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Injury Updates:
Crowder will likely remain sidelined today because of the hamstring. Matt Jones, who re-tweaked his knee, will just do individual.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 10, 2015
Playing time vs Cleveland:
Gruden said team will likely make final decisions on playing time for Thursday's preseason opener after today's practice.
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
Gruden: Team will make final decisions on who plays how much in the opener against Browns. Injuries will play quite a big role in snaps.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden said not trying to scheme for Browns. Just line up and see who plays well.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 10, 2015
Team Progress this offseason:
Gruden feels good about progress so far, as he enters preseason opener this week. Biggest concern is the injuries to the secondary.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 10, 2015
Gruden: "We're trying to build our foundation, we're trying to make sure we go out there & play the right way with good effort and energy."
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
Discipline for Saturday's fights:
Gruden: No discipline stemming from Saturday's fight, "other than for the ones who didn't stick up for me when I was getting beat up."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden said brawl brought team together a little. "Redskins helping Redskins is a good thing." But doesn't want to see it happen in games.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 10, 2015
Gruden on fight: "In that setting there was no choice but to go protect one another. It was good to see that and brought everyone together."
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 10, 2015
Niles Paul vs Jordan Reed:
Gruden: "I think Niles Paul is a little bit more of a complete [tight end]. ... Niles has emerged as the starter. Jordan will play a lot."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden: "When we go two tight ends, obviously, it will be Niles and Jordan."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden on Paul: "He's one of our strongest players. He's self-made. He works hard in the weight room. He's explosive."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden: "[Paul]'s always been able to be a receiver. He's got good speed, but to improve ... [blocking] has been the biggest improvement."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Kai Forbath's struggles:
Gruden: Forbath's misses have been "a little bit" concerning, because "the strength of Kai's game has been his accuracy."
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
Gruden on K Kai Forbath's performance in camp: "We've just got to get his confidence up." Said it's "puzzling" how he's missing kicks.
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
Unofficial Depth Chart:
Gruden, "if i had my druthers, there wouldn't be a depth chart until Miami. It's kind of silly to me."
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) August 10, 2015
Gruden said depth chart isn't "etched in stone" and no real order on backup passers.
— Rick Snider (@Snide_Remarks) August 10, 2015
Johnny Manziel:
Gruden on Browns QB Johnny Manziel: "Johnny, I think, in Year 2 is a more mature player. ... I expect Johnny to perform a lot better."
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
RGIII vs the Browns:
Gruden says "at least a quarter" for QB @RGIII in Thursday's preseason opener against the Browns.
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
Gruden on Griffin vs. Browns: I would think at least a quarter right now. It could be longer. We'll probably have a pitch count on him.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015
skins coach Gruden says RG 3 will likely play a quarter, maybe more, v CLE in preseason Thurs. He wants tempo ; not expecting perfection
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) August 10, 2015
OT Ty Nsekhe:
Gruden had some nice things to say about OT Ty Nsekhe...even if he didn't know how to pronounce his last name.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) August 10, 2015
Preseason goals:
Gruden on preseason: "You always want to win when you step on the field, but the goal is coming out healthy & finding your best 53 guys."
— #SkinsCamp (@Redskins) August 10, 2015
Jammy Brown Yoga Hour:
Some players and coaches have been doing yoga. Gruden said his favorite position is downward dog. "Would you like me to demonstrate it?"
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) August 10, 2015