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Injury updates:
Golston will visit a spinal specialist because of his lower back injury. Meriweather could be out a bit because of a sprained toe.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Kedric Golston has back issue and plantar fasciitis. Will see back specialist.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 1, 2014
Kedric Golston has a back injury and figures to be out Sunday.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 1, 2014
Golston, who also has plantar fasciitis, aggravated existing lower back injury in pregame warmups.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
To clarify, Golston almost certainly out for this week, not whole season.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Meanwhile - Brandon Meriweather could be out a while, Jay Gruden says, with that toe injury. Means more Phillip Thomas.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 1, 2014
DeSean Jackson injury:
DeSean Jackson has a bruised fibula but should be okay with time, Coach Jay Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 1, 2014
Defense missing assignments:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "I don't think it's communication. I think it's lack of attention to detail." on the secondary issues + youth.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 1, 2014
Gruden said the defense needs to correct any mental mistakes made. "It is important for our guys to do their job and not do too much."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
Gruden said one reason for the defensive struggles Sunday was the shuffling of personnel in secondary and "lack of attention to detail."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 1, 2014
Gruden: "I am concerned, because its Week 12 and we're having breakdowns with some of these players that we think are key to the future."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Gruden says that he's concerned by repeated mistakes 12 games in and lack of consistency. Says it's not just on players not just coaches.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 1, 2014
#Skins coach JGruden: says he expected Colts to make their plays, but "not to waltz down field, 30 yards wide open"
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 1, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "There's too many blown assignments" and says they are doing a "fine job" Monday-Saturday. Not translating Sunday.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 1, 2014
Offensive line play:
Jay Gruden said the majority of sacks allowed Sunday were on the tight ends. Thought LT Trent Williams (MCL stain) held up ok.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 1, 2014
Gruden says Trent Williams played fairly well, offensive line played well #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) December 1, 2014
Gruden on O-line: "The offense line, if you look at their numbers, they protected pretty well and blocked pretty well."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
3rd Down struggles:
Gruden on 3rd down struggles: "It's a miserable position to be in. I'd welcome any of you guys to call plays on 3rd and 14..."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 1, 2014
Gruden says negative plays on first and second downs have killed redskins, putting them in third and longs that aren't manageable.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 1, 2014
Gruden: "Offensively, from a rhythm standpoint, you have to avoid third and long...it's a miserable situation to be in." #RedskinsTalk
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) December 1, 2014
Preparation:
Gruden said the most disappointing thing is that he feels like the preparation has been good but it's not translating to the field.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 1, 2014
Accountability:
Accountability, Gruden said, is the most frustrating thing about this season.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Gruden said the players need to make the next four games "the four most important games of their careers."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
Gruden says, at 3-9, he's going to use these final four games to find out who really loves the game, wants to play with passion.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 1, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "As coaches, our work is done after the Saturday night meetings." He says Sunday's are about players doing jobs.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 1, 2014
Offensive tempo:
Gruden said the offense needs to improve tempo. Wants to see a "go get 'em" attitude and break the huddle quicker, so they dictate pace.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "I felt like the tempo was terrible" in the first half. Running out of time on offense. "No sense of urgency."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 1, 2014
Gruden displeased with tempo between snaps. Way too many plays going off with single digits on play clock.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Colt McCoy's performance:
Gruden says McCoy did a good job maneuvering in the pocket, "But that the start wasn't very good...but overall, he did some good things."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
Gruden on McCoy: "He made some plays, he competed. I was impressed with his performance as a whole." #RedskinsTalk
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) December 1, 2014
Communication with Bruce Allen:
Gruden, asked on how frequently Bruce Allen is involved, said they talk about players who are up/down and potential targets all the time.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says he talks with Bruce all the time but this time of year, not going to fill a lot of voids.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 1, 2014
Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett:
Gruden, asked about confidence in Haslett: "We're going to continue to coach these guys up and evaluate everything after the season."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014
Gruden says there were way too many holes on defense and knows Haz takes brunt of the blame but says it's on everyone.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 1, 2014
Jay Gruden says "everybody gets evaluated after the season" when asked about his assessment of Jim Haslett's performance. Still supportive
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 1, 2014
Pierre Garcon:
Gruden on Garcon: "He's a big part of out offense." Said they need to get him the ball more in space so that he can make big plays.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 1, 2014
Gruden concerned by lack of involvement and production for Garcon. Had 9 targets but not a lot of clean looks, coach said.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 1, 2014
Gruden wants to try to get Garçon the ball in space more frequently because of his ability to gain yards after the catch.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 1, 2014