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Jay Gruden answered questions after tonight's loss to the Eagles. Colt McCoy and Jonathan Cooper are out for the season. Mark Sanchez takes over as the Redskins starting quarterback.
WATCH LIVE: Head Coach Jay Gruden speaks with the media following #WASvsPHI https://t.co/NHpkzhaM7t
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 4, 2018
Injury updates:
Colt McCoy broke his fibula and Jonathan Cooper looks like he torn his bicep, Gruden said. Both figured season-ending.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 4, 2018
Gruden: “Heartbroken for both of those guys (Smith and McCoy).”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 4, 2018
Moses in a walking boot. Bergstrom on crutches.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 4, 2018
Colt McCoy:
Gruden: “Colt finally gets his golden opportunity and gets kicked in the leg and breaks it.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 4, 2018
Mark Sanchez:
Gruden says they have to get a plan ready for Mark moving forward. #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 4, 2018
Gruden said Sanchez can “function” at quarterback. He says defense has to play better.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 4, 2018
Running game:
Gruden points to the lack of opportunities to run it. They were backed up in their own end. They were down personnel, including both guards.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 4, 2018
Defense:
“For the people that we have ... we should be playing better,” Gruden said of the defense.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 4, 2018
Adrian Peterson Presser
WATCH LIVE: RB Adrian Peterson speaks with the media following #WASvsPHI https://t.co/OdtERdOGP2
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 4, 2018
“He paved the way.”@AdrianPeterson’s reaction to finding out he tied Jim Brown on the all-time rushing touchdown list was a good one. #HTTR pic.twitter.com/THpWDM9f3v
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 4, 2018
Mark Sanchez Presser
WATCH LIVE: QB Mark Sanchez speaks with the media following #WASvsPHI https://t.co/V5RooC7Euv
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 4, 2018
Mark Sanchez: “It was a tall task no doubt. But no excuses. I’m thankful for the opportunity.” #Redskins pic.twitter.com/kx6rmn3oH9
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 4, 2018
Sanchez said he got no reps during the days since Dallas. “Colt was getting ready to play and that’s the way it should be.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 4, 2018
Sanchez: “We have to put our head down and work hard.” #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 4, 2018
Sanchez on mindset now: “I’ve seen just about everything in this league except for a Super Bowl game. With this group and these coaches we’ll do our best.” #Redskins
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 4, 2018
Mark Sanchez talking about moving forward. #redskins pic.twitter.com/u9gpG9dM7E
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) December 4, 2018
Kevin O'Connell:
Just talked to Gruden on the side. Kevin O’Connell was calling plays for Sanchez. He had created a package of plays for him so Jay let him call the game when he took over.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 4, 2018
Jordan Reed:
Talked with Jordan Reed. He said the coaches told him he was the emergency QB but that there weren’t any plays installed for him.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 4, 2018
Colt McCoy:
McCoy did not go to the hospital and being seen by team doctors. He won’t be made available.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 4, 2018