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WATCH LIVE: #Redskins HC Jay Gruden talks the first round of #2017NFLDraft.https://t.co/J5aJ131B6k pic.twitter.com/C2aMVR4Dhk
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017
Allen at 17:
Gruden "there wasn't really anything about him NOT to like" ... "never in a million years expected him to be there. Wasn't a lot of debate"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017
Gruden said "we're happy" about how the board played out. He likes Allen as a leader. Talked to Saban last week about him and felt good.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017
Medical concerns:
Gruden on Allen's health: "We didn't have any concerns..." Checked it out thoroughly with his doctors and team doctors. "It's a no brainer."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) April 28, 2017
Gruden: We didn't have any concerns about his [Allen] injuries. Dr. [James] Andrews said he was fine. #Redskins #HTTR
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) April 28, 2017
Updating defensive line:
Gruden said the team was looking to upgrade defensive line and Jonathan Allen fits for #Redskins. "It's a great pick. It's a no-brainer."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017
Gruden: "This was something we needed to do... you talk about upgrading your defense, you've gotta take him high."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017
The phone call:
Gruden called Allen and Allen said he blacked out. Gruden laughed and said "there was a long pause. I thought we got disconnected."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017
Gruden said both the #Redskins and @jonallen93 were "equally excited" about his selection. Grew up a fan of the team.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 28, 2017
Immediate impact player:
Gruden: "He's the 17th pick of the draft. He'll contribute tomorrow. Right now."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) April 28, 2017
Kirk Cousins was not getting traded today:
The Redskins didn't entertain any - any - calls about trading Cousins. "Not one call," Gruden says.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) April 28, 2017