Redskins: Quotes from OTA - Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins

(May 24, 2013) - The Washington Redskins held their first full-team practice open to the media since the first week in January and the focus of attention was quarterback Robert Griffin III and his knee. Here are quotes from coach Mike Shanahan, Griffin and quarterback Kirk Cousins:

Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan

On quarterback Robert Griffin III saying he wants to be ready for training camp:

“Well, we’re hoping that he’s ready for training camp. He’s been working extremely hard like we’ve talked about in the past. I think you guys could see today that he’s been throwing for a while. His arm is in pretty good shape. It looks like he’s making a lot of progress.”;

On how closely he watches Griffin III:

“I’ll take a look at film each day, drills he’s going through and how he’s throwing the ball and exactly what he’s doing. You want to make sure that he doesn’t overdo it, and so that’s one of the reasons why you look at the film. But he’s in there getting a lot of treatment, in the weight room every day, doing the things that he needs to do. I think you could see today he’s been throwing the ball for a while. You can see his arm is feeling quite well. So it’s a process.”;

NFL: Washington Redskins Quotes - Mike Shanahan on Rookie Minicamp

Ashburn (May 5, 2013) - The Washington Redskins and head coach Mike Shanahan got their first look at the new crop of rookies with this weekend's minicamp. Here is the transcript of Shanahan's press conference:

On his impression of rookie minicamp:

“Good. I thought we got a lot done. We had five practices. I thought we got a lot out of it. We got a chance to evaluate a lot of players. Our draft choices and our free agents that were signed got a chance to be more familiar with our terminology. Overall I was really pleased.”;

Redskins: Shanahan Says Griffin's Condition Continues to Improve

(Dec. 13, 2012) - Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan told the media Thursday that rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III's condition continues to improve as he looks to recover from the big hit that knocked him out of Sunday's game against Baltimore. RG3's chances of starting against Cleveland are most likely a gameday decision, according to Shanahan.

Here is the full transcript of the press conference along with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett's press conferences as well:

Redskins: Monday Quote Machine - Mike Shanahan

(Oct. 22, 2012) - Read what Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan had to say a day after the tough loss at the New York "football" Giants:

Redskins: Shanahan on RG3: "He Looks Fine"

(Oct. 12, 2012) - Area football fans are still waiting to see if Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III bounces back after being knocked out of last week' loss to Atlanta. Here is the wrap-up from coach Mike Shanahan's press conference on Thursday with the latest update on Griffin plus the scoop from offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett:

Redskins: RG3 Update -- Will He Play Sunday? Press Conferences from Redskins, Vikings

(Oct. 10, 2012) - The two biggest questions in town this week are obviously if they Washington Nationals will ever score again and will Robert Griffin III (you know him as RG3!) play this Sunday after last weekend's knock to the head. Here is what Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said today as well as quotes from Griffin himself as well as Minnesota head coach Leslie Frazier and Vikings running back Adrian Peterson:

Redskins: Mike Shanahan Sept. 17 Press Conference - Washington's Injury Situation, Special Teams Play, Replacement Officiating, and More

(Sept. 17, 2012) - There was no shortage of major topics for Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan to address Monday when he met with the media a day after the team's tough, 31-28, loss at St. Louis. Shanahan covered Washington's injuries woes -- the team has lost defensive end Adam Carriker (quad tendon tear) and linebacker Brian Orakpo (tore his pectoral muscle) for the season -- as well as other topics ranging from special teams play to the NFL replacement officiating:

Redskins: Quote Bag with Mike Shanahan, Kyle Shanahan, Jim Haslett

(Sept. 13, 2012) - Washington Redskins coaches -- head coach Mike Shanahan, offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan and defensive coordinator Jim Haslett -- met with the media Thursday at Redskins Park.

Mike Shanahan addressed, among other things, Pierre Garcon's injury status and also new long snapper Justin Snow. Kyle Shanahan spoke about running back Alfred Morris and also WR Aldrick Robinson:

NFL: Sept. 12 Presser - Redskins Mike Shanahan, Robert Griffin III; Rams Jeff Fisher, Sam Bradford

(Sept. 13, 2012) - So far this week, Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week, has made a cover appearance on the East Coast version of Sports Illustrated and saved a busload of kids from falling into the Potomac River by flying to the rescue ...

Wait, OK, the last part isn't true but the hype is still cranked up with a capital H in the nation's capital though Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said at Wednesday's weekly press conference: "Let's not get carried away with all this. This is the first game and it's a growing experience and each game you are going to experience different things. It's part of a maturation process that he is going to have some high and some lows ... "

This week the Redskins play at the St. Louis Rams, a team that traded their No. 2 pick in the draft to the Redskins so that Washington could draft RG3. We are putting together a gift basket as a way of saying "thank you" to the Rams but in the meantime let's see what Shanahan, Robert Griffin III, Rams coach Jeff Fisher and quarterback Sam Bradford have to say to the media about the Week 2 match-up:

Redskins: Mike Shanahan Sept. 11 Press Conference

(Sept. 11, 2012) - On Monday Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan met with the media a day after the team opened with a big 40-32 win at New Orleans:

On long snapper Nick Sundberg’s broken arm:

“He’s pretty sore. We’re having it evaluated right now. We got a chance to talk to the doctors a little bit later today [to] see how long it may take to heal until he could possibly play.”;

On if there’s an update on wide receiver Pierre Garçon’s right foot injury:

“No, there isn’t. It’s sore right now. The X-rays were negative, which means he’ll have to deal with the pain. Depending on how much he can deal with that pain will determine if he can play and how much, so we’ll get a better feel tomorrow when he tries to practice.”

Redskins Plugged In: Coach Mike Shanahan Press Conference

(Aug. 20, 2012) - With "Redskins Plugged In" we provide you with the transcript of Washington Redskins press conferences. Today, Executive Vice President/Head Coach Mike Shanahan covers a wide range of topics after Saturday's preseason game with the Chicago Bears including the status of linebacker Brian Orakpo and the progress of rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III:

Redskins: Training Camp Quotes from Aug. 6 - Mike Shanahan and Robert Griffin III

(Aug. 7, 2012) - Here are Washington Redskins training camp quotes from head coach Mike Shanahan and rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III (RG3!) after Monday's workout: