Redskins Training Camp Day 13: Jay Gruden Presser

Jason Hatcher:

"Slowly but surely. Get him in some individual drills, see how he does and hopefully we'll get him ready by the third week of preseason, maybe fourth, but we will see how he does. It depends on how he feels after he trains and making sure there is no other damage or what have you, but he's coming along very well."

Jordan Reed missing practice:

Gruden said Jordan Reed is sick. Should be back tomorrow.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

#Redskins TE Jordan Reed was ill. 24-hour bug. That's why he missed today's practice, Jay Gruden said.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 9, 2014

Mike Caussin:

"He has a sore knee. His knee swelled up a little bit and we kept him out, just inflammation a little bit from a past injury, I believe. We are monitoring him and hopefully we'll get him back for Cleveland."

Roy Helu, Jr. and Chris Thompson injuries:

Helu has a mild knee sprain day to day, Thompson has a mild ankle sprain. day to day.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Defensive performance vs Patriots:

Gruden says overall, watching defensive film, he was happy w communication, pursuit of football and the tackling. saw good gang tackling

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden said the tackling on Thursday was outstanding. Sounded very pleased.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

In addition to tackling, Gruden said he liked the pass rush. Noted that Mallet rarely looked comfortable. Hatcher will help, too, he said.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

Offensive performance vs Patriots:

Gruden was very happy with run game, and thought receivers were disciplined w their routes.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden said rookies were impressive with "very few mental mistakes"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Special teams performance vs Patriots

Gruden said the special teams effort is "where it needs to be." Said it's now a matter of cleaning up some minor details.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 9, 2014

Leonard Hankerson and Stephen Bowen PUP status:

Gruden has no idea yet on when Hankerson or Bowen will return. Says both working hard. Bowen told coach he feels best he has in long time.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Jay Gruden says DE Stephen Bowen, WR Leonard Hankerson still have no timetable to return. Bowen feeling "as good as he's ever felt" though

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 9, 2014

Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith Signing:

Gruden likes Cromartie-Smith's size and mobility. Team needed safety help with ryan clark still sidelined

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Ryan Clark's hamstring injury:

One reason the #Redskins signed Cromartie-Smith is due to Ryan Clark's hammy. Clark's injury not believed to be serious. Just in case.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

Gruden says Clark's hamstring is still recovering, but they just don't know for sure when he'll return.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Delay of game penalty:

Gruden says the one delay of game was because he was trying to wait to see replay.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden's first game as a Head Coach:

Gruden acknowledged that being a head coach is more difficult than being a coordinator. Many more moving parts.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

Gruden on being play-caller &head coach: "It was difficult," and laughed. Used to talking w Offense right after they come off but couldn't

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden joked that preseason isn't just for players. It's for coaches, too. #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 9, 2014

Using tablets on the sideline:

Gruden and staff used tablets for first time, but he liked it, but took a while to get used to because they were right to left scroll.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden said they didn't have any problems with the wifi, so he doesn't know why Pats wouldn't have had it, as Belichick said.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden says hopefully they can get the wifi issues cleaned up for opposing teams.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Tracy Porter:

Gruden: CB Tracy Porter (shoulder) will likely be held out of 2nd, maybe 3rd preseason game. "I think he's ready to play;" being cautious.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 9, 2014

Gruden says Porter is healthy and ready to go but will likely be kept out of the next preseason game to ensure he's 100%. #Redskins

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) August 9, 2014

Coachspeak:

Gruden: "We've got a group of guys who are battling out there, competing. But only time will tell once adversity strikes how they respond"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014

Gruden says "We're on the right track ... but there's not a phase that i saw that we're perfect."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 9, 2014