Earlier today, Washington inside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator Bob Gregory met with local Seattle media via teleconference to discuss current life and the state of the inside linebackers and special teams groups during the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke about possible candidates to lead the inside linebackers group and the easy transition to Jimmy Lake as the new head coach. Gregory also spoke about defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski‘s ability as a play caller. Lastly, he spoke about recruiting philosophies and what needs to improve on defense this coming season.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Coach Gregory said “he has a really big upside and great future here” about LB Miki Ah You.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Gregory said LB MJ Tafisi is near 100% and doing all the workouts from Tim Socha.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Gregory said LB Edefuan Ulofoshio is a lead candidate for becoming a leader for the inside linebacker group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“He needs to strike blockers better” Gregory said about Ulosfoshio.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Coach Gregory said “they have all been engaged and taking notes” in regards to team zoom meetings.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Gregory said LB Daniel Heimuli “started off a little slow last year.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“There isn’t a guy penciled in right now” Gregory said about punt returners.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“We certainly need to get better at the inside linebacker position,” Gregory said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“I’m excited about this group coming up and the competition!” Gregory said about the inside linebackers group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“I think it’s as good as it can be when there is a transition,” Gregory said about Jimmy Lake being the new head coach.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“He has that knack, intuition and feel” Gregory said about DC Pete Kwiatkowski as a play caller.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Gregory said unfortunate injuries played into depth issues at the LB position last year.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“We’re generally trying to make up our mind during camp,” Gregory said in regards to who redshirts and who doesn’t.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“We always want to get kids to campus” Gregory said in regards to recruiting mindset.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“Great communication between each other” Gregory said is what really needs to improve on defense this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
“When we blitz and pressure, it needs to be effective” Gregory said about the inside linebackers group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
Gregory also mentions the physicality factor needing to improve.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) April 22, 2020
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