Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden speaks at NFL Combine

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden was present at the NFL Combine this morning, where he answered a variety of questions.

Questions, it seems, aren’t in short supply these days when it comes to the Washington Redskins.

In the midst of another good, but not good enough, NFL campaign, the Washington Redskins are a team that’s hard to read. At times last season, they looked like a surefire playoff contender. But when injuries mounted, they crumbled.

The end result of the Washington Redskins’ 2017 season made it challenging to gauge how far along the team actually is. One thing is for certain: No matter how close or how far the Washington Redskins may be from the ultimate goal, they still must do their due diligence, and scout the players who will make up their future, at the NFL Combine.

That is where reporters found Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden earlier this morning. They asked him a number of questions. You may see his answers below:

Among other things, Jay Gruden also spoke about the pending situation surrounding Su’a Cravens. The coach said that, despite reports suggesting otherwise, he has yet to hear of a trade involving the third-year safety. Gruden voiced confidence in the former second-round pick, saying that “he needs the right state of mind to play, but he’s still a member of this football team, he’s a good kid, and a good football player”, per J.P. Finlay’s Twitter account.

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Gruden’s quote pertaining to Cravens must be taken with a grain of salt. If the team wanted to maintain their leverage in a trade scenario, this is exactly what Jay Gruden would say. The coach may have halted the trade rumors, but the situation is still very much active, and in the coming weeks, it will be interesting to see if anything tangible arises out of the rumors.

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In the recent times of tumult in Washington, Jay Gruden has often been a source of answers. Answers to the questions that petulantly swirl about. Whether you’re a fan of the fourth-year head coach or not, it is impossible to deny that he provides the Washington Redskins with a rare tinge of stability. He doesn’t often get the respect he deserves, and maybe, with an effective offseason and a little luck, he can earn that respect with a winning season in 2018.