Earlier this afternoon, Washington Football head coach Kalen DeBoer met with the media to discuss the start of Spring Camp on Monday. He discussed the outlook on the team, gave an injury report, and talked about the many achievements his players made during winter workout sessions. Here are some of the important points, comments, and press conference video from the presser on Montlake.

Here Are Some Things Of Note That Were Said…..

“I think our culture took another step forward,” Washington Football head coach Kalen DeBoer said about the winter segment of training.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

Senior DB Julius Irvin is going to medically retire after all the injuries and with the fact that he will be graduating.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer said reloading the offensive line is a key point of emphasis for the coaching staff.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer said they have to become more “explosive” this year!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

Coach DeBoer congratulates Washington AD Jen Cohen on her appointment to the College Football Playoff committee.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

“We are continuing to build our roster,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

“He is young but very mature,” DeBoer said about incoming QB Austin Mack.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

“He knows what he has here! I think it’s unique and special,” DeBoer said about Washington OC Ryan Grubb.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

“All you can do is worry about what you can control, and that’s the action moving forward,” DeBoer said when asked about if he was scared that Grubb might leave recently for other jobs.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer points to “continuity” on coaching staffs as a key piece to success!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer said that DB Elijah Jackson is someone who has really stuck out to him improvement wise.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer said the reason they split up Spring Football has everything to do with their schedule on the back end of camp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer says “physicality” is what will allow his team to take the next step.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

Nate Kalepo, Matteo Mele, Julius Buelow, Geirean Hatchett are offensive linemen that DeBoer mentioned with being in the mix to fill vacant spots.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer believes UW can continue to achieve its goals by staying in the Pac-12 Conference.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

“We’re going to end up in a good spot, no matter what this looks like,” DeBoer said about being in the Pac-12 versus another conference.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

DeBoer said the OL, DB’s, WR’s and RB’s are some position groups that come to mind to watch out for at Spring camp for position battles.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 3, 2023

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