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Jay Gruden talked to the media after today’s practice. The Redskins have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers OLB Noah Spence, who Gruden described as one of the best pass rushers on the street right now. Cassanova McKinzy reportedly had an MRI on his hip which could explain the move. Dominique Rodgers reportedly tore a ligament in his ankle vs the Cowboys, and has been placed on IR. Gruden said that CB Fabian Moreau could be back soon.
WATCH LIVE: Coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media.Watch Live: Coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media.
Posted by Washington Redskins on Wednesday, September 18, 2019
WATCH LIVE: Coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media. https://t.co/3piZvOwysG
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 18, 2019
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie:
Ankle Surgery coming for Dominique Rodgers Cromartie. That’s why he went on IR
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 18, 2019
Cassanova McKinzy:
Gruden time.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 18, 2019
No injury report today with the extra day before MNF, though DRC to IR and McKinzy dealing with a little something per the coach.
Redskins OLB Casanova McKinzy had an MRI on his hip, per source. No word on results yet. Big part of the reason the team signed Noah Spence.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 18, 2019
Bears defense:
Gruden says the Bears don’t have any weakness in their defense
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 18, 2019
Gruden to the podium. Says Bears interior lineman Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman are "big suckers." Highlighted the ability of Khalil Mack and safety Eddie Jackson referring to the latter as a "ballhawk."
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 18, 2019
Josh Norman:
Gruden to the podium. He says he definitely wants his defensive players to make plays, but for instance on the long TD Norman is in the right spot because he doesn’t know it’s gonna be a post. Has to play his spot and trust his help.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 18, 2019
Offensive line:
Gruden said even tho they haven’t given up many sacks they are giving up “a lot of pressures”. A couple times Gruden said the collapsing pocket might have prevented Keenum from seeing some open targets down the field.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 18, 2019
Noah Spence:
On Spence: “One of the best pass rushers on the streets right now. Want to take a look at him the next couple days.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 18, 2019
On newly signed LB Noah Spence, Gruden said he may be used as a situational pass rusher. Says Spence can provided extra "juice" to the pass rush.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 18, 2019
Paul Richardson Jr.:
Gruden said of Paul Richardson: “there are a couple routes where he’s running by people. ...just haven’t gotten him the ball.” Sometimes not seen; sometimes pressure on QB.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 18, 2019
Fabian Moreau/Quinton Dunbar:
Gruden talking like Fabian Moreau will be back. He was closer than Dunbar today and obviously practiced where QD did not.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 18, 2019
Case Keenum Presser
WATCH LIVE: Case Keenum speaks to the media. https://t.co/xzBlhLWX3S
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 18, 2019
Third Downs:
Case Keenum at the podium. He says converting third downs stuck out to him when reviewing the film: “My eyes have to be in the right place.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 18, 2019
Case Keenum to the podium. He says there was a lot of stuff to take from Sunday moving forward. He points specifically to third downs.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 18, 2019
“When we convert third downs, we score touchdowns.”
Bears defense:
Case Keenum at the podium. Says facing an elite defense is nothing new. Is excited to face Chicago.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 18, 2019
Keenum understands the prowess of the Bears front, but highlights third down as a key to win saying "when we convert third downs, we score touchdowns."
Running game:
Keenum says the running game comes down to slim margins. There’s one thing here or there that changes a two yard run into a 30 yard run.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 18, 2019
That said, he likes the looks they’ve gotten via playaction. “Hand the ball to 26 or fake the ball to 26. Both good options.”