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Jay Gruden at the podium: said he saw lot better results today at practice. He challenged players to do better, and they accepted it.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014
Jon Gruden:
Jay on Jon Gruden: "I'm a better athlete, number 1, let's get that clear. Jon's got a lot of BS to him, let's be honest." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 25, 2014
Gruden on his brother, Jon, being around the facility today: "We have a great family relationship and support one another greatly."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2014
The new Redskins offense:
Jay Gruden said "we're still feeling that out," when asked what kind of offense he wants to run.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014
Balance and diversity will be the key to the offensive success, Gruden says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014
Gruden said the offense will get into the bulk of its playbook by the fifth or sixth day of practice, with tweaks coming after.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2014
Gruden said the coaches put in 50 to 60 plays last night, figure to put in 30 to 40 more tonight and will have it all in by Sunday.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 25, 2014
Gruden said "first down's always a key," and wants to keep defenses off balance so they have at least a 2nd-and-medium play ahead of them.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2014
Running Game/Alfred Morris:
Gruden at #Redskins presser "Alfred has proven he can handle the workload, but different situation call for different kinds of backs"
— Son of Washington (@SonofWashington) July 25, 2014
When it comes to running backs, Gruden said Morris is the guy. They imagine, ideally, using two, maybe three backs, all year long.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 25, 2014
Safety Competition:
Gruden said it's "going to be a tough decision" at the safety position, with several young, talented players available.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2014
Gruden: seen a lot of growth out of Phillip Thomas, who has shown more than Rambo so far. Rambo still trying to learn from mistakes last yr.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014
Andre Roberts and other WRs:
Gruden said Andre Roberts was projected as the No. 2 receiver before DeSean Jackson, but he'll now play mostly inside.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 25, 2014
Jay Gruden confirms that right now Andre Roberts is first string KR and PR. Roberts can play inside and out, right now will have no effect.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 25, 2014
Gruden said he doesn't feel WR @AndreRoberts will be negatively affected by being a primary kick/punt returner and No. 3 wide receiver.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2014
Gruden said Roberts will be the slot WR but his versatility will allow him to spell DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garçon when they need a rest.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) July 25, 2014
Offensive playcalling:
Gruden said he won't call a play and say "throw it to this guy no matter what," except in special circumstances.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 25, 2014
Jay Gruden : "When we call a play, we don't know who the ball is going too." Says coverage will dictate. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 25, 2014
Third Down RB:
Gruden said still looking for their third-down back. Says Thompson has looked good, as has Redd, hoping Seastrunk gets better.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014
Jay Gruden on Chris Thompson: "Has everything u look for.. He just has to stay healthy."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 25, 2014
Gruden also indicated Seastrunk -- Thompson's primary competition for the No. 3 running back role -- has some work to do. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) July 25, 2014
Jay Gruden : Says if teams want to double WR's, need to have RB's attack linebackers. Says they need a better option on 3rd down.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 25, 2014
Darrel Young:
Gruden on fullbacks: "I didn't have Darrel Young in Cincinnati, otherwise, I would've used him. ... DY will be a big part of this offense."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 25, 2014