Jay Gruden Discusses Rounds 2-3

Trent Murphy:

Gruden: redskins saw Murphy as "a proven pass-rusher" praises him as a hard-worker. Says he needs to work on strength and explosion.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014

Jay Gruden said he loves Trent Murphy's production and work ethic. Will need to work on strength.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014

Gruden on Murphy: "First one on the field, last one off it."

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) May 10, 2014

Gruden: Redskins were happy to see Murphy drop and felt that team also got good value in Moses.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014

Gruden describes Long as "tough, tenacious" and says football is his passion.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014

Gruden said they'll find a way to get Murphy on the field. He's going to begin as Orakpo's backup.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014

Gruden says football smarts stand out w Murphy. Sees him helping in nickel.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014

Gruden said in 3-4 big key is having olb depth. Said Murphy will be used multiple ways including inside in nickel packages

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 10, 2014

Trade Back:

Gruden said the chance to trade to get an additional third rounder was a 'no-brainer.' Also says of Morgan Moses: 'He's got a major upside.'

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2014

Morgan Moses/Spencer Long:

Gruden said the #Redskins liked Moses' length and upside. Also likes that he can play both right and left tackle. #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014

Gruden said there was talk inside the draft room about taking Moses at 47. But they found Murphy too hard to pass up.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 10, 2014

Jay Gruden: "He's a great kid" on Moses...says overriding factor is work ethic.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 10, 2014

Gruden on the two offensive linemen selected tonight: 'They're big. ... Size is important,' and, 'You can never have too many big guys.'

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 10, 2014

Gruden: size of linemen made them attractive but that they wanted to make sure they were athletic as well which is key for zone blocking

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 10, 2014