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Bill Callahan spoke to reporters as the Redskins enter their bye week. He will be giving the players the minimum amount of time off during the bye, and practicing more than his former boss Jay Gruden used to. Callahan isn't ready to name a starting QB yet, that will happen next week when the team is preparing to host the New York Jets.
Watch Live: Interim Head Coach Bill Callahan Speaks to the Media https://t.co/HXdpFm5auD
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) November 4, 2019
Starting QB:
When pressed multiple times on why he is waiting and what the point would be of moving forward with a veteran over the rookie, Callahan reiterates he wants to take his time and he’ll announce next Monday if Haskins is starting or not.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) November 4, 2019
Bill Callahan said he’s going to take his time making a decision on who the starting QB moving forward the rest of the season. He’ll announce next week.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 4, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Callahan thought Haskins performance was really positive. He liked his reads and how he built confidence throughout the game. #Redskins #HTTR
— Zach Selby (@DarDarBinx61) November 4, 2019
Haskins had a poise on Sunday that Callahan really liked. Said that translated over to the other players #Redskins #HTTR
— Zach Selby (@DarDarBinx61) November 4, 2019
Callahan said Haskins looked very calm, executed the system well and made good decisions against the Bills.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 4, 2019
"He has a poise about him that I really like."
Callahan on Haskins performance: “He had a poise about him that I really liked... his verbiage, his pre-snap reads... they threw some unfamiliar looks at us from what was on tape and he adapted well.”
— Ryan Fowler (@FowlerRyan1) November 4, 2019
Bye week:
Players will be at the facility tomorrow, Wednesday (normal and in shells) and then the players will have the four days off as mandated by the CBA. Callahan said the team needs the work.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 4, 2019
#Redskins schedule this week:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 4, 2019
- Tuesday: NFL life skills seminar/lift/conditioning
- Wednesday: Normal practice in shells
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: OFF
Bill Callahan having an extra Redskins practice on Wednesday of the bye week that Jay Gruden hadn’t done in the past. “We need to work.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 4, 2019
Says it won’t be some “beat down” practice. Will be in shells. More mental work. (Closed To media)
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 4, 2019
Focus:
Callahan said the #Redskins need to be better mentally. Focus and concentration could have been much better against the Bills.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 4, 2019
Callahan says he was upset with where his Redskins team was mentally in the Bills game
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) November 4, 2019
Ryan Anderson:
Callahan said Ryan Anderson presents a lot of power coming off the edge and does a good job setting the edge. Those were factors that went into playing him a bit more than Montez Sweat on Sunday. First time this season that has happened. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 4, 2019
Troy Apke:
Callahan said S Troy Apke has been playing "really well" in the absence of Montae Nicholson. Highlighted Apke's range and communication. #Redskins
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 4, 2019
Fast start vs Bills:
Callahan and the #Redskins wanted a fast start vs. Bills and didn't get that. Callahan said he was disappointed in that and thought the team could have done better. #HTTR
— Zach Selby (@DarDarBinx61) November 4, 2019