Redskins Press Conferences: Jay Gruden 9-15-2014
Redskins Head Coach Jay Gruden Spoke to the media on Monday. (via redskins.com)
Twitter Recap:
Gruden: “Robert has a dislocated ankle and not a fracture.”
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Jay Gruden: Robert Griffin III will be in a cast for “a few weeks,” then will be reevaluated. #Redskins
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 15, 2014
Gruden said Griffin III will not be placed on season-ending IR.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Jackson is day-to-day with a left shoulder sprain.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
DeSean Jackson has a Grade 1 sprain in his AC joint. Day to day.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: “We’ll cross that bridge when it comes” on what happens if Kirk Cousins plays well & how they deal with Robert.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says the long catch to DeSean that didn’t hold up was a catch in his view. They may bring in somebody at QB.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Andre Roberts was the emergency QB on Sunday.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: “I don’t think the turf had anything to do with it.”
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden says Meriweather is “bright eyed & bushy tailed,” excited to be back. #RedskinsTalk
— CSN Redskins (@CSNRedskins) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: “He’s good good medium accuracy and touch.” on Cousins. Question is can he handle protections and pass rush.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden: “Our game plan is our game plan, and nothing will change, really” with Kirk Cousins at quarterback.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden said the team will decided Tuesday how to accommodate Meriweather, who returns from suspension. Someone has to come off 53-man.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014
JG: “You’re sick about it because you spent so much time with Robert getting ready. You hate for something like this to happen to somebody.”
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Gruden on RG3: “It’s a sad deal because you know how much he wants to be great.”
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: says Lauvao is fine. Tracy Porter a possibility to play Sunday in Philly.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
More Gruden on RG3: “I don’t think it speaks to his durability. They are freak injuries.”
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014
Gruden on @RGIII: “We have total faith he’ll bounce back and be as good as ever.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
#Redskins HC Jay Gruden: “We gotta make it about the #Redskins moving forward.” Not about one individual . Gruden confirms no surgery.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) September 15, 2014
Gruden on TE @Niles_Paul84:”He’s really been an active player, a very valuable player, for us.” Said he’s improved in blocking, too.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden on P Tress Way taking kickoff duties yesterday: “He did a nice job, both punting and kicking. It’s something to look at.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden on DE @hatcher97: “We’re lucky to have him.” Commends leadership on and off the field. “He’s been everything we’ve hoped for & more.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden said TE Jordan Reed (hamstring) will have to practice at least once by Friday to play in Sunday’s game at Philadelphia.
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden: “I feel like defensively, we can go out there and play with anybody.”
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Gruden said the team addressed its depth in the offseason, & “it’s showing” so far in 2014. “Guys are asked to play, and they don’t blink.”
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2014
Gruden will turn in Jackson’s deep non-catch to the league for review.
— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) September 15, 2014
Gruden took it easy on Rambo but said the touchdown at the end the half yesterday convinced coaching staff to make a change at safety.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) September 15, 2014