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Brian Orakpo:
Gruden says OLB Brian Orakpo will miss the remainder of the season with a pectoral injury.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: Brian Orakpo will have surgery and out for the season "torn enough to have surgery."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Gruden: Orakpo is done. It's a blow to our defense. Hurts our depth, leadership. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) October 20, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: Gruden cites run defense and pass rush pressure as reasons why Orakpo will be a big loss. Says Murphy is starter.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Gruden: "Obviously we like Brian (Orakpo), and he's done a lot for this franchise." Said rookie Trent Murphy steps into starter role at OLB.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Gruden days any decision on orakpos future will be made in offseason. Says orakpo loss is a "major blow"
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 20, 2014
Gruden claims the "stinger" Orakpo suffered in his shoulder was separate from pec injury.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 20, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "He's handled this situation like a pro." on Orakpo..
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Trent Murphy:
Trent Murphy will obviously take over for Orakpo. Jackson Jeffcoat takes that third OLB spot. #Redskins.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 20, 2014
Murphy will start in Orakpo's spot. "He's got to step up," Gruden said. "He'll have to grow up fast."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) October 20, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden: @RGIII has to be honest with himself ... Can he cut? Can he run?
— David Elfin (@davidelfin) October 20, 2014
Gruden said still no decision yet on Griffin. Not medically cleared yet.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 20, 2014
Gruden on QB @RGIII's rehab process: "We'll give him a little bit more (this week) to see where he's at." Said getting back to flow is key.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Gruden will make call if RG3 is medically cleared if he will play based on how RG3 feels and if he is ready, comfortable back on the field.
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) October 20, 2014
Gruden on @RGIII's status for Monday at DAL: "I can't rule him out. But he's still got a long way to go. ... He's got to be 100 percent."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Ryan Kerrigan:
Gruden: Kerrigan "can do it all." Will have to step up.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) October 20, 2014
Gruden on @RyanKerrigan91 stepping up in Orakpo's absence: "His consistency is excellent. ... He can do it all." Unsure where he'll line up.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Murphy will move around between left and right OLB, Gruden says. Matchup depending
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 20, 2014
OLB Depth:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: Says they will mix OLB's up...Jackson Jeffcoat is going to be # 3 OLB ...Gabe Miller might get promoted.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Colt McCoy:
Gruden says right now they're going with colt McCoy for Monday barring big turnaround by rg3
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 20, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "Right now we're going to move forward with Colt. I'm a big rep guy."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "He does have great intangibles. He's very poised...He's here for a reason." on Colt McCoy.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Running game issues:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: On the run game? "Ughhhh" says Alfred missed some cuts and not working in concert together.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Gruden doesn't think Morris has regressed. Says line needs to do better and Morris also needs to have better vision at times.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 20, 2014
On running game, Gruden said plenty of blame to go around. Blocking, Morris missing opportunities. Gruden said he still believes in Morris.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 20, 2014
Playcaling system:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "I thought it would be easier for Sean to call the play (through Jay)."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 20, 2014
Gruden on play calling process: he calls play, gives it to McVay and then McVay gives play to QB.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 20, 2014
Gruden gives play calls to McVay so he can communicate directly w QB because at times he has to handle some defensive issues at same time.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 20, 2014
Tom Compton at RT:
Gruden considering Compton as starter at RT.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 20, 2014
Gruden said the team will decide by Friday who will start at right tackle--Polumbus or Compton. Polumbus had a rough Sunday, Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 20, 2014
Right tackle up in air too. Gruden wants to give Compton more snaps. Would like to settle on starter by Friday.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 20, 2014
Said Polumbus had some issues in game. No shock there.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) October 20, 2014
Building on the win:
Gruden happy with win, but says "we've got to play better." Says "we have to challenge our guys, our coaches, to get better."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Santana Moss:
Moss was active instead of Robinson because Roberts has been fighting a minor knee injury, and Moss is the backup punt returner.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) October 20, 2014
Cowboys game on Monday:
Gruden: "There's not a lot of motivational speeches I'd have to give to play the Cowboys. ... We'll have to play our best game [Monday]."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 20, 2014
Gruden on #Cowboys: "They are playing in top form right now. ...We're going to have to play our best game this week."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 20, 2014