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Rookie first impressions:
Jay Gruden says overall a lot of the rookies have made good impressions. "I'm impressed with a lot of them."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 16, 2015
Preston Smith:
Jay Gruden says Preston Smith's "length is what draws you to him." Says he's been impressed so far.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Gruden says Smith has great upside, uses his length to his advantage. he's working to get more suddenness to him although learning on fly.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
Brandon Scherff:
Jay Gruden "For Brandon, shorts is not what he wants...He wants pads." On Scherff. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) May 16, 2015
Gruden happy with what he's seen so far from rookies. Says Scherff is making progress. Says transition from left to right isn't easy.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
Jay Gruden on Brandon Scherff: "He's a very focused individual, he studies very hard." Says he sees great progress through two days.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Gruden praising how hard Scherff plays and works.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
Gruden says Scherff "doesn't need a chip" on his shoulder. Doesn't need added motivation, he's going to "try his butt off" every play.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Gruden says "intent" is for Scherff to be starting RT come preseason. "We'll find a spot for him...he'll be a heck of a player for us."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Connor Halliday leaving/4th QB in camp:
Jay Gruden on departure of QB Connor Halliday. "He chose to jump on a plane and head to the house...I'm sure he had personal reasons for it"
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) May 16, 2015
Gruden says Connor Halliday just left him a voicemail saying he was going home. Wasn't sure reasons.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
"There's no law that says we have to bring four" QBs, Jay says. Will continue to watch the two rookies at minicamp & then decide.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Matt Jones:
Jay says Matt Jones is thought of as a "big, power-type back" but has "natural hands" and has done some good things in space so far.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Gruden impressed with how Matt Jones moved in space. Says Kouandjio is very hungry and wants every bit of knowledge shared with him.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
"If you're committed to running the football, you have to have a couple of guys who can tote it." Jay on #Redskins RB depth.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Gruden: To take carries from Alfred, Jones will have to "show a lot". Looks good so far.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) May 16, 2015
Jamison Crowder:
Gruden praises Crowder's football IQ. Says that's key for a slot receiver. Says he's "effortlessly" applying classroom lessons to field.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
Gruden says Crowder translates classroom teaching to field "effortlessly" & has "all the traits that you want" in a slot receiver/returner.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) May 16, 2015
Blake Sims at RB:
Gruden says Blake Sims looks like he's been playing RB for a long time.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015
Jay Gruden said Blake sims always made the first guy miss when running as qb in college. That's why they're trying him at running back
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 16, 2015
Arie Kouandjio:
Jay Gruden likes Arie Kouandjio's passion for the game. Always a plus.
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 16, 2015
Evan Spencer injury:
Evan spencer had a slight hamstring issue. Sat out practice.
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 16, 2015
Adding big players this year:
Jay Gruden on added size: " we got the big thing covered. Now we just have to see if they can play"
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 16, 2015
Practice Squad players at camp:
Practice squad TEs Hamm and Dixon and NT Robert Thomas all taking part in minicamp. Gruden likes seeing them compete.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 16, 2015