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Starters playing time for final preseason game:
Gruden: The starters will not play Thursday vs. the Buccaneers. "Now we need to find the key backups."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 26, 2014
Starters will not play Thursday after a couple of good days of practice, Gruden said.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Phillip Thomas:
#Redskins S Phillip Thomas is seeking another opinion on a foot injury; will miss Thursday's game.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 26, 2014
Phillip Thomas has not had his foot examined yet, Gruden said. Will go to see Dr. Anderson in Charlotte soon.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Brandon Meriweather's suspension:
Gruden on Merriweather: "We don't have a lot of say in it as coaches. Unfortunately for Brandon he has a history of these events." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 26, 2014
If Meriweather's ban is upheld, Rambo will be first option. Biggers will be in the mix, too.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Gruden said Merriweather has been working hard at lowering his target. #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 26, 2014
Jay said he showed twenty clips to defenders today and Ryan Clark will speak to players. Bacarri Rambo is top option per Gruden
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) August 26, 2014
Special teams play for backups:
Gruden said special teams abilities "are a very important part of our team right now."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 26, 2014
Gruden said special teams ability will be the tie-breaker for the backups.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Tracy Porter's status for Thursday:
Gruden says Porter should play Thursday.
— Todd Dybas (@Todd_Dybas) August 26, 2014
Darrel Young's status for Thursday:
With only Darrel Young on roster, Gruden siad they won't use a FB on Thursday. Joked, "Don't tell anyone."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Gruden said the team won't use a fullback Thursday vs. the Bucs; said they will get TEs in motion to provide lead blocks for backs.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 26, 2014
Kicker Competition:
Gruden on kicking battle: "I don't think we can go wrong going with either kicker. Unfortunately, we have to probably choose one."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 26, 2014
Gruden said both kickers have been good. But the #Redskins will keep one. Will be decided by performance on Thursday. #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Chris Thompson:
Gruden on Chris Thompson: "this is a big game for Chris" #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 26, 2014
Final cutdown to 53 players:
Gruden said the #Redskins will start process of cutting players on Friday. The others will be made Saturday as team monitors waiver wire.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 26, 2014
Akeem Davis:
Gruden said Davis has taken advantage of his opportunity here. Coach Kotwica loves him and he's a force to be reckoned with on special teams. A little behind at safety getting into the system. On special teams, he's a guy that you want out there. They will try to find a spot on the roster for him.