Terry McLaurin talks about working out with Dwayne Haskins Jr., improving his game, versatility in the new Redskins offense, and more

Terry McLaurin: "I've been working out since the Wednesday after the Super Bowl. ... It actually worked out in my favor because" things shutdown with the coronavirus.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he's been working out since the Wednesday after the Super Bowl, and initially he thought that was too early compared to other players. It ended up working out for him because he got two full months of training in before the pandemic hit. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin, one of the NFL's most impressive rookies last year, has no interest in stopping there. pic.twitter.com/GEMkH2u9Uv

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he has a bunch of things he wants to improve on, and there was no time to waste. That's why he got right back to training after taking January off. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin is asked what he wants to improve upon. He says he wants to continue to attack the ball, making sure he comes out his breaks the right way. "While I'm happy with what I'm done last year, it's done and over with."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said wants to continue attacking the ball. He feels like having receivers who can win 1-on-1 routes are what helps teams win games. He doesn’t want to become complacent with what he did last year. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

McLaurin listed a bunch of things he wants to improve on, such as continuing to attack the ball, making contested catches and making sure his feet or clean, among other things.

He also said he's controlling what he can control and not becoming complacent. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin: "I'm happy with that I did last year but it's done and over with. I'm excited for 2020."

That's why he's a coach's dream

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 11, 2020

Here's Redskins WR Terry McLaurin on Dwayne Haskins' growth this offseason. "I'm happy for how far he's come." pic.twitter.com/XJiThswgwP

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said Dwayne Haskins is having fun again and is ready to get back and become the QB the #Redskins want and need him to be.

"He looks really good, and I'm happy with how far he's come."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said Dwayne Haskins is in great shape and is “cut up.” He said Haskins can’t wait to get back and show what he’s been working on this offseason. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

WR Terry McLaurin addressing the media - he’s been working out with Dwayne Haskins Jr the last month. Says his QB has looked good and is having fun again. “He’s ready to prove himself right. Be the leader this franchise needs and deserves.” #httr #redskins

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin said Dwayne Haskins looks good. They have been working out together. He said Haskins is having fun again and has cleaned up a lot on and off the field as well. #HTTR

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) June 11, 2020

McLaurin: "The attention is different for me. ... I was kind of the guy who just did the dirty work (at Ohio State)." Role is different now for the Redskins after a big rookie year.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 11, 2020

McLaurin has emerged as one of the best young wife receivers in the league, and all the extra attention is a little different for him. He wouldn’t say he’s coming out of his shell, but he’s trying to get used to being a voice for the #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

McLaurin receiving more attention from the media and elsewhere following his breakout season. Says he recognizes the change even from Ohio State days. Feels he's prepared to handle and ready to show there's more in his bag.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 11, 2020

With the new staff, McLaurin said the goal is to prove himself the same way he did as a rookie. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin has said its intriguing for him to be one of the voices for his team. He wants to take the next step and be depended on. He wants to set a good pace to team workouts and make sure he comes out with a focus to get better. #Redskins

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) June 11, 2020

During offseason workouts, McLaurin said he's tried to set the right example for the players they're training with. That could mean going first during drills, running clean routes and making it comfortable for Haskins. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLauring doesn’t get too involved with being an “alpha” among his fellow receivers. He’s more focused on doing the right things and he’s just excited to be a part of the WR group. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin once again is showing his maturity. Every question about him - is answered very humbly, and all focused on his approach to being the best he can and to improve, he makes sure to stress the TEAM approach. #leader #httr

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) June 11, 2020

McLaurin played 17% of his snaps in the slot last year, according to Pro Football Focus. https://t.co/QbPe8ewygu

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he's understanding the new offense conceptually but wants to get out on the field and get the reps. "I'm excited to play wherever they put me." He expects to be the X receiver but has versatility

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said WRs coach Jim Hostler and OC Scott Turner have voiced their interest in having him play the X receiver, which is more of a outside, 1-on-1 threat. But the coaches also do not want to limit McLaurin's impact within the offense, so he could line up elsewhere.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

We haven't seen how the receivers line up, obviously. McLaurin says he's been told he'll be the X again, but there are times in certain formations he's the Z.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said Haskins got in touch with the receivers pretty early in the offseason to work together. The two are currently in Ashburn working, and McLaurin said so far things have gone great. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said Haskins reached out to everyone pretty early in the offseason to train. He wanted to get all of the wide receivers together for a workout trip in South Florida, but obviously with everything that's gone on, that has not happened. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said @StevenSimsJr has made a "big jump" this offseason. "You can tell his feet are so clean." Also spoke highly of fellow second-year WR Kelvin Harmon. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin has been impressed with the other receivers on the #Redskins roster. He said Kelvin Harmon has been moving well, while Steven Sims has possibly made the biggest jump. He’s looking forward to seeing how Sims can use his versatility in the new offsense.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin said he's had two lengthy conversations with new Redskins OC Scott Turner. McLaurin says big plays and getting the ball downfield are big focuses. That could work out well for McLaurin and Haskins is very willing to go deep

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he's had two separate private conversations with offensive coordinator Scott Turner, the most recent one happening about a month ago.

McLaurin added this offense wants to attack downfield and space defenses out. Helps to have a QB with an arm like Haskins.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

The biggest thing that McLaurin has noticed about the new offense: Scott Turner wants to spread the field and create explosive plays downfield. He feels that it can be a “receiver-friendly” scheme. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he’s open to being critiqued. He said he takes advise and critiques from his teammates. #Redskins

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) June 11, 2020

Strong words from Terry McLaurin about racial injustice and the ongoing protests. Said change will not occur until the people who are not impacted are as passionate as those who are. "Racism still exists, and we can't hide from that."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said racism still exist and we can’t hide from it. He said as a black man he knows what it’s like and that he wants to live in place where everyone can be comfortable to not have to look over their shoulders. #Redskins

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) June 11, 2020

Haskins said that McLaurin is the best he has ever seen, and McLaurin agrees that he feels great. He’s excited about getting back to football because he doesn’t have to talk about his rookie season and he can move forward with his development. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he wants to be a dominant reciever in the NFL and doesn’t shy away from that goal. #Redskins

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) June 11, 2020

On adding a veteran WR tonhelp his cause, McLaurin says he trusts the other guys on the roster. If they add a vet, cool, but it won't change his approach.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 11, 2020

Terry McLaurin said he's worked out with LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore this offseason. "He doesn't take any reps off," McLaurin said of Gore. He compared him to Adrian Peterson.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 11, 2020

McLaurin said he has worked with Frank Gore and LeSaun McCoy this offseason. Working with veterans was a goal of his. He wanted to be a sponge and absorb as much knowledge as possible. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 11, 2020