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DT Jonathan Allen speaks to the media after Day 2 of minicamp https://t.co/MXPnJP6W8O
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 9, 2021
Top defense on paper:
Jon Allen is addressing the media. He agrees with Chase Young that this defense could be the best in the league, but paper and pencils don't win football games.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
New contract:
Jon Allen if he's close to a new deal: "We're both operating in good faith. No telling when anything might get done — if and when.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 9, 2021
"I want to be here."
DT Jon Allen, about to play on his fifth-year option, said his camp and the team have had good discussions about a new deal.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) June 9, 2021
"We're both operating in good faith. No telling when anything might get done — if and when. ... I want to be here, this is my home, but it’s a business.”
Continuity:
Allen is excited for the continuity coming into this year. He said the team has great players and great leadership.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Job requirements:
Jonathan Allen: "I get paid to whoop people's asses... I get paid to stuff the run and rush the passer."
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) June 9, 2021
Jon Allen, when asked about the change in technique last year when moving to a 4-3: "As a defensive lineman, I get paid to whoop people's asses. ... Regardless of what scheme I'm in, I'm going to do that at a high level."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 9, 2021
Asked Jon Allen about getting used to the scheme up front. Said doesn’t matter the scheme whether 1 gap or two gap and that “I get paid to whoop people’s ass.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021
Leadership:
Allen wants to be a leader, but leadership does not fall on one person. It's a group effort. On the D-Line, there were times when he, Daron Payne, Tim Settle and others have stepped up.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Jamin Davis:
Allen's thoughts on Jamin Davis: athletically, it's all there. He's a great player and an even better person.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick:
Allen called Ryan Fitzpatrick "a stud." He loves Fitzpatrick's swag and his ability as a leader.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Allen says of Ryan Fitzpatrick “he’s a stud... I love his mentality. ...he’s still got it. ... I know what it was like to play against him. It was tough; it was hell.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021
Ryan Kerrigan:
Jon Allen on losing Ryan Kerrigan: "you don't replace a guy like that."
— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) June 9, 2021
DE Montez Sweat speaks to the media after Day 2 of minicamp https://t.co/M8WPcngLv4
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 9, 2021
Montez Swat T-shirts are now available!@BreakingT https://t.co/WaYMcsv5f0
— WASHINGTON FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) June 5, 2021
Defensive line feeling comfortable together:
Montez Sweat is up at the podium. He said the defensive line is feeling more comfortable together.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Offseason workouts:
Sweat said he is working on every part of his game. He worked out a lot in Tampa Bay and Atlanta over the offseason.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Getting better playing with other talented players on the DL:
Being part of such a talented defensive line makes you step your own game up. He knows the teammates beside him are going to bring it every play.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Vaccination:
Montez Sweat: "I don't see me treating COVID until I actually get COVID."
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) June 9, 2021
Sweat shares his hesitancy to get the vaccine.
First answer is to question about what he makes of #WashingtonFootball team brining in vaccine experts to encourage getting vaccinated@nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/Oc709n2BTz
DE Montez Sweat on the team bringing in vaccine experts to speak to players: “I’m not a fan of it at all. ... I won’t get vaccinated until I get more facts.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) June 9, 2021
On why he’s hesitant: “I haven’t caught covid yet, so I don’t see me treating covid until I actually get covid.
Montez Sweat says he's not "a fan" of the vaccination experts the #WFT has brought in. Hasn't been vaxxed yet. Says because he hasn't caught COVID yet, no need to get vaccinated. #WashingtonFootball @team980 @WSHFootballSI @LockedWFTPod
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) June 9, 2021
Got a chance to listen back to this. Washington pass-rusher Montez Sweat said: "I probably won't get vaccinated until I got more facts and that type of stuff..."@Matthew_Paras asked why.
— Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) June 9, 2021
"I haven't caught COVID yet. I don't see me treating COVID until I actually get COVID." https://t.co/EiLgaggdNT
DE Montez Sweat said vaccines are a “constant conversation” among players, especially today following the team’s promo of them yesterday.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) June 9, 2021
Rivera said they brought in vaccine experts. Montez Sweat says he’s not going to get the vaccine “until i get more facts. I’m not a fan of it. I haven’t caught Covid yet so I don’t see me treating Covid until I actually get Covid. Everybody is entitled to their own decision.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021
Diagnosing plays quicker:
Sweat feels like he diagnosed the game a little bit quicker last year. That clearly showed up in his production with two more sacks and his first interception.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Saahdiq Charles
Injury recovery:
Saahdiq Charles is now talking to reporters. His recovery has gone well and he is getting his mobility back.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Practicing different positions:
Charles has moved around the offensive line a lot recently. He said he'll be ready to play wherever Rivera and John Matsko puts him.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Charles on which position makes him feel at home: "I feel at home on the football field."
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Getting stronger:
Charles said he has gotten stronger and more physical.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Saahdiq Charles said he’s worked a lot on staying square and using more strength at tackle and using his hands and being more physical at guard. Says “I feel at home on the field. Whenever I’m out there that’s where I feel at home.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021
Vaccination:
OL Saahdiq Charles says he’s already vaccinated, and he liked that the team brought in a vaccine expert. His mom was a nurse.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) June 9, 2021
“It’s always good to learn new knowledge. ... Were a little sheltered in our football world. I learned a lot about the vaccine that I didn’t know.”
Dax Milne
Footwork:
Dax Milne is addressing the media. He said he's grown in a lot of areas. The way Washington emphasizes footwork was an adjustment at first, but he's getting more used to it.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Adam Humphries:
Milne is grateful to have players like Adam Humphries to learn from. Said he has talked to Humphries on the basics of the game and how to read the defense.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Punt returns:
Milne said he showed on the first day of rookie minicamps that he can catch punts, and moving forward he wants to stay consistent with his reps and be a dependable option.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021
Vaccination:
Rookie Dax Milne said the vaccine talk helped. Says he had heard “there had been deaths from vaccines and a lot of side effects.” Expert told them was a lot of fake articles; said she debunked with studies etc. says guys feeling more comfortable now. Says he hasn’t gotten yet
— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021