2022 Training Camp Thread

[Xenos]

We got nice, the Saints got nasty.



There’s that attitude we’ve been talking about. The top quality associated with Trevor Penning in this year’s NFL draft was his aggression — a nasty streak that saw him sometimes play through the whistle, shoving opponents around to set the tone. And that showed up at New Orleans Saints training camp on Monday when players hit the practice field in pads for the first time.

Penning was matched up with Turner in team drills, and after getting the better of the second-year defensive end on one rep, throwing Turner to the ground and shoving him upfield, the two came to blows. Turner swung first, and Penning responded, though teammates were quick to split them up. It’s a marked contrast with the two brawls that cut short a recent Atlanta Falcons practice (one of which involved former Saints defensive tackle Jalen Dalton).

But this is good to see. It’s Penning’s job to assert himself and enforce his will on the man lining up against him. Just like it’s Turner’s job to stand up for himself and respond in kind. August in New Orleans isn’t a very forgiving climate and emotions run high in full-contact practices like these. So long as things don’t intensify beyond quick scraps like this, both young players can learn from the experience and continue to improve because of it.

Others disagree.

Also this!

[blueman]

Penning seems like a POS.

[equivocation]

When our coaches said they wanted "real toughness", the implications is that there was "fake toughness" also available.

Penning punches down. Way easier to do working as the second string in camp or in div 2A than against Travis Jones (or Mack, or Crosby, etc).

[equivocation]

Not to mention both of those clips were massive holds. LMAO. What a putz.

[Formula 21]

Who is the dirtiest O lineman in the league as of last year? Well, there’s a new sheriff in town.

BTW, I’m very happy with Zion.

[CivilBolt]

Penning seems like a POS.

Seems like it. I was high on him in the draft. Good thing I’m not part of the scout team :killme:

[CivilBolt]

When our coaches said they wanted "real toughness", the implications is that there was "fake toughness" also available.

Penning punches down. Way easier to do working as the second string in camp or in div 2A than against Travis Jones (or Mack, or Crosby, etc).

Not as tough as what the Lions HC wanted. He’s not biting kneecaps yet

[powderblueboy]

Who is the dirtiest O lineman in the league as of last year? Well, there’s a new sheriff in town.

BTW, I’m very happy with Zion.

Well, Richie Incognito just retired.

However, Incognito was an actual bad ass, who challenged everyone;
Penning is more of a punk.

Hard to be a sheriff when players are handing you your ass each Sunday.

Penning will be super popular when he twists a team mates knee pulling his stunts.

[equivocation]

Sorry, shouldn't be talking about Penning. Lets talk about Chargers players instead.

[Fouts2herbert]

Sorry, shouldn't be talking about Penning. Lets talk about Chargers players instead.

This

[21&500]

Happy Birthday Derwin James, hope you get extended today too.

And reluctantly, happy birthday to tom brady too... I guess.

[wu-dai clan]

It's actually Penning and Tevon Jenkins types vs Storm and Pip.

What flavor of Oline are the Chargers looking for. It is certainly not a power scheme ala Bears.

Big news this am is the NE is switching their blocking scheme to ZBS. This kinda explains their "Strange" draft.