Kyle Smith Speaks

The Redskins unofficial general manager spoke to reporters at the scouting combine on Tuesday, a refreshing change from years past when the organization was shrouded in secrecy under Bruce Allen.

Kyle Smith, officially the Redskins Vice President of Player Personnel, addressed questions to shed some light to some degree on the Redskins thought process.

VP of Player Personnel Kyle Smith on what’s been different with new #Redskins head coach Ron Rivera. pic.twitter.com/EdXuybmHL6
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) February 25, 2020

As we pointed out in our combine preview and as Smith essentially confirmed, coaches don't get heavily involved in the draft until now and especially the Redskins staff this year because their first order was to learn what they had and needed.

#Redskins VP of Player Personnel on the prospect of wanting to get younger. Said it’s just not about age but if the player can help the team. pic.twitter.com/MnO1kYWGdz
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) February 25, 2020

The Redskins need to get younger, better, faster, smarter and healthier in every way. That's my answer to that. Just because you're young or old, doesn't mean you can or cannot play.

Speaking of old-ish -- that's Trent Williams.

Kyle Smith on Trent Williams - Trent’s under contract and we expect him to report
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 25, 2020

The Redskins have many needs. We all know them for the most part. However, the degrees of needs are different and we weren't really getting answers to that Tuesday.

Smith added that in terms of setting their specific needs, that will not happen until free agency unfolds and specific players are available. https://t.co/OmiELQDXD7
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) February 25, 2020

As for that guy that everyone is "Chase"-ing?

Smith’s short but sweet evaluation of Ohio State edge rusher Chase Young: pic.twitter.com/UAUWufMzOT
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) February 25, 2020

And we finish for now with this:

Kyle Smith said he’s very excited about Dwayne Haskins and his potential. “He’s ready to go.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 25, 2020

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