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Dwayne Haskins Jr. Presser: More confident in his overall game, “It’s just trusting the guys around you”

Dwayne Haskins Jr. speaks to the media after today’s practice

By Scott Jennings@ScottJenningsHH Aug 31, 2020, 4:00pm EDT

Dwayne Haskins Jr. talked about being on a real football field again, and also sharing the pro experience with his Ohio State teammate Chase Young for the first time. He is still working to prove himself every day, to his coaches, his teammates, and himself. Entering training camp, Haskins wanted to show the work he put in, his accountability, leadership, and his understanding of the offense. He appreciates Head Coach Ron Rivera’s hands on approach and the time he has spent with him.

(Note: Video was not made available from the team)

Chase Young:

Dwayne Haskins is addressing the media now. He said he felt a whole new sense of urgency being on the field. He also loved being on the field as Chase Young again. It's something they've talked about for a while now.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 31, 2020

Dwayne Haskinks said being on the field for the first time with Chase Young is something that he and his former Ohio State teammate talked about a lot. A little less than two weeks before it's for real.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 31, 2020

Putting in the work:

Haskins said that entering training camp, he wanted to show how much work he put in this offseason. Also wanted to show accountability, leadership and an understanding of the offense.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 31, 2020

Haskins said he wanted to show off the hard work he put in during the offseason throughout training camp. He feels like he has accomplished that.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 31, 2020

Ron Rivera:

`Dwayne Haskins says "I just think that Ron has done a great job with me with attention to details."

Says he's been very "hands-on" & appreciates his time with him.

Feels good w/ Dontrelle Inman
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 31, 2020

Cam Sims/Dontrelle Inman:

Haskins points out Cam Sims for coming on strong at the end of training camp. He also talked about how his relationship has grown with Dontrelle Inman, who signed with the team Aug. 3.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 31, 2020

Trusting himself:

Haskins said he's gotten much more comfortable trusting himself at the top of his drop. If the throw is there, he's going to make it.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 31, 2020

Trusting teammates:

Dwayne Haskins speaking to the media now. He said he's more confident now in his overall game. "It's just trusting the guys around you," he said. He also mentioned that it's about knowing where guys are (or aren't)
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 31, 2020

Comfortable in the offense:

Haskins said he started feeling more comfortable with himself in the offense. He's been trying to show that he can lead his teammates and get them to compete.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 31, 2020

Haskins said he's always thought of himself as a good decision maker. But as he's developed, he said he's become more comfortable recognizing when the defense is trying to bait him into a throw. He's also learned not to force passes or extend plays that are not there.
— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) August 31, 2020

Interception in practice:

Haskins said the INT to Darby in EZ was a result of not having made that throw before in camp.

Just under threw it. n

Learning moment for sure.
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 31, 2020

Fake crowd noise:

Haskins: "It was weird" on pumped in crowd noise....

But said it was loud.

Reminded him of practice in the horseshoe at @OhioStateFB
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 31, 2020