Jay Gruden: "Our QB will be expected to win right away. We're not playing for 2034."

WATCH LIVE: Head coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media from the NFL Annual Meetings.https://t.co/YtiTYPiTJF

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden said he was looking down bc the sun was so bright. He was going to look up when they counted down for the picture, but the countdown never came. https://t.co/zAmi6mHCrh

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Here’s Jay on “the picture” pic.twitter.com/NavgpmSEyn

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he believes Ereck Flowers should be able to move inside and play guard and compares it to Brandon Scherff moving inside and playing guard

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

NFL Coaches Breakfast underway:

Jay Gruden says they're going to try Flowers at LG. Says he'll also be a backup tackle.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden In Colt McCoy - “minor procedure” that should hold him back through Phase 2 but he should be back for OTAs. Says the team was aggressive in trying to get him back for Week 17/playoffs and now can take time

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

With Colt McCoy recovering from a small procedure in his ankle the Redskins might need to get another QB for OTA depth, Gruden says

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) March 26, 2019

PHOENIX -- Redskins quarterback Colt McCoy needed another "minor procedure" on his right leg recently in part because not everything was corrected the first time around. He broke his leg in December. Redskins coach Jay Gruden said he should return for... https://t.co/DOT4kV3uXw

— John Keim (@john_keim) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden says Colt McCoy drinks a gallon of milk every day. Raw milk. Not pasteurized.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

"He drinks a gallon of milk every day. ... I think it's the milk that's not pasteurized, either. I think it's right out of the teat."

If you watch just one thing today, make sure it's Jay Gruden on Colt McCoy's milk habits. pic.twitter.com/0WdSlqy9lB

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Colt McCoy and Case Keenum will compete for the starting job. Not the same situation as last year when Alex Smith got the top job once he arrived.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Josh Johnson has a surgical procedure and is still recovering. He’s not under contract

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says evaluating QB's is harder now because of how different the systems are. He says one of the things they really look at are 3rd down and red zone situations. "Gotta have it" type situations.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he’s studied the Top quarterbacks in this draft class very well. “It’s an interesting group.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden: “Haskins has a unique skill set.” Says he might not be ready in first year but has a lot of talent.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Drew Lock could come in and compete right away. Other guys could too but that experience helps

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says that Kyler Murray would be a guy who could play year 1 despite not playing more than one year in college. His skillset is so unique.

Mentions Drew Lock as a guy who could come in and compete right away, but would have to win a job.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said it would be hard to pick a quarterback at 15 and sit him for a year

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) March 26, 2019

"Any time you're a starting quarterback, you're expected to win. There is no developmental stage. This isn't AAA baseball." -Gruden

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden - This isn’t Triple A baseball. Our quarterback will be expected to win right away. We’re not playing for 2034.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden said Redskins have “high hopes” for Caleb Brantley

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden - “In a perfect world sure I’d like to have total control but I don’t have that.”
Jokes that only one coach has that, and my guess is it’s Belichick. Landon Collins was the target.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says that Landon Collins was the #1 prospect on the #Redskins free agent board, something that he helped create.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden says he was involved in the decision to sign S Landon Collins in free agency. Collins was the consensus No. 1 target on the #Redskins' board.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 26, 2019

Gruden addressing report that he's frustrated with free agency: "Every decision we make is a unified decision."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 26, 2019

"Frustration might set in from time to time with a move or two...but ultimately I'll coach whoever is here."

Gruden says he's happy with how things have gone throughout the free agent process.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he might be “surprised” by a move or two the team has made bit generally on board with management on off season signings. “We’re good.” He said

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) March 26, 2019

Gruden says, "There's a move or two I might be surprised by," but largely is involved with the decisions at Redskins Park. Pushes back some on report that he is frustrated with lack of communication. Says it's improved since last season.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) March 26, 2019

Gruden on the communication within the building:

"We're in good shape. I look forward to the draft also. Kyle Smith is doing an unbelievable job, him and his scouts, his rankings and communicating with the coaches and finding out what they want and what exactly we're targeting."

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said there's some frustration re: Reuben Foster's status. The #Redskins had hoped to know prior to free agency. Now they're hoping to know before the draft. Foster remains on the commissioner's exempt list; a league spokesman said there is no timetable on a decision.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Redskins need more bodies at WR, and he wants those bodies to be talented.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says that losing Crowder is big, but "I'm ready to watch Trey Quinn come in to the slot and DOMINATE the position."

Also says getting PRich back is huge and he still believes Josh Doctson can be a good WR in the NFL.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he’s not sure he ever got to see the full Paul Richardson because he was dealing with the shoulder injury from the start of the season.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden said having AP back is “nice.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

At RB: "#1 is Guice has gotta be healthy. He's gotta take care of his body. He's a young player...We need to make sure he runs with the same energy and charisma he ran with before the injury."

Mentions Perine as a guy he still wants to see, too.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Derrius Guice will get some individual work in OTAs but will mostly be with the trainers. The plan is full go for training camp.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he’s never been a fan of keeping 3 QBs on the roster. Interesting.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says his Redskins offense has to be better on first down. Contends they had more 2nd and long plays than maybe any NFL team in history

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden cont'd: "Towards the end of the year we had so many three and outs that...shit...you're panicking. It's like 'what do you want to call on first down this time? Let's try to get a drive going here boys!'"

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said he’s still trying to determine the type of offense his team will be in 2019. The draft will be a big part of that.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden: "The hard thing is 'who are we? what are we going to be?'"

He mentions that the personnel groupings they have possible make that defining of an identity difficult. Will become clearer after the draft when they know their roster better.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden recognizes that what tight end on the field shows tendencies and wants to address it. He knows it’s a problem

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden- Ryan Anderson has to come up big. Time to stop talking and start doing. I’m excited to see him.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

What's the #Redskins defensive identity going to be?

"Physicality."

Mentions Ryan Anderson as a guy who needs to step up. "Time to stop talking and start doing."

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden on Josh Norman - When you’re making that kind of money you’re going to deal with that pressure. Can’t judge off one game.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Josh Norman is a guy that wants to be coached. “People think he’s off dancing with the stars but he works as hard as anyone.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden on Josh Norman - “People seem to be disappointed in his play. I’m not disappointed at all.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

More Gruden on Norman: "He's one of our hardest workers. Everyone thinks that he's just out there dancing with the stars. That's not the case.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden loves what Josh Norman brings to the #Redskins. He just wants MORE of it. pic.twitter.com/PUQXOAINtv

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden on Alex Smith - Nobody really knows what he’s going through besides him.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Still no real update on Alex Smith. Jay's excited to see him when he comes back, but there's no set role for him.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden said Alex Smith is going to have to put his “mind, body and soul” into his recovery before they consider what role Smith can have with quarterbacks this year

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Matt Cavanaugh will help him on game day with clock issues.

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— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden says Redskins scouted Josh Rosen last year and he’s a good player but the coach says there’s nothing to talk about with Rosen because he’s not available.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden on Jordan Reed for 2019 - We’re gonna buck the trends. Jordan is going to be just fine.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Jay Gruden says he loves the way Bill Callahan coaches and works the offensive line.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Gruden mentions there can be better communication between the coaching staff and the training staff.

He mentions specifically with the OL. Maybe not do specific kinds of work after specific kinds of workouts.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) March 26, 2019

Gruden says he wants joint practices at training camp but it’s not known what will happen yet.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 26, 2019

Have you been watching the AAF? #Redskins Coach Jay Gruden has. pic.twitter.com/UO1L0OgAgI

— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 26, 2019