Check out what Redskins head coach Jay Gruden had to say to reporters at the annual NFC Coaches Breakfast at the NFL Owners meetings in Phoenix:
Gruden says the CB market was Revis and then a drop off to next tier. Culliver was at top of that next group.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden on said the #Redskins studied SS Jeron Johnson's only start last season vs. #Giants. Really liked what they saw.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden said "there's an opportunity" to potentially move a CB to FS. Believes the person to fill that spot isis already on the team.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden doesn't yet know how rotation on D-line will shake out. Knighton at NT, obviously, but ends, nickel line still TBA.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden likes competition they will have at SS w Johnson, Thomas, Ihenacho, Davis. Says no starter set.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 25, 2015
Johnson can play FS as well as SS, Gruden says. Also says moving a CB yo FS is possibility. Doesn't say which being considered yet.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 25, 2015
Gruden says at right tackle hoping Moses will be ready to compete. Says Compton has a chance too. Also: draft
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 25, 2015
Gruden likes Callahan physical run style. More power. Likes he can mix style of runs
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 25, 2015
Gruden said he really likes what Trent Murphy brings to table. Needs to get stronger, but expects he'll make a jump in '15.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden also acknowledged that OLB will likely be addressed in the draft.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden: We carried three quarterbacks last year. I don't know why we couldn't do it again this year.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden reaffirms that Griffin will take starter's snaps through offseason and entering training camp.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden said it's been refreshing to work with McCloughan and having a guy that likes to focus on drafting and developing.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
At RG, Long will challenge Chester for job, and Gruden expecting big jump forward for the second-year pro.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 25, 2015
Gruden thinks Murphy can start at ROLB. Thinks he'll get stronger. Likes his hands, expects improvement.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 25, 2015
Gruden feels better prepared for managing all the duties of a head coach as he enters year 2.
— Mike Jones (@ByMikeJones) March 25, 2015
Gruden liked having cavanaugh to have a set of eyes focused harder on qb's. Can be more detail oriented with fundamentals
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 25, 2015
Gruden says he likes Barry's ability to motivate and develop players
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 25, 2015
Gruden said hiring a new strength coach (Mike Clark) was aimed to employ new/different ways for players to get stronger, avoid injuries.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden and Griffin are also neighbors. Gruden joked that when he sees him, he just yells, "Hey Robert."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@Tarik_ElBashir) March 25, 2015
Gruden will give Thompson and Redd a chance to be the third-down back, but figures to draft a RB.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden doesn't know what Santana Moss' plans are (retirement) but "I would not hesitate to call him." Probably a post-draft situation.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden on departed free agents: "If they're not on our roster right now, we don't have any plans for them to be with us."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
Gruden maintained the Redskins will take the best player available at No. 5, but his tone indicated he's not interested in adding a QB.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) March 25, 2015
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