A few quick takes from Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan's presser Monday:
McCloughan looked like a relaxed, happy man. Happy to be back in this element -- and to have a draft class that clearly excites him. Every general manager should say they're happy about their draft, of course. But he was pumped.
There have been no changes to the scouting staff (other teams already have started to let go of scouts or college scouting directors). McCloughan said for now it's status quo. More on this later.
They have agreed to terms with 13 college free agents (quarterback Connor Halliday among them). But until they're signed, the Redskins won't release their names. Oftentimes, players agree to a deal with one team and end up signing with another.
In addition to linebacker Gabe Miller, the Redskins will make other cuts Monday. They won't announce them until notifying the agents and the players. I'm quite sure some have been told already.
He did not want to discuss any possibility of signing LSU offensive lineman La'el Collins.
Character mattered to McCloughan. He wants players who will earn their second contract; guys who are strong off the field have a better chance of doing so.
Other themes to the draft: Toughness, big-school guys (especially the SEC) and the ability to play special teams. Five draft picks played in the SEC; two played in the Big Ten and two others played in the ACC. It's not a coincidence.
As written the other day, there's a chance Morgan Moses will get tried at guard. Not a guarantee.
Also, McCloughan said he's not handing the starting right tackle job to Brandon Scherff. Of course, they drafted him to make an immediate impact and that's the position they see him playing.
