Scot McCloughan: Cooley's a Great Redskin, But I'm Not Going There

Redskins GM Scot McCloughan addressed a few things after today's practice, the final open practice of this year's training camp.  He addressed the season ending injuries that have taken a toll on the Redskins TE depth, the speculation that Chris Cooley could return, and how RGIII did in the first preseason game of the year. The Redskins worked out two tight ends today, with another one possibly later today.  The Redskins could also wait to place Silas Redd on IR due to the loss of Tevin Mitchel on waivers recently.

Injured TE's:

In a brief chat right now, McCloughan referred to Paul and Paulsen as "IR guys."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 16, 2015

Options at TE:

#Skins braintrust worked out 2 FA TEs after practice. GM McCloughan sees upside in 3 young TEs on roster & still possible they'll earn spots

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) August 16, 2015

#Redskins’ McC said that he would be OK with going into the season picking between Hamm, Mahinia, Dixon for No. 2 and No. 3 TE’s.

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) August 16, 2015

Jordan Reed:

McClougahn said he was “very comfortable” with the 6-foot-2, 237-pound Reed, despite his track record of missing games because of injury (12 in the past two seasons). “He’s very athletic. He’s a mismatch for a lot of safeties and linebackers. I’m excited to see him once he’s back on the field.”

Bringing Cooley Back:

McCloughan on Cooley: "I'm not going there. Chris Cooley, he's a really good Redskin. He's part of the Redskins still. I'm not going there."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 16, 2015

McCloughan's body language and tone on Cooley: Not an option.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 16, 2015

Scot McCloughan laughed dismissively when asked during a quick scrum interview if Cooley is an option.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 16, 2015

Bigger Offensive Line:

#Skins GM McCloughan says he loves size, power of right side OLine, with RG Scherff & RT Moses at RT. Pts esp to physicality 2d series v CLE

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) August 16, 2015

McCloughan's eyes lit up when asked about the O line. "A LOT of power," he said when asked what he likes.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 16, 2015

McCloughan likes the comfort he sees in Scherff at RG and how Moses has professed. "It's about getting the best 5."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 16, 2015

On moving Scherff to guard after one week of camp, McCloughan: "Moses is showing up, being healthy this year, you know? That’s a key thing."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 16, 2015

Asked what he saw from the youngsters, McCloughan said: “A lot of power. A lot of size. If you saw the game, it was impressive. They’re still learning; they’ve got a ways to go. But it was impressive. But it was very cool to see, especially on the second series, to see them coming off the ball and moving people.”

Robert Griffin III vs Cleveland:

#Skins GM McCloughan re RG3 showing v CLE: " I see improvement. I see confidence. I see the ball out on time, I see a good football player"

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) August 16, 2015

Scot McCloughan on RG3's performance: "Liked it a lot. I see confidence. I see ball out on time. I see a good football player." #Redskins

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 16, 2015

Colts claiming injured Tevin Mitchel:

A #Redskins team official called the Colts’ claim of Tevin Mitchel a "bull (stuff) move".

— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) August 16, 2015