Redskins Preseason: Jay Gruden Postgame Presser

Running Backs:

Jay Gruden: "Our backs ran hard, our line did a good job blocking, obviously." Said getting tough yards was key tonight for #Redskins.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

#Redskins coach Jay Gruden: "Unfortunately, it doesn't count." Very happy with RBs tonight up and down the line.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 8, 2014

Gruden liked what he saw out of Seastrunk and Redd. Mentioned Akeem Davis on special teams. #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) August 8, 2014

Gruden basically said one thing Lache Seastrunk has to do a better job of is protecting himself from nasty hits. Otherwise, explosive player

— Emmanual Benton (@Manny_PPI) August 8, 2014

Team Performance:

Gruden: "What I was impressed with was the way they came out offensively and defensively. ... It's something to build on."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

Gruden says "all three phases, something to build off of" #Redskins

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) August 8, 2014

Aldrick Robinson:

Gruden on @AldrickRobinson : "He just continues to make play after play after play" #Redskins

— HogsHaven.com (@HogsHaven) August 8, 2014

Pressure/tackling:

Gruden said a live pass rush and pressure was key in stopping Patriots QB Ryan Mallett. Said tackling on NE backs was "very good."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

Ryan Grant:

Gruden said WR Ryan Grant has "taken advantage of every rep he gets." Said he's as focused as it gets.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

The starters playing one series:

Gruden said he saw enough from the first team guys on offense in the one drive. No need to send them back in.

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) August 8, 2014

Gruden's first game as a Head Coach in the NFL:

Gruden on his first game as an NFL head coach: "It was something I'll always remember. Too bad it was a preseason game."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

Gruden: "Now it's time to move on. It doesn't count."

— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 8, 2014

Kicker Battle!:

Gruden on battle at kicker between Zach Hocker and Kai Forbath: "It's going to be down to the wire, I'm sure."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 8, 2014

Injuries tonight:

Injuries tonight for #Redskins: Roy Helu a minor knee injury. Chris Thompson with an ankle injury. Gruden says neither serious

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 8, 2014

Roy Helu hurt his knee not considered serious. .Chris Thompson anf Adrian Robinson banged up for #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) August 8, 2014