Daily Slop: Washington hopes to get healthy during bye week; Rivera reflects on changes, team mindset at mid-season break

Rivera reflects on changes, team mindset at mid-season break
Midway through a season that has been equal parts confounding and exasperating, Ron Rivera is looking for a spark.

Washington Football Team is 2-6 again, but this hole seems much deeper - NFC East- ESPN
Washington rebounded to win the NFC East last season, but this year Dallas is 6-1, the injuries are worse and the schedule is tougher.

The five biggest reasons Washington’s season got off track - The Washington Post
The Washington Football Team has struggled to a 2-6 start in part because of injuries, a lack of impact from its big offseason additions and issues at quarterback.

Washington hopes to get healthy during bye week
Washington has struggled to score in the red zone over the past month. Ron Rivera is hoping to have some of the the team's key offensive weapons back during the bye week.

Cleveland Browns release wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. | RSN
The Cleveland Browns released star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on Friday, as ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio first reported late Thursday night.

Tough love or verbal abuse? The new lines in coaching are hard to define. - The Washington Post
As sports and society evolve, hard-driving coaches are changing their ways. But not everyone agrees on what the new rules should be.

One reason to watch every remaining Washington Football Team game in 2021 | RSN
There are plenty of reasons to tune in for the remainder of the Washington Football Team's season, even if the club's playoff chances look bleak.

3 things Washington fans should watch for in Rams vs. Titans on Sunday Night Football | RSN
Here are three things Washington Football Team fans should keep an eye on during Rams-Titans on Sunday Night Football on NBC.

DC Sports Huddle: The state of the Washington Football Team at midseason | WTOP News
The Washington Football Team takes a 2-6 record and a ton of questions into their bye week. The WTOP Sports team weighs whether Ron Rivera’s plan for rebuilding the Burgundy and Gold has a chance to succeed.

Reports: Montez Sweat suffered fractured jaw vs. Broncos, out roughly a month | RSN
Washington's standout pass rusher will reportedly be sidelined for at least the next month.