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The Redskins held a brief team meeting led by interim Head Coach Bill Callahan this morning. Players then went to the locker room to clear their stuff out and speak to reporters for the last time before departing for the offseason. There was plenty to talk about with Bruce Allen being fired this morning, the news of Ron Rivera interviewing for the Head Coaching job, and what happens with the team now.
Colt McCoy:
Colt McCoy’s licker is completely empty. Took his name plate and everything. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie’s is the same.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Ryan Kerrigan:
Bruce Allen:
Ryan Kerrigan talking to media here at breakdown day: “Hate to see someone lose their job...But I’m going to be a Redskin. This is always a weird day.” #Redskins
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 30, 2019
Ryan Kerrigan on Bruce Allen: “You hate to see see anyone lose their jobs. He was one of the guys who brought me here. It’s always a weird day.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan on the firing of Bruce Allen. pic.twitter.com/t0X2PfCgQ7
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 30, 2019
Medical Staff:
Ryan Kerrigan says he has “a very good relationship”’with #Redskins medical staff. Says feels comfortable with how his rehab is going now. For what it’s worth.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 30, 2019
Ron Rivera:
Kerrigan on Ron Rivera: “Those Panthers teams were tough and physical.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
He says defensively “we dropped the ball this year.” Doesn’t wanna say much more on Rivera until it’s official.
Extension:
Ryan Kerrigan says he wants to be around. Has made it clear to his agent. My understanding is that there had been initial talks on an extension earlier this year. Has one year left on deal.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 30, 2019
Ryan Kerrigan says he’s told his agent to work to keep him with the Redskins. “I want to be here - through the good and the bad. I love Washington DC.”
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Trent Williams:
Trent’s locker is the same it has been. He’s not coming back unless he’s COMING BACK, which is a down the road discussion. https://t.co/Iq8Vwgmppg
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Case Keenum:
More Keenum: "I'm pointing the finger at myself. I need to get better, there's certain things I need to do better from a quarterback standpoint, from a leadership standpoint. I'll be better, and we'll move forward."
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
He is a free agent after his one year in Washington.
Tress Way:
Tress Way: Bruce was the one that gave me a shot. I’m grateful to him. As for the questions or not the pieces are here! Thats a no brainer. We just need to get over the hump. #httr #redskins @NBCSWashington
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 30, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Kevin O'Connell:
Dwayne Haskins says he hopes Kevin O’Connell stays. Has enjoyed working with him.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Dwayne Haskins just spoke in the locker room. He was very straight forward when it comes to O’Connell: he wants him to stay. He learned a lot from him and really enjoyed the relationship they developed.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Chase Young:
Dwayne Haskins says change can be good. But says he want Kevin O’Connell to stay. Says they were on the same page. Anticipated calls because felt like he knew what KOC was thinking. Also called Chase Young a “game wrecker”
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 30, 2019
Asked about the 2nd overall pick - Dwayne Haskins, “two words is all I got to say, Chase Young.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Ankle injury:
Dwayne Haskins just talked to the media. He estimates he’ll be healthy in 2-4 weeks
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) December 30, 2019
Changes:
Dwayne Haskins on offseason of change for Redskins: "Sometimes change is all right, it's good."
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman:
Better:
Josh Norman came in and reporters surrounded him at his stall. Not ready to talk yet, he turned on a speaker in his locker and made his way out of the scrum. Now we're being serenaded with "Better" by Khalid. It's a good quality speaker.
— Adam Zielonka (@Adam_Zielonka) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman came into the locker room, left a portable stereo at his locker playing “Better,” then told reporters, “I’ll just leave this here for you.”
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman just rolled in. He laughed at the big scrum of reporters and then put on some music. Kind of appreciate it. pic.twitter.com/2jO6A0Gl9v
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 30, 2019
Ron Rivera:
Norman fields some questions. Is reluctant to talk about Ron Rivera since nothing is done, but says he gets the best out of players, on and off the field.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman just wrapped his season ending session. He says he would be excited to play for Ron Rivera if they keep him, but that’s not guaranteed.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Norman also says Rivera is clearly the best man for the job.
Norman says Rivera gets the best out of players, not just as players but as men. Same for Steve Wilkes. Josh declined to say whether or not he’s spoken to RR in the last 24 hours.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman says IF Ron Rivera is hired there will be a “night and day” difference in the culture. Says he’d be excited to be part of it. Says no guarantee he stays just because it would be a Rivera/Wilks pairing. He obviously had success with them in Carolina.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 30, 2019
Josh Norman on why Ron Rivera why thrives as a coach: "He gets the most out of players."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 30, 2019
More here on his former and maybe next head coach. pic.twitter.com/YfekHIpIwf
Josh Norman tamped down speculation he was coming back just because Ron Rivera and possibly his former D-coordinator Steve Wilks could be here. Says it doesn’t really work that way.
