Jay Gruden Conference Call: DeAngelo Hall Out 3-4 Weeks With Grade 2 Toe Ligament Tear

Rashad Ross Kickoff Return TD:

#Redskins coach Jay Gruden on Rashad Ross 101-yard kickoff return last night: "That was a pleasant surprise for us."

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 25, 2015

Jay Gruden's conference call underway. He says the other WR's have earned the right to be in front of Rashad Ross, despite last night.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 25, 2015

DeAngelo Hall's Injury:

Head coach Jay Gruden, on conference call, says CB DeAngelo Hall has a grade 2 partial tear in toe; could be out 3-4 weeks, possibly longer.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 25, 2015

Gruden: Hall will to see a foot specialist. There's a grade 2 tear in ligament in a toe on his right foot. Surgery an option. Up to a month.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 25, 2015

Alfred Morris lack of carries:

Gruden says Alfred Morris role was diminished because they didn't have many offensive snaps in 2nd half. "Nothing against Alfred" in 1st H.

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 25, 2015

Gruden: Alfred "should be the lead dog, though it just didn't turn out that way." Jones had 26 snaps, Morris 12 snaps in the Thursday loss.

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 25, 2015

Matt Jones fumbles:

Gruden says definitely a concerned with #Redskins RB Matt Jones fumbling. Said it needs to be corrected.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 25, 2015

Gruden says durability & ball control are two top traits for a RB and Matt Jones has had the constant fumbling issues + banged up @ Florida

— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 25, 2015

Jordan Reed:

Gruden says the OPI on Reed wasn't even a planned pick route. It was actually poor execution. Reed didn't get enough depth and froze.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 25, 2015

Gruden than says that it was supposed to be a natural pick. Just didn't work. So it was a pick route. Okay then.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 25, 2015

Kirk Cousins interceptions:

Jay Gruden’s entire comments about Kirk Cousins a few minutes ago: pic.twitter.com/gwUDjIq5G0

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 25, 2015

Gruden on Cousins' INTs: "He's going to have to play through some of these pitfalls. ...We're hoping he'll bounce back from these..."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 25, 2015

#Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Cousins needs to realize he has to protect ball better. "Going to have to play through pitfalls."

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 25, 2015

"He should've never thrown the ball across his body like that." - Gruden on Cousins' 2nd INT. #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

Gruden: "There are too many good things going on with Kirk and his progression for us to pull the plug bc of an interception or two."

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 25, 2015

"I'm surprised we've won a game at -5 [turnover ratio]." - Jay Gruden #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

DeSean Jackson's return:

Gruden: "there's a chance" WR DeSean Jackson (hamstring) could play Week 4 vs. Philadelphia. "I know he's champing at the bit to get back."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 25, 2015

Gruden says #Redskins receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) has a chance to be back sooner than team thinks.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 25, 2015

"He's done a little bit of jogging. I think his progress is coming along pretty good." - Jay Gruden on DeSean Jackson #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

Gruden on any chance for DeSean for Philly: "I think there's a chance, he's a unique human being." #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 25, 2015

Shawn Lauvao's injury:

Gruden: G Shawn Lauvao has lateral sprain in his left ankle and will likely "miss a little bit of time." Other OL injuries are day to day.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 25, 2015

Shawn Lauvao's ankle swelled up over night and he could miss some time. "Probably our biggest concern" Gruden says.

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 25, 2015

Lack of game-changing plays:

"What bothers me the most is we did nothing to recover. We had no momentum shift." - Jay Gruden #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

Gruden says they need to be more resilient. "Other team gets paid too. We need to make our share. Or basically any." Had nothing last night.

— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 25, 2015

Special teams:

On special teams, Gruden said key injuries (Hayward, Paul) hurt. But it's on backups to be ready. Need some continuity from week-to-week.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 25, 2015

Andre Roberts:

Gruden on Andre Roberts: "I'm sure he's a little down that he's had some drops...We expect more...but he has done some good things."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 25, 2015

More Gruden on Roberts: "He's already had three too many [drops]...He's frustrated ...But he's going to work his tail off, he said."

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 25, 2015

Gruden says WR ARoberts’ 3 drops are 3 drops too many. Cites his good work blocking in running game. Adds: "We expect more out of Andre"

— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 25, 2015

Jamison Crowder:

Gruden: "As the season progresses, you're going to see more and more of Jamison Crowder."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 25, 2015

Kedric Golston injury:

Gruden says #Redskins DL Kedric Golston broke fourth metatarsal. Played through it. Also had key block on Ross TD return.

— Anthony Gulizia (@AnthonyGulizia) September 25, 2015

Lack of pressure:

"It's hard to get home when he's getting the ball out quick." - Jay Gruden on the lack of pressure vs Eli Manning. #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

Perry Riley injury:

"It's hard to gauge when it's going to be full go again." Gruden on Perry Riley (calf). Said he's day-to-day. #Redskins

— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 25, 2015

Bashaud Breeland:

Gruden says he's not happy with how they've had to move Breeland around. Wants him to play one spot and grow in it.

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 25, 2015