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#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden talks the #NFLDraft.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 30, 2016
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Versatility:
Gruden: "I'm very excited about these guys. The theme is we got some football players. A lot of versatility."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 30, 2016
Nate Sudfield:
Jay Gruden on Nate Sudfeld: "I really like the fact that he has great anticipation in the pocket."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 30, 2016
Steven Daniels:
"Very surprised Steven was there. ...Love the way he plays. Physical LB." - Gruden #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) April 30, 2016
Jay Gruden on LB Steven Daniels: "Very surprised Steven was there." Can stop run. Not a great 40 time. But good in coverage and a thumper
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 30, 2016
Gruden says he was "very surprised" LB Steven Daniels was available in Rd. 7. "When he thumps you, he thumps you."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 30, 2016
Keith Marshall:
"There's no substitute for speed, & he's fast. ...He overcame the injuries & ran a very fast time." -Gruden on RB Keith Marshall #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) April 30, 2016
Roster:
"We were 9-7 last year, won the division. We felt good about our depth. Not a lot of glaring needs"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 30, 2016
-Gruden on the roster#Redskins
Gruden said they felt like they had the luxury to really pick by the board with no glaring needs. Just focused on adding good, tough players
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 30, 2016
"That's what the intent is. He brings an element not many people can bring."
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 30, 2016
-Gruden on pairing Marshall's speed w/ Matt Jones.#Redskins
Matt Ionnaidis:
"Matt [Ionnaidis] is a quality person. Captain on their team... I think he can gain 15lbs and play nose guard"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 30, 2016
-Gruden#Redskins
Trading for Future Picks:
"I think Bruce and Scot have a great vision for what this franchise needs"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 30, 2016
-Gruden, on trading out of 2016 for 2017 picks#Redskins
Leadership and Character:
"No question about it; it's a very important element"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 30, 2016
-Gruden on how much leadership and character matters versus pure talent.#Redskins