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Jay Gruden Redskins Presser: We're 0-4 in openers so we should do something different

Jay Gruden speaks to the media after today's practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Aug 27, 2018, 4:22pm EDT

NFL: Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins

Jay Gruden answered questions from the media after today's practice. He provided injury updates on some key Redskins players, talked about the season opener, and the possibility of keeping a fullback on the roster.

WATCH LIVE: Head coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media following practice Monday. https://t.co/u7f7nDJ4w7
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 27, 2018

Zach Brown:

Gruden says Zach Brown has an oblique strain but should be fine for Week 1
— ig: JPFinlayNBCS (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 27, 2018

Practice squad:

Gruden says young players are fighting not only for roster but also practice squad
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Colt McCoy:

Gruden says Colt McCoy got his thumb checked out and is fine. Expected to be backup QB for Week 1 in Arizona
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J.P. Holtz, Fullback:

Gruden says not another player that looks like a fullback on the roster. Holtz or bust, if they decide they need that position
— ig: JPFinlayNBCS (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 27, 2018

Robert Griffin III:

Gruden on RG3 and if he can still be a starter in this league: “Yeah without a doubt. ... It depends who he’s competing with.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 27, 2018

Chris Thompson:

Gruden says Chris Thompson looks “fantastic.” Gruden expects him to be ready to go Week 1
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Jordan Reed:

Gruden says Jordan Reed is “getting there.” Working with Alex Smith and Gruden seems optimistic for Week 1 w Reed.
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Better sense of urgency:

Gruden on the opener: “We have to have a better sense of urgency ... clean up mistakes.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 27, 2018

0-4 season opener record:

“Well we’re 0-4 (in openers) so we should do something different.” - Jay Gruden is the best. Asked if he’s watched the previous openers he laughed “I’ve watched them all in my mind, yes.”
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 27, 2018

Alex Smith Presser

WATCH LIVE: QB Alex Smith speaks to the media following practice Monday. https://t.co/ifEXJUSAsa
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 27, 2018

Preseason snaps:

Alex Smith says he’s comfortable with how much he played this preseason. He doesn’t think that a few more snaps would make a big difference at this point in his career
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Alex Smith says he feels comfortable with the amount of work he’s gotten so far in the preseason. “I could make the argument I wouldn’t want to put out tape for the opponents we’re playing. It’s a double edge sword...I do feel prepared.”
— Jake Kring-Schreifels (@jakeks19) August 27, 2018

Prepared for the opener:

Smith says he feels prepared for the opener. He doesn’t think the opener will hinge on preseason snaps; it’s all the work from Richmond and especially the Jets practices
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Working with injured starters:

Smith says he’s getting reps with Jordan Reed, Thompson and Crowder in practice and that is really helpful
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Redskins offense:

“Without a doubt we have the talent.”
“There’s no excuses, and that’s exciting.”
— ig: JPFinlayNBCS (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 27, 2018