Redskins Press Conferences – Jay Gruden 9-1-2014
Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden spoke to the media Monday after practice
Twitter Roundup:Gruden on S D. Ihenacho: “He’s a tough guy and became available. … Luckily we got him.” Said he brings experience on field, special teams.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden said Ihenacho starting against Houston is a possibility, but it depends how much he learns this week.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Gruden said it’s not over for Lache Seastrunk and the team could give him a look later on.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Redd made the team because of his “all-around running and blocking and catching.”
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Gruden says Thompson needs prove can stay healthy but envisions being activated “sooner than later”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 1, 2014
Gruden said team could pick RB L. Seastrunk for practice squad down the road; as of now, “Felt like we wanted three RBs who did the best.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden pointed out all around aspect of Silas redd’s game as reason for making roster.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 1, 2014
Ihenacho wasn’t claimed as a Meriweather replacement. He happened to be a player the personnel staff liked who played a position of need.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Gruden said “it was a little edgy, a little chippy” at practice today. “We’re ready for the season to start … It’s fun for guys,” he said.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden on LB D. Sharpton’s ankle injury (was placed on IR): “Darryl was a little worse than we anticipated.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden says tress way will indeed be week one punter. If struggles would look at other options but he will be the guy this weekend
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 1, 2014
Gruden said CB Tracy Porter tweaked his hamstring in Saturday’s practice; is day to day.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden said throughout training camp, Forbath made a greater percentage of field goals and kickoffs weren’t that different from Hocker.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Gruden on kicker K. Forbath: “It’s Kai’s job.” Said his percentages were better in practices/games, and said he improved on kickoffs.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Gruden said LB A. Jordan has a mild knee sprain; status for Sunday’s game at Houston is unknown.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 1, 2014
Jordan had a large brace on his sprained left knee. Gruden danced around questions about his availability for Sunday.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 1, 2014
Ihenacho isn’t sure how quickly he’ll get comfortable with #Redskins system. But thinks he’ll be able to play some on Sunday.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 1, 2014
Forbath said the competition with Hocker made him better. Forced him to focus each day.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 1, 2014
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