WitP: Colt, RGM, Veikune, Bess

Washington Redskins training camp started today. Here's a photo from DC Sports Bog of coach Jim Zorn showing Colt Brennan some proper QB footwork.

"What was happening is, when he was throwing to his left, instead of setting up and driving towards his target, he was lifting and swinging his leg over," Zorn said. "And it was making him late, and also making him throw inaccurately."

Colt did well in practice today, at least on two passes.

Get excited, Colt Brennan fans: No. 5 completed consecutive passes, one on a short route to Marko Mitchell and anotther on a downfield route to Santana Moss.

Gary Fitzgerald of Inside the Redskins takes a look at the backup QB position.

If Collins falters, Brennan could be given a shot as the first backup off the bench.

Brennan provided some preseason excitement last year, completing 36-of-53 passes for 411 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. His QB rating of 109.9 led the offense.

Brennan, a sixth-round draft pick in 2008, continues to be a work in progress in terms of refining his throwing motion. Jim Zorn emphasizes a strong, high release instead of the sidearm release he was accustomed to at the University of Hawaii.

Daniel, an undrafted rookie pickup, is also working on his mechanics as he adjusts to the NFL from the University of Missouri.

The Redskins could consider pursuing a veteran free agent quarterback, depending on how Collins and Brennan perform in preseason. Remember, team officials visited with Byron Leftwich last offseason, so adding a veteran has been discussed in the past.

Ryan Grice-Mullen is back on the BC Lions' active roster.

One lineup change this week sees receiver/kick returner Ryan Grice-Mullen make his return to the active roster for the injured Ian Smart (knee).

David Veikune is highlighted as a potential hidden rookie gem in this article by John P. Lopez of SI.com.

It's a long way from the sunny shores of Hawaii to the bitter howling winds of Cleveland, but Veikune has made a habit of adjusting nicely to change.

A college defensive end, Veikune has a lot coming at him as he is making the switch to inside linebacker. So far, so good. Even without a firm grasp on NFL linebacking schemes and the demands of the job, Veikune has showed nice instinctive playmaking ability. He's another one of those high-octane players always looking for contact, which should play well in Cleveland.

And David Dorsey of News-Press.com has a few quotes from Davone Bess:

"We'll take continuity into the next season," said wide receiver Davone Bess, who caught 54 passes for 554 yards and a touchdown last season. "We can just go out now and play football and not have to worry about learning the playbook still."

Bess said he looked forward to his role in the offense this season.

"Whatever the coaches want me to do, I'll do," Bess said.

Last season, Sparano incorporated the wildcat formation into the offense, in which running back Ronnie Brown, rather than quarterback Chad Pennington, took a direct snap and would either throw, run or hand off the ball.

Bess, Thomas and right offensive tackle Vernon Carey said they liked that added dimension to their game.

"I'm one of these guys who says, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' " Bess said of using the wildcat again this season. "It's exciting. But we're not going to surprise people with it any more."