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#Redskins HC Jay Gruden speaks to media before #SkinsCamp practice.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 30, 2016
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Wide Receivers:
First question about the receivers:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
"When you have good options on the outside, it opens things up in the middle."
- Gruden
Tight Ends blocking:
"Jordan Reed is getting better at blocking. Niles Paul is a great blocker. The run game is strong".
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden
For the second day in a row, Gruden says Vernon Davis is a good blocker, clearly has a role to play in run game. #Redskins
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) July 30, 2016
Kendall Fuller:
Kendall Fuller is going to be a "major player" on #Redskins defense, Gruden says. Has progressed well through OTAs & early in camp.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 30, 2016
Gruden - In order to see Kendall Fuller, we had to go back to his freshman year and playing against Crowder at Duke
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Playoff loss to the Packers:
"If you're a competitor and you lose at home in the playoffs, it's something you never forget"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden on the 2015 loss to the Packers
Gruden (about Packers game) - We didn't play our best game at a crucial time.
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Practice in pads today:
Gruden (about pads) - The DL and OL you get to see the physicality
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
3rd down pass rushers:
Gruden - We need to find out who can rush the passer on 3rd down
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Defensive line depth:
"We feel like we have a lot of guys in this building who can compete for spots on the DL"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden
Gruden - We want to solidify 5-6 guys on the DL who can rotate
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Kirk Cousins’ leadership:
"I think leadership comes in a lot of ways. Kirk will find his way".
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden, on Cousins not being a "vocal leader".
Gruden says Cousins doesnt need to "run around and yell" to be a leader
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 30, 2016
Spreading the ball around on offense:
"One of the greatest challenges an offensive coordinator has; trying to keep everyone happy"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden, on how he juggles the talent on O.
Gruden - Even Trent Williams is asking for the ball.
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Strong Safety competition:
Gruden - Bruton has a chance to start at SS and is competing with Ihenacho.
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Rookie ILB Steven Daniels:
"Steven Daniels is just like all the other rookies; they've had a lot thrown at them in short amount of time"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
-Gruden, on Daniels' progress
DeAngelo Hall:
"He's still explosive enough to play the Safety position. He's got great instincts".
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden, on DeAngelo Hall
Matt Ioannidis:
"Now that you've been able to work with Matt Ioannidis a lot, do you know where he'll be playing?
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Gruden - No..
Gruden - We want to see Ioannidis in pads as they get reps all across the line but I imagine he'll end up being a nose guard.
— Paul Conner (@P_ConnerJr) July 30, 2016
Josh Doctson injury:
"He's the one that ultimately has to say that he feels good." - Jay Gruden on Josh Doctson's Achilles' injury #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) July 30, 2016
Gruden on Josh Doctson: "This thing's a sensitive issue for him." Says he hopes the tendinitis doesn't come back. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) July 30, 2016
Perry Riley return:
"Excited to have him back. I know he's excited. We'll see a lot more of him today and next week"
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) July 30, 2016
- Gruden, on Perry Riley