It’s a good thing Redskins receiver Anthony Armstrong was discovered last season. If there’s a lockout by the NFL, then a player such as Armstrong would have a tough time getting noticed.
And here’s why: Armstrong’s 2010 offseason led to chances in training camp, which led to his making a roster for the first time.
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But if there’s a lockout, an unknown player won’t have a chance to impress coaches in the offseason. And if there’s an abbreviated training camp, most of the repetitions will be given to veterans.
“That’s something that a lot of people aren’t even thinking about,” Armstrong said. “They’re always evaluating and seeing what they have, and if you produce in [workouts] you buy yourself more time and opportunities. If you’re thrown in right in camp, it’s very difficult to make an impact.
“A lot of people will miss out. If it’s a longer lockout you should expect to see more veterans on the team. If it’s a shorter lockout I can still see a lot of younger players making an impact.”
Armstrong left college in 2006 but did not make a roster until this past season. He responded with 44 catches for 871 yards and three touchdowns.
But even though he was already discovered, Armstrong also knows this still remains an important time for him. He turns 28 in March. So though it’ll only be his second season in the league, the clock already is ticking.
“I need to string together as much as I can because they’ll want to kick me out of here before long,” he said.
