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Injury updates:
DNP today: Hatcher, G. Miller, T. Williams LTD: Meriweather, K. Robinson FULL: Lichtensteiger, W. Compton, Baker, Helu
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 17, 2014
Jordan Reed's absence:
Gruden said TE Jordan Reed (@Real_JordanReed) missed practice today due to the birth of his first child.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 17, 2014
AJ Smith:
Jay Gruden said he just had lunch with AJ Smith when I asked what their daily interactions are like. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 17, 2014
Young players:
Gruden: We do have a group of guys that are good for the future here. #Redskins #RedskinsTalk @sportsjourney
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 17, 2014
Wide Receivers:
Gruden on WRs DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon: "They're great competitors, and they want to help the football team in the worst way."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 17, 2014
QB protection issues:
Gruden says "We've put 'em in some tough situations...I think too much of the blame goes on the offensive line."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 17, 2014
Gruden said that Lichtensteiger, Chester, and Williams have actually played WELL. #Redskins #RedskinsTalk @sportsjourney
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 17, 2014
Bashaud Breeland:
Jay Gruden on Breeland: His breathing issues can flare up in colder weather and team will be better prepared to handle it now that they know
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 17, 2014
Jay Gruden said they feel they have a better handle on Bashaud Breeland's asthma/bronchial issues. More breathing treatment when it's cold
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 17, 2014
Ryan Kerrigan:
Gruden on @RyanKerrigan91's surge in sacks: "12.5's a great number, but I think he can get more. ... He's really stepped up his game."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 17, 2014
Player turnover on defense:
Gruden on evaluating the defense with new players seemingly every week: "It's tough, but we have to expect guys to be ready."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 17, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden cracked that whatever he says regarding RG3 gets "twisted." Look for full quote later. It was kinda funny.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 17, 2014
Gruden not concerned about perceptions of organization & his relationship with #RG3. Thinks no matter what he says it will get over-analyzed
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) December 17, 2014
"You know what, I don't have much of a concern really. I know that no matter what I say about Robert, it's going to get twisted one way or the other. If I say he's doing great, it's going to be that I'm too easy on him. If I say he needs to work harder, it means I said he's lazy. If I say he needs to work on his fundamentals, it means I don't like him. I got a ton of respect for Robert man, for what he goes through at the quarterback position, what he's already accomplished as a young quarterback, and what he's going to accomplish in the future.
How we coach him in here is how we coach him, but we can't let the outside world affect what we do in here. And the whole idea of coach player relationship is to get better every day, and work on our game, work on what I do, work on what I can do to make him better. That's the bottom line and that's all we can do, that's all we want to do."