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Kyle Allen Presser: Taking advantage of any opportunity is the name of the game in the NFL

Kyle Allen speaks to the media after being named the starting QB

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Oct 7, 2020, 4:30pm EDT

Kyle Allen said that he found out this morning that he was replacing Dwayne Haskins Jr. as the starting QB for the Washington Football Team. The job of a backup QB is to always be prepared. He hasn’t hadn’t had much time with the players, but he’s excited for the opportunity to play. The offense is easier to digest when you’re a backup, and Allen is ready to take over a team that is still in the playoff hunt of a weak NFC East division.

Allen was thrown into the fire last year when he started the first 12 games for the Carolina Panthers in place of an injured Cam Newton. It was a good experience, and he learned a lot about situational football from those games.

Allen is excited to play with a lot of the young players on the team including #1 WR Terry McLaurin. “Terry gets a lot of press — and he should — but there are a lot of other guys that can make things happen too.”

Washington Football Team Press Conference | October 7, 2020 https://t.co/UJv3UsAZIC
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 7, 2020

Named the starter:

Kyle Allen said he was told he was the new starter this morning by coach Ron Rivera and he's excited
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020

Life of a backup QB:

I talked to Kyle Allen - He’s been in this situation before and fully understands the job of a back up, to always be prepared. While he knows the system, he hasn’t had much time with this personnel. BUT he feels prepared. #WashingtonFootball
— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) October 7, 2020

Ready to play:

Allen said he was able to digest things a little slower as a backup. He added he is ready to play.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 7, 2020

"I'm always ready." - Kyle Allen on QB situation.

"Take advantage of your opportunities."

Says he learning situationally last year.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 7, 2020

Playoffs?!?!:

"I'm ready. I feel great. ... I'm glad we're in the middle of a playoff race. ... It's a great opportunity." Kyle Allen on going in cold but the team being in the mix for the NFC East crown.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020

Starting last year:

Allen said last year was a good experience where he was "thrown in the fire." It was basically his rookie year, he said, and he learned a lot.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 7, 2020

Situational football:

QB Kyle Allen says one of the most important lessons he learned from last year is how to play better situational football. This was a point of emphasis for Ron Rivera over the last few weeks.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 7, 2020

Terry McLaurin and other young players:

Allen is excited about all the young players on the team. "There's a lot of guys out there who we can get the ball to." He mentioned Terry McLaurin, but he feels there are a lot of players with talent on offense.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 7, 2020

Kyle Allen on the offense: "Terry gets a lot of press -- and he should -- but there are a lot of other guys that can make things happen too."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2020

Kyle Allen says "there's a lot of great dudes on this team." Clearly we need a Kyle Allen-Chase Young discussion about dudeness.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 7, 2020

Cowboys vs Panthers:

Kyle Allen says he chose Carolina & Scott Turner over the Dallas #Cowboys as an undrafted FA.

Now it leads to another starting opportunity.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 7, 2020

Opportunity:

Kyle Allen said he's always been ready to take advantage of any opportunity. "That's the name of the game in the NFL."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2020

Getting benched:

Kyle Allen said he's been on both sides of the coin throughout his career and it is tough, but everyone in the QB room is supportive.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 7, 2020

QB Kyle Allen says he understands what Dwayne Haskins is feeling. He felt the same way in college and early in his NFL career.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2020

Mobility:

Kyle Allen on his mobility: "Nowadays, it's a part of the quarterback position."
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) October 7, 2020

Allen said being mobile is part of the quarterback position. Today's quarterbacks have to do it, he said, and he's confident in his ability to extend plays with his legs.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) October 7, 2020