Redskins Training Camp Day 7: Jay Gruden Presser

Jerry Rice Jr Shoulder Injury:

Jerry Rice Jr. hurt his shoulder, but Gruden doesn't know results of the test. "It was pretty significant, I believe" Gruden said.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 31, 2014

Tyler Polumbus' Absence:

Gruden says Polumbus still out w personal reasons, but could be back tonight

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 31, 2014

Trent Williams:

Trent Williams just got kicked in the shin, but is fine.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 31, 2014

Pierre Garçon and Phillip Thomas Hamstring Injuries:

Nothing new on Garçon and Thomas, who are nursing hamstring strains. Team is monitoring and being cautious.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) July 31, 2014

Robert Griffin III:

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden : says Griffin has "done a good job" but they are throwing more things at him conceptually to test him.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 31, 2014

Jay Gruden wants improved reads from #RG3, but doesnt want to 'handcuff' Griffin. Says QB is about feel #RedskinsTalk

— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) July 31, 2014

Practices Today and Tomorrow:

Gruden trimmed today's practice because he was worried about players getting banged up.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 31, 2014

Gruden dealing with lots of sore players: "My goal is to get them to Monday to they can be healthy and compete against New England."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 31, 2014

Pads for tomorrow's practice, Gruden said.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) July 31, 2014

Kicker Battle!:

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says PK battle is the 'same" gonna kick again today.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 31, 2014

Improving tackling on defense:

#Redskins HC Jay Gruden says poor tackling is the # 1 issue that the Redskins needed to address. They were # 3 in missed tackles per @PFF

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) July 31, 2014

Gruden said poor tackling was a major issue for #Redskins' defense in 2013. Also wanted to get more speed and better pass rush in offseason.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 31, 2014

New defensive penalty rules:

Gruden said his one concern from the officiated practice today was that there were too many flags thrown for illegal contact beyond 5 yards.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 31, 2014

Keenan Robinson:

Gruden pleased with a lot about Keenan Robinson. Now he just has to learn how to tackle.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) July 31, 2014

Gruden said key for Keenan Robinson: tackling. Coaches have said that many times. Won't know total impact until see him tackle in games.

— John Keim (@john_keim) July 31, 2014

Gruden on Keenan Robinson:If he can handle the tackling duties involved,"he's got a chance to be an excellent linebacker for years to come."

— HogsHaven.com (@HogsHaven) July 31, 2014

Defensive Coordinator Jim Haslett:

Gruden discussed this long ago, but there’s always interest in why he retained defensive coordinator Jim Haslett. Shortly after he was hired, Gruden talked about how the defense did not have enough talent. Also, he wanted another former head coach on his staff. Thursday, Gruden discussed it again. "The big thing with him was just trying to get him a few more horses," he said, "trying to get him better personnel. I’ve said a lot that it’s sometimes not so much about the plays but about the players and we’re trying to do a better job of getting better players in here to help fit his scheme and what he wants to do. We’ve given them better players that now he can go out and call a lot of different defenses and be effective as opposed to being handcuffed, so to speak, last year or whatever."

The Secondary:

Gruden: "I've been impressed with the entire secondary." Said team understands talent is there, but will continue to work for consistency.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 31, 2014

Gruden: "I feel very good about where we are about a talent standpoint," referring to the defense.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) July 31, 2014

Head Coach of the Anit-Stat Team:

Gruden "I wasn't a very good student in college", doesn't understand all the fancy devices and stats. (Just leads men, I guess). #Redskins

— Son of Washington (@SonofWashington) July 31, 2014