Bryce Love stepped up to the Zoom mic for the first time since being drafted in the 4th round last year. Washington drafted Love in the mid rounds even though he tore his ACL in his last game at Stanford. Love is back now, and impressing coaches and his fellow players. Love was a stud at Stanford, and has the potential to be a starting, 3 down back for Washington.
Bryce Love said he learned how to be a pro from Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson. The last 18 months have been difficult, but he is ready to return to football. Former Stanford teammate Christian McCaffrey has been a big influence on Love. He has talked to him about Washington Football Teams Offensive Coordinator Scott Turner’s system, and is ready to us his versatility to help the team.
Training Camp Press Conference - Bryce Love https://t.co/BTNh9EIN73
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 20, 2020
Returning from injury:
Bryce Love is up with the media now. He said the past 18 months have been a "tough experience" for him. He used the time to focus on his rehab and learn from his teammates like @AdrianPeterson
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Bryce Love says he learned how to be a pro from Adrian Peterson and Chris Thompson, 'finding light in the day."
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 20, 2020
Says he's behind because of not being able to play...."I look at it as a chance to repeat." and "I'm happy to be where I am."
Versatility in Scott Turner’s offense:
Love said he is comfortable in Scott Turner's system. He's able to versatile in the system, which is something he wanted to focus on during the virtual offseason.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Christian McCaffrey:
Love said he has talked to @CMC_22 about playing in the new system. He knows there's only one McCaffrey, but he wants to find ways to use his skillset in Washington's new offense.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Bryce Love has talked with Christian McCaffrey about Washington's system. "I'm excited again to follow behind" McCaffrey again.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 20, 2020
Bryce Love says knowing that Christian McCaffrey went from Stanford to Carolina and played that system excites him because of Love going from Stanford to this system.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 20, 2020
Says he's focused on being best version of him but the familiarity helps. #WFT @WSHFootballSI
Bryce Love said he talked to @CMC_22 about Scott Turner's system. Love praised McCaffrey but said "there's only one Christian. I'm trying to be the best version of myself."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 20, 2020
One of the biggest things Love took from playing with McCaffrey: always prepare like you're going to play. That's the attitude he's had since recovering from his injury.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Bryce Love says he learned from Christian McCaffery to always prepare as if you’re the starter. That’s his plan this training camp. Love wants to get out there and compete and let the chips fall. pic.twitter.com/8T826JhyCS
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 20, 2020
Getting back into football:
Love said he feels good since his recovery. The time has been a blessing, he said, because he was able to focus on his rehab and "get back into football." He's happy to be where he is today, on the field and learning through physically going through reps.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Love said it's going to be surreal playing in the first game since his injury.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Love: "it's blessing to be able to see a rep and try to replicate it."
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Love is focused on being the best version of himself. He knows Washington took a chance on him when they drafted him, and he's been having fun going through training camp.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Adrian Peterson:
Love has learned a lot from Peterson about how to prepare for games and taking care of his body. He's also learned different workouts from Peterson, who also had to come back from a torn ACL.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Competition:
Bryce Love thinks he "stacks up well" in the RB room. What else would he say? But it's a fun competition and easily the deepest unit on the offense so how he fits is a definite question this camp. Tbd.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 20, 2020
Ron Rivera:
Love said Ron Rivera's mindset has stuck out to him. Rivera preaches family, and that can be felt throughout the entire team.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 20, 2020
Bryce Love took a pre-draft visit to Carolina and spent time with Ron Rivera there before he was hired by Washington. Said Love: "For a Cal guy, he's a pretty cool dude, so I'll give him that."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 20, 2020