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Washington Football Team | Postgame Press Conference https://t.co/hrLq67H5Vp
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2020
Thanksgiving win:
Head coach Ron Rivera is talking to the media now. Said it means a lot to win on Thanksgiving, especially considering how the team played the past couple of weeks.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin:
Ron Rivera is addressing the media right now. He said the play that Terry McLaurin had to tackle Jaylon Smith before he could get into the end zone was tremendous.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Ron Rivera was glowing over Terry McLaurin's touchdown-saving tackle: "All it did was give us a chance. And that's what you need."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) November 27, 2020
Learning how to win:
Rivera said games like this are moments that show the team is learning how to win.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Foot on their throats:
Rivera: We talked about it at halftime. When you get a chance and you have a team down, you have to distance yourselves from them.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 27, 2020
Little Giants play:
#WashingtonFootball HC Ron Rivera says he took this trick play from the Little Giants movie called the annexation of Puerto Rico. @wusa9 @WUSA9sports pic.twitter.com/KHM47w7xkT
— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) November 27, 2020
Ron Rivera cites the movie "Little Giants" as the inspiration for the play.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 27, 2020
Hang on. This gets better. Ron Rivera watched Little Giants about 100 times with his daughter when she was young.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) November 27, 2020
"We like that movie."
Ron Rivera just admitted that the inspiration for that hand-off to McKissic came from the movie "Little Giants." It's called the Annexation of Puerto Rico in the movie, but they call it the fumblerooski
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) November 27, 2020
Fake punt:
Ron says Nate Kaczor had his unit in a prevent-style setup because they knew Dallas liked to run fake punts and had done so a few times already this year. Great prep all around
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) November 27, 2020
Pittsburgh Steelers:
Rivera said the team is getting closer, but they have a hell of a test against Pittsburgh.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Young players:
Rivera: "Look at the blocking up front for Antonio. The blocking from the TEs and WRs." He also mentioned how Montez Sweat is playing. He likes how the young players are coming around. He said they have to rotate the young guys and give them all opportunities.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 27, 2020
Washington Football Team | Players Postgame Press Conference https://t.co/NoFVBIpkAQ
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) November 27, 2020
Antonio Gibson
Time to shine:
Antonio Gibson is addressing the media. His said this game is the story of his life. Anytime God puts the spotlight on him, he knows it's time to shine.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Trusting your blockers:
Gibson said the running backs have been doing a good job of trusting their blockers and hitting their gaps in the past two weeks.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
The wave:
Gibson: "Usually it's the peace sign. Today it was the wave." https://t.co/IzLsndFccg
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 27, 2020
Complementary football:
Gibson believes the offense isn't beating itself and playing complementary football. They're also learning to capitalize.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Take the lead and dominate:
Gibson felt like tonight was the first time the team finished a game. They were able to take a lead and dominate after that.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Playoffs:
Antonio Gibson said: "Our record isn't the best; the conference isn't the best but we're still in it. That gives us hope. That's what we're pushing for. If we can make the playoffs, why not?"
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 27, 2020
Gibson said the mood right now is about finishing. There are five games left, and Washington is in first place in the NFC East. When it comes to making the playoffs, Gibson said, "Why not us?"
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Cowboys:
RB Antonio Gibson, who grew up a Falcons fan: "Not a lot of people like the Cowboys."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) November 27, 2020
Trick plays:
Gibson said the offense loves the trick plays because they keep the defense on its toes.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin
TD-saving tackle:
Turns out @TheTerry_25 hit up DK Metcalf after his chasedown play, and he gets the comparison with his hustle play, "but I'm Terry McLaurin at the end of the day. ... It's a different type of mentality I feel like. You can't quit on any type of play." pic.twitter.com/JNGOM2FATs
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin is in a sweet turtleneck and addressing the media. On his touchdown-saving play, McLaurin said he just wanted to keep playing until the whistle blew.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin on the INT chasedown. Saw Jaylon Smith and thought, "I can run him down. ... I just wanted to keep playing til the whistle blew."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) November 27, 2020
McLaurin said when you have the chance to run down a player to save a touchdown, you do it.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin: I feel like you have to do that as a leader (never give up on a play). Lead by example and that's what you have to do as a leader. He said he hit DK Metcalf up after he made his rundown play but that he's Terry McLaurin at the end of the day. pic.twitter.com/LLieePmdpQ
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 27, 2020
Logan Thomas pass play:
McLaurin said the Logan Thomas trick play has been in the playbook for a few weeks now. Scott Turner said before the game he wasn't going to hold anything back. McLaurin said the play was well-executed.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Scott Turner:
Terry McLaurin said OC Scott Turner told players last night that he "wasn't going to hold anything back."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 27, 2020
Lots of tricks.
