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The Washington Football Team ruled out 4 players for this week's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ryan Anderson(knee), Deshazor Everett(ankle), Cornelius Lucas(ankle), and Jared Norris(hamstring) are all out Sunday.
Rivera has been asked about the possible replacements all week, and that reality is likely to put Morgan Moses at left tackle, David Sharpe at right tackle, and Troy Apke at free safety.
Head Coach Ron Rivera met with the media for the final time in Week 11 pic.twitter.com/2SmfdKFu4U
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 20, 2020
Injury updates:
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Full game status report:
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) November 20, 2020
OUT
DE Ryan Anderson (knee)
S Deshazor Everett (ankle)
OT Cornelius Lucas (ankle)
LB Jared Norris (hamstring)
QUESTIONABLE
K Dustin Hopkins (right groin)
WR Dontrelle Inman (hamstring)
WR Isaiah Wright (illness)
LS Nick Sundberg (illness)
Tim Settle:
Rivera has seen a lot of growth from Tim Settle, who saw a lot of snaps against the Lions.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Cam Sims:
Rivera said Cam Sims provides another threat opposite of Terry McLaurin. One of his favorite things about Alex Smith is seeing how he distributes the ball. With Sims, the offense has a complement to McLaurin.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Troy Apke:
Rivera said he is seeing growth from Troy Apke. He's still a young player, but being on the field lately has been helpful to him.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Ron Rivera said Troy Apke has taken advantage of getting back on the field. “You do see some growth,” he said.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 20, 2020
Morgan Moses:
A reporter just asked if Ron Rivera could confirm Morgan Moses moving to right tackle. Rivera did not take the bait.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
"David and Morgan will certainly play tackle for us." https://t.co/vu3oPudvMA
Communication:
Head coach Ron Rivera said he was "really pleased" with the communication in practice today. Team was in shells and helmets today, so there was a faster tempo compared to earlier in the week.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Kamren Curl:
Ron Rivera says that timing is the biggest thing when it comes to blitzing from the secondary. Rookie Kam Curl has been that guy the past two weeks, and he's delivered a pair of sacks.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Morgan Moses hasn't played left tackle since his rookie season in 2014, but he is ready to fill in if needed.
Morgan Moses
Left tackle:
Morgan Moses is addressing the media right now. There is a chance for Moses to play left tackle. He said he had a couple of "come to Jesus" talks before switching to from right to left. He jus took it one snap at a time.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Pass rushers:
Moses has faced many of the same pass rushers on the right that he would on the left, so that would give him an advantage. He credits that to his film study and being ready for any circumstance.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Alex Smith:
Moses described Alex Smith as selfless and fearless. It's rare to play with guys like Smith, he said.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 20, 2020
Washington Football Team QB Coach Ken Zampese says Alex Smith's mobility has improved. He is very impressed with how Smith has progressed physically as he returns for a devastating injury.
Zampese has been teaching former starting QB Dwayne Haskins Jr. how to take better notes. He's not "out" on Haskins and said “There are very few who can throw the ball that way. ... Let’s not rush to judgement on anything.” but there is more to being a QB than having a big arm, and Haskins is learning that. Patience is key with Haskins.
QB Coach Ken Zampese spoke to the media about Alex's progression, what he has seen from Dwayne Haskins and more.
Posted by Washington Football Team on Friday, November 20, 2020
Ken Zampese
QB Coach Ken Zampese spoke to the media about what he has seen from Alex Smith.
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 20, 2020
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Alex Smith:
QBs coach Ken Zampese is addressing the media now. Says the team is "really excited" about Alex Smith's progress. Also says he's continuing to progress physically.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Really liked this description by Zampese of what it's like playing with Smith: "There's an atmosphere of 'Damn, this thing's going to work'" https://t.co/BOvsuyTLhh
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 20, 2020
Zampese brought up how in the second half of the Lions' game, Smith slipped in between an edge rusher. Zampese was impressed.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
"I was like, 'Oh yeah, OK! Here we go! It was great." https://t.co/HP3I0IdW2J
3 starting QBs:
QBs coach Ken Zampese says that building relationships early on was key to working with three different starting quarterbacks this season. It's all about knowing each QB's strengths and weaknesses and knowing what to emphasize
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Franchise QB:
QBs coach Ken Zampese on what makes a franchise QB:
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
"First and foremost, those guys win. They end up making the guys around them better. They process every day as if it's game day."
Dwayne Haskins Jr.:
Ken Zampese was asked how Dwayne Haskins’ preparation is different now. He said they’re teaching him how to better take notes
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 20, 2020
Zampese says he’s not out on Haskins: “There are very few who can throw the ball that way. ... Let’s not rush to judgement on anything.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 20, 2020
Ken Zampese said that Dwayne Haskins has an arm that a select few have. He says there’s a lot more to QBing than that, and Haskins is learning that. He preached patience in his development
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 20, 2020
QB coach Ken Zampese says he sees a future for D. Haskins. "very few people can throw the ball like that. He's in a select group. There's more to quarterback than that; we're working on that now. It's early. This should be his last year in college. Let's not rush to judgment."
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 20, 2020
Here's QBs coach Ken Zampese's full quote about Dwayne Haskins Jr.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Highlighted his arm talent, admitted his inexperience and advised not to rush to judgements. "Let's let him determine his own future, and we're all here to support him." pic.twitter.com/5MRdZ6Eqpo
QB meetings:
QBs coach Ken Zampese says that they've still been able to have in-person quarterback meetings.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 20, 2020
Under the NFL's COVID-19 intensive protocols, all meetings must be held virtually unless they can be held outdoors or indoors with a pre-approved plan.