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Case Keenum Redskins Presser: I’ve never played with a player that can do what Jordan Reed does

Case Keenum talks to the media before today’s practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Sep 11, 2019, 12:00pm EDT

NFL: Preseason-Washington Redskins at Atlanta Falcons

Case Keenum stepped up to the podium today to talk about his first game as the Redskins starting QB. He talked about the blown lead, what he liked from Derrius Guice, the young wide receivers group, and the new offensive line. He also talked about playing Dallas after growing up in Cowboys territory. Keenum is also really excited to get Jordan Reed back on the field this week.

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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 11, 2019

First game:

Case Keenum at the podium. On the first game: “It’s something we can build on.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 11, 2019

Case Keenum to the podium in Ashburn:

“I was encouraged. We had a lot of guys playing hard.” Says the young guys played well. Vernon was consistent as always.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 11, 2019

Offensive line:

Keenum said he was encouraged by the performance of the pass-catchers Sunday.

Had some high praise for the O-line, too. "They were incredible. They blocked their tails off all day."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 11, 2019

Derrius Guice:

Keenum says Guice was awesome in blitz pickup and as a receiver. Got out in timing for checkdowns and picked up big yardage that way.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 11, 2019

Jordan Reed:

Keenum just elaborated on Reed, highlighting how he routinely creates space against elite cover guys. https://t.co/Sk9tr9lLBD
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 11, 2019

Blown lead vs Eagles:

Keenum on not blowing lead: “Keeping same attack mindset. Keeping same focus mindset.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 11, 2019

Cowboys game:

Keenum is excited for his home debut against Dallas. Says the rivalry is "historic" and he's excited to go out Sunday and "sling it around a little bit."
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 11, 2019

Keenum played a couple high school playoff games in the old Texas Stadium.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 11, 2019

Hailing from Texas, Keenum says he used to attend Punt, Pass, and Kick competitions at the old Cowboys Stadium.

Flash forward to Sunday and he will suit up for his first carer game against his now division foe.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 11, 2019

Cowboys defense:

Keenum's scouting report on Dallas: dangerous defensive front, Pro Bowl linebackers and experienced cover guys.

He fully understands the test the #Redskins will face Sunday.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) September 11, 2019

Jay Gruden/Kevin O’Connell:

Keenum says Gruden and OC Kevin O'Connell are two of the best play callers he's been around. Says his studying habits have improved with the help of such an intricate game plan developed by his two coaches week-to-week.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 11, 2019

Keenum has high praise for Gruden and O’Connell and their game planning. Said he hasn’t been around many as good as them
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 11, 2019