Redskins 2016 OTAs: Jay Gruden and Sean McVay Speak

#Redskins offensive coordinator Sean McVay: "You absolutely see growth" in QB Kirk Cousins. Has become an extension of coaching staff.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 8, 2016

#Redskins OC Sean McVay says Kirk Cousins "taking command of the offense. He's truly become an extension of coaching staff."

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) June 8, 2016

McVay on rookie Josh Doctson: "You see the flashes of why he was such a special player at TCU. Looking forward to getting him back on grass"

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 8, 2016

McVay sees more maturity out of Matt Jones. Tough to evaluate some of his game because no tackling, but he's preparing well and working hard

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

McVay: Randy Jordan (teaching ball security) using a ball that beeps if you have 5 pressure points covered, if "not beeping, he's yelling."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

McVay said DeSean Jackson looked good yesterday and basically picked up where he left off.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

McVay on DeSean Jackson "He looks very healthy, made some great plays." #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) June 8, 2016

McVay says Jordan Reed is more confident and is working hard to become more versatile in run and pass game.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

Jordan Reed held out of practice today for rest, no injury says Coach Gruden. Trent Williams was "a little under the weather."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) June 8, 2016

No injury for #Redskins TE Jordan Reed, just rested. LT Trent Williams out with an illness. Gruden said strep throat going around.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) June 8, 2016

DeSean Jackson wasn't absent today for health reasons, Gruden said. Gruden also said Jackson looked good while he was here.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

More Gruden: Wasn't really forthcoming on DeSean Jackson's absence. "He had a good day yesterday." Skipped today though

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) June 8, 2016

Jay Gruden "We expect him to be here next week" on DeSean but says he "looks as fast as he's ever been" and is stronger. #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) June 8, 2016

Gruden after OTAs on Cousins : "Has a great command of the offense; something he didn't used to have in my 1st year here" #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@espn980) June 8, 2016

Gruden on Cousins "Great command on the snap count, when you get command on the little things you see the big things better" #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@espn980) June 8, 2016

Gruden putting cousins and co. in lots different scenarios to challenge them to further and "push the envelope a little bit."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 8, 2016

Jay Gruden says "Ryan Grant's had a great camp." Also, that Rashad Ross has taken some advantage of opportunities. #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) June 8, 2016

Gruden says flipside of not having DJax & rookie Doctson (foot) @ practice is more opportunity 4 Ryan Grant, Rashad Ross, who r seizing it

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) June 8, 2016

Gruden after OTAs on so many WRs & TEs missing: "You want everybody out there obviously, but if not other guys get work." #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@espn980) June 8, 2016

Jay Gruden feels leadership on defense is not going to be an issue because of D-Hall, Bruton Jr., Norman, Will Compton & Ricky Jean Francois

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) June 8, 2016

Gruden on Matt Jones " Picking up the blitz fine, pass blocking good.... Once we put the pads on we'll see what he can really do"

— ESPN 980 (@espn980) June 8, 2016