Jack Del Rio Presser: Matthew Stafford is a big game hunter that loves beating defenses with big plays

Del Rio said Montez Sweat has improved at rushing passers and setting the edge. He's getting more reps and having more time devoted to those has helped him.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Jack Del Rio says he respects Ron Rivera's opinion on the linebackers (he wasn't very complimentary) but says they have high standards.

Says he's not going to go there right now. #WashingtonFootball @WSHFootballSI

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) November 12, 2020

Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is addressing the media now. Says that "linebackers are paid to produce, and I think there's been some good moments." Says that Thomas Davis Sr. needs to stay ready. He's been a healthy scratch the past few weeks.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Del Rio wants Thomas Davis to be ready whenever his number is called. Rivera said earlier the team has young linebackers it wants to see, which is why Davis' usage has decreased.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Ron Rivera said Washington has wanted to get a closer look at their young LBs, factoring into why Thomas Davis hasn't been used.

Added Jack Del Rio: "We like the guys that we're playing and he's not a core special teams guy, so he's been inactive."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 12, 2020

Ron Rivera on why Thomas Davis receives DNP-CD while simultaneously calling out the LB unit. Says probably the biggest thing right now is they have two young guys (Holcomb, KPL) they want to see play.

Jack Del Rio added Davis doesn't play special teams, leading to the inactives.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 12, 2020

Jack Del Rio on Kamren Curl's performance Sunday: "I thought he looked like he belonged."

Curl gave up a few big plays but had a sack and led the team with 11 tackles.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Jack Del Rio on Kam Curl - "He wasn't perfect" but pointed out that he did a lot of good things on Sunday.

The blitz/sack was one. Very active.

Was beat in coverage for two big plays. @WSHFootballSI

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) November 12, 2020

Jack Del Rio says he feels good about @WashingtonNFL's front seven (defensive line and linebackers). Says they've been "pretty darn stout," this season, even if they did not perform up to standard vs. the Giants.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

JDR just called Matt Stafford a "big game hunter." Coaches have the best phrasing I swear

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 12, 2020

Jack Del Rio describes Lions QB Matthew Stafford as a "big-game hunter," meaning he loves beating defenses with big plays. Highlighted his arm strength and ability to keep his eyes downfield when pressured.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

According to Jack Del Rio, DL Tim Settle does a "penguin" dance after sacks. Passed on grading Settle's dance moves, but "I'm glad to see it."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 12, 2020

Tim Settle told Jack Del Rio that he would hop around like a penguin if he got a sack. He's delivered. "I don't want to grade it, but I'm glad to see it," Del Rio said.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 12, 2020

Kendall Fuller said during training camp, him and Terry McLaurin talked a lot about what both of them could improve on after going against each other. It's different during the season, Fuller said, because they're focused on what the scout-team players are doing.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Kendall Fuller is talking to the media now. Says that the defense giving up big plays is partly just the nature of the NFL and partly having to be "locked in" every snap, especially in the secondary.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Kendall Fuller on the Lions: "Definitely a lot of different weapons on offense that we have to be prepared for." Says it'll be about the defensive players staying locked in.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Terry McLaurin recalls first time going vs Jeffrey Okudah at Ohio State. Fun story. pic.twitter.com/h6EYDnOKAV

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 12, 2020

McLaurin has tried to encourage him throughout the season, but when they step onto the field, he knows both of them will compete.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

McLaurin says that during one of Okudah's first days at Ohio State, he threw him on the ground (completely legal) in 1-on-1 drills. Okudah was confused, looking for a flag. That's when the DBs coach told him welcome to college football. https://t.co/Xqj9fPGg3f

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Washington WR @TheTerry_25 recalled his favorite battle against Lions CB @jeffokudah at Ohio State.

The two will face off Sunday in Detroit ... pic.twitter.com/jm5sp2nv9p

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 12, 2020

McLaurin said it's been exciting to get more work with Alex Smith in practice.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

McLaurin said it's a big deal the WRs have speed, but it's only a big deal if they can execute. If that works out, the offense could start to click down the stretch.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Terry McLaurin: “I only talk trash when people talk trash first.”

Then he torches them for a long touchdown. pic.twitter.com/aIdtuPDXMi

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

When asked about being triple teamed, Chase Young says "just trying to fight and get through." Also knows that if three guys are on him, his teammates are freed up to make plays.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Chase Young is addressing the media right now. He said Jeff Okudah and Terry McLaurin matched up a lot in practice. It was a battle, he said, and he expects that to be the case on Sunday as well.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Young said the pace of the NFL season is very different. It's important to take care of his body, he said, and he gets four massages per week.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Chase Young has definitely noticed the difference between the length of the NFL season compared to the college season. Said he gets four massages a week (he has one at 5 today). Also said he gets an IV specific to his body's needs. He picked that up from former TE Vernon Davis.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 12, 2020

Chase Young knows Adrian Peterson will “bring it” Sunday. But....: pic.twitter.com/nmJfoMzPiU

— John Keim (@john_keim) November 12, 2020

Young said he knows Adrian Peterson is going to run hard, but he plays hard, too. This is the NFL, he said, and he doesn't back down to anyone.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 12, 2020

Chase Young on facing Adrian Peterson this weekend: "He's gonna run hard, but hey I'm going hard too."

— Logan Campbell (@loganncampbelll) November 12, 2020