Ron Rivera Presser: “I thought we’d be better in terms of our record.”

LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks with the media https://t.co/yjkjPI1WRs

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 29, 2021

Game status
Out
WR Dyami Brown (knee)
OT Sam Cosmi (ankle)
WR Curtis Samuel (groin)

Questionable
CB William Jackson III (knee)
G Brandon Scherff (knee)
WR Cam Sims (hamstring)
OT Cornelius Lucas (illness, non-covid)

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2021

This is a really good question from @BenStandig and a wild answer from Ron.

Curtis Samuel played 25 snaps against Atlanta, a game that took place 26 days ago. pic.twitter.com/4Z5h2taLoe

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 29, 2021

Ron Rivera said he isn’t considering placing WR Curtis Samuel (groin) on IR because they would lose him for the rest of the year.

“After this week, we have eight games left.”

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 29, 2021

Rivera on Curtis Samuel: hoping they can have him 'down the stretch.' Getting him more work, more conditioning; have 9 games after the bye and hoping he can be ready for that stretch. Played more than they wanted vs. Atl b/c of personnel issues; Rivera said that set him back

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2021

Brandon Scherff (sprained MCL) will also be questionable for Sunday. Ron Rivera said the All Pro guard is "very, very close."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 29, 2021

Ron Rivera on DEN's high altitude: "There’s a study that tells you that the elevation doesn’t really get into you until after 24 hours. We’re trying to go on that science. Hopefully that’s what it is. Again, we’ll have the oxygen on the sideline, we’ll have all that stuff..." pic.twitter.com/zThLrQYjno

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 29, 2021

Ron Rivera isn't really worried about the elevation ...says the science shows them that it doesn't really get into you until after 24 hours.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2021

Rivera on the trade deadline, which is on Tuesday at 4 p.m.: our ears are open. He, Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney have been talking about who they like and don't like.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 29, 2021

Regarding the Tuesday trade deadline, Ron Rivera said that he meets weekly with Marty Hurney, Martin Mayhew, Eric Stokes and Chris Polian.

The team's ears are open, and discussions have been had about who the front office does and doesn't like.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 29, 2021

Rivera, asked if team is where he thought they'd be : "I thought we'd be better in terms of our record. I thought we had opportunities we didn't capitalize on. All things that are correctable and things we have to correct if we expect to win games down the stretch."

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2021

Sam Mills said that Chase Young has grown in playing faster -- eliminating the stutter step, because QBs are getting it out faster -- and communicating better with his teammates what he's seeing or doing.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 29, 2021

Sam Mills on not having Ryan Kerrigan anymore and the impact: pic.twitter.com/zolk7faDp1

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 29, 2021

Second-straight day featuring a Ryan Kerrigan name drop. Today, DL coach Sam Mills III said that he still uses clips of Kerrigan to show his current pass rushers how efficient he was in his prime https://t.co/TJbIisvvPs

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 29, 2021

Mills had a ton of positive things to say about Kerrigan, and said his experience and efficiency of his pass rush ability are missed. It's one of those things coaches love to have https://t.co/yGWpOunjdJ

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 29, 2021

"Jon is relentless...Jon is reliable" - #WashingtonFootball DL Coach Sam Mills III on Jonathan Allen.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2021

Sam Mills III "It's really comforting having Matt Ioannidis back" and says when your allowed to have Tim Settle as your fourth DT in the rotation - it gives you plenty of options.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) October 29, 2021