FIERY START: The first day of full pads always makes for an energetic practice, and assistant head coach Steve Wilks got things started with some one-on-one intensity. The entire team formed a circle at midfield and watched three battles take place in the pit: rookie offensive tackle Daryl Williams vs. rookie defensive end Steve Miller, defensive tackle Chas Alecxih vs. guard Jordan McCray and rookie wide receiver Damiere Byrd vs. cornerback Carrington Byndom. Putting young players on the spot never fails to bring a little extra juice to practice.
Five practice observations: Day 3
