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Head Coach Mike Shanahan had a quick press conference today. Shanahan went over what went wrong in the close loss to Dallas. Shanahan also talked about injuries to Brian Orakpo and Nick Barnett, as well as Will Compton’s promotion to the 53-man roster. Shanahan also dodged questions about his future in Washington.
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#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan: "Coverage always dictates whether you go downfield or not." on conservative game plan
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Shanahan said Cousins has "had a lot of practice getting rid of the ball quickly" and that's why there's been fewer sacks.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 23, 2013
On last offensive play, Moss heard formation wrong, should have been on other side. #RedskinsTalk
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) December 23, 2013
Shanahan said he thought the field conditions at FedEx Field were better than the previous two games.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 23, 2013
#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan: says "you can't let Tony out of the pocket"
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Barnett out for 6 weeks, MCL, probably no surgery. To IR Will Compton. #RedskinsTalk
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) December 23, 2013
Will Compton will get signed from practice squad.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 23, 2013
Brian Orakpo strained his right groin and will be day to day.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 23, 2013
Shanahan says this playing time has helped the Redskins but future trade partners as well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 23, 2013
#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan:says he does prefer natural grass...but Dan Snyder makes that decision.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Shanahan: "Entertain the possibility" of field turf in the future. #RedskinsTalk
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) December 23, 2013
#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan:"I'll take full responsibility for that" on the mistakes that were made with formations & subsitutions.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Shanahan: "when we have penalties, it comes back to us. We didn't still them enough or put them in those situations enough."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 23, 2013
Shanahan said he's sure it will be decided quickly after the season on his future.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 23, 2013
#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan:"no question it was" a clipping penalty on the punt return from Spurlock.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Shanahan said he still won't play young players to get them experience. Still says best players will play.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 23, 2013
Redskins Park will be closed Christmas Day. #RedskinsTalk
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) December 23, 2013
#Redskins HC Mike Shanahan:"He did a great job...I was pleased with the way he kicked." on Kai Forbath.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 23, 2013
Shanahan says his passion for wanting to be here hasn't changed. "I've said from Day 1 I love these guys...looking forward to building" team
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 23, 2013