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Injury updates:
Gruden said LT Trent Williams (knee) was limited in practice today after not practicing yesterday.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Jay Gruden's injury report: Same as yesterday except LT Trent Williams was limited. Bunch of guys including Riley, Clark and Orakpo held out
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 9, 2014
Cardinal's defense:
Gruden says because of all the blitzes cardinals bring, very important to avoid being in third and long situations.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2014
Gruden said Cardinals have multiple looks on defense: "We've got to be ready for it all ... It is a challenge playing on the road."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Gruden: cardinals present challenge w their variety of blitz packages. Identification, communication between Lichtensteiger and cousins key
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2014
Lack of big plays on special teams, defense:
Gruden said you "can't force the issue" when looking for splash plays from special teams, TOs from defense. Said pursuit, effort are key.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Team record, looking forward:
Gruden: "We still feel like we have a lot that we can accomplish. ... One thing we can't do is feel sorry for ourselves."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Gruden: "any time you're 1-4 it's frustrating. ... One thing we can't do is feel sorry for ourselves."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2014
Recent roster moves:
Gruden: Jeffcoat (promoted tues) another pass rusher that could potential help the team. Ducre (signed yesterday) could play teams Sunday.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2014
Cardinals QB situation:
Gruden says it doesn't matter which QB plays for AZ Sun. Plays will remain the same he says. Palmer would have more freedom but that's it.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) October 9, 2014
Gruden on Arizona's QB situation: "They've got plenty of weapons, and they're going to use them, no matter who the quarterback is."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Gruden said he's not too concerned about which #Cardinals QB will start. All similar types. Experience is big difference between them.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2014
Gruden said whichever QB starts, the #Cardinals offense will look very similar. Palmer might have more of a "green light" to do some things.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Meanwhile Jay Gruden says he's not surprised RGIII looks better than maybe we expected. Still downplaying any imminent return though.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 9, 2014
Jay Gruden says he really has no idea how long it will be on Griffin. A lot of things have to happen first.
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) October 9, 2014
Gruden: Roberts a little bit away from a straight line standpoint...the way he came back from that knee injury nothing surprises me with him
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 9, 2014
Perry Riley Injury:
Gruden said he feels comfortable with LBs Will Compton, Adam Hayward & Akeem Jordan if starter Perry Riley Jr. can't play Sunday (knee).
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) October 9, 2014
Gruden: Will Compton played well in training camp and preseason #redskins @sportsjourney
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 9, 2014
Captain Ryan Clark:
Ryan Clark will serve as captain of the defense in DeAngelo Hall's place, Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2014
Gruden also did not pick two game day captains Monday night to join unit captains Williams, Hayward and Clark. No specific reason, he said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) October 9, 2014