1.) The Redskins’ coaching staff has a lot to gain from the team’s three-day mandatory minicamp.
The veteran minicamp is the only period during the offseason in which players’ attendance is required, so with a full house this week, Gruden said the coaching staff looks for “fundamentally sound football” by his squad as it prepares for training camp next month.
“Defensively, you’re looking for your gap security, you’re looking for people running to the football, knowing where they’re supposed to be, not giving up any big plays, obviously, and no penalties – no foolish penalties,” Gruden said.