WP: Taylor, Springs Are Early No-Shows

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Taylor, Springs Are Early No-Shows

By Howard Bryant
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 9, 2007; E01

While the majority of the Washington Redskins' regular players were in attendance at the team's first organized activities of the offseason yesterday, two absences were noteworthy: Neither safety Sean Taylor nor cornerback Shawn Springs was at Redskins Park.

It is unclear whether Taylor, who works out in Miami, plans to attend the workouts, which will be held Tuesday through Thursday of each week leading up to the June minicamp, with one week off. While attendance is voluntary, the coaching staff has encouraged players to attend, especially since Coach Joe Gibbs agreed to veterans' demands that they be allowed to do their offseason conditioning away from Redskins Park this past winter.

Taylor attended the voluntary workouts sporadically in 2004 and not at all in 2005, then had perfect attendance last year. Springs, meanwhile, is in Scottsdale, Ariz., where he has been working out for the past three months and enduring an uncertain offseason with the Redskins. In February, the Redskins asked him to take a $2 million pay cut and he refused. In the interim, he has been part of trade scenarios. Springs said he planned to attend the voluntary workouts later in the month, but wanted to remain focused on his Arizona training.

"My situation is cool," Springs said. "I'll be there in a couple, few weeks. It's not a statement about anything. All it has to do with is that I'm getting my work in here."

At least four players -- defensive ends Phillip Daniels and Renaldo Wynn, linebacker Marcus Washington and running back Clinton Portis -- attended yesterday but did not practice as they recover from offseason surgeries.

"You kind of feel helpless," said Washington, who had damaged cartilage and bone spurs shaved from his left hip. "It looks like I'm just going to be a coach on the sidelines."

Meantime, players seemed excited to get started. Offensive linemen Randy Thomas and Chris Samuels both said that quarterback Jason Campbell seems much improved. "He looks good," Thomas said. "I think he's much more comfortable. I'm looking forward to seeing him out there."

[skinfan2k]

Go train at the U.. seems to work...

[willmb5]

those comments about JC at the end are always good to hear...i cant wait to see him out there either

[Redskin4ever]

Go train at the U.. seems to work...

I'm not worried about his training. I'm worried about his off-field activities when he is down there. It seems like he always gets in trouble when he isn't around his teammates.

[McMetal]

This sounds a lot more measured than JLC's hysterical rant.

Step away from the ledge, mediots. ST will be fine.

[dreamshatterer]

There not the only 2 missin: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl/

Redskins | Daniels elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:24:09 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins DL Phillip Daniels is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Wynn elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:23:29 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins DE Renaldo Wynn is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Springs elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:22:25 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins CB Shawn Springs is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Lloyd elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:21:18 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins WR Brandon Lloyd is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Taylor elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:20:28 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins FS Sean Taylor is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Portis elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:19:07 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins RB Clinton Portis is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Jansen elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:16:00 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins OT Jon Jansen is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.


Redskins | Moss elects to take time off
Tue, 8 May 2007 17:15:23 -0700

Joseph White, of The Associated Press, reports Washington Redskins WR Santana Moss is taking advantage of head coach Joe Gibbs' new policy that made offseason workouts voluntary. Mandatory minicamp begins in June.

[laurent]

I have no problem with any of the no shows save Lloyd. This fool is already skating on thin ince and hasn't shown a damn thing last year that indicates that he can afford to miss any team activities.

[2006Skins]

I do not think Lloyd will be a redskin by the beginning of the season. Keep the cancer off the field.

[InsaneBoost]

Taylor figures, but he usually has a decent year.


Springs I understand too, his sorry ass will get hurt in warm ups.

What a waste of money keeping Springs.

[InsaneBoost]

I do not think Lloyd will be a redskin by the beginning of the season. Keep the cancer off the field.

If he goes I want Springs gone too.

[drums and skins]

i still don't get all the hate for lloyd. If he sucks in '07 as much as he did in '06, maybe it'll be warranted, but I really don't see the big deal.

oh well...it is the offseason.

[InsaneBoost]

Even if Lloyd sucks, the defense still has to be worried about him getting the ball, which means theres most likely one on one with someone else. Or when they double team someone else, he might be open, which he then will catch.

Yeah he gets scared when he's going to get drilled, but hell, I don't want to get drilled by them either LOL. He still made some good catches for us this past season, but also missed some too, hes a 8/10 for me.

[flexxskins]

If he goes I want Springs gone too.

Nothing personal, but who really gives a damn what you want other than you?

[InsaneBoost]

Nothing personal, but who really gives a damn what you want other than you?

Apparentley you, considering you took the time to read, quote, and respond to me

[SkinsGuy]

There not the only 2 missin: http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl/

Wynn, Daniels, and Portis are there, but did not practice b/c they are recovering from injuries/surgeries.

And according to redskins.com, Moss was there today:

http://www.redskins.com/news/newsDetail.jsp?id=26125