LANDOVER — It might have been Week 2 of the preseason, but Redskins coach Jay Gruden was in midseason form after his team’s 15-13 win Thursday over the New York Jets.
Asked about quarterback Alex Smith being drilled on his first snap, Gruden took responsibility — but used his wit to keep things light.
“I tried to call a simple play, a little bootleg away from all the pressure and he got hit right in the mouth,” Gruden said. “So that was another great call by me. But yeah, I think he can handle a hit.