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The bosses weigh in
The Redskins have just completed the 2020 NFL draft and have drafted 8 players. They got the best player in the draft in Ohio State DE Chase Young and 7 others players on both sides of the ball. They have also started signing UDFAs including Randy Moss’ son, LSU TE Thaddeus Moss. The Redskins held a virtual draft party hosted by Wale, and a lot of coaches, executives, and players were interviewed. Ron Rivera and Kyle Smith also held a conference call with local media after the draft party. How did the draft go?
Redskins Virtual Draft Party presented by 7-Eleven https://t.co/VGOmh2OlLh
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2020
Dwayne Haskins Jr.
Antonio Gibson/Antonio Gandy-Golden:
QB Dwayne Haskins is on the #Redskins virtual draft party with Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael and Fred Smoot. Haskins calls Gibson "dynamic" and said AGG plays "above the rim."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Come hang: https://t.co/kHNDCKKrQ5
New offense:
Haskins said it's been a little challenging, but he noted that the reads are still the same. It's more the terminology that's different.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Defense:
Haskins: "Defense wins championships, and I'm really excited about the guys we have up front."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Chase Young:
Haskins said that in addition to singing, @youngchase907 can also dance. He does it all
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Birthday:
Haskins: "My birthday is coming up next week, so I'm excited about that."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Fred Smoot: "You're going to be doing nothing for your birthday, just like I did nothing for mine last week."
Haskins: "That's because you're old, man!"
Take it easy on 'em, Dwayne.
Landon Collins:
Pass Rush:
Collins emphasizes how much having a quality pass rush helps the secondary. Allows them to be more aggressive, too.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Working out:
Collins said he's been working out at a field nearby him that's not close. Just trying to push himself as hard as possible so that he's ready when the #Redskins return to the facility.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Adrian Peterson:
Trent Williams trade:
Getting the sense Adrian would have preferred Trent staying in DC.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020
Adrian Peterson: "Obviously things between Trent and the organization weren't where they needed to be. I wish we could have got more for him. He'll be happy in San Francisco, but I know I'll miss him here."
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020
New offense:
.@AdrianPeterson said on the virtual draft party that the whole running back room is excited for the #Redskins new offensive system. He's worked with offensive coordinator Scott Turner at Minnesota, so he's familiar with the offense Turner wants to implement.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020
Offensive line draft picks:
Peterson said the #Redskins did a great job in this year's #NFLDraft. He has two new offensive linemen to block for him in Saahdiq Charles from LSU and Keith Ismael from San Diego State.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020
Playing at 35 years old:
Adrian Peterson: "I'm feeling good. I feel like I've got 4 or 5 more years left. I'm going to ride until the wheels fall off."
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020
Winning now:
Peterson feels like the #Redskins have the talent to win now. "The sky is limit for us. We just have to put the work in."
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020
Ron Rivera/Kyle Smith:
Antonio Gibson:
Coach Ron Rivera on the #Redskins virtual draft party: Said he thought the #Redskins filled a lot of needs. Also brought up adding the "Swiss Army Knife" in third-round RB Antonio Gibson.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Smith calls Antonio Gibson a "late riser" and an "exciting prospect." Explosive, fast player who can catch the ball, make guys miss. "That versatility is what we're excited about."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Position flexibility:
.@RiverboatRonHC is now on the virtual draft party. He said he feels very strong about the players the #Redskins drafted. They were looking for players who can offer position flexibility, and they certainly have that this year.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020
Ron Rivera talks about guys that can play multiple positions being a priority. He's said this over and over since he came to Washington. And done it in free agency and the draft.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020
Antonio Gandy-Golden:
Rivera said AGG has multiple position flex and will provide some matchup problems going forward.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Smith on Antonio Gandy-Golden: "He's big, he's physical and has elite ball skills."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Added that you want to have a basketball-type lineup at wide receiver. Adding AGG helps create that. #Redskins
Rivera said AGG can be particularly effective in the red zone and on third downs. Will also be a solid blocker in addition to a pass-catcher. #Redskins.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020
Rivera on AGG @gandygolden11:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"He's a big physical receiver. Good size, good speed. He's a guy who can make his presence felt in the redzone. He can block. He's got special teams value as well".#Redskins
Saahdiq Charles:
Rivera expects Charles to compete at left tackle and left guard: "He had a very good senior campaign."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 25, 2020
Rivera said Saahdiq Charles will have an opportunity to compete at left tackle and left guard. Charles primarily played tackle at LSU.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020
Rivera was impressed with how fourth-round tackle Saahdiq Charles played down the stretch this past season for LSU. Expects him to "transition very nicely for us."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Smith said that from a talent perspective, LSU tackle Saahdiq Charles is better than a fourth-round pick.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Also said Senior Director of Player Development Malcolm Blacken had a long interview with Charles.
