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Trent Williams:
Gruden said Williams was experiencing soreness during phase 1 of program and then elected to get ankle checked out.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 3, 2015
Chris Chester:
Jay Gruden on Chris Chester: He gave us some great time. Coach sounds sad to lose Chester the person. #RedskinsTalk
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) June 3, 2015
Gruden said the emergence of Long contributed to decision to cut Chester. Also mentioned addition of Kouandjio in the draft, and LeRibeus.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) June 3, 2015
Spencer Long:
Gruden said coaches have confidence in Spencer Long at RG w year under his belt. Likes Kouandjio behind him. LeRibeus working at C some.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 3, 2015
Josh Leribeus:
Gruden acknowledged the reason LeRibeus was working at C is b/c he's in the mix to be a guard who can also backup Lichtensteiger.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) June 3, 2015
Backup center:
Gruden mentions Josh LeRibeus and Spencer Long as players who could fill role as backup center heading into the season.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 3, 2015
DeSean Jackson:
Gruden on @DeSeanJackson11's return to OTA practices: "He's a veteran guy. He knows the system. He's an extremely intelligent person."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 3, 2015
On DJax missing time, Gruden says "they have lives. ... He had his reasons and I trust him." But Adds "Would've loved to have him here."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 3, 2015
Run game:
This has been stated often but Jay Gruden reiterates: they will not abandon the outside zone. Remember, bill callahan used zone last year
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 3, 2015
Gruden said they won't discard zone running completely, but that Long's strength and ability greater helps power running game.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) June 3, 2015
Matt Jones:
Jay Gruden said one of the toughest things with new RB Matt Jones is getting him to not plow people over during non-contact work. #Redskins
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) June 3, 2015
Trent Murphy:
Gruden says OLB @TMurphy_93 stands out when he watches practice film. "He's already a smart player with great football instincts."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 3, 2015
Jay Gruden says He expects Trent Murphy to make the biggest jump on team from year one. Very high on him
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 3, 2015
Niles Paul:
Gruden says Niles Paul has gotten bigger and stronger to become more effective as a TE.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 3, 2015
Backup QB:
Gruden said no decisions made for QB2 or QB3: "We're mixing those guys up ... making sure they get equal reps."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 3, 2015