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#Redskins HC Jay Gruden speaks with media before first #SkinsCamp practice.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 28, 2016
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Will Compton:
Jay Gruden praises Will Compton's communication skills and says his ability to direct traffic makes a difference on defense.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Josh Doctson’s Achilles injury:
Gruden says team wasn't satisfied with how Doctson's Achilles was progressing, will "keep him down" until he's 100%. Hasn't had surgery.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 28, 2016
Gruden on Doctson, "we weren't really satisfied with how his Achilles was coming along. He was still having some soreness in the mornings."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Gruden's advice to Doctson: "Be patient, but hurry up." Says he reminds him that it IS a 16-game season, and he needs to be smart.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Shawn Lauvao:
Grudenn on Lauvao: "I’ll be shocked if he’s not ready by Saturday or Monday" #Redskins
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) July 28, 2016
Gruden: "Shawn [Lauvao] will have to earn his job back, it won't be handed to him"
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) July 28, 2016
Spencer Long:
Gruden says Spencer Long is playing with a lot of confidence. Says "when Shawn [Lauvao] comes back, it's not going to be handed to him."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Perry Riley:
Gruden says Perry Riley is close and wants to be out there.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Trent Williams:
Gruden says Trent Williams has "taken his leadership role to a new level."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
"It's the 7th camp he's said that." - Jay Gruden on Trent Williams saying he's in the best shape of his 7-year career. #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 28, 2016
Gruden praises leadership and work ethic of LT Trent Williams heading into camp, says he's been asking to play TE for a while.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 28, 2016
Josh Norman vs Redskins WRs:
Gruden anxious to see Josh Norman face off against DeSean, Pierre and Crowder. That's gonna be fun to watch #RedskinsTalk
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 28, 2016
Kirk Cousins:
"At the quarterback position, it's about consistency."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 28, 2016
Gruden says Cousins has opportunity to "put a stamp on himself as a QB" this year.
Gruden on Cousins: "We fully anticipate him improving in a big way this year." #Redskins
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) July 28, 2016
Asked what Cousins has to do to convince everyone he's a franchise quarterback, Gruden says "He doesn't have to do a lot more to get me."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 28, 2016
Heat in Richmond:
Gruden: There is a plan regarding the heat not to over work players. They get weighed before and after practice. #Redskins
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) July 28, 2016
#Redskins DE Chris Baker said he loses 8-10 pounds in this heat. Gruden, jokingly: "He could use it."
— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) July 28, 2016