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Washington Redskins Morning Clips: 6/12

Jun 12, 2014 at 02:07 AM

A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Redskins on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Redskins.

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-- On Wednesday, head coach Jay Gruden provided a progress report on the defense and has already noticed the depth on the unit.

-- Also on Wednesday, Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III met a 16-year-old fan who said the signal caller saved her life after she battled deep bouts of depression.

-- Twitter roundup and complete video of Gruden's press conference with the media.

2014 Redskins OTAs: June 11

The Washington Redskins continued Organized Team Activities at Redskins Park in Loudoun County, Va., on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.

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-- Giving the Redskins a dynamic playmaker at a position some teams have underutilized in recent seasons, fullback Darrel Young on the offense during OTAs and the importance of community work.

-- Attending practice yesterday was Jon Gruden, older brother of Jay. Seeing how Jay is transitioning to his new role firsthand, Jon said he is "really proud" of his younger brother.

-- CSN Washington's Rich Tandler with five notes from yesterday's practice to include variation of tempo from the offense.

-- As the 2014 season approaches, nose tackle Barry Cofield has been working himself back into football shape after surgery in the offseason.

-- From Aug. 4-6 the Redskins will share the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center with the New England Patriots. Gruden explained the benefit of the joint practices.

-- ESPN's John Keim on some of his observations from Wednesday's OTA session.

-- One local reporter on how the defensive line's push up front could benefit the secondary.

-- Defensive end Jason Hatcher, who was signed by the Redskins in the offseason after an 11-sack season, is ready to "put in work".

What's Trending In@Redskins Nation?

1) 88 Days until #Redskins kickoff. Are you ready?

2) Speed. Strength. @rak98. QBs beware. #Redskins #OTAs

3) READ. Young fan to Robert Griffin III: 'You Saved My Life'. http://redsk.in/1mJpE4m 

4) PHOTOS: Jon Gruden continued this week's family theme with a visit to practice today. http://redsk.in/1mIm0rl 

5) WATCH: "Now is the time for us to get better together. We are all brothers out there." @RGIII http://redsk.in/1mM3YVd 

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