Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney introductory pressers: “You don’t want to mortgage your future”

LIVE: Our new football executives Martin Mayhew & Marty Hurney speak to the media https://t.co/UHB2ixcDhC

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) February 3, 2021

LIVE: Our new football executives Martin Mayhew & Marty Hurney speak to the media https://t.co/UHB2ixcDhC

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) February 3, 2021

Rivera: "Both of these guys were very impressive during this process. ... This is a homecoming of sorts for both of them."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Eric Stokes has been promoted to senior vice president of player personnel.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew says Washington will look at QB situation "very thoroughly" but adds that Alex Smith was impressive going 5-1 in his starts last season. Hurney says "extremely impressed" with Smith and Heinicke

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew says he was really impressed with what Alex Smith did last year. Hurney then mentions Heinicke.

Hurney on the quarterback position: "We've just to go through the process. We've got a lot of work to do."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew, on what they look for in a franchise QB, said they look for a complete player, but especially his character.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

Arm-talent, leadership and football character are the most important qualities for a QB in Mayhew's mind.

Hurney says "the quarterback is really the lead piece for you." #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Mayhew and Hurney talk broadly about the quarterbacks here, saying positive things about those here. Mayhew said the Senior Bowl excursion last week was just part of the puzzle as they explore options.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew: "It was very personal for me. .... This franchise has been really an important part of my life. I've kept an eye on it and I really wanted to be here."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Mayhew says "it's very personal for him" to return to Washington. "This franchise has really been an important part of my life." Mayhew a part of 1991 Super Bowl team, last Washington team to win more than 10 games

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Mart Hurney just told reporters that Martin Mayhew was a player in DC when he was working in public relations with the team.

31 years later, they're back toger and in new roles.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew & Marty Hurney addressing the media! Hurney: Grew up in the area, "It's neat to come back home." Martin: Won a SB here, met his wife here, had kids here. #welcomehome #washingtonfootballteam

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew on what attracted him to Washington: "I think we're on the cusp of something special."

Marty Hurney says it's a passionate owner who wants to win and provides the necessary resources. pic.twitter.com/3b5PoLzOAv

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 3, 2021

Marty Hurney: "Philosophically all three of us are on the same page ... and Eric Stokes as well."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

Mayhew: "There's no ego here between either of us. We want to win a championship."

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) February 3, 2021

On job duties:
Martin: "There is no ego here between both of us."
Marty: "We have a same philosophy - we like each other - The only thing that matters is to win games."
They are in constant communication and say they compliment each other well.

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) February 3, 2021

Mayhew on the power structure in Washington: "It's very loosely defined. There's no ego here between both of us."

Hurney: "The only thing that matters to either one of us is to win games. That's what it's all about."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Mayhew says he and Hurney will set the table for Ron Rivera to make final decisions.
Coach-centric folks.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew learned how a coach-centric approach should work during his time in San Fran. The way Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch were "really tight" showed him how the model can lead to so much success and he's eager to apply that with Ron Rivera

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew says this move was about "Ron changing the culture last year" and they are looking for players with "football passion" #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Marty Hurney and Martin Mayhew said they're looking for the "right kind of guys" to continue the culture change in Washington,.

Said Hurney: "I think it takes a mix. ... Ideally you have a veteran in each room to help groom those guys."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

.@NickiJhabvala asks if it's necessary to find the QB of the future this offseason.

For those playing the "drink every time they praise Alex Smith" game, please hand over your keys. pic.twitter.com/AiGSb4XdwG

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 3, 2021

Mayhew says Washington wants to be "smart and aggressive" to find a QB. Hurney says similar, Washington doesnt want to "mortgage the future"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew, asked if there's a line in finding a franchise QB but not mortgaging the future: "I don't know if there is that line. ... You want to be smart but you also want to be aggressive in that process."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) February 3, 2021

Mayhew on fixing QB - "Is it going to be this year or is it going to be next year? Whenever it is we'll get the right guy."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera on Washington finding their QB of the future: "We've got to make sure we find the right one. Is it imperative to find right now? Not necessarily, but we'd like to."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Rivera chiming in about the quarterback spot: "We've got to make sure we find the right one. That's the key. ... We're going to exhaust every avenue. Would I like to find one? Absolutely. But we're not in a hurry."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera, asked if QB Alex Smith is expected to be on the roster next season: "We have to continue to go through our process. We've got to sit down to talk about it and discuss it."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) February 3, 2021

Asked about a Stafford trade, Rivera will only say that Washington is looking at all available QB options

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin: "This is my dream job, I've wanted this for a long time." Martin was telling his teammates when he played here his goal was to be a GM in the NFL, pretty cool he gets that role where he played.

