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#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan is set to talk to media soon.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2016
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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:
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2016
-He's all about getting more draft picks.
-Likes Vernon Davis because he's a blocking tight end
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