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Jay Gruden Presser: Josh Doctson limited in practice with hamstring tightness

Jay Gruden answers questions after today’s Redskins practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Sep 13, 2017, 3:20pm EDT

NFL: Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins

Jay Gruden returns to the podium after today’s practice. He gave some injury updates, and also discussed getting over the loss to the Eagles. Gruden and the Redskins will be travelling to the West Coast for the first time this year, and will be facing former Offensive Coordinator Sean McVay, now head coach of the Rams.

#Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to media after practice. #HTTR https://t.co/KK383UoJiu
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 13, 2017

Injury updates:

Josh Doctson (hamstring) and DJ Swearinger (back) were both limited #Redskins
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 13, 2017

WR Josh Doctson was limited at practice. "Just tight" with hamstring and "precautionary" Jay Gruden says. DJ Swearinger was also limited.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 13, 2017

Josh Doctson:

Receiver Josh Doctson was limited in practice because of his hamstring. His inability to consistently practice... https://t.co/N8WkwDItVE
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 13, 2017

Jay Gruden on if Doctson being limited today sets him back as far as earning reps in practice: "It doesn't help."
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) September 13, 2017

Josh Doctson needed to stack "good days on good days" to up his snap count from 20. Is this a setback? "Doesn't help," Gruden said
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 13, 2017

D.J. Swearinger:

Jay Gruden says team still smarting from Wk 1 loss & in t" pre prax players huddle DJ just wanted to "kick them in the rear a little bit."
— Carol Maloney (@carolmaloney4) September 13, 2017

Rams defense:

"very very good pass rushers"

-Jay Gruden on the Rams Dhttps://t.co/rxf0RxYEyl
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) September 13, 2017

Facing Sean McVay:

Gruden says "no. Not at all" when asked if he's at a disadvantage because McVay knows his offense so well. Says he knows McVay's well.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 13, 2017

Gruden on McVay: "I know he's a good football coach and he'll have his team ready". #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 13, 2017

Gruden on spending time w defensive staff preparing for McVay: "Yes, we've discussed numerous things." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 13, 2017

Manageable situations vs Rams:

Gruden says key is putting themselves in manageable situations so Rams can't tee off on them.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) September 13, 2017

West Coast trip:

Jay Gruden says Skins have consulted sleep specialists as they get ready for 1st of 3 West coast trips this season (LA 2x and Seattle)
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 13, 2017

3rd down defense:

Gruden on Any special emphasis on 3rd downs: "Same as always, rush the passer." #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 13, 2017