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The Redskins finished up the morning practice of the 2nd day of training camp and made their top 3 QBs available to the media afterwards.
The three signal callers have been splitting reps and rotating between the teams as the Redskins look for their Week 1 starter. Colt McCoy talked about his recovery from a leg injury that derailed his chance to start last year.Case Keenum discussed playing for the starting job, and the talent the Redskins have on offense. Both QBs were asked about 1st round rookie Dwayne Haskins.
The rookie talked about Gruden's influence, learning from Alex Smith, and working with college teammate Terry McLaurin again. He also answered questions about adjusting to the speed of the game in the NFL snd learning from mistakes in practice.
WATCH LIVE: The quarterbacks speak to the media at #SkinsCamp https://t.co/RQNOFjGFCp
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 26, 2019
Colt McCoy
Injury rehab:
Colt McCoy on his leg rehab: "I worked really hard to be here."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 26, 2019
Multiple surgeries:
Colt McCoy said he had a few surgeries and difficulties but that he's feeling good right now... said he had 3 procedures on leg. "We're fine. Sometimes things happen. I'm at a point now I feel good enough to get out there and move around."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019
Rushed back?
McCoy on if he rushed back: "You can't plan for some of the things that happened."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 26, 2019
Arm strength:
McCoy said Drew Brees once told him his arm got stronger the older he got. "I thought he was lying," McCoy said. He felt having to strengthen his legs even more this offseason might have helped his arm.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019
Dwayne Haskins:
McCoy on Haskins: "Dwayne is super talented. This offense is not easy to pick up in your first year.... He's embraced it and working hard."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019
McCoy says when he got to Washington, he was in year five and he learned more football in the first few weeks of OTA's than he had ever learned.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
He says Haskins has done a terrific job picking it up as a rookie. Not making the same mistakes as he was in the spring.
Mentoring and competing:
Asked Colt McCoy if he can mentor and compete at the same time.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
"Absolutely." McCoy says that it's up to the coaches to put the best player out there, but no matter who he is they want to push to be the best they can be in the room.
Wide receivers:
McCoy said of the receivers: "I don't know I've been around this many drafted and undrafted [rookies] who can play... All can run and separate."
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019
Staying healthy:
McCoy on injuries: "You're right that I've dealt with some injuries, but it hasn't been my play that's kept me off the field. I've gotta remind myself of that and stay confident...Staying upright is a priority."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Leadership:
McCoy: "I think there's good leadership on this team. The old guys are challenging the young guys,"
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 26, 2019
1st presser:
Colt McCoy podium day.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 26, 2019
“Six years I’ve been here. I’ve never been up here.” pic.twitter.com/zpROK8y0do
Case Keenum
Redskins offense:
Keenum to the podium now.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
"I love this offense. It's one of my favorite offenses I've ever played in."
He says some of the plays are the same, but they way they read it out takes him to places he hasn't been before.
Running backs:
Keenum says the #Redskins are loaded at multiple position groups, including running back. He says that includes QB, where he thinks that all three guys can play.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Dwayne Haskins:
"He's going to be a great quarterback for a long time. He makes some big time throws." #SkinsCamp https://t.co/9Azv6bwgRe
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) July 26, 2019
Vikings not re-signing him:
Keenum said he wasn't surprised by the Vikings' decision to not bring him back after making the NFC Championship during the 2017 season.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 26, 2019
Tight Ends:
Keenum on Reed (and Vernon Davis):
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
"I have never seen talents like that ever...to be the one throwing him the ball? I enjoy that. I enjoy it quite a bit."
Josh Norman:
Keenum on Norman/secondary:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
"Josh is a talent man. He just makes plays. It's not just battled balls eithe. If it's around him, he's gonna catch it. Those guys are scary."
Starting QB:
Keenum said he always operates as if he's the starting quarterback, even back when he was on the practice squad as a rookie.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) July 26, 2019
"That gets me prepared because I've been in a lot of different situations when my name was called and I wasn't expecting it." #SkinsCamp
Dwayne Haskins
Alex Smith:
Haskins on the qb room. pic.twitter.com/50aBzJgeXX
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 26, 2019
Dwayne Haskins at the podium. #redskins pic.twitter.com/GyjPHLBAxg
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 26, 2019
Haskins up now.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Says the QB room has been great. Learning from all three vets, including Alex Smith who is around now unlike the spring.
Jay Gruden:
Haskins on Jay: "We have a great relationship."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 26, 2019
Haskins said he likes talking to Gruden after some plays because it's a chance for him to show his understanding of what happened. Allows Gruden to trust him more.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019
QB Competition:
Haskins on how he’s approaching the qb competition pic.twitter.com/0f5jghGJZ9
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 26, 2019
Dwayne Haskins on how he’s approaching the QB competition pic.twitter.com/dwlpLjkgaV
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 26, 2019
Adjusting to speed/talent in NFL:
Haskins says he's adjusting to the speed of the game okay, but the talent adjustment is taking a little more time.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Guys are "more instinctual and reading me better." Obviously trying to clean it up, keep things unpredictable and produce.
Reading the field:
Haskins said he’s starting to see and understand things before they happen. It’s those situations where he still doesn’t that some inaccuracy creeps in. #redskins pic.twitter.com/XeF0R212PX
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) July 26, 2019
Terry McLaurin:
Haskins talking about how his timing with some guys isn't there yet, but he'll look at the coaches when McLauren is in the huddle and say "hey call a play for Terry" because he's so comfortable with his former Buckeye teammate.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Learning from mistakes:
Very enlightening exchange between Haskins and @JPFinlayNBCS on one of the plays today.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 26, 2019
Haskins threw too early in his drop and missed Doctson, who wasn't ready to break. Jay told him after that if he takes an extra hitch, he hits him right in the chest. Cool detail from DH7.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 26, 2019