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What's not working:
Gruden: There's a lot of things we need to do better on all sides of the ball. ... we're just not clicking. ... those things will cost you
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Gruden: "The effort was there. It was just that some of the fundamental things weren't there."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Redskins defense vs Zone Read:
Gruden was surprised with how defense struggled vs zone read because they've practiced it since camp.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Gruden said technically, defense did better vs. zone read, protecting edge, but was concerned w first half.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) Gruden once again confirms that #Redskins weren't expecting as many QB keepers off boot,but says players lost contain
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Injury updates:
Redskins concerned about Perry Riley (MCL), will be checked out, and probably won't practice tomorrow, Gruden says.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Team attitude following a loss:
Gruden: "I don't know what the locker room was like after the game. ... I know i wasn't upbeat. I don't know why anybody would be upbeat"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Gruden said it's "concerning" that the locker room was a bit upbeat after the game, but wasn't in there so doesn't know for sure. (It was.)
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Gruden: "If they were happy after the game, we have to address it. ... I know when i talked to them, they were exhausted and dejected"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Gruden said he didn't see the "upbeat" locker room. Was doing press conference. Said it shouldn't be that way after a loss, though.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
On to Arizona:
Gruden: "We do have to turn the page and look to Arizona. This season is starting to shrink down on us."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Turning it around:
A passionate Gruden: "We've got to make some damn plays to get this thing turned out."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Running game problems:
Gruden (Tele-conf) says run game problems are more one guy related as opposed to OL as a whole related. Says they don't want KC throw 40 x
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Gruden: misses on assignments hurt Redskins in run game, and that perhaps he could've run more screens, but SEA also guarded vs. that
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Kirk Cousins:
Gruden said missing third-and-mediums were most upsetting yesterday. Said cousins missed on some shallow crossing routes.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Headset Issues:
Gruden said the QB headset had some problems last night. Popped up at a critical time.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) Says the headsets went out on the 3rd/1 & 4th/1 situation ..wanted to make sure they got points.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Gruden stressed importance of opening third quarter with a scoring drive, so he went for FG given circumstances to ensure points.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Extra practice this week:
Gruden also said he's planning several extra practice periods this week focused on 3rd downs. #Redskins were 25% vs. #Seahawks.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
Seattle's speed:
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) says you can't guage how fast the #Seahawks are on defense. Took a little bit of time...says Colt McCoy was R.Wilson
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Russell Wilson Challenge:
Gruden still believes after watching the tape that Wilson "was clearly over the line," but it was hard to tell if the ball was.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Gruden said the tape view wasn't good and he couldn't tell if Wilson had ball over line, but insists body was
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Special teams:
Gruden said his biggest concern with special teams is the lack of "splash" plays. Haven't flopped the field, returned a kick for TD, etc.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
Gruden on spec teams: "It's difficult to drive the ball 90 yards vs. a defense like seattle's" also says defense needs to get turnovers.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Lack of turnovers:
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) "Other teams are getting em" and feels turnovers & lack of turnovers # 1 problem hurting entire team.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Not forcing turnovers is also hurting the #Redskins, Gruden said. They're random by nature. Good teams force them, however.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
Coverage issues:
Gruden said Riley and Meriweather need to do better w their coverage techniques. Says others have struggled too.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) On Perry Riley feels he's been put in some tough man coverage situations. Says if they blitz 5, play man,gotta get QB
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Pierre Garcon:
Gruden says Garcon was a big part of the game plan, but the coverage dictated where the ball went and SEA did well in zone coverage
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Gruden adds "Unfortunately we didn't get the ball to Pierre enough. We've got to get him more touches because he's dynamic after the catch."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 7, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden says RG3's role on the bench is to take mental reps. They don't need him to advise, just focus like he's playing. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) October 7, 2014
Gruden says RG3 won't be on field. Work will stay on training room. #redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) October 7, 2014
Gruden said Griffin, now without the walking boot, may begin running a bit this week, but otherwise has no other immediate next step.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Gruden says RGIII might increase workload in rehab only. "we'll get him out there when time is right. I don't envision that anytime soon."
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 7, 2014
Jordan Reed:
Jay Gruden (Tele-conf) "I believe so" on if he believes Jordan Reed is doing everything he can. Says they have high hopes for him in AZ.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) October 7, 2014
Locker room leadership:
Gruden he wants his captain Trent Williams, Adam Hayward and Ryan Clark to police the locker room in terms of guys hating to lose.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 7, 2014
Gruden seems to not know what to do about the jocularity in the locker room after the game. Honestly seems conflicted, disappointed.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) October 7, 2014
Gruden talked to Ryan Clark about the locker room. Gruden still doesn't know what happened. Asking reporters
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) October 7, 2014