Ron Rivera Presser: Some decisions have become clearer after tonight’s game

Ron Rivera said they decided a few days back they wouldn’t play any starters

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 29, 2021

Ron’s reasoning for not playing the starters: “To not get anybody hurt.” Has enjoyed the work that group has gotten in camp and didn’t want to “expose” them tonight

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) August 29, 2021

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Said he didn't play any starters because he didn't want to get anyone hurt. They had a good camp, and they have a lot of players who have shown them how they can help the team.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

W/ final cuts looming, Washington's Ron Rivera on the loss:

"It was a grind. We were down probably 27, 28 guys and we asked the remaining guys to play a lot of football which is really tough...we'll certainly keep that in consideration as we go through this process of deciding" https://t.co/QeunZB2EnK pic.twitter.com/ulsRWNwvcs

— Tramel Raggs (@Raggs_No_Riches) August 29, 2021

Players who were in those extended battles were the ones who saw the most time today on the field.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 29, 2021

Rivera time. Said the plan to sit the starters was made a few days ago to avoid injuries.

As for the game tonight, "it wasn't very good." Said some decisions have now become clear because some players "flashed."

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2021

Kyle Allen had his moments, Rivera said, and he did some good things against the Ravens' starters.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

Ron Rivera said the drops from running backs and receivers was attributed to trying too hard to make a play. Pointed out Jaret Patterson was so anxious to make a play, he’s turning his head before making sure the ball was in

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 29, 2021

Rivera will have several conversations with his coaches, as well as Martin Mayhew and Marty Hurney, before making the final decisions on the 53-man roster.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

Ron Rivera said he didn’t really care if Dustin Hopkins made the kick. He wanted to see the full operation — snap, hold and kick. Was happy with the second kick

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 29, 2021

Rivera said DL James Smith-Williams (left soreness) was unavailable to play tonight.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2021

Ron Rivera says those late training camp injuries are very disruptive. You want to see those players. Mentioned James Smith-Williams had a sore leg or Darrick Forrest with his hamstring injury or Casey Toohill with his toe injury

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 29, 2021

Rivera called injuries to players at this point in the preseason "disruptive." These are opportunities for them to get work, and the time off the field takes away from their evaluations.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

Rivera said they’ll know more about Darrick Forrest’s hamstring tomorrow. Has been bothering him. Torry McTyer is in the concussion protocol. James Smith-Williams missed tonight with a leg injury.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2021

James Smith Williams has a sore leg, Darrick Forrest has a leg (hamstring) injury.

Ron says David Bada still needs a lot of development but high on him.#WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 29, 2021

Kyle Allen addressing the media. He felt the offense wasn't staying on schedule or putting itself in position to succeed.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

Kyle Allen says even though Jaret Patterson had a few drops..he knows that Allen & presumably others will keep going back to him. #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 29, 2021

Two minutes..one answer by Dustin Hopkins on his process being messed up for the long FGA. #WashingtonFootball @LockedWFTPod @team980 pic.twitter.com/nhdbt1rIJg

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 29, 2021

Dustin Hopkins: “Thank the lord it’s the preseason, first of all.”

He said the process on the missed kick was “not good.” He called it a “huge mental error” and felt sped up because of the clock.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 29, 2021

Dustin Hopkins said he was too focused on the play clock running down and not enough on the kick itself.

"100% me. That operation was great ... I hate that a huge mental error led to poor execution."

Said he'll learn from the situation.

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) August 29, 2021

Dustin Hopkins said he doesn't even know if his 55-yard kick was blocked, but said even if it was, it was on him for kicking it low.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 29, 2021

Dustin Hopkins said he’d give himself a grease of B for body of work since camp opened and a “lower grade” for games. “Happy mistakes are happening now”

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 29, 2021

Washington kicker Dustin Hopkins on why he hesitated to post about his brother-in-law Jimmy who is currently in the hospital battling covid https://t.co/SQMeOwvtuF pic.twitter.com/6NVnBk6MMF

— Tramel Raggs (@Raggs_No_Riches) August 29, 2021

Antonio Gandy-Golden is at the podium. He feels like he built on his game against the Bengals and was aggressive in the run and the passing game.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

Gandy-Golden said the more normal training camp has allowed him to focus more on the technical aspects of the position.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

David Bada addressing the media. He feels more comfortable than last year. Everything was fast for him in 2020, but the game has started to slow down.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021

This is David Bada. Had a good camp capped by a sack and blocked XP tonight. pic.twitter.com/2PbKJVKeOP

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 29, 2021

Bada: I want to show that even an international player can play in the NFL.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 29, 2021