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Head Coach Jay Gruden spoke to reporters today to give some updates the day after the Redskins 27-20 win over the Rams. Gruden listed 7 players that were injured in yesterday's game as day-to-day. Rob Kelley's rib injury could cause him to miss time, but he will attempt to play through it. Mack Brown will be ready to go if he can't suit up. Gruden also disputed the NFL.com report that he has spoken to Su'a Cravens.
Injury updates:
Kelley - rib cartilage
— Nora Princiotti (@NoraPrinciotti) September 18, 2017
Reed - chest sternum contusion
Norman/Nicholson - AC joint sprain
Moses - ankle sprain
Foster - shoulder dislocation https://t.co/XlHqHWXYDa
Norman (AC joint sprain)
— Master Tesfatsion (@MasterTes) September 18, 2017
Foster (dislocated shoulder)
Nicholson (AC joint sprain)
Everett (MCL sprain)
Moses (ankle/shoulder)#Redskins
Gruden says "wait and see" on injury concerns heading into Oakland game Sunday night. Not giving us much. Rob Kelley "is a tough guy."
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) September 18, 2017
Rob Kelley:
#Redskins injury update: Rob Kelley has a rib cartilage injury
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
day to day
Jordan Reed
Chest sternum
day to day
Gruden: Obviously Rob Kelley is a tough guy. I think he will try to play with that thing but you never know with the pain
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Game-winning drive vs Rams:
Jay Gruden said he challenged Kirk Cousins before the 4th qtr drive. "It's the 4th quarter, man.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
It's time for him to make the plays."
Kirk Cousins slow start:
Gruden on Cousins' struggles through 2 games: We have total faith that he will get it done and his numbers will get better
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
“Not doing right? No, I think there are a lot of things involved in his completion percentage. We have taken more shots. We haven’t done as many of the quick passing game that really get your stats up to around 70 percent. I think those will come. I think the quick passes will come and I think we will hit some more shots down the field. I think we haven’t hit as many big plays, but for the most part I think he has been efficient. There is a lot we can improve on in the passing game, from Kirk to the routes to the protection. It’s a work in progress, but we will get there. We have total faith that we will get it done and his numbers will get better.”
Gruden on #Redskins pass game: It is very close. It is very very very close. But close isnt good enough, close doesnt win you games
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Wide Receivers:
“We’re going to continue to expand on Josh’s role. The more he practices, the more he’s going to get a chance to play. Last week, we didn’t get a lot of opportunity balls to the wide receivers. Terrelle [Pryor Sr.] made a couple plays, Ryan Grant made a big one at the end of the game. [Jamison] Crowder made a few. Their day will come. Just a matter of what defenses we’re playing, how we’re going to attack. I think yesterday was more about tight ends and backs against their linebackers and safeties. This week could be different. We could attack their corners, we’ll see.”
Run defense:
Jay Gruden says the reason for the improved run-stopping on defense comes primarily because of better personnel. Praised Ioannidis up front.
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) September 18, 2017
Mack Brown:
Gruden on if Kelley cant go vs Raiders: We have Mack Brown ready to go
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Fish Smithson:
Gruden also said if Everett and Nicholson cant go, #Redskins would consider calling Fish Smithson up from practice squad
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Montae Nicholson:
“I think he has just progressed. We started him in training camp – obviously he wasn’t on PUP, but he was unable to practice, but he was getting all the walkthrough reps, so he was getting all the mental reps, which is important for him. Then when he was able to practice, he just got in there and made some plays. He is a big, physical guy that can run and we are excited about his prospects. Nothing against [Deshazor] Everett, we are just trying to get him out there and get him some reps. We know how important that position is. The last couple years, we have had a lot of injuries so we are trying to get all our guys ready to play. Montae has all the traits to be a great safety, we just have got to get him in there and get him some experience and the more experience he gets, the better he will get.”
Su'a Cravens:
Jay Gruden said he hasnt heard anything about Su'a Cravens or from Su'a Cravens
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Gruden hasnt spoken to Cravens since he was informed he was leaving the team.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Chris Thompson:
Gruden on Thompson: Chris has got such a defined role for this offense, it could be expaned but he's so important we have to be careful
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017
Gruden says Chris Thompson could get more carries if Rob Kelley can't go Sunday. Says they have to be careful because he's a smaller guy.
— JakeKring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) September 18, 2017
Kendall Fuller:
Jay Gruden on Kendall Fuller: "He's a very smart football player, very cerebral... He's gonna get better and better the more he plays."
— Chris Lingebach (@ChrisLingebach) September 18, 2017
Junior Galette:
Gruden says #Redskins are happy with Junior Galette and will continue to give him more snaps as the season going on
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayCSN) September 18, 2017