ANALYSIS/OPINION:
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden, speaking to reporters Wednesday, on the advantage of opening before the hometown crowd at FedEx Field Monday night:
“I would like to think our fans are going to come out in big-time numbers,” Gruden said. “There is a lot to be excited about this year. Pittsburgh Steeler fans do travel well, but I imagine our crowd will be the majority. I would sure as heck hope so. Home field advantage this day and age in pro football I think is the greatest advantage in all of sports.
“Home field, man, it makes it very difficult for the opposing offense to communicate.