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Perry Fewell:
#Redskins coach Jay Gruden addressing reporters now. Lauding the addition of veteran DB coach Perry Fewell.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 16, 2015
Pierre Garçon:
Gruden praises Garçon for how prepared he has been and the commitment he has show being here every day this offseason.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
DeSean Jackson:
#Skins coach J Gruden says DJackson, who missed a few optional workouts, looked 'sharp,fresh, focused & fast' on Day 1 of minicamp
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) June 16, 2015
Run game in the red zone:
Gruden said running the ball — leading to play-action opportunities — will help the team improve in the red zone offensively.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 16, 2015
Gruden says red zone offense still weakness so high emphasis remains during offseason practices. Says more effective run game will help.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden on QB @RGIII: "You can see him starting to have confidence in the pocket ... He's coming along at a great rate."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 16, 2015
Gruden: Griffin "coming along at a good rate....every day he's doing something better...doing a good job of exhausting his progressions."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Gruden praised RG3's progress in recent weeks. Noted his growing confidence.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) June 16, 2015
Gruden: it's hard to gauge Griffin's pocket presence in non-contact, but he watches his feet in pocket and timing, getting rid of ball.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Gruden says he'll never criticize RGIII for trying to make a big play, just working to help improve in fundamentals and decision making.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Training camp schedule change:
Jay Gruden on the flip of practice schedule at training camp: Says installing concepts in the morning will help. Then practice in afternoon
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 16, 2015
Gruden said team decided on PM practices at #SkinsCamp because it allows for a better overall transition when installing new plays/schemes.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 16, 2015
Gruden said he would have liked this order last year, but was concerned about afternoon storms. turned out not to be issue.
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 16, 2015
Practice observations:
Even with no pads, Gruden says he can learn a lot about players such as fundamentals and details such as footwork, pursuit angles, etc.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) June 16, 2015
Silas Redd injury:
Silas Redd sprained an ankle but Gruden says its "very mild," and he might practice tomorrow. Didn't today.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Mistakes from last season:
Gruden: "Self-inflicted wounds" — offsides, false start penalties — are major point of emphasis; players penalized for mistakes at practice.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 16, 2015
Brandon Scherff:
Gruden says Scherff "takes coaching very well. ... Learns from his mistakes. ... He really cares about the success of a football play."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015
Gruden admits top draft pick Brandon Scherff "has had some struggles" with move to right tackle. Loves how he takes coaching though
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 16, 2015
Different offensive system/concepts:
Gruden says the offensive system is "a little bit different" so receivers are learning some different concepts.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 16, 2015