Culture Change:

#Redskins GM Scot McCloughan: "I was proud the way it ended. It's setting the culture. We have a ways to go still and we all know that." — Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) January 27, 2016

McCloughan: "As the season went on, you saw confidence building. Even games we got beat in, we were still battling." #Redskins — Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) January 27, 2016

Kirk Cousins:

McCloughan on QB @KirkCousins8: "You'd rather get a long-term deal done... I want him to be a part of the #Redskins." — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

McCloughan said franchise tag on Cousins is an option but would rather avoid using it. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Robert Griffin III:

McCloughan: team has until 3/9 to "get a feel" for status of QB Robert Griffin III. "He's under contract. That's where we're at right now." — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

"We have until March 9"- Scot McCloughan on Robert Griffin III. Wants to sit down with coaches & evaluate every situation, inc RG3 #Redskins — Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) January 27, 2016

One item to note: I asked McCloughan if RG3 had taken his year-end physical. He has and was cleared. Not an obstacle if they want to cut him — Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) January 27, 2016

Chris Culliver:

McCloughan said Chris Culliver is ahead of schedule with his recovery, though it's always a tough injury to come back from #Redskins — Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) January 27, 2016

Run game issues:

McCloughan admits the run game was a big issue and fixing it will be a focus in the future. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

McCloughan: "We hit the wall. Need to be a better run team. As the season went on, pass protection was excellent. But we need to run." — Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) January 27, 2016

I want a football player:

"I don't want the biggest, the fastest, the prettiest -- I want a football player." - McCloughan #Redskins — Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) January 27, 2016

Jordan Reed:

McCloughan on TE Jordan Reed going into final year of contract: "I want him around. He's a good football player. ... He changes games." — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

Jay Gruden:

McCloughan on head coach Jay Gruden: "Loved him. One of the best years I've had with a coach." Credits Gruden's passion for the game. — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

McCloughan said him and Gruden are on the same page and points out how great their relationship is. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Preston Smith:

McCloughan likes the growth of Preston Smith and thinks his progress shows, just needs to work on technique. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Drafting at 21:

McCloughan said a great player will be there in the draft at 21 who will make an immediate impact. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

McCloughan on his draft philosophy at 21: "I can't see us moving up," maybe down. #redskins — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 27, 2016

McCloughan on 2016 #SkinsDraft: "I feel confident that at (No. 21), we'll get a good football player" that will make immediate impact. — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

DeAngelo Hall:

McCloughan said he doesn't want to talk about injuries of players. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Kyshoen Jarrett:

McCloughan points out the versatility of Kyshoen Jarrett and his value on the team. Happy with what he accomplished. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Jason Hatcher:

McCloughan said he talked to Hatcher and wants him to do what's best for him and his family. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Pierre Garcon/DeSean Jackson:

"I want them on this team.There's a process we have to go through,but they're good football players"-McCloughan on Garçon/Jackson #Redskins — Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) January 27, 2016

Accumulating draft picks:

McCloughan on goal for draft picks: "The more the merrier. Give me 15 if you've got 'em. ... The draft's the lifeline of the organization." — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016

Past relationships:

McCloughan said he always remember the makeup of players he's worked with in the past. Points out Blackmon/Foster. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Team Chemistry:

McCloughan: I want 53 guys who want to fight for each other. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

McCloughan said the focus is adding legit football guys who are focused on the team and not themselves. — Anthony Raposa (@AnthonyRaposa) January 27, 2016

Never satisfied:

GMSM on if team might get complacent after NFCE title like 2012 team did. "I'm never satisfied. ...We're all going to keep fighting." — Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 27, 2016

Free Agency:

McCloughan on free agency philosophy: "We're not going to be big players. I don't believe in that." Will see what's available as it happens. — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) January 27, 2016