Wednesday afternoon saw a couple of press conferences for the media, and an opportunity to speak to coaches Kyle Shanahan, Raheem Morris and Jim Haslett about anything and everything.
Here are the “highlights in tweets”:
Kyle Shanahan…
… on Robert Griffin III
Kyle on RG3: “He works a hard as anyone can at it, both on the field and off.” …he says RG3 has had a good spring, improved each day
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) June 13, 2012
Kyle Shanahan: “When you run 4.3, you’ve got an advantage running keepers.” Says it’ll take reps to know when to keep ball & when to throw.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Kyle: Biggest challenge with RG3 has been getting him reps. Kyle wants him to get more reps than time allows.
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) June 13, 2012
Kyle: RG3′s ability to run and throw at a high level will free him to call plays based on what the defense is giving them.
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) June 13, 2012
Kyle Shanahanon #Redskins QB @RGIII “Football is what drives him. ….It pumps you up.”
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) June 13, 2012
Kyle Shanahan on RGIII’s drive: “he’s not doing things to make me happy. He’s doing it for himself.”
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Love that last tweet.
… on Pierre Garcon
Kyle shanahan on garcon: “I thought he was the best receiver available.” #redskins
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 13, 2012
Kyle Shanahan called Pierre Garcon the best WR available and said “he’s everything I look for in a wide receiver.” #Redskins
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
… on Santana Moss
Kyle Shanahan said the #Redskins asked Santana Moss to lose weight this offseason and he did (10 to 15 lbs). “He came in possessed.”
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
… on Chris Cooley
Kyle Shanahan says Chris Cooley looks really good and that he sees no problems w the TE’s knee.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Kyle on Cooley: “Out there he looks good…He looks like the old Chris.”
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) June 13, 2012
… on offensive line
Kyle Shanahan: Chris Cooley “looks like the old Chris.” Jammal Brown is “a new-found man” and is more flexible because of his yoga routine.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Kyle Shanahan says he expects Kory Lichtensteiger to be his starting LG.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris…
Raheem Morris says it’s still too early to grade out the secondary. Says he has enjoyed watching his defensive backs communicate. #Redskins
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris praises Meriweather and Williams in their work and leadership. Says Tanard Jackson playing some catchup.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris says DHall and Wilson will be much more versatile this year.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris said he showed Hall and Wilson tapes of Ronde Barber playing in the slot to help their transition to playing inside.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris says he can see RGIII starting to get more comfortable and recognizing coverages better.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris says he didn’t consider taking any time off after losing his head coaching job in TB. Says he enjoys coaching too much.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Morris: Playing behind a 3-4 instead of a 4-3 doesn’t change what he wants to do schematically in the secondary.
— Rich Campbell (@Rich_Campbell) June 13, 2012
Raheem Morris says he’s ecstatic that Chase Minnifield didn’t run a better 40 time before the draft. Says he’s been quite impressive so far.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Raheem says he’s ecstatic that chase minnifield didn’t run well (b/c of knee) in pre-draft workouts. Allowed him to end up w/ #redskins.
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 13, 2012
Jim Haslett…
Haslett on Minnifield: “I’m really impressed with Chase.” Said could be the first time there will be some real tough decisions amond DBs.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Haslett sees a good mix w the five safeties (Meriweather, Jackson, Williams, Gomes and Doughty). hopes to get all on fielddifferent points
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) June 13, 2012
Haslett: Meriweather’s “athletic, instinctive.” Williams is ” smart, good ball skills.” Jackson is “athletic, like a corner back there.”
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
#Redskins DC Haslett confirms DE Jarvis Jenkins can play left and right DE positions, as well as aid nickel defense with pass rush ability.
— Redskins (@Redskins) June 13, 2012
Jim Haslett says Jarvis Jenkins can play all along the defensive line but did say that he’s more a RDE than a LDE when asked which side.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) June 13, 2012
Haslett said they rated minnifield as a 3rd round pick. Loved what they saw on film, obviously. #redskins
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 13, 2012
There’s a lot of good stuff there for Redskins Nation to chew on. Obviously Chase Minnifield has come in and impressed, and obviously Robert Griffin III has EVERYBODY a little bit excited.
Hail!
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Tags: Jim Haslett, Kyle Shanahan, Raheem Morris, Robert Griffin III