Intro:
Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) starts his press conference: "Hi, Ryan Clark, I will be running for state senator this year." #HesGotJokes
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 27, 2014
Practicing in pads:
Ryan Clark likes Gruden's stance that team needs more pad practices. "You play football in pads," Clark says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Clark said he supports being in pads for practice. "Physicality wins football games, and you have to get used to being physical."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 27, 2014
Clark says that "these kids are spoiled," referring to how they are "coming from college where they practice once a day."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Clark says that the lack of pad practices may be why tackling has deteriorated in the NFL.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Similiarities between Steelers and Redskins Defense:
Clark says defense here is basically the same as when he played in Pittsburgh. That's why #Redskins wanted him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Clark, while speaking to teammates, does reference things PIttsburgh's defense did.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Seattle's Defense:
Clark at #redskins presser: "Seattle is good because they have good player, BUT you put the film of them on, they ALL run to the ball" #HTTR
— Son of Washington (@SonofWashington) July 27, 2014
Brandon Meriweather:
Meriweather interrupts Clark's interview to tell him "stop being Ryan Clark the media person and be Ryan Clark the football player."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Meriweather actually interrupted interview to bring in fan, who wanted Clark to autograph his arm.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Clark says that in talks w Meriweather he's talked about finding balance between playing physical and being smart to avoid fines, suspension
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Defenses Identity:
Back to your normally-scheduled press conference... Clark said the defense is building its identity. "We have to build that chemistry."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 27, 2014
Clark said he's not interested in nicknaming the Redskins' secondary. "We just want to win."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 27, 2014
Ryan Clark: "I get talked a lot about leadership... I'm just old."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 27, 2014
Jason Hatcher:
Clark believes that with Hatcher's addition, #Redskins will not have to blitz nearly as much. They'll be able to just send four, he thinks.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 27, 2014
Clark: "All we hear every meeting when we watch the blitz tape is Jason Hatcher say, 'We don't have to blitz.' "
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 27, 2014