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riggofan wrote:Man I was listening to Scot today on Grant & Danny's show. He really sees Matt Jones as a Marshawn Lynch kind of runner. Just violent, downhill, smashmouth running football. I don't know if they'll pull it off, but you're right about what direction he wants to take the team, CT.

Anybody else hear that interview today btw? Damn that guy is a breath of fresh air. The complete opposite of Bruce. I won't even compare him to Vinny. He was totally cool and respectful to the guys on 106.7 which is a little unusual for Redskins execs, and he actually answers questions.

emoses14 wrote:Gotta admit, I like Bruce's f-you style of answering questions. Just because a question is asked doesn't mean he has to answer it. And just because the media are generally a bunch of maladjusted spoiled brats who can't take it when a grown man tells them to take a hike, nicely, doesn't in my book reflect badly on the guy not willing to play their game.

emoses14 wrote:I appreciate Scot's method, too, but I really don't get the hate for Bruce and think they both have a place on this team. I want a smug guy and an everyman, both of whom I guarantee are smarter than the morons asking them questions.

riggofan wrote:Yeah man there is a link to the audio at the very end of this article. Well worth listening, I think you'll enjoy it.

http://washington.cbslocal.com/2015/05/ ... ion-at-qb/

You'll note the big news out of that interview is that SM said its an open competition at QB. He basically said what they've been saying all along that Robert gets the first crack at it, but they're going to give the job to the guys who gives them the best chance to win.

The cycle of Redskins fandom usually goes something like this: bold optimism from April until July, hair-exploding-optimism in August, mild distress in September, building unhappiness in October, misery in November, jersey-burning anguish in December, a pledge never again to care in January, a pledge to be patient and forbearing in February and March, and then bold optimism again in April.

Prowl33 wrote:Lol just read this opener to an article and it made me laugh because it is so true.... but its really gonna happen this time!

The cycle of Redskins fandom usually goes something like this: bold optimism from April until July, hair-exploding-optimism in August, mild distress in September, building unhappiness in October, misery in November, jersey-burning anguish in December, a pledge never again to care in January, a pledge to be patient and forbearing in February and March, and then bold optimism again in April.

“I promise you this — and I told probably everybody in the box [Wednesday] night: You’re gonna come to a Redskins game. Win, lose or draw, whatever happens, happens,” he said. “But I promise you this: You’re gonna feel us. You’re gonna understand, when we put our pads on, we’re coming out there to hurt you. We’re coming out there to play physical football. And when we’re done, you might beat us, but you’re gonna feel it. And each year, we’re gonna get better, and better, and better, no matter what.”

Prowl33 wrote:this was another great quote from Scot

“I promise you this — and I told probably everybody in the box [Wednesday] night: You’re gonna come to a Redskins game. Win, lose or draw, whatever happens, happens,” he said. “But I promise you this: You’re gonna feel us. You’re gonna understand, when we put our pads on, we’re coming out there to hurt you. We’re coming out there to play physical football. And when we’re done, you might beat us, but you’re gonna feel it. And each year, we’re gonna get better, and better, and better, no matter what.”

brad7686 wrote:He's definitely a scheme fit for a power run game. Obviously, we didn't have a great line last year, but Alfred had a noticeable decline from not being in Shanny's system. He was still productive, and he's a good back, however I would not be surprised to see Jones get a lot of play, especially around the goal line where Alfred seemed to struggle.

Buzz continues on Redskins rookie Matt Jones
CSN Washington's Tarik El-Bashir believes rookie RB Matt Jones will have "a bigger role in 2015 than some are anticipating."
El-Bashir concedes Alfred Morris is the starter but believes Jones will earn snaps as a third-down back. El-Bashir's colleague Rich Tandler agrees, saying Jones "will spend a lot of time catching passes and doing what he can to master pass protection" this offseason. Morris should be the early-down thumper, but he offers almost nothing in the passing game. If Jones is a quick study in pass protection, he should beat out Silas Redd and Chris Thompson for third-down duties.

Matt Jones - RB - Redskins

The Redskins don’t expect fumbling to be an issue for Matt Jones.

"When he’s in traffic, he protects it pretty well, it’s when he gets outside he gets a little bit loose with it," HC Jay Gruden said. "So he’s just got to be more secure all the time, not just when he’s in traffic." Jones fumbled five times on 144 carries last year. Ball security played a role in his second-half decline, but the Redskins don’t consider it a major concern. With Alfred Morris gone, Jones has a chance to open 2016 as a three-down back.

