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Washington Redskins GM Scot McCloughan made two radio appearances today to further discuss this year's 10-man draft class, the state of the current roster, and future plans for the team. First up was an appearance on ESPN 980 with Kevin Sheehan. A few minutes later McCliughan called into 106.7 to appear on the Grant and Danny show.
Scot in charge:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I was excited about ownership and Bruce Allen adapting to me during the draft."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I have final say. I need people around me to understand this is my vision, but I get input from everyone"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "It's my job, and the coaches job, and everyone's job to keep building on what we've done this year."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
More draft picks:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I have final say. I need people around me to understand this is my vision, but I get input from everyone"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Trading down and still getting Scherff:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I would have liked to move down early and I think I could have still got Scherff but I had no problem taking him"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Top QBs out of reach:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I didn't think Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota would be available at #5"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Brandon Scherff, right tackle:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Scherff has the opportunity to come in Day 1 and help us win football games. He can play RT and be very good"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "If we get someone who is better than Scherff at the RT position, we'll slide Brandon inside"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Draft position value:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins on position value "I subscribe to drafting a really good football tackle. Helping us win games is all that matters
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Everyone thinks you don't take guards, you don't take safeties early, and we took Scherff to play right tackle"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Every player we drafted, was taken in the round we had them ranked in"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Preston Smith's versatility:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Preston Smith did a lot of damage playing at NT, and can do it in a 2 point stance too."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Preston Smith can play multiple positions on the defense, and be used on every down."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "You need athletes you can move on the defense to counter the offensive innovation in the league today."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Matt Jones:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Matt Jones is going to hit you, and hit you, until you get tired of tackling him."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Team:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "We're not going to succeed or lose because of one guy"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "We're going to make this roster as strong as possible, and as deep as possible."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Jamison Crowder:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Jamison Crowder was ranked very high on my board, great return guy, quicker than fast, all about the team"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Of picks 3-10, McCloughan thinks WR Jamison Crowder has the best chance to make an impact right away. #Redskins
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins Once Jamison Crowder steps into the building and becomes a Redskin its going to be hard keeping him off the field
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Offensive line improvements:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "We got better on offensive line, but I need to see what we have on the team now"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
QBs on the roster:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "We have 3 relatively young guys at QB who were successful in college. I'm very excited about the position"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Value of special teams:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "For you to make it on this team, you have to make it on special teams, and prove your value there"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Changes in the game:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "When I started scouting, everyone was going small, then they realized they had to protect the QB"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Robert Griffin III's 5th year option:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "The risk is very small in picking up Robert Griffin III's 5th year option, and I'm very excited about him"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
QB Competition:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Can't give you a percentage on chances RG3 starts, but he will have competition from Cousins and McCoy"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "What RG3 did in his rookie year was phenomenal. I need to see all 3 QBs in person, but I'm excited about them."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "It is an open competition at QB, but it is Robert Griffin III's job to lose."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scot McCloughan #Redskins Can Cousins/McCoy start Week 1? "Our bottom line is to win football games, the best players are going to play"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Scouting department:
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Bruce Allen and Scott Campbell did a phenomenal job on hiring college scouts who are passionate"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "I'm giving the scouting/personnel staff a full year to prove themselves, I've had people inquire about joining"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Preview of future drafts?
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "We're going to pick later in the rounds in the draft going forward."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Alfred Morris
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Alfred Morris fits right in, he's always around the facility. He's a good football player through and through"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
New players added:
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "Including UDFAs, we've added almost 30 new guys to this team."
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015
Washington fanbase:
106.7 interview
Scot McCloughan #Redskins "The Washington fanbase is out of control, you'll come to a Redskins game, and know we're coming out to hurt you"
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) May 7, 2015