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LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/GLZQVPn6II
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 25, 2021
5 DL:
Ron Rivera addressing the media. Washington has been occasionally using five defensive linemen. It’s mostly a situational thing, he said, but it does put more pressure on offenses.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Injury updates:
Ron Rivera said that Curtis Samuel and William Jackson have increased their workload. The hope is they'll have them out on the field next week
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 25, 2021
Ron Rivera on Curtis Samuel and William Jackson III: "Every day the reports come back good. We're pretty optimistic" that they can practice next week.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 25, 2021
Position flexibility:
Position flexibility has been an emphasis for Rivera. He thinks there might be more than last year, which is a positive for when the team prepares for game day
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Jack Del Rio:
Rivera said he and Jack Del Rio’s chemistry has developed very well over the past two years. Said they think a lot alike in terms of philosophy and style.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Ricky Seals-Jones:
Rivera said Ricky Seals-Jones has done very well and catches your attention.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Cut down day:
Ron Rivera said with no fourth preseason game, the first thing they need to get through is cut down day. The team will practice next week
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 25, 2021
Sammis Reyes:
Rivera on Sammis Reyes: pic.twitter.com/UjXkG2E82t
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 25, 2021
On Sammis Reyes, Rivera said the tight end is developing well. He’s got a great skillset, and with some quality coaching, he can develop well
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Jack Del Rio Presser
Landon Collins:
Jack Del Rio on Landon Collins: "Landon has done everything we've asked him to do. He's got his weight down a little bit."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 25, 2021
Jack Del Rio on Landon Collins: “Landon’s done everything we’ve asked of him. He’s moving around as well as I’ve seen him. He’s had a great training camp.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Chase Young/Montez Sweat:
Jack Del Rio on Chase Young and Montez Sweat. pic.twitter.com/hZCauCh5WI
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 25, 2021
Chase Young has been about his business since Day 1, Del Rio said. Added that he and Montez Sweat challenge and push each other every day.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Del Rio: Young and Sweat are a good pair.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Del Rio isn’t worried about potential. He wants to see production. Seems like they’ve more than covered that quality
James Smith-Williams:
Del Rio said James Smith-Williams has done a great job. They’re excited to get him more involved in the rotation
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Torry McTyer:
Jack Del Rio on a "pleasant surprise" in camp, CB Torry McTyer. pic.twitter.com/DR7bDctF5F
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 25, 2021
Jack Del Rio described Torry McTyer as a "pleasant surprise" in camp. Cited him as one of the players they've added this year to bolster the secondary.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Del Rio said they've moved him around a bit and were eager to see how he played with pads on. Discovered he's legit.
DC Jack Del Rio called CB Torry McTyer a “pleasant surprise” during training camp. McTyer was with the first-team defense today with William Jackson III still working on the side. He plays slot and wide corner.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 25, 2021
William Jackson III:
WJ3 has been exposed to a couple new concepts, Del Rio said, but he’s had a solid camp and will allow the defense to do some different things.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Jamin Davis:
Jack Del Rio on what it will take for Jamin Davis to play more downhill. pic.twitter.com/O4qh7dQXO7
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 25, 2021
Del Rio has been very pleased with what he’s seen from Jamin Davis. He’s made consistent improvement, and he’s about his business on the field.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Del Rio on Jamin Davis: "He's getting better and better with every rep. Pleased with the way he's come in."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Said he feels about the rookie class, with Benjamin St-Juste and Davis, the way he felt about Chase Young, with their professional approach to the game.
From Del Rio on Jamin Davis: "He'll get more and more comfortable. He's got some amazing traits that we covet."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Kam Curl:
Del Rio: "Kam [Curl] has shown his worth as a super intelligent guy that can find his way around the secondary. He play slot in the nickel role, he can play free, he can play strong, he can play in the box, play on the edge."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Montez Sweat:
DC Jack Del Rio on DE Montez Sweat: “You should expect to see a jump” from him because he’s spent more time on his pass-rushing skills than he could during his rookie year.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 25, 2021
Del Rio said Montez Sweat developed more “tools in the toolbox” as a pass rusher last season. Says you “should expect to see a jump because of his understanding of the position.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 25, 2021
Troy Apke:
Jack Del Rio on Troy Apke: "He's been very good and steadily getting better." Mentioned he had an INT a couple of weeks back and has piled them up ever since.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 25, 2021
Landon Collins Presser
Feeling great:
Landon Collins is at the mic. Still feeling great, still feeling explosive. And it’s shown on the field
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Injury recovery:
Collins said he was never worried about getting his speed back while recovering from his injury. His doctors assured him that if he stuck with his rehab, he would be ok. So he trusted in them.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
First hit against the Bengals:
"It felt awesome." Landon Collins on his big hit against Thaddeus Moss. Said if it had anybody else, he'd still have the same thought as he was coming downhill that he wanted to levy a big hit on the ball carrier
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 25, 2021
Jamin Davis:
Collins had some advice for Jamin Davis: breathe. Don’t try to overwhelm yourself, just continue to play each snap and worry about your job.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 25, 2021
Roster turnover under Ron Rivera:
Landon Collins talked about the change with the team over the past year. pic.twitter.com/hTUHKudHKc
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 25, 2021
More Landon Collins : “we brought some tough guys in here.” pic.twitter.com/PsDRNSd325
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 25, 2021
Landon Collins had some really interesting and honest answers when asked today about the roster turnover in Washington over the last couple of years: pic.twitter.com/s5CuqpNKNx
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 25, 2021
Landon Collins said the roster turnover upon Ron Rivera's arrival was "much needed." He said some of the moves were a "tough pill to swallow" but that it was necessary overall. He said when he arrived in 2019, he could sense a lot of change was needed.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 25, 2021