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Bill Callahan stepped up to the podium to speak to the media today. He gave some injury updates on several players who have been out for weeks. He talked about the Adrian Peterson/Derrius Guice split on carries this week, Dwayne Haskins development, and preparing for the Jets defense.
He said the Redskins wouldn't attend Colin Kaepernick's workout this weekend because they were good with their 3 QBs, but a team spokesman clarified that the Redskins will have someone at the workout.
Watch Live: Interim Head Coach Bill Callahan Speaks to the Media https://t.co/bTr9Rs23yl
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 13, 2019
Vernon Davis/Chris Thompson Injuries:
Callahan says Thompson injury has been “prolonged” and that he’s “instrumental” in the pass game
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 13, 2019
Bill Callahan at the podium:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 13, 2019
- Vernon Davis remains in concussion protocol
- Chris Thompson still out with a toe injury. Week-to-week injury. "Hopefully we can get him back sooner than later."
Redskins interim coach Bill Callahan said the loss of running back Chris Thompson continues to linger. Callahan still isn't sure when Thompson will return from his turf toe injury, calling him week to week. They lost flexibility in the pass game... https://t.co/ivxFtp820V
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 13, 2019
Montae Nicholson:
Asked Callahan about Jamal Adams. He said he’s “elite in every way.” Says he makes plays that normal safeties don’t make and you have to be hyper aware of where he is.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 13, 2019
On the strip/sack/score play he made against the Giants: “You don’t see plays like that in this league.”
Red Zone/3rd down offense:
Callahan said a big part of the team's self scout during the bye week was looking at red zone and third downs. #Redskins near the bottom of the NFL in both categories.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 13, 2019
Callahan said they looked at the run-pass ratio, protection, type of plays being called to improve the team’s red zone offensive woes.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 13, 2019
Jets defense:
Callahan called Jets' defense one of the more physical fronts the #Redskins will play this year.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 13, 2019
Callahan stressed Gregg Williams' Jets defensive front.
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) November 13, 2019
Said the unit will be "one of the most physical units they will face all year," raising his eyebrows when adding they limited Giants RB Saquon Barkley to just one yard in Week 10.
Callahan said Gregg Williams' defenses are known for bringing more than the offense can block. Said there will be opportunities in the passing game, but they have to take advantage of them. #Redskins #HTTR
— Zach Selby (@DarDarBinx61) November 13, 2019
Jamal Adams:
Callahan: Jamal Adams is an "incredibly talented" player. He can make the ad lib play that you don't see normal safeties making. #Redskins #HTTR
— Zach Selby (@DarDarBinx61) November 13, 2019
Callahan raves about Jets S Jamal Adams. “The two plays he made against Jones last week were incredible..”. Also said “he can make the ad-lib play that you don’t see normal safeties make.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 13, 2019
Callahan called Jets S Jamal Adams an "incredibly talented player." In meetings this morning, he showed the #Redskins several video of clips showing the different ways Adams impacts the game. One of those plays came last week when he had a strip sack & returned it for a touchdown
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 13, 2019
Asked Callahan about Jamal Adams. He said he’s “elite in every way.” Says he makes plays that normal safeties don’t make and you have to be hyper aware of where he is.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 13, 2019
On the strip/sack/score play he made against the Giants: “You don’t see plays like that in this league.”
Derrius Guice:
Callahan says that Guice can help where CT had been missed. They can kick him out as a WR, use him in the screen game and all the ways that they’ve used Thompson in the past. Good in protection as well.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 13, 2019
One to get Guice more snaps without limiting Peterson comes in the passing game. Opportunity as long as Thompson remains out. Callahan noted Guice showed good form in passing downs previously.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 13, 2019
Before his injury, Callahan said Derrius Guice was coming into his own as a check-down back, pass protection scenarios. He’s behind Adrian Peterson on the depth chart.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 13, 2019
Callahan is “confident” that Derrius Guice will get plenty of work this week against the Jets, including some passing and screen game situations
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 13, 2019
Practice:
Bill Callahan had the Redskins in pads and working outside today. More pads tomorrow.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 13, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Callahan says he thinks Haskins is at the point where he’s more comfortable with the protection calls. There’s a dialogue between him and the OL that didn’t seem to be there before.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 13, 2019
Callahan on Haskins building confidence: “I think confidence comes from preparation” he adds that Haskins is continuing to progress.
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) November 13, 2019
Callahan said as Dwayne Haskins grows/develops they’ll open up more of the playbook.
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 13, 2019
Colin Kaepernick:
The #Redskins will be sending someone to the Kaepernick workout, per source.
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) November 13, 2019
Callahan said he doesn't think Redskins will send anyone to the Kaepernick workout. Cites team already had three quarterbacks.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 13, 2019
Callahan did finish his comment by saying he wishes nothing but the best for Colon Kaepernick as he goes through his workout on Saturday.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 13, 2019
Growth from young players:
Callahan said he wants to see continual growth and focus from his young offensive players (Guice, Haskins, McLaurin, etc.) the rest of the season. Also wants to see them minimize repetitive errors. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 13, 2019
Redskins vs Jets Injury Report:
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