Redskins 2015 Training Camp: Jay Gruden Day 5 Presser

Injury updates:

Injury report: Tevin Mitchel (shoulder; further tests); Willie Smith (Achilles; day to day); Jeron Johnson (hamstring; day to day)

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Injury report: Tevin Mitchel (shoulder; further tests); Willie Smith (Achilles; day to day); Jeron Johnson (hamstring; day to day)

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S Jeron Johnson tweaked his hamstring. Won't practice today. He can't really afford to fall behind in battle with Duke Ihenacho.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 2, 2015

Recovery day:

Expect other vets who are still recovering from injuries to get a day off today, Jay Gruden says. #Redskins

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 2, 2015

S Jeron Johnson tweaked his hamstring. Won't practice today. He can't really afford to fall behind in battle with Duke Ihenacho.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 2, 2015

Bigger Offensive Line:

Gruden on size up front on the ofensive line: "We're bigger, and you can feel them." Said line is working on morphing identity.

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Gruden says the #Redskins "are still looking for our identity in the run game", but says we're noticeably bigger and tougher on the lines.

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Stephen Paea:

Gruden says DL Stephen Paea is likely the team's strongest player in the weight room; is excited about depth along the defensive line.

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Arie Kouandjio:

Gruden says DL Stephen Paea is likely the team's strongest player in the weight room; is excited about depth along the defensive line.

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Rookies vs vets:

Gruden said Arie Kouandjio is making a strong push at left guard. On the topic of rookies, if they outplay a veteran in camp, they play.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 2, 2015

Gruden happy w how rookies Arie Kouandjio, Kyshoen Jarrett, Jamison Crowder are playing as they challenge veterans ahead of them for PT.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 2, 2015

Matt Jones:

Gruden on big rookie RB Matt Jones: "The only people I've seen run into him are safeties so far." Said he shows great vision in practice.

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Gruden says Matt Jones has displayed great vision and is doing well both running and in pass protection.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 2, 2015

Scot McCloughan:

Gruden on Scot McCloughan: "He takes input from everyone." Said SM has final call on moves, but "he understands what football is all about."

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Alfred Morris:

Gruden on Morris' pending FA status ('16): "We anticipate Alfred being here for a while. I love what Alfred is all about on+off the field."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 2, 2015

Gruden says Morris is doing a lot better as a pass-catcher and picking up blitzes.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 2, 2015

Turning things around:

Gruden: "Everybody's working with one goal in mind, and that's to turn this thing around."

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