WitP: Ikaika, Colt, 49ers, Dolphins

From the Detroit Lions website, Ikaika Alama-Francis talks about his first day of training camp this year, compared to his rookie season.

“My first practice was a lot better than last year,” said defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis. “This year at the beginning of camp I am really excited and I know what to expect. Just being around these guys for a year really helps you out. You’re confident and just back in it. I can go into it focusing on what I need to focus on, know what I’ve got to do and get better at it.”

In a follow-up to the Washington Times article, Corey Masisak has a lot more quotes from Colt that didn't make it to the article. Here's one:

ON HAVING PLENTY OF OPTIONS FOR A MENTOR:

"I’m in great shape. When it comes to just getting myself acclimated, coach Zorn is the guy I go to. He’s the one who coaches me up and I appreciate that he has invested some time in me. When he is out there coaching everyone and I need help, I can always go to Jason or Todd. They’ve been both been awesome toward me. It is always competitive, but here everyone has been great about making sure I have everything down."

Here's an audio interview with Colt (WMA file). Among other things, he talks about how Jim Zorn is leaving his throwing motion alone for now.

More photos from the ExtremeSkins.com Stadium forum can be found here, here and here.

The D.C. Redskins Examiner has a brief but positive mention of Colt:

Colt Brennan has a fantastic arm and a lightening quick release. However, his learning curve is going to be steep.

The Advertiser has a McClatchy Newspapers article about the ex-UH players on the San Francisco 49ers.

And the Sun-Sentinel's Dolphins blog has a pre-training camp projected depth chart.