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Jack Del Rio talked about changes that have happened, and more changes that are coming to Washington's defense. Deshazor Everett has been getting playing time of Troy Apke at free safety and that could continue. He called Apke "Young and developing", and said the defense got some "juice" when Everett played against the Rams.
Del Rio echoed what Ron Rivera said about Washington's linebacker group. They need more out of them, and will continue to shuffle the rotation until they find a combination that works. Cole Holcomb is likely returning to the field this week, and gives them another option. Jon Bostic is the leader of the group.
Press Conference: Jack Del RioDefensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio spoke to the media about the what he has seen from Chase Young, the upcoming matchup and more.
Posted by Washington Football Team on Thursday, October 15, 2020
Leverage issues:
Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is addressing the media now. He feels that sometimes there are leverage issues with the secondary, but there are also moments where the leverage has been great.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
3rd down defense:
Jack Del Rio said the D is ranked 12th on 3rd down, but he wants the team to be too 5. Emphasizes they have really high expectations.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 15, 2020
Linebackers:
An understanding of where they belong, and making more plays. https://t.co/oG6WVNrcPQ
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 15, 2020
Del Rio said Jon Bostic has been a leader at the linebacker position and Cole Holcomb is getting healthy. At the end of the day, Del Rio just wants players who can produce.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 15, 2020
Del Rio said they are looking for more production from the linebacker group.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
He then highlighted Jon Bostic's leadership and durability and brought up Cole Holcomb on two different occasions. They sound excited about Holcomb coming back.
Jack Del Rio says there wasn’t a specific time period when the coaches decided to play with the linebacker corps. It’s a constant conversation, and they’ll roll guys until they settle on a group that give them a best chance to win.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 15, 2020
Different player combinations:
Del Rio said conversations about finding the right combination of players are constant. They're always trying to get better, so they will rotate and shift players to achieve that.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 15, 2020
Safeties:
Del Rio wants more production out of the free safety position. He felts like Deshazor Everett gave the defense some juice against the Rams, and he has earned more playing time.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 15, 2020
Jack Del Rio says they want "more production" out of the FS spot with Deshazor Everett getting more work moving forward.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 15, 2020
Says Apke has had opportunities.
JDR says Apke is young and still developing. #WashingtonFootball
Chase Young:
Del Rio thinks Chase Young's attention to detail to be who he is on the field. There were times when he was guessing against the Rams, which he said doesn't lead to positive results, but he has no doubts about Young's ability.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 15, 2020
Chase Young has been adding power moves to his pass rushing repertoire this year. He was made aware of last year's Chase Young Bowl by different people. The game between the Giants and Washington featured one of the draft's best players for the loser...
Chase Young
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Chase Young on Dwayne Haskins. Said he told his former Ohio State teammate to just put his down and focus.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2020
Young: "In times of adversity, it's going to show who you really are. I said, 'Dwayne Haskins isn't done.' He has a lot ahead of him."
Adds, "I've got Dwayne's back."
Power moves:
Young said that since entering the NFL, the biggest thing he has added is more power moves.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Alex Smith:
Chase Young just told us his locker is right next to Alex Smith's. "He's like the perfect pro... There's really nothing bad you can say about him"
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 15, 2020
Rookie defensive end Chase Young's locker is next to Alex Smith's at Washington's practice facility. Young likes being next to him. He said: "I try to hang around him. As I would say, he's a dude obviously. He's like the perfect pro. You look at an NFL... https://t.co/vQuFmPNnHV
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 15, 2020
Saahdiq Charles:
Chase Young seems to approve of fellow rookie Saahdiq Charles: "Saahdiq's looking real good. He's looking real comfortable at guard." Said Saahdiq has real strong hands.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Daniel Jones:
Chase Young on Daniel Jones: "He's a guy you can't sleep on."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Andrew Thomas:
Chase Young on T Andrew Thomas: "He was definitely the best tackle in college football last year."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Young was drafted second, and Thomas was picked fourth.
Chase Young Bowl:
.@PLeonardNYDN: "So Washington and the Giants played a game last year ..."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 15, 2020
.@youngchase907: pic.twitter.com/0b1GUGyeq5
Chase Young just laughed when asked about The Chase Young Bowl between the Giants and Washington last year. "They said it on the TV!"
