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Mike Shanahan had plenty to discuss after a 33-27 loss to the Eagles to open the season. The early struggles on defense, minor injuries and preparing for a new-look Eagles team are what he addressed, however he declined to comment on the performance of Robert Griffin III. The highlights:
Mike Shanahan: says fumble on first offensive play, interception on next and safety on third position prevented team from getting a rhythm
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 10, 2013
#Redskins Mike Shanahan: "There's only one play we saw that we didn't practice against." #Eagles offense vs WASH defense.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 10, 2013
The problem, Shanahan said, was more missed assignments and missed tackles, especially on McCoy and Vick.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 10, 2013
Shanahan on RG3: "I don't critique players through the media." Said the unit overall played "one of our poorer first halfs." #Redskins
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 10, 2013
Shanahan said defense went with Biggers at safety because his speed would serve team well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 10, 2013
Shanahan said he doesn't think the #Redskins suffered any injuries that will keep anyone out of next week's game at Green Bay. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 10, 2013
Shanahan said Leonard Hankerson "did a great job in the redzone." He had two touchdown catches last night. #Redskins
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 10, 2013
#Redskins Mike Shanahan: says he is hoping Meriweather will be ready. Brandon thinks he'll be able to go Mke says.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 10, 2013
#Redskins Mike Shanahan: says Kerrigan was cleared to go today and could have practiced if they weren't off.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 10, 2013
Q: "What did you think of your running game" Shanahan A: "What running game?" #RedskinsTalk
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) September 10, 2013
#Redskins Mike Shanahan: says they are and will keep working with Chris Thompson on improving his skills.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 10, 2013
Shanahan was "pleased" that his offense played through the turnovers and first half struggles.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 10, 2013
#Redskins' Shanahan said he hasn't talked to Griffin at all today about how his knee has been feeling.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 10, 2013