Ten picks:
McCloughan: "10 picks was excellent." Said new players are quality on and off the field. "We got better," he said of #SkinsDraft.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
Brandon Scherff:
McCloughan: OL Brandon Scherff "is the whole package." Said he'll have to earn a starting spot, but "he's somebody you can build around."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: says Brandon Scherff has to earn his spot. "The best five are going to be out there."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
McCloughan on Scherff: "The whole package." Said could play for years at tackle and could move to guard later.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) May 4, 2015
"Like I said he played tackle in college. He played in the Big Ten and started many, many years and had a lot of success. He’s a good enough foot athlete, not just from the athleticism and size. Everybody says, ‘Well, he’s only got 33 and 3/4 [inch] arms.’ That’s fine. The average is 34. OK, so he’s a quarter-inch off. He’s going to succeed because not just with his athleticism, size and toughness, but the instincts for the position. He knows how to play tackle, and that’s why he’s had success in college. You can’t teach instincts. He’ll be fine wherever we put him. He’s one of those guys that can succeed no matter what."
Emphasis on size of players:
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan:"It is ..That's my philosophy" on size. "I wanted size of course, but good football players."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
Scouting department changes:
McCloughan said he's assessed his team's scouting staff, and will meet more on it this week. Says everything "status quo" for now.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
On scouts: McCloughan is going to meet with ownership this week to discuss going forward. Everything right now status quo
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) May 4, 2015
Mccloughan says he likes that the scouts had a lot of pride in their draft picks. He liked seeing that.
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 4, 2015
Drafting for the team's style with Bill Callahan:
McCloughan on offensive line coach Bill Callahan: "We tailored our draft picks (to) what fits his system," regarding power vs. zone runs.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan:"We tailor our draft picks to what fits his system (Callahan)." Says they need to blow people off ball.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
McCloughan: "We need to be able to win up front." Also said "the beauty of this is you can never have too many offensive lineman."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 4, 2015
Morgan Moses to guard?:
Mccloughan says there is a thought of moving Morgan Moses to guard. Had mentioned that the other day.
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 4, 2015
First Round trade opportunities:
McCloughan on possibly trading down in the first round Thursday: "Once (Dante) Fowler went, then all the talks went off the board."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
McCloughan on Williams: "Leonard's a good football player." Says trading back was the top option, but that nobody wanted to come up.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 4, 2015
Preston Smith:
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan:"First and foremost ...SEC...Dominant player." on Preston Smith. "I do a lot of big school guys & SEC guys."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
SM said Preston Smith showed at Pro Day that he could transition easily to OLB. May have the best hands on the #Redskins, SM said w/ smile.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 4, 2015
Emphasis on SEC players:
"I do a lot of big school guys and SEC guys. That's important to me," he said. "Because they've been in the big games. They've been around 80,000 fans. They've been playing Alabama's and LSU's. It's not too big for them when they come out there."
Building a solid core:
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: "I want to be able to build core guys" especially in first draft. To set an example...
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
"I’m not worried about just a one-year bang," McCloughan said. "I’m worried about the guy [getting] a second contract and is going to be the core of the Redskins, going forward. And each year we get better and better because of it. When guys walk in here, in this locker room, in this weight room, and they see young guys growing up and getting better, they follow them. And that’s what makes them better."
Trading down with Seattle:
McCloughan on receiving three picks for 3rd rounder with Seattle GM John Schneider: "He got what he wanted; I got what I wanted."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: "With Seattle, that's my good buddy John Schneider" on the trade. "He got what he wanted. I got what I wanted"
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
Jamison Crowder:
McCloughan on WR Jamison Crowder: "He's going to come in here, and if you put him in the slot, he's going to be tough to cover."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: says Jamison Crowder is a WR first, punt returner 2nd and obviously a great route-runner for a little guy.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
Undrafted free agent signings:
SM said the #Redskins have agreed with 13 college free agents. Won't announce until they have signed.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 4, 2015
La'el Collins:
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: Doesn't want to discuss the La'el Collins situation right now because of serious nature.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015
Roster cuts will be announced tonight:
McCloughan says #Redskins have made cuts to be announced this evening. Gabe Miller is among them, as his agent tweeted this morning.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 4, 2015
McCloughan said the #Redskins have/will release some bottom of the roster players to make room for picks/UDFAs. Will announce in a bit.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 4, 2015
Matt Jones, BPA in the 3rd:
McCloughan on RB Matt Jones: "At that point, he was the best player on our board" in the 3rd rd. Said he didn't want to risk trying later.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 4, 2015
Emphasis on playing 4 years in college:
SM said he's also a big fan of prospects who spend four years in school. Shows they can remain committed and finish what they started.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 4, 2015
Scott Campbell:
#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan:on Scott Campbell "very good at evaluating" and sees the big picture overall which helps him.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 4, 2015