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 15, 2020
Chase Young says he was aware Washington and the Giants played late last season in a game dubbed, "The Chase Young Bowl." Says he tried to avoid listening to such things, but TV talk was relentless and folks kept sending him clips.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2020
Morgan Moses has served as a team captain with Brandon Scherff on IR. Moses described the difference in the coaching style of Ron Rivera compared to the previous group, and called Rivera a breath of fresh air. He echoed what Rivera has been saying about the NFC East being wide open when asked about a rebuilding year.
Morgan Moses
Team Captain:
Morgan Moses speaking the media now. While Scherff was out, Moses served as a captain. He was honored that Coach Rivera trusted him in that role.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Ron Rivera:
Morgan Moses said Ron Rivera has been a "breathe of fresh air." He appreciates Rivera's transparency, honestly and accountability.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Morgan Moses had a really interesting answer when asked if he, as a veteran player on the WFT, feels comfortable going to Ron Rivera about things he thinks should/should not be happening: pic.twitter.com/W1aFBF87EF
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 15, 2020
Youth movement:
Morgan Moses joked that in a day, he went from being one of the younger players to being one of the oldest.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
"That wasn't too fun for me because now I'm seen as one of the old heads on the team."
NFC East:
More from Washington RT Morgan Moses: pic.twitter.com/hmBejsYcrB
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 15, 2020
Morgan Moses on the three-game NFC East stretch: "By winning these next three games, you put yourself in the great position to win the division."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
"The division is wide the hell open." Morgan Moses with maybe the most accurate description of the NFC East yet
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 15, 2020
Morgan Moses: "I don't see it as a rebuilding year because the division is wide the hell open." Said that once you get into the "Big Dance" (playoffs), anything can happen.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Need to improve:
Morgan Moses said they have not been putting the best product on the field and they own that. Said they need to play more complimentary football.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
But they realize the unique opportunity in front of them.
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Morgan Moses on Dwayne Haskins: "He's got a lot of football left."
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 15, 2020
Says he's young and whether it happens here or not, he'll have success.
Told him "you're still my guy & he's like my little brother. He'll always have a seat at my table."
Morgan Moses on Dwayne Haskins - "I think he does a great job getting himself prepared." Says he totally respects Ron Rivera's decision though.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 15, 2020
"He has a lot of learning to do on himself." Really feels strong about Haskins future. #WashingtonFootball
Morgan Moses on Dwayne Haskins: "The sky is the limit for that kid. ...Regardless of what happens, they kid will be able to play in the league for a long time."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Terry McLaurin said it's challenging catches passes from different QBs, but it's the receivers job to make the QB comfortable. He doesn't shy away from being the best WR on the field and facing the other team's best defenders every week.
Terry McLaurin
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Terry McLaurin said he's talked to Dwayne Haskins "pretty often, as we always do." Said he's trying to encourage and support him as a teammate and a friend.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Terry McLaurin on Dwayne Haskins. Said they've talked rather often per usual. "He's going through some adversity right now but nothing he can't come through."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 15, 2020
Different QBs:
Terry McLaurin said it is challenging catching passes from several different QBs, but he said it is a wide receiver's job to make the QB as comfortable as possible.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
2020 season:
Terry McLaurin's stats: 413 receiving yards (9th), 29 receptions (T-13th), 7 big plays (T-7th).
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
McLaurin's thoughts on his season so far: "I feel like I'm doing OK."@WashingtonNFL is lucky to have him.
#1 WR:
Terry McLaurin on being the clear No. 1 WR: "You're going to get defenses' best shots as the focal point, and I don't shy away from that."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Get open quickly:
Terry McLaurin said the best thing you can do as a WR is "get open as fast as possible." He has done plenty of that this season.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Play speed:
Terry McLaurin said he's playing at a really good play speed right now. He's not thinking as much and just playing and reacting.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020
Cornerbacks:
Terry McLaurin said that he has a pretty good feeling of who he is going to go up against each week. That allows him to hone in on that cornerback's tendencies and playing styles.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 15, 2020