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Robert Griffin III:
Gruden: "We're not going to rush Robert back, no matter what happens. We're going to make sure he's 100 percent."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden said Griffin will play when he's medically cleared and when Gruden thinks he's ready. Until then, McCoy is the starter.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden plans Wed practice will be more of a jog-through because of MON game, and he'll then make decision on Griffin.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Gruden: "I think Robert is very, very close. We just have to make sure he's ready." Doctors need to see him run around, move in pocket.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Colt McCoy:
Gruden said that McCoy will continue to start until RG3 is 100-percent.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 28, 2014
Gruden said he loved the way McCoy competed and how he handled the pressure.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 28, 2014
#Skins coach Jay Gruden on Colt McCoy’s performance re Dallas: “He wasn’t perfect by any stretch, but he competed his butt off.”
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) October 28, 2014
Gruden: McCoy was upset at himself after the interception, but he stayed poised. Had a calm demeanor throughout the game.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden said the QB draw, where McCoy found the crease and dove head-first stood out to him as a gutsy play.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Silas Redd:
Gruden put Redd in just to get him a couple carries, wasn't to punish or motivate Morris.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Run game:
Gruden feels better about run game after last night. Said he thinks "there's something to be very optimistic about in our run game"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Redskins record:
Gruden: "I read somewhere that after we lost our fifth game, we're playing meaningless games here on out. That's pretty far from the truth."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden: "We aren't dead. We still have a pulse. Our heart is still beating."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden: "Success can really do wonders for the players' psyche. You come in with a little more bounce in your step."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 28, 2014
On to Minnesota:
Gruden: "For us to look past the Vikings at 3-5 would be pretty stupid. We have to focus all of our effort and energy" on Minnesota.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Delay of game penalties:
Gruden: The last delay of game call was on McCoy. Offense was slow to the line after breaking the huddle with 19 seconds left on clock.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden said getting the play in wasn't the issue last night on delay of game, said McCoy and receivers needed to get to line faster.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says the first delay was on coaches, 2nd was on Colt. Wasn't aware enough of play clock. Thought would get it off.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 28, 2014
QB timing with DeSean Jackson:
Gruden on QBs still working on timing w Jackson: "We throw him plenty of balls in practice." says they're just still understanding his speed
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Gruden says QBs have only overthrown Jackson twice in practice. His speed is that impressive, the coach says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Wide receiver frustrations:
Gruden understands the frustration of receivers in first half yesterday when they were getting overlooked.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Amerson and Breeland:
Gruden: Breeland and Amerson were "outstanding," not so much just in their coverage but especially in their tackling.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden says Breeland had lots of big plays but most impressive was him flying across field, tackling Murray at 5 at end of long run.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Brandon Meriweather:
Gruden said Meriweather had his best game since he's been coach. "He was all over the place," Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 28, 2014
#2 QB when Griffin returns:
Gruden says "that's a good question" when asked who No. 2 QB would be if Griffin returns. Says McCoy has proven he can play well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Gruden: "If Robert comes back, we'll have to make a decision on the second quarterback, whoever that is." Seems to dread decision.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Defensive performance:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: Says defense set the tone in first half. Kerrigan is fine, Golston stitches, McCoy sore calves. Clark is OK.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 28, 2014
Gruden said he could feel the confidence of the defense increasing last night.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says he closed his eyes a few times when Haz dialed up all the blitzes, but they were confident in plan all along.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 28, 2014
Injury updates:
Gruden: Kerrigan had a wrist injury but will be fine, Golston had some stitches in his nose. Clark (torn bicep) "is going to be okay"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014
Kai Forbath:
Gruden: Forbath is one of those guys in practice "that makes you think we should look at another kicker." In the game, it's another story.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Gruden has been pleased with both Forbath and Way. Special teams in the last few weeks have "been led by the kickers."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 28, 2014
Logan Paulsen's penalty:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says the reason for the Logan Paulsen 15-yard penalty was because refs thought #Redskins were deceiving #Cowboys
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 28, 2014
Gruden had never heard of unsportsmanlike conduct call for substitution on Logan Paulsen. "rookie mistake on my part." wanted Paul instead
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 28, 2014