Training Camp - Day Two

Well we made it through the first day without any major contradictions from the media, but first thing today Edgar Thompson said there were 2,000 fans this morning ahead of the media, but then said 'ok, less than 1,000.' I suppose it's ok when he corrects himself shortly after making the mistake.

Yesterday was an interesting day more for what happened on the sidelines than on the field. The Matt Roth mystery injury and the huge fan turnout were the big stories. As we get on in this thing (see, canamdolphin, these cliches are contagious) the action on the field should take over the spotlight.

Early reports from the first of two practices today:

• Pat White is throwing much better today - it should be noted he seemed improved yesterday, according to reports, as well.
• Justin Smiley is excused today to give birth to his already named to the media son, Jett.
• Matt Roth is not in attendance today. I would expect he's inside getting medical attention or resting.

• Vontae Davis's contract numbers have been officially released, 5 years, $10.25 million with a guaranteed $7.4 million.
• The Depth Chart on the sidebar has been updated to reflect the current line-up and practicing roles.
  

• Pads are on, and Omar Kelly is 'feeling' Cam Wake, who came close to 2 sacks.
  
• Sounds like Fasano is struggling a bit today, having one pass broken up and another picked off right in front of him.
• Per Kelly, Vernon Carey pancaked Charlie Anderson, Eric Green is still starting, Donald Thomas is working to the side, Turner and London are paired together (I expect 3rd team), and the guys fielding punts are Ginn, Bess, Hartline and Chris Williams.
  

Morning Practice Video:

• I'm a bit disappointed in the media still focusing 100% on the known players. I want to know what's up with Louis Ellis, JD Folsom, Orion Martin, Joe Cohen, etc. The only nose anyone's talked about is Soliai. Did Ferguson et al just take the last two days off?
• In that video, Pennington's passes looked a bit wonky, to be honest. Apparently the offenses struggled today, I wonder if there were swirling winds?
• And it's official, the media has gone crazy for Matt Roth's groin. They are completely obsessed. I'm willing to give the guy at least 2 days before I start calling him a liar.

• In Jets camp, everyone was fighting everyone. Apparently Rex Ryan was grinning from ear to ear during his press conference afterwards. Is it really possible for the Jets to be less likable than they already were?

• The DolFAN Bandits and Channing Crowder make for one heck of a scary photo, but these guys are great fans and have some training camp photos up at their site.

Matt Roth is in attendance at the afternoon practice inside the bubble, but isn't dressed for practice. Update: Berardino states that Roth is doing stretches

Local genius, Armando Salguero, just tweeted that Justin Smiley is still excused from practice. Ah, he must be such a family man!

Per Berardino: Donald Thomas is dressed and doing individual work with other o-linemen."Per Omar Kelly: "Sean Smith slapped down a pass to Ted Ginn during 1-on-1s, and showed he has the speed to keep up with the speedster.