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 30, 2019
Derrius Guice:
Knee injury:
Spoke with Derrius Guice. He said his knee is feeling better and that it’s just a sprain. He needs to rehab it and plans to stay in Ashburn.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Bruce Allen:
I asked Guice about Bruce Allen’s firing. The young running back said football is a tough business and that he appreciated Allen bringing him to the Redskins organization.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Jordan Reed:
Jordan Reed in the building. Dapped him up, and said, he’s been good and feeling good. Teammates were hype seeing him
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) December 30, 2019
Rookie WRs:
The Redskins trio of young receivers comes in to clean out their lockers. They’re already discussing having summer workouts with Dwayne Haskins. pic.twitter.com/fG9uDJw33j
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Adrian Peterson:
Culture:
Adrian Peterson talking now. He says he loves the culture of this locker room. Lotta young guys with a good group of vets.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Overall tho, describes 2019 as a rocky season.
Bruce Allen:
Adrian Peterson on Bruce Allen departure: “It’s unfortunate. But that’s how it goes. This is a business.”
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 30, 2019
Bill Callahan:
Peterson: “Bill came in and did an incredible job with the circumstances he was dealt. We’ll see what moves they continue to make.”
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Asked next about Rivera he says he’s heard nothing but great things about him.
Ron Rivera:
Adrian Peterson on Ron Rivera - I’ve heard he’s a great person and a great coach pic.twitter.com/NExiHnLCNW
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Trent Williams:
Adrian Peterson just said he plans on coming back to #Redskins & said that a chance exists in his mind that @TrentW71 could come back with Bruce Allen gone.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania621) December 30, 2019
"I think it's a possibility."https://t.co/2MKPV2O8Pk@SInow @1067theFan @lockedredskins pic.twitter.com/IGy2IIwECA
Alex Smith:
Playing again:
Alex Smith on goal to play next season? “Without a doubt!” #httr #redskins @NBCSWashington
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 30, 2019
Alex Smith: “I still have dreams of getting back out there and getting back to where I was.” pic.twitter.com/X60YGYRWoA
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) December 30, 2019
Alex Smith says “without a doubt” his plan is to return to the football field pic.twitter.com/rsJnASp0wf
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Smith doesn't have a timeline to return. He says that's part of the challenge because no one has been through this before.
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
Mentoring young players:
“I’ve been trying to be a calming influence on (young guys) them and help them get better. I remember being young and when there was a lot of turnover. I tried to help them ignore a lot of the noise” #httr #redskins @NBCSRedskins pic.twitter.com/DNyLGlC7Hi
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 30, 2019
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Alex Smith said he has tried to help Dwayne Haskins Jr find “his” way as a QB. No right or wrong way, but best way is what is HIS. Has tried to help him learn how to prepare and navigate the NFL. #httr #redskins @NBCSWashington
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 30, 2019
It’s also important to point out that Alex Smith said there was no competition between he and Dwayne Haskins. Said that narrative is false.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Alex Smith on his relationship with Dwayne Haskins. pic.twitter.com/fowySENBbb
— Craig Hoffman (@CraigHoffman) December 30, 2019
General Manager:
Smith on speculation about his future: "Has their ever been a GM/quarterback?" #jokes
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 30, 2019
Asked about joining Washington’s front office, Alex Smith says he has “no aspirations” other than returning to play. It has been 14 months since broken right tibia and fibula and subsequent issues.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) December 30, 2019
Bruce Allen/Dan Snyder:
Alex Smith says Bruce Allen and Dan Snyder have been very supportive of him. And have lightened his load and helped him be comfortable. He is appreciative of them. #httr #redskins @NBCSWashington
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) December 30, 2019
Redskins struggles:
Alex Smith says he feels partly responsible for the Redskins struggles this year. Says everyone in the building does. Sincere and honest answer. pic.twitter.com/QjPEpc4nRl
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Brandon Scherff:
Bruce Allen:
Brandon Scherff says he appreciates Bruce Allen for bringing him to the Redskins. He’s not sure on his future with the team but “of course” he wants to return.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 30, 2019
Contract:
Brandon Scherff said there’s no update on his contract talks, and when asked about if he’d like to come back, he said, “Of course.” #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) December 30, 2019
Injury recovery:
Brandon Scherff said he's facing a 5-month recovery period on his shoulder following surgery.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 30, 2019
The bigger story in these parts is whether the 2020 free agent wants back. "Of course. This is where I've been for five years. I'd love to finish my career out here."