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Starters playing time vs Ravens:
Ron Rivera addressing the media. “The starters will play how much they need to play” against the Ravens.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
There ya have it.
Rivera punts on offering specifics as to how much the starters will play Saturday. Says they'll play as they need to play.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 26, 2021
Some shorter practices this week because of the heat. They changed around some of the sessions and drills accordingly.
Ron Rivera says the starters will play as much as the coaches feel they need to play.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 26, 2021
Notably, Ryan Fitzpatrick didn't take any reps in today. Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen and Steven Montez handled all the throws.
Starting defense, receivers, tight ends and OL did reps in prac
Tight ends:
Rivera feels good about the group of tight ends that Washington has as it wraps up training camp.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Landon Collins:
Ron Rivera responds to Landon Collins' comments about the roster turnover: "Landon has done a great job adjusting. He's gone through three different systems. ... I appreciate the fact that he's noticed it."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 26, 2021
The three different systems includes Collins' time with the Giants.
Chase Young:
Rivera wants teachers on his team. Chase Young is currently working with Will Bradley-King on the side. It’s that voice of experience that carries a lot of weight, and Rivera said it’s some off the coaches’ shoulders.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Chase Young, who was voted a captain as a rookie, stayed on the field after practice to work with rookie DE William Bradley-King pic.twitter.com/dwxRvzr9eM
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 26, 2021
Final cuts on Tuesday:
Tuesday is going to be a tough day, Rivera said, because he knows what it’s like being cut. So he doesn’t take that situation lightly.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
More on making cuts: Rivera said that this year, more so than last year, is going to be tough.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Immediate vs the future:
Ron Rivera said one thing he and his staff will have to consider in determining the initial 53 is immediate vs. the future: Who can help the team now, and who may be better in the future — and which is more valuable?
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 26, 2021
Depth at certain positions:
Ron Rivera said that there have been some positions that have given him more trouble because of the depth with that group
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 26, 2021
Traditional offseason:
"I feel we have a lot fewer questions. ... We know more, whereas last year, we assumed." Ron Rivera said about if after having a more traditional offseason, he and the coaches have a better idea of where and who this team is
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 26, 2021
Direction the team is moving:
Ron Rivera said he likes the direction the roster is headed and that he likes the quality of men on the roster. #WFT #WashingtonFootballTeam #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/tsQbK5xa1r
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) August 26, 2021
Charles Leno Jr.:
Rivera feels “very comfortable” about the left tackle position with Charles Leno on that side
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Ron Rivera on Charles Leno: "As a pass protector, he's very, very consistent. ... We feel that's a very good position for us right now." He mentioned Cornelius Lucas and what he did last year, as well.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 26, 2021
QB1:
Ron Rivera will name a formal starting quarterback to his team after this game. Even though we all know it's Ryan Fitzpatrick, Rivera said he believes in still going through the exercise so the quarterback can have his moment.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 26, 2021
Scott Turner Presser
Ryan Fitzpatrick:
Scotty Turner on Ryan Fitzpatrick becoming more comfortable in the offense. #WFT #WashingtonFootballTeam #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/rCTadXpDTp
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) August 26, 2021
Scott Turner addressing the media. Fitzpatrick is a very smart player, he said. He wasn’t initially familiar with some of the concepts Washington ran, but through reps and time, he’s become more comfortable
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Scott Turner said Ryan Fitzpatrick has "given everything a chance" with learning Washington's system. He acknowledged there were some concepts that were foreign to Fitzpatrick, but noted he's embraced him.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 26, 2021
Process over results:
Turner said Washington is a process over results team. That means that you may have success doing something the wrong way, but that’s not a formula for long-term success.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Jaret Patterson:
Turner said Jaret Patterson is a natural runner, has a low center of gravity and has strength. He has the ability to make yards when they’re not there.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
Curtis Samuel is a special guy, Turner said. Not only does he have the athletic ability to move around, but he also has the mental capacity to do it.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Scott Turner: The biggest thing we want with Curtis Samuel is that, when he comes back, he stays back. Doesn’t want it to be an in and out and in and out sort of deal pic.twitter.com/4XXI8czmID
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 26, 2021
Improvement on offense:
Turner thinks the offense has improved a lot, whether it’s the players who have another year in the system or through free agents this offseason
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 26, 2021
Ron Rivera:
OC Scott Turner, asked about Ron Rivera saying he has more swagger this year, jokes: “I thought I had swagger last year.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 26, 2021