Redskins Practice 12/23: Jay Gruden Presser

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Defensive injuries:

Jay Gruden says pretty much all of the injuries have been in defense. .."Coach Haslett and the defensive staff have done a good job."

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Gruden on injuries on D: "Continuity is a big thing on defense." Said so many changes "takes it's toll" but young guys getting solid time.

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Gruden says having so many def players on ir has had an impact Says he likes what Haslett has done given circumstances

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From Gruden: Young players got reps on defense. That's good.

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Yards allowed by defense vs Eagles:

Although #Redskins defense gave up a lot of yards vs. the #Eagles, Gruden said the unit made enough key plays to offset the yardage allowed.

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Robert Griffin III's wrist playlist:

Gruden says Griffin III's plays list on wrist vs. PHI was a thing to help "speed" up the offense. Noted that calls came from sideline, too.

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Trent Williams:

Jay Gruden says LT Trent Williams' status for Dallas game Sunday will be in doubt down to last minute. Not ruling him out yet though

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Sweeping Dallas:

Gruden on sweeping Dallas: "It would be a great deal. ...If we're able to come out and beat Dallas, it would mean alot."

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Gruden said it would mean a lot to beat Dallas. Would give them "2 huge victories" to end the season

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Team Win:

Jay Gruden called Saturday win a complete team effort. ..all three units...says defense made some huge situational starts

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Jackson Jeffcoat:

With Murphy out, Jeffcoat will get to play a lot vs. the #Cowboys, his dad's former team. Gruden joked Jeffcoat needs to work on sack dance.

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Gruden credits Jackson Jeffcoat for play last Saturday: "It's good to see Jeffcoat get a sack." Joked he needs to get a better sack dance.

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Relationship with RGIII:

Gruden also acknowledged that he and Griffin are still "getting a good feel for one another."

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Phillip Thomas:

Gruden on P. Thomas: "He did some good things. ..Overall, I thought Phillip, he tackled well." Would like to see him get hands on ball more.

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Playaction:

Gruden says they always try to use play action but it is completely score dependent. .and situation related

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