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#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden addresses the media following the final #SkinsCamp practice of 2017.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 13, 2017
WATCH: https://t.co/8xRjsGhXMx
Evaluating players in camp:
Gruden said he feels like it's been a good training camp. They got a lot of evaluations on players.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Gruden would've liked to have top offensive weapons out there, but no Reed, Crowder and Doctson have let him see other players.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Fabian Moreau:
“The jury’s still out. You know, he’s still learning. We’ve got to see how he’s picked up the system, but he looks fine. You know, he’s exactly what we thought as far as his height, weight, speed measurables are concerned. He looks the part. He can run. Now it’s just a matter of him adjusting to the scheme and the techniques that we’re teaching.”
Kirk Cousins to Terrelle Pryor Sr.:
Gruden on Cousins/Pryor connection: "I like where they're going. I like the process ." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 13, 2017
Jeremy Sprinkle:
Gruden praised Niles Paul and Derek Carrier stepping up with Reed out. He is impressed w Sprinkle. "He's going to be around a long time."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Sprinkle has had a really good camp. He's the blocking TE #Redskins thought he was, but also has better-than-expected hands when necessary.
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) August 13, 2017
“I like Sprinkle a lot, man. He’s got long arms, he’s strong and I think he’s going to be a Y tight end in this league for a very long time. He’s going to get stronger and stronger every year and he’s got very good hands. He’s got deceptive speed, but you really like him as an in-line blocker. In the passing game, he’s got very good hands and he’s very good after the catch. Like I said, I’ve been impressed with Jeremy.”
Josh Doctson:
Gruden expects Josh Doctson to miss another four to five days with that hamstring injury.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Robert Davis:
Robert Davis "has shown the ability to play big. Now it's a matter of polishing up his routes," Gruden says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Rob Kelley:
Gruden has seen a big jump in confidence and knowledge from Rob Kelley. He thinks he has great vision and makes the first guy miss a lot.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
“He’s not going to ever be a feature wide receiver but he’s functional out of the backfield. We can throw him check-downs and all that stuff. Probably won’t win on many choice routes, but he does have a role. When we do our drop-back passing game and he gets out and they all panic drop back there, he catches flat routes. He’s got hands that are functional. He’s got good hands.”
Matt Ioannidis:
Gruden says 2nd-year guys have been healthy have really made a big jump. As far as Matt Ioannidis goes, he credits Ziggy Hood leadership
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
“Yeah, that’s another one. Matt’s done a great job, really. He’s gotten a lot stronger in the weight room. It’s kind of what I was hoping. Getting him out of Temple, he’s just a big, strong guy. He works hard in the weight room. It’s led by Ziggy Hood. He’s a great example for those guys, those young guys, with his work habits in the weight room. He takes them all under his wing and Matt’s one of those guys that’s just gotten so much stronger. He gets great push in the pocket and he’s playing good against the run, so I’ve been impressed with Matt.”
Montae Nicholson:
Montae Nicholson left practice early in the session with cramps. Came down after breaking up a pass and started cramping up.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 13, 2017
Final training camp practices:
Gruden on response from guys after Thurs: "We've had 2 really good days, 2 of our most physical days up front." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 13, 2017