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Jay Gruden spoke with the media today after the Redskins players reported to training camp and finished their conditioning tests today. Gruden gave updates on the Trent Williams holdout. He also talked about players returning from injury, who will start camp on the PUP list, and who is good to go. The Redskins three QBs will get almost equal reps as the QB competition begins in Richmond.
WATCH LIVE: HC Jay Gruden speaks to the media on Day 1 of #SkinsCampWATCH LIVE: HC Jay Gruden speaks to the media on Day 1 of #SkinsCamp
Posted by Washington Redskins on Wednesday, July 24, 2019
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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 24, 2019
PUP/NFI List:
Gruden to the podium.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 24, 2019
Jordan Brailford, Alex Smith and Danny Johnson starting on PUP.
Bryce Love is starting at NFI.
Trent Williams:
Jay Gruden hasnt talked to Trent Williams yet and 'expects him here sooner than later'
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Gruden confirms that Trent Williams isn't here. He says he hasn't talked to Trent and he's focused on the guys who are here.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 24, 2019
Jay Gruden says he loves Trent Williams and he 'doesnt take anything personally in this business'
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Gruden said they will adjust without Trent Williams here. "Great opportunity for others."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 24, 2019
Gruden on the Trent Williams situation: "Eventually I think we'll get it done."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Williams’ holdout:
Jay Gruden says Trent Williams is not here and he hasn't talked to him. Said he doesn't know exactly what Trent wants out of this holdout. #Redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 24, 2019
Gruden says that he's not sure what Williams wants out of holding out. Between him and his agent.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 24, 2019
He says it's nothing personal. It's all business.
Ereck Flowers:
Gruden said Ereck Flowers might still get work at tackle with Trent Williams not here
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Gruden: We brought Ereck Flowers in to be an offensive linemen. Initially the plan was to play guard but we can play him at tackle as needed
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Brandon Scherff:
Gruden: "Brandon Scherff looks amazing. Best shape of his life."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 24, 2019
Morgan Moses:
Morgan Moses comes in at 328 pounds. Gruden said it's the best shape Moses has been in.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 24, 2019
Chase Roullier:
Gruden on OL: Said Brandon Scherff and Morgan Moses are in the best shape on their lives, while Chase Roullier also looks strong coming off of offseason surgery.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) July 24, 2019
Job Security:
Jay Gruden- Coaching the Redskins is the greatest job in pro sports and with that comes pressure....Performance is king pic.twitter.com/YuqPys7yWU
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 24, 2019
Gruden: "This is the greatest coaching job in pro sports. We haven't lived up to expectations the last couple years. You have to win to keep your job."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 24, 2019
Gruden: "performance is king" on keeping his job.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) July 24, 2019
Mason Foster:
Jay Gruden on the timing of Mason Foster's release: "There's no real good timing to release a player like that. Good player for us, great player for us. Led the team in tackles. But we feel really good about the youth we have at lineacker. Adding [Jon] Bostic helped out a lot."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 24, 2019
Josh Norman:
Jay Gruden is too savage
Posted by NBC Sports Washington on Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Jay Gruden on Josh Norman jumping over a bull: "I knew the bull wouldn't hit him.... Josh avoids contact." He added: "Just kidding Josh."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 24, 2019
Derrius Guice:
Gruden said Guice tweaked his hamstring after an OTA practice a few weeks ago, but he's here, in good shape and not limited at all.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 24, 2019
Colt McCoy:
Gruden said QB Colt McCoy will not be limited at all.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) July 24, 2019
"We're going to let him roll."
Geron Christian, Sr.:
Colt McCoy, Geron Christian, Chase Roullier all good and cleared to go. #Redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 24, 2019
Alex Smith:
Alex Smith is on the PUP list. Gruden said he'll be around to have some influence on the qb room. Most important thing is for Alex to get well.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 24, 2019
QB Competition:
Gruden on the QB battle: "We have time...we have to give these guys opportunities to make plays. It may come down to the wire. Saturday before the Philly game. Who knows."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 24, 2019
Says reps will essentially be equal.
Gruden: "I feel confident in every one of our quarterbacks. They have ability to win football games."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 24, 2019
Gruden said all three quarterbacks will have roughly even snaps during camp. Gonna be interesting in coming weeks.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) July 24, 2019
Kyshoen Jarrett:
Gruden: "Kyshoen [Jarrett] has been great... we welcome him with open arms... he's going to be a great, great coach." Said he could see Jarrett being a defensive coordinator eventually.
— Hogs Haven (@HogsHaven) July 24, 2019