Kyle Smith cont;
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"We've done a lot work on him. We had a long Zoom meeting with him. We're excited to give him an opportunity with the #Redskins".
Ron Rivera said he talked to LSU coach Ed Orgeron about Saahdiq Charles and believes he learned from his mistakes. "This is a young man that wants it. Rivera adds that Malcolm Blacken will work with Charles and he will be on a short leash.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020
Ron Rivera on Saahdiq Charles and his character concerns;
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"He was going to have to stay clean and finish the season. I do believe that you give guys opportunities (to redeem) if they demonstrate they want it. We'll watch him. We feel comfortable".#Redskins
Khaleke Hudson:
Rivera just referred to fifth-round defender Khaleke Hudson as a "very, very dynamic player." Compared him to former first-round pick Jabrill Peppers.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Defensive mentality:
Rivera said he's trying to change the mentality of the defensive front. Wants to attack, be aggressive and play the run on the way to the quarterback. Also wants to play fast and physical football.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Improvement from the draft:
Smith: "We got better. No doubt about it."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
Chase Young:
Smith said drafting Chase Young was a "no brainer."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020
"You love everything about the guy."
Trent Williams trade:
Kyle Smith on the Trent Williams trade: "It's been a long process. We're relieved that it's over."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 26, 2020
Kyle, continued
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"A lot of different layers to it. We did the best we could, we opened it up to the agent to find a partner. We wish him the best. Coach does as well. But we're moving forward". #Redskins
Rivera on Williams trade:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"We talked about wanting a winning culture. We talked about wanting guys who wanted to be part of it. This was an opportunity to move on from a guy who wanted to leave. We feel good about where we are moving forward".#Redskins
Kyle Smith, said that the tape tells you that Williams is a first-round value, but what devalued him was what happened the last two years. Said he personally can't wait to stop talking about it and move on #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 26, 2020
TEs in the draft/signing Thaddeus Moss:
Kyle Smith says the team followed the board, and the team did address the tight end position with Logan Thomas. And Smith confirms the team added Thaddeus Moss to the team #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 26, 2020
Kyle Smith on not forcing picks: "We let the board speak; you don't want to force things. That's when you ride guys up the board and make mistakes. When you add a tight end or any position it's based off that board."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2020
Kyle Smith on Thad Moss injury report:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"He was injured so didn't perform at the combine. Everything we've got from our medical staff we feel confident in though."#Redskins
Kyle Smith on Thad Moss:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"He's a productive guy. He had a nice season. Has nice hands, and competes in the run game. Big time football at LSU. Big time season. Really a no-brainer to sign him as an UDFA".#Redskins
Redskins VP of Personnel Kyle Smith on bringing in Thaddeus Moss as free agent: "It was really a no brainer to sign him."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020
Andy Reid tribute:
Ron Rivera says his Hawaiian shirt on day three of the #NFLDraft2020 is a tribute to Andy Reid.
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
Rivera is in the Reid coaching tree, remember. pic.twitter.com/wxF8AGlMsG
Kyle Smith’s role:
Kyle Smith on running the draft with Ron Rivera:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"I feel like my role hasn't changed drastically over the last three years. When Coach came in he told me to do it how I've done it, and we'll adjust from there. It's been the same. The virtual side of it was the biggest challenge"
Kyle Smith said he has really meshed with Coach Rivera and the coordinators (Scott Turner and Jack Del Rio)
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020
"It's easy, it's smooth, we're on the same page."
Kyle Smith on the process with coach Ron Rivera: "It was easy, it was smooth. We were on the same page. I've been very happy with how easily we meshed. That's what made the process very smooth."
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2020
Ron Rivera on Kyle Smith: "I just want to say I really think Kyle did a great job."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020
If somebody was trying out for the GM role, sounds like he did well
Offensive line depth:
Depth at the offensive line was a need for the #Redskins, and Rivera feels strong about the players they added throughout the draft. In addition to Charles, they also added another center in Keith Ishmael from San Diego State.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 26, 2020
Mock drafts:
Rivera:
— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020
"We had a couple of mock drafts we ran through with our entire group to test our IT systems. We had no issues. The last one we did went through to the 4th round. Included trades. Gave us a taste of what to expect. Went smooth."#Redskins
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