Post by jane5yan on May 17, 2011 3:03:09 GMT
If this was a normal offseason within the National Football League, gamers who were chosen in last month's draft would have currently completed a rookie orientation. They ought to be getting ready to join their teammates for organized workouts this month and minicamps in June.Tim Lincecum Black JerseyNone of which will happen using the owner-imposed lockout in place, but Tennessee Titans rookie QB Jake Locker is still trying to maintain things as normal as possible. In accordance to the Tennessean, Locker continues to be learning the playbook and has been frequently throwing to receivers.
The No.8 overall draft choose obtained the playbook throughout the little window when the lockout was lifted on April 29. Locker ideas to work out in Nashville this summer time, even if the lockout stays in place.
"This is one thing I have been considering and dreaming about for such a long time, and now to possess the chance to contend in the NFL and get to play that dream out is one thing I am really looking forward to," Locker told the newspaper.
"My strategy is to remain in shape and maintain my arm in form so when we do lastly have group workouts I wont be coming in out of shape trying to catch up. I want to hit the ground running and be ready to go."
The previous University of Washington quarterback said he's been throwing daily to the exact same 4 receivers who helped him leading as much as his professional day.
This time, Locker will function with previous Jets quarterback Ken OBrien, who had aided him with his mechanics and footwork leading as much as the draft.
"Were mainly working on consistency, truly," Locker said of OBrien. "We want to make certain the throws look exactly the same every time. Its fluid, its controlled and its right time after time following time. I feel like the guidance he gives me is actually helpful."
Locker hasn't been in a position to speak with Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer and quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains since that one-day lockout reprieve, but his teammates have attained out to him.Willie McCovey Grey JerseyTitansNFLPA player rep Jake Scott has began gathering get in touch with info for all of the teams rookies and Locker said hes already talked with receiver Damian Williams a number of occasions.
"Since Ive been drafted it has been a very welcoming feeling already," Locker said.