It was hot and humid at Redskins Park on the first full day of practice. The media tents were in place and the fields were in pristine shape.

Only 60 of the 90 players signed were able to practice (the rest can not show until August 4 per the new CBA agreement). With limited numbers, players were forced to double-up on reps.

Despite the sweltering heat and limited roster attendees, the Redskins were "all business" right from the start.

As the players walked to the practice field, they weren't laughing and jostling with each other. They arrived at work ready to perform.

Gone were the sideshow attractions in Albert Haynesworth (New England) and Donovan McNabb (Minnesota). The distractions from Head Coach/VP Mike Shanahan's first year would no longer be the focus at camp.

"I don't want to talk about him," said linebacker Brian Orakpo, who will have more of a leadership role now. "I wish Albert (Haynesworth) well, but we are moving on."

Although there are no distractions, concerns still exist at Redskins Park. Despite QB John Beck's efforts to show strong leadership skills, not everyone who covers the team believes he or Rex Grossman can produce victories for the team.

It's obvious both Beck and Grossman have limited skills. Neither of them have strong arms or great pocket awareness. Basically speaking, they won't be asked to win games. Shanahan is hoping they won't lose them.

With a much improved defense expected in defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's 3-4 scheme, the offense and special teams units should only need to produce 17-21 points a game to win half of the 2011 scheduled matches.

Here are some quick notes and observations from Day 1:

Rookie Round-up
-- First-round pick LB Ryan Kerrigan was immediately slated as the starting LOLB.
-- Second-round pick DE Jarvis Jenkins is enormous. I wouldn't be shocked if he plays DT on obvious passing situations.
-- Third-round pick WR Leonard Hankerson had trouble with the heat today. A bit surprising since he played at Miami.
-- Fourth-round pick RB Roy Helu is very thin but extremely quick. At his size, can he take the pounding of an every down back?

Veteran News
-- C Will Montgomery looks like he's ready to take over for Casey Rabach. Montgomery looks thicker and stronger.
-- WR Jabar Gaffney (acquired from Denver) was impressive running underneath routes. Since I expect the Redskins QBs to check down often, he could be a nice addition.
-- Third-year CB Kevin Barnes looks very comfortable in coverage. "I don't have to think anymore," he said. "I can just play."
-- ILB Perry Riley started next to veteran London Fletcher and looked as if he belonged. No hesitation or unsure as to where to line up. He is ready to start.
-- Beck was very accurate with his passing today. Very few balls hit the ground.

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