Redskins Practice 12/3: Jay Gruden Presser; Colt McCoy, DeSean Jackson Not Practicing, and more

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Injury updates:

DNP today: K. Golston, J. Hatcher, D. Jackson, B Meriweather, C. Minnifield. LTD: W. Compton, E. Biggers, K. Robinson, C. Baker, R. Clark

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Gruden said R. Kerrigan and S. Redd were full participants in practice today.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Trent Williams was full practice today

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 3, 2014

Colt McCoy:

Jay Gruden presser. On Colt McCoy: "With more reps comes more confidence..." #Redskins

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 3, 2014

Gruden on QB C. McCoy: "He worked himself into a spot where if he was given an opportunity, he was ready to go. ... He's a resilient guy."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Skins Coach JGruden on 4 things he likes about QB Colt MC Coy: 1. Great kid, 2. Smart, 3. Tough, 4.Throws accurate ball

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) December 3, 2014

Redskins secondary:

Gruden on #Redskins' secondary. "I think we have some talent back there. We just need to get it out of them the best we can."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Gruden joked that the secondary is really young "except Ryan Clark; he's ancient."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 3, 2014

Gruden on defense mishaps in secondary: "The problem is The schemes we messed up were the simplest ones we've got. #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 3, 2014

Gruden says coaches need to simplify things for #Redskins secondary.. But, busts last week were on simplest coverages! #RedskinsTalk

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) December 3, 2014

Ryan Kerrigan:

Gruden on @RyanKerrigan91: "You can't say enough about what he's done for us so far. ... I love the way he plays & the effort he brings."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Gruden says with Orakpo out, #Redskins have needed Kerrigan "to be superman for us.. And he's been pretty close".. #RedskinsTalk

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) December 3, 2014

Tress Way:

Jay Gruden says that Tress Way has been a huge find for the #Redskins ...Jay asked sarcastically "Am I allowed to be positive?"

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) December 3, 2014

Effort by players on the team:

Gruden defends #Redskins effort level, says the frustrating thing is repeated mental lapses.

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 3, 2014

Gruden doesn't feel it is effort. ..doesn't have any concerns about big money guys not laying it on line for fear of getting hurt.

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) December 3, 2014

Gruden continued, on his players: "They care. They care about this team. They care about this city."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Finishing the season:

Gruden: "We're excited to go out there and compete and hopefully show the first 12 games are not what the Redskins are about." ...

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Gruden: "We had high hopes going in, but now, where we are, now we're just trying to finish out strong. Get something to build off of."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Phillip Thomas replacing Brandon Meriweather:

If Brandon Meriweather can't go Sunday (toe injury) then Phillip Thomas will start and needs to take advantage of opportunity, Gruden says

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 3, 2014

If Meriweather isn't ready, Philip Thomas would start for #Redskins at safety.. Gruden says they expect good things from him.. #RedskinsTalk

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) December 3, 2014

Player evaluation:

Jay Gruden correctly says there is no good way to determine football instincts & football IQ with players until u get them inside.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 3, 2014

Injuries testing depth:

Gruden said part of problem has been injuries to FAs (Sharpton, Porter, Jordan) and other key players (DHall, Orakpo). Tested shaky depth.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 3, 2014

Third down struggles:

Gruden on third and long struggles: "It's a grind of a down but there's no reason we should be as bad as we are." #RedskinsTalk

— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) December 3, 2014