Redskins Practice 9/5: Jay Gruden Presser

Brian Orakpo's ankle injury:

Gruden on OLB Brian Orakpo's status: Will be listed as questionable (ankle) on injury report, "Hopefully he'll be ready (for Texans game)."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014

Orakpo was able to do some stuff today, Gruden said. Questionable for Sunday.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 5, 2014

Tracy Porter and Akeem Jordan:

Neither CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) nor LB Akeem Jordan (knee) practiced again today. Both are questionable for Sunday, Gruden said.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014

Porter's tests on his hamstring did not reveal additional damage. He's not looking good for Sunday, obviously. Has not practiced this week.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 5, 2014

Starting safeties:

Gruden said the #Redskins will start B. Rambo with R. Clark at safety Sunday vs. the Texans; commended D. Ihenacho for picking things up.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014

Robert Griffin III:

Gruden continues to stress importance of trust as key to griffin's success in passing game. Must trust receivers, coach says.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 5, 2014

Red Zone Offense:

Gruden on red zone approach: "The (throwng) areas are very, very tight down there. But you've also got to be able to run the ball."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014

Team Captains:

Gruden said the captains have been voted on but ballots haven't been counted yet. They'll also have a week-to-week game captain.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 5, 2014

Head Coaching experience:

Gruden: "If you want to coach situational football, go through the Arena League." Said fast-paced play there helps him game manage now.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014

Gruden says he will handle the mechanics of being head coach. Feels his time in Arena League really helped. #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 5, 2014

Gruden: "It's a total team effort out there with the coaches." Said he leans on coordinators/position coaches heavily during games.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 5, 2014