Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden spoke to the media after Day 2 of the NFL Draft. The Redskins picked Ohio State WR Terry McLaurin and then traded their Kirk Cousins compensatory pick to the Buffalo Bills two 4th round picks. McLaurin praised McLaurin’s speed, toughness, and special teams ability. He will learn all 3 WR spots, and continue his relationship with new Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins
Terry McLaurin:
Jay Gruden says Terry McLaurin will start outside, but will learn all three WR spots. #redskins pic.twitter.com/HBZz83pv6D
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) April 27, 2019
Gruden on McLaurin: “He gives us a nice blend. ... He has great speed and toughness.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 27, 2019
Gruden on McLaurin: “He was the #1 special teams player on our board, but it’s really about what he is as a receiver.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
Jay says he’ll start outside, but he’s gonna learn all three positions. Says he provides some real juice.
Redskins will start McLaurin off as an outside WR but eventually should be able to play all 3 wideout spots
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
"He can do a little bit of everything," Gruden says of Terry McLaurin. "He gives us another added dimension." https://t.co/LWLV38l4pH
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2019
Gruden says “with the way pro football is going, speed is the name of the game.” The Redskins feel Sweat and McLaurin can both help in that regard.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 27, 2019
Dwayne Haskins:
Gruden says he didn’t hear from Haskins, but saw them work together and interact at the OSU Pro Day.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
“Terry runs every route like it’s his last...sets the standard as far work ethic is concerned.”
Gruden: "Dwayne has a lot of confidence in [Terry]; he has a lot of confidence in Dwayne." https://t.co/LWLV38l4pH
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2019
Gruden: "Dwayne has a lot of confidence in [Terry]; he has a lot of confidence in Dwayne." https://t.co/LWLV38l4pH
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2019
Josh Doctson:
Gruden says Redskins are looking for more from Josh Doctson but he likes the team's WR group
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Parris Campbell:
Gruden says at the OSU Pro Day that Paris Campbell went down early and McLaurin stepped right up and ran extra routes. That kind of little thing is an example of what kind of guy he is.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
Trading down:
Gruden says Redskins have a bunch of guys "clumped" together on draft board so trading back from late 3rd round to two 4th round picks makes a lot of sense
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019