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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