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Ron Rivera talked about the QB situation going into this week. Kyle Allen returned to practice today, and will be the starter this week. He looked good in practice and made all the throws he was asked to make. He is confident and competitive which his teammates recognize.
Dwayne Haskins Jr. didn’t practice today after coming to the facility and being sent home by the team doctor with medicine. Haskins was also sent home on Sunday because he was sick, and missed the Rams game. Rivera described it as a gastrointestinal issue. He also said the team is not keeping him out of the building. Rivera said he hasn’t quit on Haskins in terms of his development. He wouldn’t answer questions about a potential trade.
There has been a lack of consistency with some of the younger players. Guys like Geron Christian Sr. and Wes Martin were mentioned and Rivera wasn’t pleased with the guard play last week. The OL hasn’t been bad this year, but last week was a bad game for them. Saahdiq Charles was practicing at guard today, and Rivera said there could be an opportunity for him this week. Brandon Scherff also returned to practice from IR and took some first team reps, but as listed as limited. Rivera said he’s still coming back from injury and they need to see how he responds this week.
Ron Rivera Presser
Injury updates:
Washington's injury report on Wed:
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 14, 2020
G Joshua Garnett (illness)
QB Dwayne Haskins (illness)
CB Greg Stroman (foot)
C Chase Roullier (knee)
Limited:
G Brandon Scherff (knee)
RB Antonio Gibson (toe)
Full:
QB Kyle Allen (left arm)
Brandon Scherff:
Ron Rivera says Brandon Scherff looked good in practice but how he feels tomorrow morning will be most important
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 14, 2020
Rivera said Brandon Scherff looked good today in practice. The important thing right now is how Scherff feels tomorrow morning, he said, and they'll continue to evaluate him throughout the week.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 14, 2020
Division games:
Rivera said the next three games -- all in the NFC East -- are important. He quoted Mike Ditka, saying "In order to win the division, you have to win within the division."
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 14, 2020
Ron Rivera says his objective is to control the division, they are (1-0) in the NFC East.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2020
Everything can be recalibrated.
"That's what I'm shooting for." - winning NFC East.
Alex Smith:
Rivera couldn't think of a better comeback story than Alex Smith, which I honestly don't think there is.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 14, 2020
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Ron Rivera says Haskins came in, met with doctors, they gave him some medicine and sent him home...
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2020
"I have not quit on the kid in terms of his development."#WashingtonFootball
Rivera reiterates that he has not quit on Dwayne Haskins Jr. as far as his development. On Allen/Smith: "These guys give us a better chance to win right now."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Rivera on Haskins: "We're not keeping him out of the building, so everyone knows....I don't really know what the ailment is." Added he thinks it's related to the GI system.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2020
When asked to clarify, Rivera said all he knows is he came in, met w/ docs, took COVID test & went home.
Haskins trade?:
Ron Rivera was asked if there was trade interest in Haskins. He said he won't "get into hypotheticals" and that "whatever happens, happens."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2020
Asked if Dwayne Haskins had requested a trade, Ron Rivera says "I'm not going to talk about football business"
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 14, 2020
Kyle Allen:
Rivera: Kyle Allen is set up to be the Week 6 starter. He looked good in practice today and made all the throws he was asked to make.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 14, 2020
Rivera confirms that Kyle Allen will be the starter Sunday. Said he had a good practice and took all of the reps he was supposed to.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Ron Rivera says of Kyle Allen that "Kyle's really all about ball" and his teammates see that and enjoy it. Rivera says he's confident in his abilities and sometimes overconfident
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 14, 2020
Rivera said that the biggest thing with QB Kyle Allen is that his teammates feel his competitiveness.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Lack of consistency:
Rivera's biggest concern during this losing streak: "Lack of consistency as a football team."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Rivera said the consistency is not where it needs to be. They have to play well for 60 minutes. That has not happened yet, and that's what has been frustrating to him.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 14, 2020
COVID-19:
Rivera said that if someone has COVID-19 symptoms, it has to be reported. Rivera said no one in the organization has shown symptoms.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Saahdiq Charles:
Ron Rivera says Saahdiq Charles did "a lot" today and there is an opportunity for him possibly this week. #WashingtonFootball
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2020
Rivera said did not like the OG play last week...Said OL had been consistent at times. Last week was not a good one...
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2020
Asked about Saadhiq Charles, Rivera said he did a lot today. Says an opportunity for him this week. see how it goes... (me: He has needed consistent pract time)
New York Giants:
Ron Rivera: "This is not a cakewalk for anybody."
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2020
Points out #NYG are much better than an (0-5) team and Gettleman has built a big team on the lines.
"To think this is a cakewalk, we walk into an ambush." #WashingtonFootball
Rivera on the Giants: "This is not a cake walk for anybody." Mentioned their quality of skill players and their size and physicality up front.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
On QB Daniel Jones: live arm and athletic
"We're taking this very serious because it's a divisional opponent."
Simple mistakes:
Rivera said that they have a lot of young and inexperienced players, so there are going to be mistakes, But when simple things go wrong and there are repeat mistakes, that's what makes Rivera frustrated.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 14, 2020
Rivera says with young players (specifically Christian & Martin by name) is that they're young players but if/when they keep seeing repeat mistakes, that's when you have to make a decision.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 14, 2020
Seems like same thought process they used with Dwayne.
Kendall Fuller:
Good question from @PeteHaileyNBCS asking Rivera if Kendall Fuller could get some safety reps. Rivera said he's got to see which of the current safeties are best suited to pair w Landon
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 14, 2020
Rivera on the safety position. Says they need to find the right combination. Was asked directly about Kendall Fuller playing there, but didn't address.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 14, 2020
Mentions angles and leverage crucial. We've heard this before with Apke.