First place:
McLaurin said being in first place is something to be proud of, but they can't take any breaks and have a lot of football left to play. They'll enjoy this win tonight and get ready for the undefeated Steelers.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Antonio Gibson:
McLaurin said Gibson is very special and he might not even know how good he can really be.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Jeremy Reaves
Fake punt:
On stopping Dallas' fake punt, Reaves said the special teams unit knew there might be some trickery tonight. They had been practicing their safe look for a while now, and the unit made a great play to force the turnover on downs.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Tim Settle
Dominant DL:
The Penguin Tim Settle is addressing the media. He said there is a high expectation on the defensive line, and the unit can be dominant when it executes.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Penguin sack dance:
— Tim Settle Jr (@tim_settle) November 27, 2020
Settle said he loves penguins, which is why he does the celebration every time he gets a sack. He said we'll be seeing more of it for the rest of the season.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Chase Young
Trust:
Chase Young is addressing the media is feeling good after taking first place in the NFC East. He said the team is trusting each other, and when everyone trusts each other, it can have games like it had against the Cowboys.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Terry McLaurin:
Young said everyone should know what type of player Terry McLaurin is now. He works hard and doesn't stop until the whistle blows.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Montez Sweat:
Young said Montez Sweat is a physical freak. Sweat brings it every Sunday, Young said, and that's going to keep happening.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Chase Young on Montez Sweat's INT for a TD: "Tez is a freak.... That's my guy. We gonna keep rocking."
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 27, 2020
Impact on Thanksgiving:
Young said he wanted to be remembered for the Thanksgiving game. He wanted to make an impact on this game and tried to give his best. Young had two tackles and a sack.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Chase Young: I wanted to be remembered for this game. I wanted to make an impact. I used to watch this game (Thanksgiving Day) as a kid all the time. I played with a few chips on my shoulder today and I'm glad we came away with a team win. pic.twitter.com/REpXsJQsXU
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) November 27, 2020
Sweeping the Cowboys:
Young said it feels great to sweep the Cowboys. He said he played with a few chips on his shoulder today, and it felt to go out today and play well.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Chase Young had a huge smile on his face when I brought up his tweets about hating the Cowboys.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) November 27, 2020
Said that both his mother and his late grandfather are fans, and his grandfather is both mad, but also happy up in heaven for him playing well https://t.co/CGJOoOp3AZ
Alex Smith
Starting after injury:
Smith said he never thought in a million years he would be in a position to be 2-1 as a starter this year after his injury. Truly an amazing comeback for the quarterback.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Alex Smith, on getting a win on this Thanksgiving given where he was on Thanksgiving two years ago: "I never would've dreamt in a million years this would be happening."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) November 27, 2020
Trick plays:
Smith said it's fun to be a part of the gadget and misdirection plays Washington ran tonight. What better time to run them than on Thanksgiving?
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
Challenges:
Smith said the challenges are going to be different every week, and it's good for Washington to learn how to win in a variety of ways.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) November 27, 2020
1st place:
Alex Smith on being in 1st place: "I'm not gonna get into too much of that. Some of that can be dangerous. We're in the middle of the season; we've got a good thing going. It's important to stay shortsighted."
— John Keim (@john_keim) November 27, 2020
Wisdom.