Redskins Practice: Jay Gruden Presser 9/17

Injury updates:

Jordan, Porter, Reed, Golston and DeSean were all out today. #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 17, 2014

Darrel Young (back) was limited. Helu (knee) was full practice.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden said he's not sure about Reed or Jackson for Sunday but is hopeful for Jackson. Hoping Reed can do individuals tomorrow.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

DeSean Jackson (shoulder) did not practice. Darrel Young (back) and Kai Forbath (groin) were limited.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014

Robert Griffin III:

Gruden said Griffin will be in a Cast for about 10 days then they will reevaluate. Rehab process after that, possible 4-6 weeks. #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 17, 2014

Kirk Cousins:

Gruden said his style of football he has learned hasn't changed from Dalton to Griffin to Cousins. Sees Cousins as similar to Dalton.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden: unlike Dalton, Cousins hasn't had all the reps during his career and has to cram and is unproven.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden on QB @KirkCousins8: "He's got to now take all these reps, and fast-forward to this game on Sunday, that's easier said than done."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Gruden says Cousins was good last week.. #Redskins need to see how he handles key 3rd downs and big game situations.. #RedskinsTalk

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) September 17, 2014

Gruden on Cousins: "we don't expect him to be the MVP next week or win the Super Bowl next week"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden said he does however expect Cousins to play at high level and execute the offense and game plan.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

I asked Gruden about Cousins interception issues. "We scratched last year. It wasn't bad. We are different now. it's like Verizon and AT&T"

— Dianna Marie Russini (@NBCdianna) September 17, 2014

Gameplan vs Philadelphia:

Gruden on quick Eagles offensive pace: "It's hard to mirror that tempo" in practice. "We have studied Philadelphia quite a lot."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Gruden: it's hard to mirror the tempo of the Eagles no huddle offense in practice because scout team has to look at play cards.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden also said it's hard to duplicate speed and elusiveness of McCoy and Sproles.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Alfred Morris:

Gruden on RB Alfred Morris: "No question about it -- he's a tough guy. He's a great guy to lean on. ... He's a class act."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Darren Sproles:

Gruden on Sproles: When you find out it's not going to work out for us, you want him to go to the AFC somewhere. Then he ended up in Philly.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 17, 2014

Gruden also acknowledged that Darren Sproles was a player they coveted. Was a double-whammy when he ended up in the same division.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014

DeSean Jackson:

Gruden on WR @DeSeanJackson11 as a teammate: "He comes out to practice and works hard. I don't have any problems with him."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Gruden said he doesn't know what D-Jac's issues were in Philly. Says he's been great. On time for meetings. Works hard in practice.#Redskins

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014

Gruden said he's hoping DeSean Jackson can practice by Friday, and then he can be cleared for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Gruden said if D-Jac practices on Friday, he's confident he'll play. Wants to see him catch some balls over his head.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014

Gruden on DeSean Jackson: "none of that bad reputation has follows him, if he had one"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Asked what makes D-Jac so special given his small stature, Gruden deadpanned: "He can run really fast."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014

Gruden on how DeSean Jackson is effective without much height: "He can run really fast, and he's really good after the catch."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 17, 2014

Brandon Meriweather:

Gruden said Meriweather gives redskins another effective communicator and "him and Ryan Clark, you have two players that can bring the funk"

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Bacarri Rambo's release:

Gruden says strong special teams play by Trenton Robinson and Akeem Davis gave them edge over Rambo.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 17, 2014

Gruden didn't really say much about decision to release Rambo. He simply was outplayed by other safeties on the roster. #RedskinsTalk

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 17, 2014