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Jay Gruden Redskins Presser: Colt McCoy could miss first few weeks of regular season

Jay Gruden answers questions after today's practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Aug 18, 2019, 1:00pm EDT

Jay Gruden talked to the media after today's practice. Colt McCoy's leg is still not right, and this could linger into the regular season. This puts the starting QB race between veteran Case Keenum and rookie Dwayne Haskins. The starters will likely play most of the first half next week against the Falcons. Gruden wants to have the starting QB locked down after this week's game.

WATCH LIVE: HC Jay Gruden speaks to the media. https://t.co/i9YKzmWL1h
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) August 18, 2019

Colt McCoy:

Gruden on Colt McCoy- Until he feels 100 percent I’m not putting him out there.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Gruden on Colt McCoy - Might last 2 or 3 weeks into the regular season. There is no timetable. He’s rehabbing.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Gruden on McCoy: “He probably rushed back, we probably rushed him back” a little too fast from his leg injury.

The Redskins had initially hoped McCoy would have been available for the playoffs had they made it last year.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 18, 2019

Colt McCoy came up limping after a play late in camp. Gruden says that wasn't a new injury.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 18, 2019

Gruden reiterates that they won’t put McCoy out until ready. Problem is pushing off his right leg. Gruden says “I don’t anticipate him being out too long”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 18, 2019

Starting QB:

Jay Gruden says ideally he’d pick his starting QB after this week’s preseason game in Atlanta. Has an idea which was he’s leaning, but...a lot can change in a week. #Redskins
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) August 18, 2019

Gruden on Keenum and Haskins - overall they both did some good things. “They both had their moments of glory.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Gruden said both QBs (Case Keenum and Dwayne Haskins) had their moments of glory Thursday night against the Bengals. Added penalties put signal-callers in tough situations.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 18, 2019

Fabian Moreau:

Jay Gruden at the podium. Fabian Moreau has an ankle sprain. Gruden says there is no timetable for Colt McCoy. #Redskins
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 18, 2019

Donald Penn:

Gruden says Donald Penn “needs the work” and is going to continue getting a lot of snaps
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Starters vs the Falcons:

Gruden says his starters could play a quarter-and-a-half Thursday in Atlanta, maybe two at most. #Redskins
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 18, 2019

Training staff:

Asked about recovery for Redskins players including McCoy and others, Gruden says he has faith in the team’s training staff
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Robert Davis:

Gruden says special teams will play a big part in what WRs make the team. That’s big for Robert Davis.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 18, 2019

Some nice praise for Robert Davis just now from Jay Gruden after the coach watched Thursday's tape. https://t.co/tVDyyXnLpD
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 18, 2019

Jimmy Moreland:

Gruden said Moreland has showed that despite his size, he’s able to handle the physicality of the NFL. Added he “checks all of the boxes.”
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 18, 2019