:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/56623331/841359234.0.jpg)
The Redskins lost their season opener at home to the Philadelphia Eagles 30-17, and there were a lot of questions following the game Head Coach Jay Gruden discussed the loss after the game yesterday, and returns to the podium today to speak to reporters again. He talked about issues in the run play calling, offense, and 3rd down defense. He also gave some insight into the plan for a few players returning from injury(WR Josh Doctson and OLB Junior Galette). And he plans on keeping Janison Crowder and Bashaud Breeland in to return punts and kicks respectively.
#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to media. #HTTR https://t.co/N2VG3Pp8MO
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 11, 2017
Run game got away from us:
Jay Gruden on calling run plays vs Eagles: It got away from us a little bit
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 11, 2017
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said of the run game: "we should block better than we did." He did not like that of... https://t.co/Mb82P9c7VX
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 11, 2017
Offensive line struggles:
Gruden said he was surprised by #Redskins offensive line. Doesnt think any one player played bad, they just all made mistakes
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 11, 2017
Gruden: I'm surprised [offensive line struggles], we hold them to high standards and so does coach Callahan. #Redskins
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 11, 2017
Third down defense:
Jay Gruden presser underway: Said the defense played hard, but glaring concern was third down defense #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 11, 2017
Josh Doctson:
Gruden on Doctson: "Once he establishes himself as an every day player, he'll earn more reps." https://t.co/SFwYUqJVaa
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) September 11, 2017
Gruden on Doctson:
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 11, 2017
I dont think it's readiness issues.
He has to perform. He has to play well and earn more playing time
Gruden on Doctson: The more plays he makes at practice the more Kirk will trust him.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 11, 2017
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden says Josh Doctson could get 35-40 reps vs. Rams this week. Only got 20 vs. Eagles as he's eased back in.
— Stephen Czarda (@SCzardaRedskins) September 11, 2017
More playing time for Junior Galette:
Gruden also expects both Doctson and Junior Galette to receive more snaps next week, potentially in the 30s.
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) September 11, 2017
Offense has to get better:
Gruden: I’m not here to bash any individual; we know as an offense we have to get better.
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 11, 2017
Gruden says #Redskins whole offense has to be better.. But did say Cousins can't make that mistake (INT) late in game..
— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) September 11, 2017
Jordan Reed:
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said TE Jordan Reed's toe "is fine. He was running around well." https://t.co/ml7dFL7nFb
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 11, 2017
Crowder will continue returning punts:
Gruden makes clear Crowder will continue to return punts. Adds he's never seen him drop a punt til yesterday
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 11, 2017
Playing against Sean McVay's Rams:
On facing former off coordinator.. Gruden called it a geat challenge. "We have a good idea what he likes to do." #Redskins
— Carol Maloney (@carolmaloney4) September 11, 2017
Bashaud Breeland on kick returns:
Gruden has no qualms abt exposing starting CB Breeland to injury on kick returns; says Breeland wants to return kicks & will keep doing it.
— Liz Clarke (@lizclarketweet) September 11, 2017