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Contract extensions:
Rivera says the extensions for Allen and Thomas was the team identifying players theyre going to win with going forward.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2021
Ron Rivera on signing Jonathan Allen and Logan Thomas: “I’m just glad it’s out of the way. … We feel very fortunate we can keep them around.” pic.twitter.com/Vlx6dzk3lK
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 27, 2021
Vaccines:
Rivera is here , says trending in the right direction regarding vaccines. “We’re not where we want to be.” pic.twitter.com/olXpjLGpZf
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 27, 2021
Rivera says Washington is "hopefully trending the right direction" on vaccines, over 50 percent. "Not where we want to be unfortunately."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2021
Coach Ron Rivera says that he believes that team is now over 50 percent in terms of vaccine rate. The team isn't where it wants to be. He says they continue to inform them so they can make an educated decision
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 27, 2021
Ron Rivera on the team's player vaccination rate: "We're hopefully trending in the right direction. ... We're not where we want to be, obviously. ... We need to do a good job of making sure we inform them to make an informed decision."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2021
Frustrations with getting players vaccinated:
Here's Ron Rivera, on why getting players vaccinated is personal to him. He said he's 'beyond frustrated' at the team's low rate.https://t.co/cl66EMcn4Z pic.twitter.com/8VdFO9COVo
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) July 27, 2021
Rivera on vaccination rate: "I think it's frustrating, especially last we were the No. 1 against covid (only two players on covid-19 list and they weren't on the active roster)."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2021
“We have a group of young guys that want more information. The frustrating part is we’re trying to provide it, as quickly and as much as possible. But they still have to make their own decisions.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2021
Talking to the players about vaccinations:
Ron Rivera on vax rate: "I think the big thing really is to have individual conversations. I'm not going to tell anyone what to do. ... I hope we can get to these guys, to help them understand it's not just to them, but also the folks around them."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2021
Ron Rivera on having vax convos with his players:
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 27, 2021
"I'm not going to tell anybody what to do. I'm going to try to understand and give them some reasons why I think it could be a good thing. ... It's not just for them; it's for the people around them."
Penalties for not being vaccinated:
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 27, 2021
Rivera brings up Denver having to play a wideout at quarterback last year when talking about how being unvaccinated can hurt the team: "It can be a huge, huge disadvantage. .... You're not just risking your paycheck, but others as well."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 27, 2021
Rivera says that the lack of vaccines that could lead to more positive Covid tests for Washington could be a "huge, huge disadvantage."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2021
Vaccination info is private:
Rivera says Washington wont put out info on what players are or are not vaccinated
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 27, 2021
Ron Rivera on whether there could be tension between vaccinated and unvaccinated players in the locker room: "That could [cause tension]. Who knows?"
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 27, 2021
Rivera adds the team will not disclose individual players' vax statuses with wristbands or otherwise.
Delta variant:
Rivera added he walked into this press conference with a mask on because, after battling cancer, he's immune-deficient, and "nobody knows" about the delta variant.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 27, 2021
Tanya Snyder:
Rivera added they've only had one meeting, so far. https://t.co/NdvjfwgXRJ
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 27, 2021
QBs:
Rivera on Fitz getting all first team reps: "The intent is to find the best combination of players and put them on the field."
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 27, 2021
Ron Rivera on the quarterback competition: "We'll make sure everyone gets reps. ... This year, it's going to be pretty much normal in terms of competition."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 27, 2021
Practice without pads:
Ron Rivera says that the best thing they can do while they practice without pads -- can't do so because of league rules until next week -- is how well players retain concepts and what the coaches are teaching them. Seeing how much players are in their books, etc.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 27, 2021
Fans at training camp:
Rivera excited to be here and closer to the fans. Says wasn't the same last year without them.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 27, 2021
Rivera said having the fans watching practices will be a fun opportunity. Mentioned how great it would have been to have fans in the stands during their playoff game against Buccaneers.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 27, 2021
It’s go time:
Rivera's message to the team once everyone is together: "It's go time."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 27, 2021