Redskins Practice 9/3: Jay Gruden Presser

Robert Griffin III:

Gruden on the QB position and being perfectionists: "That what you want your quarterback to be -- you want him to be detail oriented."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014

Gruden "Robert is a perfectionist, no question and that's what you want from your quarterback."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Gruden on Griffin: "I'm very pleased with where he is right now, but obviously time will tell," says we'll see how he does Sunday.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Gruden says the intent in passing game is not to have rg3 holding onto the ball too long. In other words: quick throws

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2014

Gruden says Griffin is just focused on "his job" and not worried about anything else in the media or any criticism. #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 3, 2014

Gruden hoping to get Griffin into better rhythm vs. Houston than vs.Baltimore. Says pass plays will be designed to get ball out of his hands

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Texans pass rush:

Gruden: "Every team has a good pass rusher somewhere along their front, and obviously the Texans are no different." Running game essential.

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Gruden says it's been "difficult" to tell how Texans will use Clowney because he played only about 20 plays this preseason.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Gruden expects Watt to be moved all along the line and make an impact from wherever he's coming from.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Team Captains:

Gruden said the team has not yet established its captains, but will probably select those by Friday.

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Strong safety starter vs Houston:

Gruden said right now Rambo is starting. But final decision will be made Friday. Seeing if ihenacho can get up to speed

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2014

Protections schemes vs Houston:

Gruden said he feels comfortable with protection schemes vs. Texans: "You just have to have a good, sound approach."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014

First regular season game as head coach:

Gruden on his 1st regular season game as NFL head coach: "I feel the weight on my shoulders a little bit," but likes his team and staff.

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Tracy Porter's injury:

Gruden said CB Tracy Porter missed practice today (hamstring), as did LB Akeem Jordan (knee). TE Jordan Reed (thumb) was full go.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014

Tracy Porter missed practice again today w the hamstring, Gruden said. "Getting the hamstring checked out."

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 3, 2014

Gruden says #Redskins "a little concerned" about Porter's availability for #Texans game, says other players can step in #RedskinsTalk

— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) September 3, 2014

Jordan Reed:

TE Jordan Reed (thumb) practiced full go.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 3, 2014