RICHMOND — The Washington Redskins held their first practice in pads on Saturday and the players were certainly excited to elevate the intensity in the third day of training camp.
The padded practices afford the coaching staff the best opportunity to evaluate players, particularly along the offensive and defensive line. Their progress is always difficult to gauge in organized team activities in the spring when contact is not allowed.
During individual pass rush drills, defensive end Stephen Paea looked explosive on several plays. Paea played in 11 games last year and dealt with back and toe injuries and was placed on injured reserve in December because of turf toe.