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Ron Rivera didn’t hold his usual Monday presser today, he was a little busy having his last cancer treatment! Instead of Rivera, the Washington Football Team provided Offensive Coordinator Scott Turner and Defensive Coordinator Jack Del Rio to the media.
Cole Holcomb did a lot of good things vs the Cowboys, including making Ezekiel Elliott forget how to be a professional football player. Kamren Curl got the call at strong safety when Landon Collins went down with a season-ending Achilles injury. Del Rio likes Deshazor Everett at free safety, and wanted the rookie to play the other spot.
The team will do full evaluations during the bye. The season is almost half way over, and there is a lot to improve on.
Del Rio said Chase Young is not necessarily getting the numbers that stand out, but he is playing excellent for Washington. The unselfishness he has displayed has been impressive.
Del Rio said Kerrigan is fresher when he is rested and able to focus on what he does best. They love giving him the opportunity, he said, and it’s not about how many snaps you take; it’s what you do with those snaps.
Cole Holcomb:
Jack Del Rio is addressing the media right now. He said Cole Holcomb played outstanding and did a lot of good things. He has a bright future, Del Rio said, and he wants to see more of that from him.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 26, 2020
Safety:
Del Rio said once Landon Collins went out, Kam Curl replaced him at strong safety and Deshazor Everett stayed at free safety. They did not want to move Shaz to strong because he's been playing free the past several weeks.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 26, 2020
Landon Collins:
Del Rio said it's hard to compensate when a player like Landon Collins leaves a game. But they aren't making an excuses; they will continue to work, improve and try to carry on.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 26, 2020
Del Rio said he texted with Landon Collins last night. Told him to "heal up and carry on."
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 26, 2020
Evaluations during the bye:
Del Rio said the team will take a look at what it needs to improve heading into the bye week. It'll be a thorough look at what the first half showed and what the team needs to change.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 26, 2020
Ron Rivera:
Jack Del Rio on Ron Rivera: "We all admire his toughness."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 26, 2020
Chase Young:
Jack Del Rio says Chase Young is playing "great." JDR says the sack numbers might not be there but Young is "forceful" on the field. "I think he's a really good football player."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 26, 2020
Del Rio said Chase Young is not necessarily getting the numbers that stand out, but he is playing excellent for Washington. The unselfishness he has displayed has been impressive.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 26, 2020
Ryan Kerrigan:
Del Rio said Kerrigan is fresher when he is rested and able to focus on what he does best. They love giving him the opportunity, he said, and it's not about how many snaps you take; it's what you do with those snaps.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 26, 2020
Del Rio on Kerrigan's being a mentor for the younger pass-rushers: "It's so valuable. It's hard to put words to it."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 26, 2020
.@coachdelrio on @RyanKerrigan91: "It's not about how many snaps you take. It's what you do with those snaps. ... The impact for young guys like Chase Young and Montez Sweat to be able to see his example is just so valuable it's hard to put words to it."https://t.co/In1uXcJK3Z
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 26, 2020
Practice:
Del Rio on what has clicked for the defense: "We're building confidence because of the way we're working at it. ... We're practice well. It's beginning to carry over" to games.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 26, 2020
Del Rio: "Our preparation has been outstanding in practice the last three weeks or so.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 26, 2020
That's starting to show more and more in games.
Jon Bostic’s hit on Andy Dalton:
Washington DC Jack Del Rio on Jon Bostic's hit that got him ejected Sunday: pic.twitter.com/tDXxecSaHo
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 26, 2020