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Jay Gruden spoke to the media today as Redskins players reported for camp. He addressed several injury reports and talked sbout the start of Training Camp tomorrow.
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— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) July 25, 2018
PUP List:
Stacy McGee (core muscle surgery) and Josh Holsey (foot) will open the season on PUP, per Gruden.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 25, 2018
#Redskins PUP guys: McGee + Holsey pic.twitter.com/BZZOovGidy
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) July 25, 2018
Josh Doctson MRI:
Gruden says Josh Doctson is fine, had an MRI on his Achilles but nothing showed up. Gruden says it's not alarming for Redskins
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2018
Injuries:
Gruden says 2017 injuries should help #Redskins depth in 2018, but makes clear Skins plan to take care of guys working back from injuries
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2018
Reed, Williams, Moses, Nsekhe and Hamilton will be on specific plans to stay healthy through camp. Reed's sounds like it will be the most stringent.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 25, 2018
Returning from injury:
Gruden says there's a fine line between pushing guys and making sure they don't push too hard. They'll talk as a staff daily to make sure everybody's in the best shape they can be.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 25, 2018
Gruden says figuring out how much to work guys coming off injury is "the $1M question." Guys need reps, but also need to take care of their bodies.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2018
Derrius Guice:
Gruden: I anticipate Guice getting plenty of touches.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 25, 2018
"Well you know we’re going to rep him - team run - seven on seven and just normal progression for a rookie running back. You know, he’s gotta learn mentally. Physically he’s in great shape. Strong, strong, strong, strong. He can run. Saw him run out there today - looked great running. So, the physicality of Derrius Guice is not the issue. We just got to make sure he gets it mentally. I don’t think he’s going to have a problem. He picked it up very fast in OTA’s. He didn’t have any mental mistakes, did a great job, so I anticipate Derrius getting plenty of looks – plenty of touches”
: Gruden anticipates plenty of touches for #Redskins rookie RB @DhaSickest pic.twitter.com/BbDxEM9B8x
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) July 25, 2018
RB depth:
On the RB starter situation, Gruden said we'll "Play it by ear." Says Kelley would get 1st teams reps along with the other obvious names. Would think Guice is the lead. Kelley's status a very interesting camp story. Told he arrives in camp best shape of his career.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 25, 2018
No glaring weaknesses:
Gruden: “I have great expectations for every one our position groups. I don't think we have any glaring weakness." #Redskins
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) July 25, 2018
Gruden says he doesn't think they have any glaring weaknesses. He then went through literally every position group. He likes this team. But we've told you that. #Redskins
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 25, 2018
Gruden 5.0:
Jay Gruden on personal expectations heading into his 5th season as HC: “I demand the best out of myself as I demand the best out of our players." #Redskins
— Kimberley A. Martin (@ByKimberleyA) July 25, 2018
Redskins recovery room:
The Redskins have a new recovery room. "Foot heal stuff. We've got everything. ... We've even got a Gatorade ice machine, for God sake's," Gruden said.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 25, 2018
Ty Nsekhe to guard:
Gruden says "not yet" asked if Ty Nskehe is gonna move to guard. Said he's got to get on the field first. Didnt rule it out though either
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2018
Training Camp rain:
Gruden says the rain could have a "major effect" bc Bon Secours fields dont handle rain well at all.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2018
Competition:
Gruden reinforces this is a meritocracy. They want guys to compete. He doesn't care whether a guy is a first round pick or anything else.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) July 25, 2018
(This is why I think Perine could be in trouble if Kelley proves he's the better back.)
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