Training Camp Thread

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by ninerfan21:

Originally posted by kezar49er:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I started the Burnout thread but it doesn't seem like camp is all that grueling. I think the "Nutcracker" drill is getting misconceived as making the camp grueling.

What that drill is about is exactly what Singletary described. It's to give the guys a chance to test their skills in the best live game day simulated environment and that's it.

They can practice 11-on-11 all they want but that doesn't mean are hitting as hard or blocking as hard or rushing as hard and finishing as hard as they would in a gameday situation.

The Nutcracker allows the players to truly test what they have learned in a live environment that in-play practice just won't do. It also allows them to see their weaknesses or allows them to learn how to adjust to how a player is attacking them.

The Nutcracker is not grueling, it's the best live simulation they will get that is not a live game.

Maybe so but the injury list is really growing.

It always does, it's TC. MB or MM in their blogs stated that it's no more than usual the past few years, and that was in the blog about the Baas & Balmer injuries

I think only Baas has been hurt due to the Nutcracker drill.

Originally posted by ninerfan21:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by ninerfan21:

Originally posted by kezar49er:

Originally posted by Joecool:
I started the Burnout thread but it doesn't seem like camp is all that grueling. I think the "Nutcracker" drill is getting misconceived as making the camp grueling.

What that drill is about is exactly what Singletary described. It's to give the guys a chance to test their skills in the best live game day simulated environment and that's it.

They can practice 11-on-11 all they want but that doesn't mean are hitting as hard or blocking as hard or rushing as hard and finishing as hard as they would in a gameday situation.

The Nutcracker allows the players to truly test what they have learned in a live environment that in-play practice just won't do. It also allows them to see their weaknesses or allows them to learn how to adjust to how a player is attacking them.

The Nutcracker is not grueling, it's the best live simulation they will get that is not a live game.

Maybe so but the injury list is really growing.

It always does, it's TC. MB or MM in their blogs stated that it's no more than usual the past few years, and that was in the blog about the Baas & Balmer injuries

I think only Baas has been hurt due to the Nutcracker drill.

Yea, Balmer got rolled up on in 11 on 11 drills.

Originally posted by NinerGM:
Offensive guard David Baas and defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer sustained injuries that knocked them out of practice this morning.

Baas sustained what a club spokesman described as a foot strain during Mike Singletary's signature "nutcracker" drill when offensive and defensive players square off in a straight-ahead physical battle to see who can drive forward. He walked slowly off the practice field to receive medical attention.


Balmer's sustained a left knee sprain. He said he was all right, but that it scared him. When he went to the ground with the injury during a run drill, Balmer took his helmet off and slammed it down.


The club did not disclose the severity of the injuries. Tony Wragge replaced Baas with the first team at left guard, while Demetric Evans took over at right defensive end after Balmer went out. (Justin Smith did not practice today, as he was given a rest morning for the second day in a row.)


Also, back Michael Robinson (groin) and Moran Norris (hamstring) missed practice time. Patrick Willis (ankle), Jay Moore (left middle finger cut), Parys Haralson (right hip flexor strain) and Tarell Brown (left big toe sprain) sat out the morning..
http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/day-4-practice-6-linemen-injured.html

Yeah, things are a bit rough in camp.

Originally posted by BETTERDAYZ9ERS:
For anyone who knows, when is Sirius NFL radio going to be at 9ers training camp?

Hope I didn't miss it already.

Originally posted by ninerlifer:

Originally posted by NinerGM:
Offensive guard David Baas and defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer sustained injuries that knocked them out of practice this morning.

Baas sustained what a club spokesman described as a foot strain during Mike Singletary's signature "nutcracker" drill when offensive and defensive players square off in a straight-ahead physical battle to see who can drive forward. He walked slowly off the practice field to receive medical attention.


Balmer's sustained a left knee sprain. He said he was all right, but that it scared him. When he went to the ground with the injury during a run drill, Balmer took his helmet off and slammed it down.


The club did not disclose the severity of the injuries. Tony Wragge replaced Baas with the first team at left guard, while Demetric Evans took over at right defensive end after Balmer went out. (Justin Smith did not practice today, as he was given a rest morning for the second day in a row.)


Also, back Michael Robinson (groin) and Moran Norris (hamstring) missed practice time. Patrick Willis (ankle), Jay Moore (left middle finger cut), Parys Haralson (right hip flexor strain) and Tarell Brown (left big toe sprain) sat out the morning..
http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/day-4-practice-6-linemen-injured.html

Yeah, things are a bit rough in camp.

Jay Moore? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!??! This guy of all guys dont need to be missing any time....cut his finger?!?!?!?!? Must be a helluva cut.

Originally posted by 9erluv415:
Lot of players getting dinged up already. I dont know if Im worried just yet, but those are some significant names.

But come on Jay Moore.....a CUT ON THE EFFIN FINGER?! Unless the thing his haning by a piece of skin.....Its should take more than that to keep a NFL player out, especially all the time he's missed!!!

Originally posted by 9erluv415:
Lot of players getting dinged up already. I dont know if Im worried just yet, but those are some significant names.

But come on Jay Moore.....a CUT ON THE EFFIN FINGER?! Unless the thing his haning by a piece of skin.....Its should take more than that to keep a NFL player out, especially all the time he's missed!!!

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by 9erluv415:
Lot of players getting dinged up already. I dont know if Im worried just yet, but those are some significant names.

But come on Jay Moore.....a CUT ON THE EFFIN FINGER?! Unless the thing his haning by a piece of skin.....Its should take more than that to keep a NFL player out, especially all the time he's missed!!!

I think cuts are important now with all of the Staph infections going around.

Originally posted by 5280High:

Originally posted by 9erluv415:
Lot of players getting dinged up already. I dont know if Im worried just yet, but those are some significant names.

But come on Jay Moore.....a CUT ON THE EFFIN FINGER?! Unless the thing his haning by a piece of skin.....Its should take more than that to keep a NFL player out, especially all the time he's missed!!!

Update: required 12 stiches and possible amputation if insufficient blood flow... Moore's new nickname should be "The Shocker"

Originally posted by fzrdave:

Originally posted by 5280High:

Originally posted by 9erluv415:
Lot of players getting dinged up already. I dont know if Im worried just yet, but those are some significant names.

But come on Jay Moore.....a CUT ON THE EFFIN FINGER?! Unless the thing his haning by a piece of skin.....Its should take more than that to keep a NFL player out, especially all the time he's missed!!!

Update: required 12 stiches and possible amputation if insufficient blood flow... Moore's new nickname should be "The Shocker"

Wow, 12 stiches and possible amputation ... that's not malingering. Whether he would ever make the team or not, I sure hope he doesn't have to have anything amputated.