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Jay Gruden got behind the mic one more time to discuss the final rounds of the Redskins draft. The Redskins added 7 more players today, and got a lot of help on both sides of the ball.
WATCH LIVE: HC Jay Gruden addresses the media following the 2019 NFL Draft https://t.co/8fMd7td5Bc
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2019
It’s over:
Gruden to the podium in Ashburn at the end of the draft:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
“It is over. How’d your mock draft do?”
Bryce Love/Derrius Guice:
Gruden says they don’t know when Bryce Love will be available. He says Guice is on track to be a full go. They have time.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
Gruden time. Says drafting of Bryce Love no reflection on Derrius Guice. They just liked Love's explosive playmaking.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 27, 2019
Gruden on why Redskins drafted Bryce Love. pic.twitter.com/VSjkPG4E5G
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 27, 2019
Gruden said the Bryce Love pick was "no reflection on anybody"; more about being too good to pass up. Doesn't know yet when Love will be ready to go full-speed after the torn ACL. Opening training camp on PUP list would have to be an option (my words).
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 27, 2019
Gruden also said that RB Derrius Guice is ahead of schedule. At one point they were thinking he'd be ready for training camp. Now Gruden says it could be sooner.
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 27, 2019
2019 rookie draft class:
Jay Gruden said Redskins had a “nice draft” but way too early to talk about rookies taking over jobs. Hasn’t even seen the rookies in pads yet.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Free Safety:
Gruden says they’ll probably bring in some college FA’s at FS. Right now they think Nicholson is the starter but they’ve gotta see where he’s at come August.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
Kelvin Harmon:
Gruden says the Redskins we’re surprised Kelvin Harmon was still there in the 6th round and they were excited to grab him
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Terry McLaurin:
Gruden says Harmon and McLaurin are both very versatile and can run lots of different route combinations
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Cole Holcomb:
Gruden says he didn’t really understand why Holcomb wasn’t more widely heralded. He had major production (100 picks 3 straight years) and tested through the roof. Really excited about the LB from UNC.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) April 27, 2019
The Redskins drafted UNC LB Cole Holcomb. Jay Gruden had some interesting things to say. pic.twitter.com/ETdLEx75WG
— Breaking Burgundy 2.0 (@TSCRedskins) April 27, 2019
Offense vs Defense:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on taking more offensive players than defense. Overall the count was 6 on offense vs 4 on defense. pic.twitter.com/x9bv58uhrE
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 27, 2019
Defense:
Gruden says he's really excited about the defense right now, starting with Landon Collins, the young defensive line and the new draft picks. "I think things are looking up." https://t.co/o7ti5BcSk2
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 27, 2019
Gruden - We’re all very excited about our defense coming together and playing fast
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Gruden on a defensive unit that now includes Landon Collins and Montez Sweat. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/I7L0jNVfBq
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) April 27, 2019
Kyle Smith/Bruce Allen:
Gruden says Kyle Smith, the scouting staff and Bruce Allen did a great job picking the right guys but adds “time will tell”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 27, 2019
Colt McCoy:
Was told it was not another surgery on the bone itself. A brief procedure not nearly as extensive as the first two. https://t.co/M3bYYsGB1c
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) April 27, 2019
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on Colt McCoy having another setback/procedure . @1067theFan #Skins pic.twitter.com/AvvMjPsfx2
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 27, 2019
Jimmy Moreland:
For the Jimmy Moreland fan club... Gruden: "He's a playmaker... I like the fact he gets his hands on a lot of balls. Quick twitch. Can play both corner and nickel."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 27, 2019
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on CB Jimmy Moreland from James Madison. #NFLDraft @1067theFan #Skins pic.twitter.com/5f7pj4v1aR
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 27, 2019
Ross Pierschbacher:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on new OL Ross Pierschbacher. Lots of versatility. pic.twitter.com/OVPS1Kjmc7
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 27, 2019
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden mentioned 'guard' four times in the first :20 or so of this answer. It might be his favorite position. @BrendanDarr @ChrisLingebach pic.twitter.com/CUwpsDvIQ8
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) April 27, 2019
Wes Martin:
Jay Gruden discusses fourth round OL Wes Martin (Indiana) and where he factors into the #Redskins’ plans at left guard. pic.twitter.com/L1779uszpX
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) April 27, 2019