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Injury updates:
Jason hatcher has inflammation in right knee. Will be monitored
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 15, 2014
Gruden said he doesn't expect Trent Williams to practice tomorrow or Wednesday. Didn't need MRI on shoulder though.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
Colt McCoy:
#Skinscoach Gruden confirms McCoy re injured sprained neck; must start recovery protocol over again
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 15, 2014
"I don't think we'll have Colt available this week," Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
Starting QB vs Eagles:
Gruden said the plan is to start Robert Griffin III Saturday against the Eagles.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 15, 2014
Gruden: "he's got every chance this week against the Philadelphia eagles to take this position and run with it"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: Says he has nothing against any of the three QB's ..just wants somebody to take it and run with it.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 15, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden also said after watching the film, Griffin made some good plays, played with energy and competed.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
Gruden plans to start griffin sat. of Griffin: "he competed in the first half ... Hopefully he can build on that"
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
Gruden will try to build the offense around Griffin's strengths. Said it's important for run game to be clicking to do things to help.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
Gruden on RG3: "I’d like to see him have some urgency about him and play well and hopefully there won’t be much of debate if he does well."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
Robert Griffin III's future:
Gruden: Griffin is "24 years old and he's still learning. I don't think we can judge his future right now."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 15, 2014
Gruden laughed when asked of Griffin has reached his ceiling. "No. He's 24 years old" said you can't project his future off of current state
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
Gruden said RG3 has every opportunity to win back the starting job and "run with it."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
Gruden: "Moving forward, this is Robert's team right now." Performance will dictate whether he starts in the finale vs. Dallas.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 15, 2014
End of the Giants game:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden on giving up at end said they had plan to score but Robert fell awkwardly. Let clock run out
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 15, 2014
Gruden: when RGIII "laid there for about 6 seconds" after falling awkwardly and thought he was too hurt to play effectively so let clock run
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
DeSean Jackson:
Gruden said DeSean Jackson was a little frustrated he wasn't getting the ball.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
#gruden on WR DJax vs NYG: I don't think he was tanking, but maybe was winded & frustrated. Wasn't his best game
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 15, 2014
QB Protection:
Gruden: "When it's all said and done, we've give up a lot of sacks. No question about it." Said blame can't be pinned on one area, though.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 15, 2014
Backup RBs:
Gruden on the play of RBs Chris Thompson and Silas Redd: "I think there's something to build off there." Said Thompson has earned more time.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 15, 2014
Gruden said he was impressed with Chris Thompson. Said he earned more work
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 15, 2014
His future in Washington:
Asked if Redskins GM Bruce Allen or Dan Snyder have definitely told Jay Gruden if he'll be back next year... Gruden says No.
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) December 15, 2014
Gruden said he hasn't talked to the owner or management about next season. Said those discussions will happen after the season.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 15, 2014
Kirk Cousins not being active yesterday:
Gruden—coaches did talk about activating 3 QB’s but were convinced Colt was healthy enough.
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) December 15, 2014
Jay Gruden on only dressing 2 QBs yesterday with @ColtMcCoy hurting: "We probably should have dressed three."
— David Elfin (@davidelfin) December 15, 2014
Kirk Cousins getting another chance:
Gruden on Cousins "I know he'll get a chance somewhere soon." Very interesting to here him say "somewhere" instead of "in DC" or "with us."
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) December 15, 2014
Bashaud Breeland:
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: "I was impressed with Breeland...He was competing his butt off." Also says Nick Sundberg's penalty was hustle.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 15, 2014
Breeland had bronchitis and had to come out a few times because he couldn't breath and had to use an inhaler.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 15, 2014
Jay Gruden said Bashaud Breeland was dealing with bronchitis and asthma issues...That's why he had to be spelled at times on 2nd TD.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 15, 2014
Aggressive play/hustle/fouls:
Gruden was impressed by Nick Sundberg's personal foul - not for the late hit, but because it shows they're not quitting.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 15, 2014
Jay Gruden smiling about @NickSundberg's personal foul because of aggressiveness & about @Salute_me17, who lost his battle w/Odell Beckham.
— David Elfin (@davidelfin) December 15, 2014
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