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Jay Gruden talked to reporters the day after the Redskins fell to 0-4. He will not name a starting QB vs the Patriots until he evaluates all 3 QBs. He also will not fire Greg Manusky, the players just need to play better. Gruden thinks the team should have been better than they were...
Watch Live: Coach Jay Gruden speaks to the media https://t.co/MvIg0hzTIC
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 30, 2019
QBs vs the Giants:
Jay Gruden at the podium. He says the quarterbacks missed some “golden opportunities” vs. Giants
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 30, 2019
Starting QB vs the Patriots:
No decision on QB from Gruden yet. Will evaluate Wednesday. #redskins pic.twitter.com/qVRT9g8MwY
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) September 30, 2019
Jay Gruden not sure on Redskins starting QB for next week. Evaluating all three options, see where the guys are after Wednesday’s practice.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
Jay Gruden to the podium in Ashburn:
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) September 30, 2019
They’re going to continue to evaluate all three quarterbacks. Case’s foot. Colt’s leg. Performance of all three.
Jay Gruden says he's going to monitor Case Keenum and Colt McCoy's injuries before making a decision on starting QB. He deflected saying they need to practice Wednesday before a decision.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 30, 2019
Gruden says facing New England will have zero impact on his decision at QB. Whoever gives best chance to win.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
Gruden says he might have already made a decision at QB but wants to see the guys perform before he announces it.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
(To me, that sounds a lot like Colt)
Colt McCoy:
Gruden on why Colt could possibly get the start: He’s been here six years.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
Case Keenum:
Keenum was in a boot again after the Giants loss as a precautionary, Gruden said.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 30, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Gruden said overall there were a lot of good things that Haskins did in his first game. Said there were a few things that needed to be cleaned up but are easily fixed. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) September 30, 2019
Should have been better:
Gruden: We should have been a lot better than we were.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
Gruden: I know we're better. Our players believe it. Our coaches believe it. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) September 30, 2019
3rd down issues:
Jay Gruden on third-down problems: Doesn't fall on one person. "We need people to stand up on third down. It's the most important down in pro football."#Redskins are allowing 63% on the money down.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 30, 2019
Gruden to the podium.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) September 30, 2019
Says third-down is “the most important down in pro football.... it directly effects the outcome of a football game.”
Greg Manusky:
Gruden on Greg Manusky’s future - I’m not going to blame it all on Greg. He’s not rushing, he’s not covering. But he has to be better too.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2019
Whatever you call, someone has to stand up and make the play, Gruden said. Essentially, even if the team changed the coordinator, it’s still on the players to go out and execute what’s being called.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 30, 2019
Defense:
Gruden said there were some strides made on defense, but they can do better. Said the pass rush can and will get better and added there are a lot of good things about the unit. #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) September 30, 2019
Jay Gruden on the #Redskins defensive unit improvement yesterday:
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) September 30, 2019
"I feel good about the thought of our defense being great." He added eventually & spoke with plenty of hesitation.
Daniel Jones:
Gruden gave credit to Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Said he made a lot of good plays in and out of the pocket. But added the team has to find a way to get things done #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDar61) September 30, 2019