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The Redskins lost to the Houston Texans 23-21, but amazingly kept the game close even after Alex Smith went down with an injury. Smith was carted off the field, and Jay Gruden said he broke his tibia and fibula, and requires immediate surgery. Gruden has always been a big fan of Colt McCoy, and that has not changed. McCoy is the Redskins starter now, and Washington will fly in several QBs to work out for the backup position.
WATCH LIVE: Head Coach Jay Gruden speaks with the media following the #HOUvsWAS game. https://t.co/5Ab0sMkiJ2
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2018
Alex Smith:
Redskins coach Jay Gruden said Alex Smith broke his tibia and fibia and will require immediate surgery.
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 18, 2018
Timeouts:
Asked Gruden why he didn’t use the timeouts before the two minute warning and he responded simply “that’s what you do.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
Colt McCoy:
Gruden: “Colt has great comfort level. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for him.” #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) November 18, 2018
Gruden: I’m a big believer in Colt McCoy and his ability to play QB in the National Football League. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime for him that I’m sure he would want under different circumstances. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/bBqedAZW6r
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 18, 2018
On to Dallas:
Asked Gruden where his mind was after a game like that. No hesitation.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
“On Dallas.”
QB workouts:
Jay Gruden said they’ll have 4-5 quarterbacks come in. Didn’t give any names. Said hopefully they’re on a plane already.
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 18, 2018
Trey Quinn, emergency QB:
Gruden confirms Trey Quinn was the emergency quarterback.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
He says they hope they already have a few guys on a plane here.
Josh Norman holding penalty at the end of the game:
Gruden on the Norman hold:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
“I never get an explanation from the referees. I don’t want them.”
Colt McCoy Presser
WATCH LIVE: QB Colt McCoy speaks with the media following the #HOUvsWAS game. https://t.co/2B8twUL56c
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 18, 2018
Alex Smith:
Colt on Alex: “He’s a true veteran and a true pro. We spend a lot of time together. “ #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) November 18, 2018
“We know we play a violent sport. You just wish that didn’t happen.” — Colt McCoy on the devastating injury to Alex Smith. #Redskins
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) November 18, 2018
Colt McCoy on Alex Smith and then the upcoming short turnaround. pic.twitter.com/2V8ug24A1O
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
Give it all I got:
Colt McCoy- I got to go out there and give it all I got.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 18, 2018
Colt: “We have to move forward. I know my responsibility and we have to get ready to play.” #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) November 18, 2018
1st team:
McCoy says he hasn’t taken a snap in practice with the first team in 3-4 years.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
When the call came in on his first play (read option) he said “oh boy, where’s my mouth piece? Guess it’s a run play.”
Dallas Cowboys:
McCoy says he needs to keep calm this week and just do his job. He’ll have plenty of family and friends at the game. Short week. Lotta work to do.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018
Maturity:
Colt: “I’m more mature. I played my first three years in the league as a young guy...but I think I’ve grown up a lot. I’m very well coached. I’m gonna just go out there and compete and make good decisions and let the cards fall where they may.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 18, 2018