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#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to media from training camp @redskinsrva.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 26, 2017
Watch live: https://t.co/CXIOYy8P9y pic.twitter.com/sUgOEMI7YA
Training camp:
Heading into camp, #Redskins head coach Jay Gruden is looking for "preparation, practice, finishing plays and continuing to get better."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 26, 2017
Gruden said here at TC the team needs to "eat, sleep and think" football." Will watch how they prepare mentally & physically #Redskins #NFL
— Diane Chesebrough (@DiChesebrough) July 26, 2017
Injuries/PUP list:
Jay Gruden says he's expecting a couple more players on PUP list aside from DHall, Houston Bates, but Fabian Moreau won't be.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Moreau will be at least somewhat limited, but will be practicing with #Redskins at training camp.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden's presser has begun. Says Fabian Moreau and Montae Nicholson won't be on PUP, but will be limited.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) July 26, 2017
Playcalling:
Gruden says early on, Skins will have scripted practices, but eventually a lot of unscripted practices so he gets play-calling work.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 26, 2017
Gruden says he already feels pretty comfortable as a play caller, but unscripted practices will be key.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Competition:
#Skins Coach Gruden: “We have great competition at every position--more so than any time I’ve been here.”
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) July 26, 2017
Gruden: "It's the best I've felt about our depth...the challenge is going to be to get everyone the reps."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Kurt vs Kirk:
FIRST GRUDEN JOKE OF TRAINING CAMP - Kirk vs. Kurt. @john_keim asks about Kirk Cousins. Gruden: "Kirk or....?"
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Laughter ensues...
Cousins on another 1 year deal:
Gruden doesn't expect playing on another one-year deal to impact Cousins mentally. "He was fine last year," he said and he expects the same.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 26, 2017
Gruden on Cousins: "You never worry about his preparation...a great competitor, wants to get better...we're happy to have him for 2017."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 26, 2017
#Skins Gruden on having QB Cousins 4 another 1-yr deal: “Contract status will take care of itself eventually. Hopefully. It is what it is."
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) July 26, 2017
Jonathan Allen:
Gruden says he's looking forward to Jonathan Allen facing off against the offensive line, trying to find the best spots for new D-linemen.
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) July 26, 2017
Gruden on J. Allen wants to see how he handles things like third down. Wants to find right combo in D-line #Redskins pic.twitter.com/SZ5usQEUDz
— Diane Chesebrough (@DiChesebrough) July 26, 2017
Defense:
Gruden on defense this year (playing hard & on the same page) mentioned new vets like Swearinger & how guys like that can help #Redskins
— Diane Chesebrough (@DiChesebrough) July 26, 2017
Josh Doctson:
Gruden on Josh Doctson: "Josh looks very good. Knock on wood he looks very good."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Junior Galette:
Gruden says that Junior Galette is able to do everything. He'll get a day off if he asks for one, but he's lighter and "looks good."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
Expect an explosive athlete, Gruden says of Junior Galette. He won't be limited now that he's in training camp after a healthy OTA.
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) July 26, 2017
Gruden says LB J Galette is in great shape after missing 2 yrs w Achilles. Is cleared 4 all work & fired up. "Has a lot of prove 4 himself"
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) July 26, 2017
“Fat” Rob Kelley:
Gruden on Rob Kelley: I expect him to make a major step forward
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) July 26, 2017
Fans at training camp:
"I love coming down here to practice in front of a crowd." Gruden "really appreciate[s]" the fans at #SkinsCamp.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 26, 2017
Team character:
Gruden likes the culture. He's still working to improve, butsays "the character of this football team is as strong as it's ever been."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 26, 2017
NFC East:
Gruden's answering a Q about NFC East. Says Eli "seems like he's been there for 40 years" with the Giants.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) July 26, 2017
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