Ron Rivera and Kyle Smith talk about the Redskins 2020 draft

Redskins Virtual Draft Party presented by 7-Eleven https://t.co/VGOmh2OlLh

— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 25, 2020

QB Dwayne Haskins is on the #Redskins virtual draft party with Voice of the Redskins Larry Michael and Fred Smoot. Haskins calls Gibson "dynamic" and said AGG plays "above the rim."

Come hang: https://t.co/kHNDCKKrQ5

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Haskins said it's been a little challenging, but he noted that the reads are still the same. It's more the terminology that's different.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Haskins: "Defense wins championships, and I'm really excited about the guys we have up front."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Haskins said that in addition to singing, @youngchase907 can also dance. He does it all

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Haskins: "My birthday is coming up next week, so I'm excited about that."

Fred Smoot: "You're going to be doing nothing for your birthday, just like I did nothing for mine last week."

Haskins: "That's because you're old, man!"

Take it easy on 'em, Dwayne.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Collins emphasizes how much having a quality pass rush helps the secondary. Allows them to be more aggressive, too.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Collins said he's been working out at a field nearby him that's not close. Just trying to push himself as hard as possible so that he's ready when the #Redskins return to the facility.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Getting the sense Adrian would have preferred Trent staying in DC.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020

Adrian Peterson: "Obviously things between Trent and the organization weren't where they needed to be. I wish we could have got more for him. He'll be happy in San Francisco, but I know I'll miss him here."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020

.@AdrianPeterson said on the virtual draft party that the whole running back room is excited for the #Redskins new offensive system. He's worked with offensive coordinator Scott Turner at Minnesota, so he's familiar with the offense Turner wants to implement.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020

Peterson said the #Redskins did a great job in this year's #NFLDraft. He has two new offensive linemen to block for him in Saahdiq Charles from LSU and Keith Ismael from San Diego State.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020

Adrian Peterson: "I'm feeling good. I feel like I've got 4 or 5 more years left. I'm going to ride until the wheels fall off."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) April 25, 2020

Peterson feels like the #Redskins have the talent to win now. "The sky is limit for us. We just have to put the work in."

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020

Coach Ron Rivera on the #Redskins virtual draft party: Said he thought the #Redskins filled a lot of needs. Also brought up adding the "Swiss Army Knife" in third-round RB Antonio Gibson.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Smith calls Antonio Gibson a "late riser" and an "exciting prospect." Explosive, fast player who can catch the ball, make guys miss. "That versatility is what we're excited about."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

.@RiverboatRonHC is now on the virtual draft party. He said he feels very strong about the players the #Redskins drafted. They were looking for players who can offer position flexibility, and they certainly have that this year.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 25, 2020

Ron Rivera talks about guys that can play multiple positions being a priority. He's said this over and over since he came to Washington. And done it in free agency and the draft.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020

Rivera said AGG has multiple position flex and will provide some matchup problems going forward.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Smith on Antonio Gandy-Golden: "He's big, he's physical and has elite ball skills."

Added that you want to have a basketball-type lineup at wide receiver. Adding AGG helps create that. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Rivera said AGG can be particularly effective in the red zone and on third downs. Will also be a solid blocker in addition to a pass-catcher. #Redskins.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Rivera on AGG @gandygolden11:

"He's a big physical receiver. Good size, good speed. He's a guy who can make his presence felt in the redzone. He can block. He's got special teams value as well".#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Rivera expects Charles to compete at left tackle and left guard: "He had a very good senior campaign."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 25, 2020

Rivera said Saahdiq Charles will have an opportunity to compete at left tackle and left guard. Charles primarily played tackle at LSU.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Rivera was impressed with how fourth-round tackle Saahdiq Charles played down the stretch this past season for LSU. Expects him to "transition very nicely for us."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Smith said that from a talent perspective, LSU tackle Saahdiq Charles is better than a fourth-round pick.

Also said Senior Director of Player Development Malcolm Blacken had a long interview with Charles.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Kyle Smith cont;

"We've done a lot work on him. We had a long Zoom meeting with him. We're excited to give him an opportunity with the #Redskins".

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Ron Rivera said he talked to LSU coach Ed Orgeron about Saahdiq Charles and believes he learned from his mistakes. "This is a young man that wants it. Rivera adds that Malcolm Blacken will work with Charles and he will be on a short leash.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020

Ron Rivera on Saahdiq Charles and his character concerns;

"He was going to have to stay clean and finish the season. I do believe that you give guys opportunities (to redeem) if they demonstrate they want it. We'll watch him. We feel comfortable".#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Rivera just referred to fifth-round defender Khaleke Hudson as a "very, very dynamic player." Compared him to former first-round pick Jabrill Peppers.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Rivera said he's trying to change the mentality of the defensive front. Wants to attack, be aggressive and play the run on the way to the quarterback. Also wants to play fast and physical football.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Smith: "We got better. No doubt about it."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Smith said drafting Chase Young was a "no brainer."

