Taylor Heinicke Presser: I’m still pissed off about the Saints game

LIVE: QB Taylor Heinicke speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/nvTSxYb2qn

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 13, 2021

Taylor Heinicke said he can improve on getting the ball out faster by making sure his footwork is sound. On one throw that was late to McLaurin, Heinicke admits he took a seven-step drop instead of five. Put everything behind.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 13, 2021

Taylor Heinicke on Patrick Mahomes.. and why he doesn’t try to take anything from his game. pic.twitter.com/b8bEgYA2i3

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 13, 2021

Taylor Heinicke: “I don’t know if you can pick up anything from Mahomes.” When Taylor was out of the NFL, he’d coach kids who were trying to do stuff like Patrick and he’d remind them “Listen, you’re not Mahomes.” Appreciated his straightforward answer on this pic.twitter.com/LjLB3tPxiT

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 13, 2021

Asked by @michaelpRTD if he does anything to flush a bad outing like his game vs. the Saints, Taylor Heinicke says quite simply: no. "I'm still pissed off about it"

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 13, 2021

Heinicke on last weeks game: "I'm still pissed off about it, just using it as fuel to get better this week."

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 13, 2021

LIVE: WR Terry McLaurin speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/3nyAyuDumm

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 13, 2021

Terry McLaurin addressing the media. Said he came into the league trying to make the most of every opportunity. He was excited to work on special teams to start his career, but he wanted to pursue being a No. 1 receiver. He credits faith and determination for his rise in 3 years.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Terry McLaurin hasn’t forgotten his special teams roots. Drafted to help there, he hasn’t been asked to do so. But it’s in his heart. pic.twitter.com/461YgKGcCY

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 13, 2021

Terry McLaurin said he joins special-teams meetings on Fridays & guys look at him, like, "Dude, you're the No. 1 WR. What're you doing here?"

"I'm a special-teams player at heart....I tell Nate [Kaczor] all the time, if you ever need me, I have no problem going back out there!"

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 13, 2021

Apparently, this is a weekly thing. He'll check in on Fridays because he's part of the onside kick unit, but he added he just naturally pays attention to special teams periods in practice, too. He loved being a gunner. https://t.co/IoeXzqFPPu

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 13, 2021

On Dyami Brown, McLaurin said the rookie has been improving every week. He's really excited about the impact Brown can have for the offense as he grows.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

McLaurin said Brown is really smooth in his routes. He kind of just glides out there, he said.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Terry McLaurin on the pre-game smoke machine as they run out of the tunnel (players got lost in it last week): pic.twitter.com/bCny3MLUPv

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 13, 2021

Asked about the smoke machine at FedEx Field and Terry McLaurin erupts - says “last game it was a challenge.” The smoke machine is wild.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 13, 2021

Terry McLaurin is SO EXCITED TO DISCUSS THE SMOKE. Said last week was the worst. https://t.co/zNjZwmi70T

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 13, 2021

DeAndre Carter's feel for the game was the first thing McLaurin noticed about the vet. He may not always have the biggest role, but he knows how to operate in the slot and the outside.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

McLaurin said this is the most fun group of WRs he’s played with. No one is playing selfishly and there’s a variety of sizes and skillsets in the room.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Terry saw this in Taylor today. "He's always serious" but at practice a few hours ago "he was a little more serious." Terry loves the way Heinicke responds and he wants the offense to help the QB out more https://t.co/CGXCbERqQQ

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 13, 2021

Jon Allen on the excessive smoke: "It's ridiculous."

Also said it's dangerous.

Asked by @michaelpRTD how he navigates: "Pray." https://t.co/psrB7LWoPv

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 13, 2021

LIVE: CB Kendall Fuller speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/7a2I0HdWjx

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 13, 2021

Kendall Fuller addressing the media. The Chiefs are going to be a challenge, he said, with Mahomes throwing to a bunch of playmakers. It will be a test, but he and the defense are looking forward to it.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Fuller has seen a lot of similarities between Rivera and Andy Reid. They’re both competitive, expect a lot out of their players and they both preach fundamentals

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

DB Kendall Fuller said the defense has to be locked in for all four quarters. He mentioned it’s three plays here or there that can cost a team a game. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 13, 2021

Kendall Fuller knows that this year is off to a bad, bad start for the defense but he says 2020 was a rough beginning for them too. Thinks the little things are what's separating them from similar success this season pic.twitter.com/waX6ZHDjW1

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 13, 2021