I have a conspiracy theory about today's added practice but since I hate rumor mongering I'll wait til some articles and more radio talk to share it
Ok so I thought this additional practice was for the backups to shine and the radio hosts are now on this line of thinking too.
Van Jefferson made a great catch in "limited snaps", Lockett had a ball, and then Oliver was in and out. They took their helmets off and undid laces and it was early in practice.
After special teams it's customary for anyone that does well to get snaps and Oliver went in again but just for a bit. A deep ball was batted down and he was all smiles as staff talked to him going to the sideline.
My theory was it was for the rookies to shine and how they gotta either push them or roll with that they're fourth round picks. It seems true.
Sadly Dike and Elic didn't answer the bell.
James Proche had himself a day. Restrepo and Jahquan had four catches each and I know they're dogs and they'll find a way to eat.
Elic zero catches and Dike had a dart from Ward that was wow but that's it.
For me it's Proche. You can't keep him buried on the depth chart?
So the two new WRs had two catches each which also is a bit of a sting.
Oliver and Jefferson resting when they aren't is indicative some too.
Borgonzi was with Callahan a bunch which is usually more of a stop by quick chat.
Sooo August 1st, still time-
Didn't answer the bell.
They've got tape on it and time to learn though. Chin up. Lick your wounds and come out battling tomorrow.
Just...can hear the air coming out of this balloon
