Washington wrapped up organized team activities this week and will have one more session of workouts before taking a final break before training camp begins in Richmond, Va., slated for July 26.
New quarterback Alex Smith needed this period more than anyone else, considering the load he’ll shoulder this season. He continued to learn the offense and built connections with receivers. Rarely are there any real criticisms of OTAs, but Smith raved about the past three weeks. The veteran Pro Bowler going into his 14th year called it the most productive OTA of his career and waxed poetic about the competitive tone that coach Jay Gruden set.