Scot McCloughan Pre-Draft Presser: Josh Norman, Trades, and the 2016 Redskins

#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan is set to talk to media soon.

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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2016

Signing Josh Norman:

McCloughan says he was very surprised that Norman became available. Noted that getting to him first was key to signing him.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 25, 2016

McCloughan said Norman was first player in NFL history to be named All-pro and then become free agent next offseason.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 25, 2016

McCloughan said that Alex Santos' staff already had file on Norman, just like every other player in the league.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 25, 2016

SM on Norman's departure from Carolina: "I was shocked to see what happened and how it shook out. ...He's in the prime of his career."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 25, 2016

Getting Him in the Building Quickly:

How long did it take for McCloughan to get to Josh Norman and get him on an airplane? "Ten minutes."

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) April 25, 2016

Free Agents Next Year:

#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: "We always game plan ahead....We have an idea. Don't worry." When asked about his free agent WRs.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 25, 2016

Drafting a QB:

McCloughan didn't deny the fact he could draft a QB. "You can never have enough"

— Emmanual Benton (@Manny_PPI) April 25, 2016

Norman Signing's Affect on Draft:

McCloughan says the addition of Josh Norman doesn't change #Redskins draft philosophy for this week. Adds you can never have enough CBs.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2016

McCloughan on drafting a cornerback: "another corner? I'd love to. Love to."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 25, 2016

McCloughan says adding a player wo makes them better doesn't change draft plan. Having Norman "helps a lot going against Odell Beckham twice

— Jim Corbett (@ByJimCorbett) April 25, 2016

More Pass Rushers:

McCloughan wants to add to pass rush, but feels confident with Junior Galette return, combination of Kerrigan and Preston Smith.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) April 25, 2016

McCloughan says Galette is still rehabbing but "looks excellent." Sounds like he's confident JG will return to form. #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 25, 2016

Returning Injured Players:

McCloughan anticipates both Cully and Jarrett to be healthy. Said he sees improvement

— Emmanual Benton (@Manny_PPI) April 25, 2016

"I anticipate they're both going to be healthy...They're both here." - McCloughan on Chris Culliver and Kyshoen Jarrett

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 25, 2016

Free Agent Signings:

McCloughan reiterates using free agency as a tool. Norman a rare exception. Matched what McCloughan was looking for and is in his prime.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) April 25, 2016

McCloughan reconciling a big FA signing with his normal philosophy: "We're gonna build trough the draft no matter what."

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 25, 2016

McCloughan says signing Norman doesn't signal a change from his build-thru-the-draft philosophy. And exception was made for an All Pro.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 25, 2016

This Year's Draft Class:

"It's a strong draft, it really is, on both sides of the ball." - McCloughan #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) April 25, 2016

More Picks:

"I would love to have more picks. It's going to be a draft day thing." - McCloughan #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) April 25, 2016

McCloughan still wants to acquire more than the eight picks he currently holds. Expects trade talks to wait until draft day, however.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) April 25, 2016

Vernon Davis:

Scot McCloughan takeaways:
-He's all about getting more draft picks.
-Likes Vernon Davis because he's a blocking tight end

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2016

Kirk Cousins Contract:

McCloughan on long term w Cousins getting done: "I think so, we're in discussions and they're positive." #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) April 25, 2016

McCloughan says continued talks with Kirk Cousins on a long-term deal are positive. "We would love to get something done" prior to deadline.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2016

McCloughan: "We're in discussions...it takes both sides to make it happen." - on long-term negotiations w/ Cousins. "It's a big contract"

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 25, 2016

Chris Baker Being Swaggy:

Swaggy crashes presser. pic.twitter.com/rWZ1DCElqB

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2016

Chris Baker comes in presser asks McCloughan "the players love the Norman signing but is there any more money for players like Chris Baker?"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 25, 2016