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LIVE: Our newest playmaker Curtis Samuel meets the media https://t.co/EBXV6P1B5Y
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) March 19, 2021
Perfect fit:
Curtis Samuel said of his interest in Washington: "It was the perfect fit."
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021
Scott Turner’s offense:
Curtis Samuel: "I'm definitely excited to be here. I was in Carolina with coach Rivera and Scott (Turner). ... I feel like the offense is great."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) March 19, 2021
Curtis Samuel said his goal to just make plays for the offense, get the ball in his hands and do his thing. He understands the offense from working with OC Scott Turner, which helps, too
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021
Curtis Samuel said he's looking to stretch the field and be a great piece in the offense.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) March 19, 2021
Terry McLaurin:
Curtis Samuel says reuniting with Terry McLaurin was a huge part of wanting to come to Washington
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 19, 2021
"It was kinda crazy," Curtis Samuel, "we always talked about being teammates in the NFL, but it's kinda far fetched.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021
"I get the opportunity to play with (Terry McLaurin?!)"
Samuel said the chance to play with his former Ohio State teammate was too good to pass up
Curtis Samuel on playing with fellow Buckeye Terry McLaurin: "We always talked about being teammates. That [sounded] far-fetched. The opportunity presented itself. I was like, hold on I got the opportunity to play with him? Phenomenal player; great athlete... It's amazing."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2021
Curtis Samuel said Terry McLaurin didn't come in with much swag dancing, and he taught him how to be a better dancer. Can't wait to see this battle
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021
.@CurtisSamuel4__ A) knew @TheTerry_25 would be a 1,000-yard receiver and B) taught him how to dance. pic.twitter.com/A3dNzlkEZQ
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 19, 2021
Dancing in the endzone:
WR Curtis Samuel: "I love to dance. Y'all are gonna see a lot of dancing. If I'm in the endzone, I'm getting jiggy."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) March 19, 2021
Versatility:
Samuel said that he was fortunate enough that in Carolina his coaches and teammates put the ball in his hands. He mentioned that he has to do his job and go out and make plays regardless of where he is playing.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) March 19, 2021
.@CurtisSamuel4__ mentions that he's a natural running running back, knows all of the reads and he's still working on being a better receiver. #WashingtonFootball
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) March 19, 2021
Maturity:
Samuel's feels like he is a better and much more mature player than when Rivera had him in Carolina.
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) March 19, 2021
Washington’s QB:
Curtis Samuel said he wasn't concerned about there being no clear cut quarterback in Washington. He's focused on his job and making their job easier to throw to him.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) March 19, 2021
Speed:
Samuel on having speed in the O (He's a 4.31 guy; McLaurin was 4.35; Gibson was 4.39): "It scares a lot of defenses. Having a versatile running back... there are unlimited things we can do." Says the speed/versatility "puts the defense in positions it doesn't want to be in."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 19, 2021