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Bashaud Breeland's marijuana citation:
Gruden said he will keep his conversation with Breeland private. "Hopefully he learned he's made a terrible mistake."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014
Gruden: addresses incident w Breeland and says the rookie knows what he has to do and hopes he learns from it.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Gruden let Breeland practice but says that doesn't mean he hasn't or won't be disciplined.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Gruden said they will talk about how they will discipline Breeland in house.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 14, 2014
Today's practice:
Gruden on the competition level with practices back at #Redskins Park: Said the defense came out with a chip on its shoulder today.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Preseason games:
Starters will get a few more reps against the Browns. Treated like a 2nd preseason game. #Redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) August 14, 2014
Jay Gruden says compressed preseason schedule is an issue. Says he'll treat preseason Game 3 the same, though. Most reps for the starters
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 14, 2014
Gruden said they will prepare for 3rd preseason game like a regular game even though it's a short week. Game planning , etc. #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 14, 2014
Pierre Garcon and DeSean Jackson playing in preseason:
Gruden on looking forward to having @PierreGarcon, @DeseanJackson11 back: "It's important for them to try to get some kind of continuity."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Gruden planning on playing starters a little more Monday. Looking fwd to seeing how Garcon and Jackson do w Griffin in 1st game reps.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Brandon Meriweather:
Gruden said Meriweather sat out today because "he had a little blood under his toenail." Should be fine.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014
Ryan Grant Hype of the Day:
Gruden says Ryan Grant has proven he can play on game days. Thinks he and Aldrick Robinson give team two good rotational WRs.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Ryan Grant and Aldrick Robinson camp stars according to Gruden. So...what do they do with Hankerson and Moss? We'll see!
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) August 14, 2014
Alfred Morris:
Gruden on Alfred Morris (@Trey_Deuces): He's "Steady Eddie. ... He's just an impressive kid. Just everything about him is impressive to me."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Adam Hayward:
Gruden said Hayward "didn't have a big name in free agency, but he made a big splash with us." Likes the LB's special teams prowess.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014
Phillip Thomas:
Gruden on S Phillip Thomas' return to practice: "I noticed he was on the field, which was good." Said he didn't have any recurring injuries.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Gruden on P. Thomas: looked like he was moving fine. No setbacks.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 14, 2014
RB pass protection:
Gruden said he feels most confident with Helu on third down.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014
Gruden said he expects to see several blitz looks from the Browns on Monday; is getting the RBs ready for extra pass protection efforts.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Jarvis Jenkins:
Gruden on DE @Jarvis99jenkins: "Jarvis has done well." Said he challenged Jenkins earlier, and has "really taken it personally."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 14, 2014
Gruden acknowledged that Jarvis Jenkins has had some ups and downs in camp. Struggled w/ conditioning. Has been much better lately, though.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 14, 2014
Lessons learned from first preseason game:
Gruden says he needs to have better awareness on game day. Said he was flipping through plays while preseason game was going on.
— Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) August 14, 2014
Gruden learned a lot about himself in Game 1. Will make some changes to pregame warmup. Will be more aware of what's happening on defense.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 14, 2014
Gruden said he needs to improve his own in game awareness.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Leonard Hankerson:
Gruden said he doesn't know when Hankerson will be cleared by the doctors. Possible he starts Week 1 on the PUP list.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014
Jay Gruden says an option could be to put Hankerson on PUP and keep Santana Moss for first few weeks. He says they have to see. #redskins
— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) August 14, 2014
Robert Griffin III:
Gruden says Griffin is calling plays faster, handling snap counts better, making play changes better.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 14, 2014
Gruden: Griffin has a better grasp on snap counts and adjusting protection. "He's starting to understand the whole picture of the game."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 14, 2014