Source: redskins.com Mar 19 - 6:05 PM

oj wrote:I don't see Jones returning as primary guy. They set him on the bench for the last few games when a beast was needed, nothing has changed since then.

Matt Jones - RB - Redskins
Matt Jones underwent "minor" offseason groin surgery but is expected to be ready for OTAs.

Speaking at the Combine on Wednesday, coach Jay Gruden said he believes Jones can be the Redskins' No. 1 running back despite averaging just 3.4 YPC as a rookie. Washington is fully expected to let Alfred Morris walk as a free agent, leaving Jones atop the depth chart. He'll certainly face competition, but not many running backs were more impressive than Jones last preseason. He ran with a physical, downhill style that reminded a bit of Chris Ivory. Unlike Ivory, however, Jones is also an above-average pass catcher out of the backfield.

Source: Mike Jones on Twitter Feb 24 - 1:07 PM

Matt Jones - RB - Redskins
Redskins GM Scot McCloughan feels "very comfortable" with Matt Jones "fighting for the No. 1 job."

Neither McCloughan nor coach Jay Gruden is willing to christen Jones as the Redskins' clear-cut lead back without a competition, but he's clearly the favorite. "We drafted him with that intent," Gruden said. "He's a big, physical runner." McCloughan and Gruden both harped on Jones' ball security after a fumble-riffic rookie campaign. Jones isn't an iron-clad lock to replace free agent Alfred Morris on early downs, but he's in the driver's seat. And Jones' rookie strength was in the passing game.

Source: ESPN.com Feb 25 - 5:45 PM

oj wrote:I don't see Jones returning as primary guy. They set him on the bench for the last few games when a beast was needed, nothing has changed since then.

—There seems to be a lot of confidence in Matt Jones to be the replacement for Morris as the “lead dog” running back. Scot McCloughan allowed the top backs like Matt Forte and Lamar Miller (and their high price tags) to fly off of the board early and he has yet to do any serious bargain hunting among the ones who are left. They aren’t going to hand Jones the job but Jay Gruden and McCloughan believe that he can earn. That doesn’t mean that if a running back is the best player available in the first two rounds that McCloughan won’t pull the trigger. But for right now it looks like a later-round pick and/or a veteran picked up just before or just after the draft will provide the competition.

oj wrote:I trust Scott's judgement 100% - if he says Jones is competant then I'm good.

riggofan wrote:

oj wrote:I trust Scott's judgement 100% - if he says Jones is competant then I'm good.

Totally with you on that.

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote: I'd call it a vote of confidence more than anything else. Nothing Jones has done thus far indicates he can be a primary back. McCloughan doesn't possess a crystal ball. What he is doing, however, is sitting on a lot of unused cap space instead of overpaying for a veteran. Next year we're going to have over $50 million in cap space at the beginning of free agency.

SkinsJock wrote:I predict that other franchises are going to soon look at the Redskins as the best way to manage a franchise in this era

VERY WELL DONE

SkinsJock wrote:

Burgundy&GoldForever wrote: I'd call it a vote of confidence more than anything else. Nothing Jones has done thus far indicates he can be a primary back. McCloughan doesn't possess a crystal ball. What he is doing, however, is sitting on a lot of unused cap space instead of overpaying for a veteran. Next year we're going to have over $50 million in cap space at the beginning of free agency.

Scot may not have a crystal ball but he does seem to have a really good plan & he's done a really good job of digging this franchise out of a huge hole - WELL DONE Scot - I do not see this FO changing the way they use the salary cap no matter how much is available

I predict that other franchises are going to soon look at the Redskins as the best way to manage a franchise in this era

VERY WELL DONE

Matt Jones - RB - Redskins

Coach Jay Gruden said the Redskins let Alfred Morris go in free agency because they are "very excited" about Matt Jones.

"He’s a big, strong, powerful back that I think can handle the workload; time will tell on that," Gruden said. "We’re taking a bit of a gamble here, but based on our professional opinion, we believe he can handle it and be very, very effective at it, toting the rock."

Washington still may add to the backfield late in free agency or the draft, but all signs are pointing to Jones as the clear-cut lead back despite his bouts with inconsistency and fumbling as a rookie. Jones underwent surgery to repair the hip injury which sidelined him late last season, but he is expected to be ready for OTAs.

Source: CSN Washington Mar 26 - 10:15 AM