Redskins Practice 12/3: Colt McCoy Presser; Looking at the Rams Defense, Being the Starter, and More

3rd down issues:

Colt McCoy asked about the #Redskins horrific rate on 3rd/10 + ratio (2-48) ..."That's a tough first question."

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) December 3, 2014

.@ColtMcCoy on third and long issues for #Redskins: "We've got to get better. ... When you can convert, it gives you some momentum."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

McCoy thinks Redskins can help fix third-and-long woes by doing better on first and second downs.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 3, 2014

McCoy: "I felt like we stayed in 3rd and long in the first half last week." ...That's because they did. ...3rd and 14, 10, 20, 14, 10, 18.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 3, 2014

Pierre Garcon:

McCoy: "We need to get Pierre [Garcon] the ball as much as we can." Said the team wants to get him more involved throughout a game.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

McCoy says he believes in Pierre Garcon.. Says #Redskins need to get him more involved.. #RedskinsTalk

— Rob Carlin (@RobCarlinCSN) December 3, 2014

Tale of two halves:

McCoy on being more productive in the second half than first half: "I would certainly like to start a little bit faster."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Colt on slow starts: "I can't put my finger on it, but we need to try and start faster." #Redskins

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 3, 2014

Faster tempo in games:

McCoy "We were kind of flat." to start game. Says the calls were coming in slower, especially on the road.

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) December 3, 2014

McCoy says he can set a better tempo by getting the call more quickly, relaying it faster. Expects them to practice faster this week to help

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 3, 2014

McCoy isn't stressing over his slow starts. Knows they need to improve though. Thinks collective effort, and gaining comfort.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 3, 2014

Rams defense:

McCoy on the Rams: "Those guys come at you from all different directions. They have a great front four that can get pressure on the passer."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

McCoy says the #Rams blitz packages on 3rd down are probably the "best in the league." #Redskins

— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) December 3, 2014

McCoy praises the Rams pass rushers. Points to the problems they caused Broncos.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 3, 2014

McCoy said one of the biggest challenges vs. the #Rams' defense is an improving pass rush and their complex blitz packages.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 3, 2014

Role as starter:

McCoy: "With each start, I think you naturally gain a little bit more confidence." Said his focus remains game by game.

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

McCoy said he doesn't want to look too far ahead, but knowing he's the starter helps his confidence and ability to lead. Can be more vocal.

— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) December 3, 2014

McCoy isn't getting ahead of himself. Says his dreams and goals haven't changed but only worried about these 4 games.

— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) December 3, 2014

McCoy: "I want to compete. I want to play hard. I want to play fast. I want to distrubute the football and make good decisions."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

Getting a win:

McCoy: "I think everyone knows what's at stake, and we just have to continue to find a way to get a win. That's our only goal right now."

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 3, 2014

McCoy on how a losing team keeps it together: "It's a not a fun place to be sometimes. Unfortunately, that's the cards we've been dealt..."

— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 3, 2014

McCoy: "I know Jay is evaluating all of us. I know the organization is evaluating all of us."

— Zac Boyer (@ZacBoyer) December 3, 2014