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Offense feels it’s moving in right direction

Offense feels it's moving in right direction


*Davon Godchaux, who was missing for the first hour of practice Thursday, was present from the start on Friday. He was in full uniform and took part in all drills and was part of a group that included Armon Watts and Daniel Ekuale at the start of the first 11-on-11 work.

Mayo was asked if his slow start to camp was related to his displeasure with his contract but downplayed that angle.

“It has nothing to do with the contract,” he said. “He had a little bit of tightness, but he’s another guy who you want to reward the players that embody or encompass what we’re trying to create here from a cultural perspective. And also, at the end of the day, it’s all about wins and losses and he helps with that.”

Godchaux spoke after practice and struck a different tune. He said he was “frustrated” about the lack of guaranteed money on his deal while adding that was excited for his teammates that have reached extensions. He mentioned some defensive tackles like Grover Stewart and Dalvin Tomlinson who, like him, don’t play on all three downs and felt his value should be similar. It’s definitely a development worth watching.

*DeMario Douglas continues to take part in position drills but works out on his own during 7-on-7s and 11-on-11s. Mayo said he’s working through something that’s not serious and is considered day to day.

*Three days and three different looks for the offensive line. The latest man to take reps with the first group was rookie Caedan Wallace, who worked at left tackle while Chuks Okorafor switched to the right said. This came after Calvin Anderson (Wednesday) and Vederian Lowe (Thursday) manned the right tackle position on the first two days while Okorafor was on the left side. The interior three spots remained the same with Sidy Sow, David Andrews and Mike Onwenu. The second group featured wholesale mixing and matching throughout the reps with the tackles and Onwenu getting some extra reps. The constant changes in the lineup…

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