on the field.
“Last system, we didn’t have much of a quick passing game,” Thomas said. “... You got to have a quick passing game because, if not, everybody’s just going to drop out. Everybody’s going to be underneath everything.”The Commanders have centered much of camp around shorter routes, with plenty of presnap motion and “bunch” formations that group multiple offensive skill players on one side to help create separation.
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