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) February 3, 2021

Marty Hurney quoted Bum Phillips (cc: @sonofbum) when asked about how close he feels the WFT team is to being a SB contender. Hurney said it starts with "one good decision" and "if you knock on the door long enough, eventually you’re going to knock it down."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

Marty Hurney praised @JimNagy_SB & the @seniorbowl process this year...

Says they were able to talk to 136 (gulp!) players during their time down there.

Obviously important considering no combine/facility visits, etc. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew, asked if he anticipates any more changes to the front office: "I don't anticipate any changes anytime soon."

He said he liked the college scouts when he met them at the Senior Bowl.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) February 3, 2021

WFT GM Martin Mayhew says that he doesn’t anticipate an additional changes to the scouting dept. had a chance to meet with them at Senior Bowl. Did say time will tell, but reinforced he’s not anticipating any other movement on that front.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) February 3, 2021

Mayhew says he doesn't anticipate other changes to the front office/scouting department for now. Says he was impressed with the college scouting staff during Senior Bowl week.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 3, 2021

Asked about any fave restaurants from their previous time in town, Mayhew pushes the team cafeteria. Adds if he's plugging a restaurant, he wants to get paid. Respect.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera says it was Dan Snyder that suggested adding both Mayhew and Hurney to the mix because Ron loved them both and was torn. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera said having such a diverse staff was not necessarily intended or the primarily goal. Said he just hired the people he felt were best fit for the job. "I do think it's important that there is diversity. I think it's huge, whether it's by race or gender."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera, when asked if anyone is untouchable in a possible trade for a QB: "I'm not going to get into that. I don't think that's fair. We got a lot of good football players that we really truly like on our team."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

So much good stuff in this press conference. But our GM saying "I find that when you talk a lot about trades, people don't want to do business with you" might be my fav part. In my words, professionalism matters and "loose lips sink ships". I'm preaching this to my biz folks too.

— Jason Wright (@whoisjwright) February 3, 2021

I like the mentality here -- Mayhew: "I was a 10th round draft choice, nothing is promised in this league." He goes on to say, "I put my head down and worked. I'm fortunate to have this opportunity." #WashingtonFootball

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) February 3, 2021

Rivera said Kyle Allen is recovering well and is out of state to work on his rehab, but he'll be an ERFA next month: "Kyle is most certainly part of what we're doing right now."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) February 3, 2021

When asked about Alex Smith a couple times, Ron Rivera kept saying they have a process to go through. When asked about Kyle Allen he said he's a part of what Washington's doing right now.

Different tones to his answers on those two guys.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 3, 2021

The one thing that also stands out that has been emphasized by Ron, Marty & Martin is this :

Just because you have a franchise QB - that guy needs significant help around them.

Have talked about this non-stop. People always overlook selling soul for QB.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera on the balance of trading a bunch of a 1st-round picks for a franchise QB: "If you do have your franchise QB, can you protect him and do you have enough playmakers around him?"

Said he'd hate to bring in a guy and not provide him the necessary tools to win.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera: "We're not stuck on one particular style of play for our quarterback." Said they can be flexible to the talent they've got.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 3, 2021

Ive been saying this a few weeks, and Ron Rivera just said it, Washington doesnt have to get a mobile QB. They have to get a good QB, and if it's an accurate pocket passer, that's great

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

On owner Dan Snyder: pic.twitter.com/2fxKzej3cX

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 3, 2021

Asked about working for Dan Snyder, Martin Mayhew says he respects Washington's owner and knows he wants to win. Hurney says mostly the same thing, says Snyder has a "burning desire to win"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Martin Mayhew says the #WashingtonFootball defense was between "good and great" last year. Mayhew says they thought (with #49ers) they could attack some on the back end but D-Line was dominant.

Mayhew called it an "excellent defense"

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Asked about Cam Newton in free agency, Ron Rivera says "nothing is off the table" and Washington will continue to explore all their options.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 3, 2021

Brandon Scherff's future here? - Coach Rivera says he is one of the players we are most certainly discussing.

— Julie Donaldson (@juliedonaldson_) February 3, 2021

.@RiverboatRonHC praises Rob Rogers, calling him a "hero" and how he took many of the administrative duties that Rivera was dealing with -- with no GM.

Says Rogers expanded role saved them but took away from his job duties. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera describes parting ways with Kyle Smith as an opportunity to have a fresh start in Washington. pic.twitter.com/0NokNjiKQ4

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 3, 2021

Why move on from Kyle Smith?

"Kyle did a great job here. He really did. He's been part of some things that happened here."

Really happy he landed w/ #Falcons and a fresh start.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) February 3, 2021

Ron Rivera on Kyle Smith: "Kyle did a great job here. He really did. I'm really happy for him that he got the Atlanta job." He mentioned wanting to give him a fresh start and that he got a fresh start after his run in Carolina.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 3, 2021