Jack Del Rio Presser: People will question the defense until we play at a higher level

Tight ends coach Pete Hoener is in COVID-19 protocols. He’s not at practice.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 14, 2021

Washington Thurs., practice report:

DNP
RT Sam Cosmi (ankle)
LB Jared Norris (shoulder)
WR Curtis Samuel (groin)
RG Brandon Scherff (knee)
WR Cam Sims (hamstring)
TE Sammis Reyes (back)

Limited
DE Jon Allen
WR Dyami Brown
RB Antonio Gibson
LB Cole Holcomb
DE J. Smith-Williams

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio said Patrick Mahomes has been tremendous at eluding the rush and has a variety of talented weapons to get the ball to.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 14, 2021

Asked about Alex Smith’s comments that Washington’s defense has been “predictable” defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio firmly disagrees. “Anybody can take shots”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio on the criticism that his defense is "predictable": "Bottom line is we have plenty of looks that we present, plenty of personnel packages that we have presented, plenty of calls that we presented. It's about execution, and we haven't executed at a high enough level."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2021

More Del Rio: "There's not going to be an answer where everyone says, 'OK' and you stop questioning..." He said people can "question it until we play at a higher level. The bottom line is we're working hard on this."

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio, WFT DC and ex-Raiders coach, on the Jon Gruden emails: "It was, I guess, shocking. Embarrassingly bad for a person in that position... I don't have much respect for it." pic.twitter.com/kET7TH1qV2

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio on the Jon Gruden emails: "It was, I guess, shocking. Embarrassingly bad for a person in that position to have those kinds of thoughts and to express them like that. I don't have much respect for it."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2021

Del Rio on if the Gruden-Allen emails are indicative of the NFL culture: pic.twitter.com/H8aqiudZzz

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio said his memory of Sean Taylor was that “he was an absolute force.” He mentioned that it’s great that the team is honoring him. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/vsnAD0muWt

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio: “I know I’m saying the same things… but the reality is our guys are working hard” pic.twitter.com/E6NyZ6cmkK

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 14, 2021

Jack Del Rio on Jamin Davis. Says the rookie LB is being a bit too "careful" in the game. Just wants him to play free.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 14, 2021

LB Jamin Davis trying to be too exact at times, DC Jack Del Rio said. He's been put in a tough position at Mike and can overthink.

"[We] want him to let it rip a little bit."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 14, 2021

Del Rio knows Jamin Davis cares about his craft — but maybe cares too much right now. JDR: "Would like him to say 'To heck with it, I'm going to go play'

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 14, 2021

Scott Turner on if the shin limits Antonio Gibson: "No. he's good. He's not limited. We take care of him during the week and we make sure he's ready to go, but as of now once Sunday hits he's ready to go."

Note: Kansas City the 29th-ranked run defense

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2021

Scott Turner addressing the media. Felt like the offense moved the ball well, but not finishing in the red zone really made the difference. When you’re in those situations, you can’t leave with three or zero points. They have to score touchdowns.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 14, 2021

Chase Young on Sean Taylor: pic.twitter.com/Cqxyf7KstY

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 14, 2021

Tress Way feels like he’s hit a few lower punts this year and is a “little frustrated” with his performance so far. Loves how his coverage team is working for him and is looking to get into his “groove” ASAP pic.twitter.com/W3u9wti3MC

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 14, 2021

Local kid Jaret Patterson with his Sean Taylor memories. Remembers his first game vividly as well as his emotions on the tragic day. pic.twitter.com/5xY3bDnagX

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 14, 2021

Jaret Patterson, who grew up right next to FedEx Field and has been a lifelong Washington fan, shared some of its memories of rooting for Sean Taylor: pic.twitter.com/Yo1y9kjjj3

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 14, 2021

Jaret Patterson cried the day Sean Taylor died. Remembers heading to school when it happened. “He was a one of a kind player. I can’t wait to see the ceremony.” Patterson knows ST’s highlights through and through, brings up his preseason pick vs. DEN in No. 36 pic.twitter.com/gfHQ4erjLc

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 14, 2021