"You love everything about the guy."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 25, 2020

Kyle Smith on the Trent Williams trade: "It's been a long process. We're relieved that it's over."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 26, 2020

Kyle, continued

"A lot of different layers to it. We did the best we could, we opened it up to the agent to find a partner. We wish him the best. Coach does as well. But we're moving forward". #Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Rivera on Williams trade:

"We talked about wanting a winning culture. We talked about wanting guys who wanted to be part of it. This was an opportunity to move on from a guy who wanted to leave. We feel good about where we are moving forward".#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith, said that the tape tells you that Williams is a first-round value, but what devalued him was what happened the last two years. Said he personally can't wait to stop talking about it and move on #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 26, 2020

Smith: "At the end of the day, for the Washington Redskins, what we got for with a fifth and a third, we're happy with what we got. And it's time to move on. We're ready to move forward. I can't wait personally to stop talking about it and can't wait to stop hearing about it." https://t.co/4vqyvtORAq

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith says the team followed the board, and the team did address the tight end position with Logan Thomas. And Smith confirms the team added Thaddeus Moss to the team #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith on not forcing picks: "We let the board speak; you don't want to force things. That's when you ride guys up the board and make mistakes. When you add a tight end or any position it's based off that board."

— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith on Thad Moss injury report:

"He was injured so didn't perform at the combine. Everything we've got from our medical staff we feel confident in though."#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith on Thad Moss:

"He's a productive guy. He had a nice season. Has nice hands, and competes in the run game. Big time football at LSU. Big time season. Really a no-brainer to sign him as an UDFA".#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Redskins VP of Personnel Kyle Smith on bringing in Thaddeus Moss as free agent: "It was really a no brainer to sign him."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020

Ron Rivera says his Hawaiian shirt on day three of the #NFLDraft2020 is a tribute to Andy Reid.

Rivera is in the Reid coaching tree, remember. pic.twitter.com/wxF8AGlMsG

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith on running the draft with Ron Rivera:

"I feel like my role hasn't changed drastically over the last three years. When Coach came in he told me to do it how I've done it, and we'll adjust from there. It's been the same. The virtual side of it was the biggest challenge"

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith said he has really meshed with Coach Rivera and the coordinators (Scott Turner and Jack Del Rio)

"It's easy, it's smooth, we're on the same page."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Kyle Smith on the process with coach Ron Rivera: "It was easy, it was smooth. We were on the same page. I've been very happy with how easily we meshed. That's what made the process very smooth."

— John Keim (@john_keim) April 26, 2020

Ron Rivera on Kyle Smith: "I just want to say I really think Kyle did a great job."

If somebody was trying out for the GM role, sounds like he did well

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 26, 2020

Depth at the offensive line was a need for the #Redskins, and Rivera feels strong about the players they added throughout the draft. In addition to Charles, they also added another center in Keith Ishmael from San Diego State.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 26, 2020

Rivera:

"We had a couple of mock drafts we ran through with our entire group to test our IT systems. We had no issues. The last one we did went through to the 4th round. Included trades. Gave us a taste of what to expect. Went smooth."#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Turner says that there was more value at other positions than tight ends throughout the draft. Added that Logan Thomas has a good skillset but hasn't had many opportunities.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Young says he's more motivated every day and is itching to get to know his teammates. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Chase Young on the #Redskins defensive front: "If you slide to me, there's dogs over there ready to eat."

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 26, 2020

Chase Young on the responsibility that comes with being taken in the 1st round:

"It's special. The DMV culture, kids out here beating their feet at the GoGos. I'm definitely excited to be a role model for those guys. I'm going to be myself. My parents raised me well"#Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Young, continued:

"I don't feel no pressure. I'm content right now. I'm ready to work. My preparation allows me not to feel pressure or feel nervous. I'm ready". #Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Chase Young about going against Dallas

"That's going to feel good. My Mom USED to be a Dallas fan. Not anymore. It's crazy though because when I was young, people used to tell her 'what if Chase gets drafted by the #Redskins one day?'. Crazy"

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020

Dwayne Haskins on Chase Young

"He's so different. Ever changing. His diet was crazy. He takes everything so seriously, down to what he eats!"

Young on Haskins:

"As the QB, when you see him throw, he's the best I've ever seen!"@dh_simba7 @youngchase907 #Redskins

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoRCC) April 26, 2020