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Preston Smith:
Gruden on @PrestonSmith91: "great versatility ... lined up all over the defensive front." Calls him an "explosive player" at OLB position.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015
Jay Gruden praises Preston Smith's versatility, athleticism. Will start out as OLB in #Redskins base 3-4 defense.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 2, 2015
Gruden says Smith's transition to OLB should be smooth because he's so athletic. Says at pro day he caught ball like a tight end.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015
Gruden says Preston Smith will have to come in, compete w Trent Murphy for playing time but that in some packages they could play together
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015
Trent Murphy:
"Both those guys are very similar—Trent and Preston," Gruden said. "They are both very versatile players. Trent has put on some weight; he might be able to play defensive end. Both of those guys will play a lot of football, I can promise you that."
Matt Jones:
Gruden on RB Matt Jones: "He's a downhill-type runner." Said of visit: "We liked his attitude, passion for football."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015
Gruden loves Matt Jones' smash mouth, physical running style. A theme for #Redskins. "The tougher, the better," Gruden said.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 2, 2015
Trading down:
Gruden on getting up 10 total picks after trade: "There's still a lot of players left that can help us." #SkinsDraft
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 2, 2015
Alfred Morris:
Gruden says Alfred Morris remains the guy, but that Jones will help spell him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015
Gruden: "Alfred won’t be affected, he’s still the running back" after Jones drafted.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) May 2, 2015
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