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Jay Gruden had a big crowd for his first presser after the Redskins signed Adrian Peterson. He talked about why the team signed him, RB depth, and gave a few injury updates after today's practice.
WATCH LIVE: Redskins head coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media following Tuesday's practice. https://t.co/DHd7zCUrIY
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Adrian Peterson:
Gruden on AP: Adrian looks to be in great shape
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Gruden says he doesnt feel added pressure to give Peterson more reps or chances, the coach just wants to see what Peterson still has
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Gruden says Peterson blew them away in the workout. He’s in ridiculous shape. Wasn’t even breathing heavy by the end of it. That’s why they signed him.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 21, 2018
Gruden: We understand the skill set Adrian has and hopefully we will work to it
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Gruden: “We were short. We only had 3 backs and one of them was Chris, who isn’t gonna play much in the preseason, and we needed bodies.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 21, 2018
Chris Thompson:
Gruden says Chris Thompson might not play at all in preseason
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Gruden says #Redskins have a 3rd down back and he wouldnt ask Peterson to do that.
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RB depth:
Gruden reiterated that they essentially have two RB positions. Bibbs, Thompson and Marshall are 3DRB’s and Peterson, Kelley, Perine and Smith are early down backs.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) August 21, 2018
Samaje Perine/Byron Marshall:
Gruden says Perine is close to coming back but Byron Marshall could be longer. Doesnt sound like a real timetable
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Chase Roullier:
Gruden says Chase Roullier has a groin issue. He’s day to day. #redskins
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) August 21, 2018