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Injury updates:
DNP today: Hatcher. LIMITED today: K. Robinson, Culliver, Hall, T. Robinson, Baker. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/PdukItDy6N
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Panthers offense:
Gruden on Panthers' offense: "Very tough to stop all across the board" ... Says threat of Newton running the ball makes prep different.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Cam Newton:
Jay Gruden on Cam Newton: "He can fall down and gain two yards. ...He's playing at a very high level." #Redskins #RedskinsTalk
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) November 18, 2015
Gruden: "You can make a case for MVP for [Newton] right now."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) November 18, 2015
3rd Down improvements:
Gruden says improvements on third downs this season are because of better situations on earlier downs. "I've been happy with our progress."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Josh Norman:
Gruden said the Panthers' Norman is "maybe defensive player of the year." Awards for everyone today!
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) November 18, 2015
Gruden on #Panthers CB Josh Norman: "He's playing like a Pro Bowler."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) November 18, 2015
Defensive improvements:
Gruden: "I thought our pursuit was outstanding against New Orleans ... our tackling was sound, also. That's something we have to maintain."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Intense practices:
Gruden said there were a couple of "skirmishes" in practice today, which he didn't mind seeing. Means intensity from last week remains.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) November 18, 2015
Current team:
Gruden: "Overall, man, I like where we're at. I like where we're going." Says 4-5 is not ideal, but position in division allows optimism.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
NFC Offensive Player of the Week:
Cousins on NFC Player of the Week award: "I feel like the performance was a reflection of our team." WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/CZ9A3UEWOO
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Contract negotiations:
Cousins, who's in final year of his rookie contract: "I really don't deal with [the contract] and just try to focus on playing the game."
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Kirk Cousins: "I've gotten myself in trouble when I start to think I can look down the road and predict things."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) November 18, 2015
Explosive plays:
Cousins: "However we can find ways to get those explosive plays is crucial to us as an offense." Says yards after catch is key.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Josh Norman:
Kirk Cousins trained with #Panthers CB Josh Norman prior to the draft. Knew pretty quickly that Norman would be a special player.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) November 18, 2015
His father:
Cousins on his father: "It's been great to just be able to call him." Says he listens to @RedskinsRadio calls, especially @thecooleyzone.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2015
Skins QB Cousins says his dad is big fan of @thecooleyzone game-day commentary; prefer to watch game on laptop & sync in cooley audio
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) November 18, 2015