Redskins Press Conferences – Robert Griffin III & Jay Gruden 9-3-2014
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III spoke to the media on Tuesday. (via redskins.com)
Coach Jay Gruden spoke to the media as well
Twitter Recap:
.@RGIII on #WASvsHOU: “They’re going to come out trying to right their ship; we’re going to right our ship.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII says the Texans have “great players all across the board” defensively, and is looking forward to the matchup.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII on Texans DE J.J. Watt: “He just got paid … and he deserves it. They’ve got players, and we’re excited for the challenge.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Griffin “he’s a phenomenal player” on J.J. Watt. #Redskins
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII on getting the running game going Sunday: “I think that’s the key to success anytime if we want to do what we want to do.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Griffin says “we’re a representation of them” on the coaches. ..says he has “nothing” to prove except to his teammates. #Redskins
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII on Texans OLB J. Clowney: “He’s looked phenomenal.” He considers him an elite athlete and knows he’ll be a challenge.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII: “I know what to expect out there on the field. At the same time, you want to continue to grow.” Said he’ll have butterflies Sunday.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
.@RGIII on building trust: “You have to trust your guys out there.” Said offense has done a good job building chemistry this offseason.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden on the QB position and being perfectionists: “That what you want your quarterback to be — you want him to be detail oriented.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden: “Every team has a good pass rusher somewhere along their front, and obviously the Texans are no different.” Running game essential.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden said the team has not yet established its captains, but will probably select those by Friday.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden said right now Rambo is starting. But final decision will be made Friday. Seeing if ihenacho can get up to speed
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2014
Gruden says as coach ” I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2014
Gruden on his 1st regular season game as NFL head coach: “I feel the weight on my shoulders a little bit,” but likes his team and staff.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden said CB Tracy Porter missed practice today (hamstring), as did LB Akeem Jordan (knee). TE Jordan Reed (thumb) was full go.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 3, 2014
Gruden said important for #Redskins to establish run vs. #Texans pass rush. “If it turns into a dropback pass-fest it won’t be pretty.”
— Rich Tandler (@Rich_TandlerCSN) September 3, 2014
