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Injury updates:
OUT for Sunday vs. STL: Golston, Minnifield DOUBTFUL: Meriweather QUESTIONABLE: Hatcher, Jackson, Baker, Biggers, K. Robinson
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 5, 2014
DeSean Jackson:
Gruden said if Jackson isnt full strength then he'd be a longshot.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 5, 2014
Phillip Thomas:
Jay Gruden says this week is a big opportunity for second-year safety Phillip Thomas with Brandon Meriweather (toe) likely out
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 5, 2014
Gruden: This is a great opportunity for Phillip Thomas. "He's got to put it together, and we think he will. We have faith in him."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 5, 2014
Gruden on S P. Thomas: "If we put you in a position to be a ballhawk, be a ballhawk....Pick your spots, but understand responsibilities."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 5, 2014
Report that Robert Griffin III could start again this season:
Gruden on ESPN/Griffin playing again: As a backup quarterback, you have to be ready to play. "I don't know why that's groundbreaking news."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 5, 2014
Gruden says on @AdamSchefter report "I don't know why that's groundbreaking news." Says every QB has a chance to be play/start.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 5, 2014
Robert Griffin III's handling of benching:
Gruden says Griffin has handled benching "fine" and that he's running scout team and they're still working on his footwork and pocket play.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 5, 2014
Jay Gruden: "He's handled it fine..." On RG3 as a backup. But admits the reps in practice aren't the same
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 5, 2014
Rams defense:
Gruden on #Rams "They do a great job" of tricks on special teams to help their offense. On Griffin "He's handled it fine."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) December 5, 2014
Coaching vs player responsibility:
Gruden: "I feel like we have a good staff. We're teaching them." But says players must soak up lessons and improve.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 5, 2014