Chargers Training Camp Notes: August 1, 2015

Today marked the first day of padded practice and we got a better look at a lot of these players.  Let's start with the most  important thing in Training Camp: Injuries.

Brandon Flowers wasn't suited up today. Probably just a rest day.

Brandon Flowers not in pads today

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Tenny Palepoi left practice early with an apparent foot injury and did not return.

Palepoi out of the drill with a foot injury. #ChargersCamp

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Also, looks like Chris Watt was shaken up as well.

Trevor Robinson to finish day at first-team center. Chris Watt moving around fine, watching practice with right leg wrapped.

— Michael Gehlken (@UTgehlken) August 1, 2015

As for the practice itself, it was lackadaisical and everyone noticed it on and off the field.

A lot more walking out here, man.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

A lot of slow movement & standing around between drills. McCoy getting at his players to "move" for the 2nd time today

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

McCoy has had enough of the laziness. Getting loud about it. #ChargersCamp

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

C grade practice today. Not even exaggerating.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Jason Verrett was the standout again in practice. Verrett manned one side and locked it down through the day.

Sign Verrett to a lifetime contract. Give him the Captin’s C. Let’s go.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Another day, another great pass breakup by @Jfeeva_2

— Ricky Henne (@ChargersRHenne) August 1, 2015

22 was the best player on the field by a widemargin. 51 second best.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Speaking of #51, OLB Kyle Emanuel made some noise today.

The battle between Tourek Williams & Kyle Emanuel looks real close. Emanuel looks better off the edge in drills today

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

51 bends the corner fast. Leaves zero space for OT to recover. Technical dude.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Falling in love with Emanuel. No speed or coverage skills at all but, my god, he’s got everything else in spades.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Emanuel has won a battle with a swim move, spin move & bull rush so far. Beat Barksdale w/swim so not just lower level guys

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Here's a prediction:

Prediction: Kyle Emanuel will lead the league in sacks this preseason.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Melvin Gordon had some hiccups in today's practice.

Melvin Gordon gets run into in the backfield & fumbles the ball.

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Melvin Gordon is gonna have tons of yards, be exciting ... But thru 3 days it's clear he's not playing 3 downs w/o much improvement blocking

— UTKevinAcee (@UTKevinAcee) August 1, 2015

Recap of Melvin Gordon today:

Size. Looks the part. Disliked the hesitation and lack of reps given to him. https://t.co/uIVngyFhxs

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Another rookie had a pretty good practice today.

Darius Philon was successful on the stunt. Showed good hands to finish the play & get in the backfield

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

First play of second team, Philon flies through his blocker and gets Donald Brown in the backfield.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Melvin Ingram's offseason program looks good.

Melvin Ingram looks stronger than last year. The weight cut looks legit compared to last year.

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

He looks scary. Might actually hurt someone because of his ferocity. https://t.co/rLKbwBUZXk

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Both Inside Linebackers Donald Butler and Denzel Perryman struggled in pass coverage.

Butler is super confused pre snap and post snap. Weddle yelling at him, trying to help. #ChargersCamp

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

56 let 89 go on the cross. Lol. He looked over at 50 and realized that was his..

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Perryman trailing in coverage. Knew that'd be an issue, still learning

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Perryman gets on the field, gets burned in coverage, gets a talking to from Pagano. #ChargersCamp

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Other news and notes:

Orlando Franklin leading a group in stretches. Team already clearly taking a liking to him

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

DJ Fluker Right Guard snap count: 0

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Starting this now: Carrethers belongs with the first team. He’s ready.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

With Brandon Flowers not in Patrick Robinson takes his place with the first team

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Cordarro Law having a very good first half of practice. Good quickness off the edge

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

I know it’s early, but Mager looks lost. Loses the ball on every play and has really messy feet.

— Bolts From The Blue (@BFTB_Chargers) August 1, 2015

Jeremiah Sirles holds his ground vs Reyes & T. Williams. Can really anchor down in the pocket

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Other thing is, you can count the number of running plays ran today on one hand. I just don't get that.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Patrick Robinson held up nicely in place of Brandon Flowers on both the inside and outside.

Patrick Robinson and Steve Williams both broke up passes in first team drills

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Keenan threw fake inside Robinson didn't bite tried to go over the top. Incomplete. Robinson with great discipline

— Garrett Sisti (@GarrettSisti) August 1, 2015

Head of the Brad Sorensen fan club.

Look at my boy 4 out there signaling..

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015

Best tweet of camp so far is about Johnnie Troutman:

63 the only one on the ground, B. Fuck.

— Jerome R. Watson (@SkinnyDuzIt) August 1, 2015