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Ronald Darby signed a 1-year deal with the Washington Redskins after spending the last 3 years on the rival Philadelphia Eagles. He's excited to return home to the DMV, and to play against his former team. He says he's fully healthy right now, after missing 20 games with the Eagles. He's also looking forward to playing for Ron Rivera and with the Redskins defensive line.
Ron Rivera:
New Redskins CB Ronald Darby says he respects Ron Rivera and thinks "things can change" with the team
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 3, 2020
Ronald Darby, just like Kendall Fuller, has noticed that corners in Ron Rivera's defense thrive. He also has noticed that those dudes then get paid
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 3, 2020
Injury update:
"I'm good right now; I'm great now," Ronald Darby said when asked about how injuries have impacted his development as a cornerback #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 3, 2020
Darby said he's feeling great right now. He's dealt with his share of injuries the past three years, including a torn ACL.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 3, 2020
Returning to the DMV:
"I'm from the DMV, so I grew up a Redskins fan." Ronald Darby said it's so cool he gets to play for the team he grew up loving as a kid #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 3, 2020
Ron Darby says "I grew up a Redskins fan," also excited to play the Eagles twice a year
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 3, 2020
Proving himself:
Darby said he has a lot to prove, especially playing on his second straight one-year deal
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 3, 2020
Darby said that every year, whether he played good or bad, is another chance to prove himself. Said his main focus is to take care of his body, stay healthy and make plays.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 3, 2020
Ronald Darby just hopes to have an impact, making plays. Before the lockdown, said he was working on his strength, deep core, stretching more. #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 3, 2020
Role in the Redskins defense:
Ronald Darby hasn't had much conversations with coaches because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so he doesn't know much about his role, but he hopes to be a guy who can "go out and just make plays." #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 3, 2020
Sean Davis/Kendall Fuller:
Darby thinks this #Redskins secondary is going to be a special group. He likes the fact that he, Sean Davis and Kendall Fuller are from the DMV are and said he's known Davis since high school.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) April 3, 2020
Ronald Darby mentioned the fact that the secondary is currently chocked full of DMV guys in Kendall Fuller (Good Counsel), Sean Davis (Maret, Maryland) and him (Potomac), and that he's known them both since high school, and thinks this secondary can be special #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) April 3, 2020
Redskins pass rush:
Darby on the pass rush helping coverage: The quicker the quarterback has to get the ball of out his hands, the more aggressive the secondary can play.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) April 3, 2020