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The Redskins had a huge win against the Cardinals in Arizona yesterday. It was a big monkey off of Jay Gruden's back after his teams hadn't won a Week 1 game in his four years as head coach. Gruden talked about what impressed him on offense and defense. He praised Chris Thompson on his return to the field after breaking his leg last December. He also gave updates on the two injured rookie WRs.
WATCH LIVE: Head coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media Monday following #WASvsAZ. https://t.co/v5wWyRhyS7
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 10, 2018
Cam Sims/Trey Quinn:
Trey Quinn and Cam Sims both have high ankle sprains. Surgery could be an option, but they don’t know yet.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 10, 2018
Jay Gruden: Team will wait on injury reports on Trey Quinn and Cam Sims who have ankle injuries before deciding their next move at WR. #Redskins pic.twitter.com/PeSJIXOvyD
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 10, 2018
Maurice Harris:
Gruden says Sims and Quinn both have high ankle sprains. Waiting to hear final results on both, as well as Mo Harris.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Alex Smith:
Gruden on Alex Smith: He did a great job, both on schedule and off schedule....There’s a lot to build on there.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Adrian Peterson:
Gruden says Redskins are trying to do more wide zone and shotgun runs than Adrian Peterson is used to, but the RB is picking it up quick
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Chris Thompson:
Gruden on Chris Thompson coming back from leg injury- It’s a testament to him as a player and a person to get all the way back
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Gruden on Chris Thompson- You have to have the desire to be great, and he has that.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Gruden says the biggest point of improvement for Chris Thompson is in his role as a pass catcher. He runs better routes and “his confidence is through the roof in that area right now.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 10, 2018
Gruden on CT: He’s a great kid. He will face up on anything or anybody. He works as hard as anyone on this football team and it shows. #Redskins
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 10, 2018
Jay Gruden is big Chris Thompson fan. Not a recent development either. pic.twitter.com/PSLCYxkiwB
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 10, 2018
Defense:
Gruden on #Redskins defense - I was most impressed with the way we tackled
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Gruden on the Defense: “I look for effort and tenacity; A-plus in both of those.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 10, 2018
Gruden called the defensive performance a total team effort. Defensive line kept linebackers free. Those guys made tackles. Secondary performed when they were called upon.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 10, 2018
Says he’s most impressed with how they tackled. He can’t remember them missing many.
Play calling:
Gruden: I was having trouble calling plays because there are so many good ones that I like
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 10, 2018
Quinton Dunbar:
Jay Gruden was really impressed with the tackling on defense and said Quinton Dunbar was “incredible.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 10, 2018
“I look for effort and intensity. A+ on both of those.”
Offense:
Jay Gruden on Redskins' offense vs. Cardinals: "I was impressed so far. It's a great starting point. We can build off it and do a lot better things next week." https://t.co/j4VpmTiNxl pic.twitter.com/l6CyxlmJRz
— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) September 10, 2018