Jay Gruden Post-Practice Presser - 8/20

Injury Update:

Gruden on injuries: RB C. Thompson limited today (ankle); NT B. Cofield (groin) out today, but minor...

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

...CB T. Porter (hamstring) questionable for Ravens game; LB D. Sharpton (ankle) doubtful for game; TE N. Paul (hand) full go today.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

#Redskins DL Barry Cofield sat out practice with groin soreness. He did have hernia surgery in offseason. Gruden says not huge concern

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 20, 2014

Punter Battle:

Gruden: the team waived punter Blake Clingan today; said there is a chance they'll bring in another punter to compete with Robert Malone.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Griffin's Sliding:

Gruden on #RG3's sliding: "I'm new to this. I've never had to practice a slide." Says Griffin needs to be more fluid. #RedskinsTalk

— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) August 20, 2014

Gruden joked that he didn't slide as a QB. He "just got killed."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 20, 2014

Gruden said RGIII's slides need to be "more fluid." Gruden said he never slid when he played. "That's why I limp a lot."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) August 20, 2014

Gruden on QB @RGIII sliding/not sliding: "He has to understand, and he does understand, that the QB is a very important position."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Gruden on RG3 sliding: "It is an issue if he gets injured. It's not an issue if he doesn't." #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 20, 2014

Griffin's false starts:

Gruden is frustrated still with the false starts on Griffin from a #NFL officials perspective. Called it "a little insane." #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 20, 2014

Gruden called the false starts on RG3 "ticky tack" and "a little insane."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 20, 2014

Jason Hatcher's return:

Gruden said DL Jason Hatcher will play Saturday vs. the Ravens. "He's fired up and ready to go."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Hatcher did some team drills today and will play Saturday.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 20, 2014

Starter's playing time vs Baltimore:

Gruden: Starters will play "at least" the first half Saturday vs. Baltimore.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Keenan Robinson:

Gruden confirms that Keenan Robinson is the starting 'Mike' linebacker. "It's his job to lose for a while."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 20, 2014

Gruden: Still competition at each position: "Just because you're a No. 1 player today, doesn't mean you're the No. 1 player for Houston."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Practice during a short week:

Gruden said today, Thursday will be very long days due to the short week: "It's a grind, but it's necessary to get to where we want to be."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 20, 2014

Jay Gruden "Overall I think we've had a lot of good situational football" #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 20, 2014