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Jay Gruden spoke to reporters today following the Redskins last pick in the 2014 NFL Draft
Gurden: "We addressed the positions we needed to address. ...We feel like we have some good strong competition at every spot."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Gruden on free agency/draft: "From a talent standpoint, I don't think anyone can question that we have significantly upgraded our team."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Lache Seastrunk:
Jay Gruden asked to single out a player he's enamored with that the #Redskins drafted today: "Lache Seastrunk." Said his speed's enticing.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 10, 2014
Gruden feels that Seastrunk can be a pass-catching threat out of the backfield. Says Baylor just doesn't throw to RBs.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Jay Gruden says #Redskins envision Lache Seastrunk initially as "a guy that can spell Alfred and maybe hit the home run."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 10, 2014
Inside Linebacker Depth:
Gruden: "After our 3-day camp, we felt really good our LB positoin." Accentuated Keenan Robinson returing from injury and 3 FA additions.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 10, 2014
First Draft with Redskins Front Office:
Gruden sais his first draft as a head coach went great. Credits scouts, Bruce Allen, Scott Campbell. "The rankings kind of fell into place."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2014
Zach Hocker:
Gruden says Hocker has a strong leg and ranked in the top-10 in the nation in touchbacks. Will come in and compete for a job.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Gruden says he wouldn't rule out having Forbath as FG kicker and Hocker as KO specialist. Noted that Forbath has to get better at KOs.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
#Redskins Jay Gruden says Ben Kotwicka's favorite PK was Hocker and stressed competition. Called Ted Bolsner a "war daddy" on ST's KO cover
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014
Defensive Line Depth:
Gruden: "We have some guys here in place already" coming back on the defensive line; could still pursue more in free agency.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2014
#Redskins Jay Gruden says they will be targeting DL tonight in UDFA's....envisions Seastrunk as a developmental guy in pass catching.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014
Safety Depth:
Gruden feels good about short-term safety w Meriweather and Clark and Thomas returning.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014
Ryan Grant:
#Redskins Jay Gruden says they had a higher grade on Ryan Grant from Tulane... says he's a "great hand-catcher."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014
Bashaud Breeland:
Gruden says Breeland can also play safety.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Jay Gruden thinks they got major value in Bashaud Breeland ...physical, multi dimensional...has position flexibility (can play safety)
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014
Gruden: Breeland would've probably been 1st or 2nd round pick next year if he stayed in school. Says they were "excited about that pickup"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014
Michael Sam:
Jay Gruden on Michael Sam says "we feel pretty good about that spot" meaning OLB so doesn't appear they would be interested. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014
Ted Bolser:
Gruden says Bolsner is a better pass-catcher than blocker as of now. They think he'll be able to do both. Says he will help on teams, too.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) May 10, 2014
Gruden sad Bolser was used mostly as pass catching TE split out at IND and he and Reed help compensate for lack of size at WR.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014
Importance of Special Teams:
Gruden notes that special teams were a big deal consideration for the #Redskins during this draft after last year's disaster.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014
Gruden said priority in all picks was making sure that the players can do well on special teams.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014