The Facts: As the Redskins first team offense took the field during OTAs this week, one skill player was noticeably absent. 2016 first-round pick Doctson was on the sideline. Instead, fourth-year wideout Ryan Grant took the field with the first unit as the third receiver. "They're both good receivers. They're both going to play," HC Jay Gruden said about Doctson and Grant. "The good thing about Ryan is that he can play all over the place."
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Gruden explained that the Redskins are focused on teaching Doctson to play the "Z" receiver position. Considering he played in just two games as a rookie and caught only two balls, much of Doctson's work this offseason is like beginning from square one. The Z receiver usually plays on the strong side of the field off the line of scrimmage, with the "X" working alone on the other side of the offense. Terrelle Pryor is locked into the X receiver role, that much looks certain. According to CSNMidAtlantic.com's JP Finlay, it seems like Grant taking snaps with the first team is more about rewarding his hard work and knowledge of the offense than an actual prediction of playing time come September. If Doctson is healthy, and according to Gruden he is, he will line up opposite Pryor Week 1 against the Eagles.