Ron Rivera Presser: Washington drops season opener to the Chargers 20-16

Ron Rivera said he doesn't have an update on Ryan Fitzpatrick: "Just something to do with his hip and we'll know more tomorrow."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 12, 2021

Heinicke’s mobility was on display this afternoon, Rivera said.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Rivera says there’s something about Taylor that energizes the team. Deflating to see Fitz go out, but Taylor picked it up.

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 12, 2021

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Said there were some third down opportunities on defense and couldn’t convert, which was disappointing

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

The little details were the most frustrating part of today for Rivera.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Ron Rivera on punting late in the 4th down 20-16: Thought we had an opportunity to get them pinned. We ended up with a 3rd and 18 and you would like like to believe you [the defense] could've converted that...we didn't take care of the business pic.twitter.com/MWYdGoCrMh

— Post Sports (@PostSports) September 12, 2021

On not going for it on 4th and 7, thought the team could pin LAC. They get a 3rd and 16 and said he’d like to believe the defense couldn’t get a stop. Disappointed in missed assignments. Said they’ll look at it tonight https://t.co/njstuZkSKN

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 12, 2021

“Guys were not where they were supposed to be on defense” Ron Rivera says. He’s most frustrated about that unit, and guys on the offense, not handling their responsibilities on a down-to-down basis. Thinks guys were trying to do too much pic.twitter.com/NNtFzWn8O5

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 12, 2021

Rivera said that in game they noticed on the tablets that players were put out of position and had missed assignments: “You’ve got guys where they’re not supposed to be defensively.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 12, 2021

As for his defensive line rotations, Ron was trying to keep the D-line fresh. We saw a lot of James Smith-Williams and Casey Toohill today. He said he saw guys “dragging” at times

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 12, 2021

On the AG fumble, Ron felt like Gibson let the ball get too far away from his body. When you’re that close to the goal line, Rivera said, you’ve got to know to keep it high and tight

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 12, 2021

"The big thing is we didn't run the ball well early." - Ron Rivera on offensive strug

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) September 12, 2021

Ron Rivera on @Team980 "It's going to be about what they do." on making adjustments for the #NYG.

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) September 12, 2021

“I look at the game and see a lot of errors that we made … blown assignments, not doing the things we’ve practiced.”

Jon Allen as he reflects on today’s loss pic.twitter.com/CHpDlErxXg

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 12, 2021

Jon Allen at the mic. Gotta give Justin Herbert credit, but there were a lot of mistakes and missed assignments on defense.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Regardless of whether the offensive line is in max protection, Allen said the defensive line has to rush better.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Jonathan Allen to the fans: “We’re going to give them a better game on Thursday.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 12, 2021

Logan Thomas says when Taylor comes in: “Business as usual.” pic.twitter.com/XgJAA4m8Q3

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 12, 2021

Logan Thomas said that Ryan Fitzpatrick was in good spirits at halftime and postgame. Doesn’t know much beyond that

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 12, 2021

Logan Thomas on Ryan Fitzpatrick: "I talked to him at halftime. He's in good spirits. Obviously not real sure what it is yet, but hoping for the best for him."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 12, 2021

Logan Thomas said he had a chance to talk to Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was in good spirits: “It sucks, man. He’s been at war with us since the spring.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 12, 2021

Logan Thomas would have been the emergency quarterback: “That’s 8 years running for me.”

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 12, 2021

Taylor Heinicke to @DHall23 on @Team980 - "It was a cool experience......(On fans support) ....Unfortunetly, we came up a little bit short." #WashingtonFootball

— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) September 12, 2021

It’s awesome to have fans back in the stands, Heinicke said. It’s what makes football, football.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Taylor Heinicke on getting a shot to play today. pic.twitter.com/zXXcCzL7Bc

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 12, 2021

Taylor: I’m always excited to play. It’s unfortunate it had to come like this.” pic.twitter.com/JNPpx8bajL

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 12, 2021

Taylor Heinicke on Terry McLaurin's catch: "I didn't really get to see it clearly. I believe I was on the ground at that point."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 12, 2021

Taylor Heinicke said he talked to Ryan Fitzpatrick and said he was in good spirits. Added that, "He was like, 'Man, this is only the third time I've had to leave the field.'"

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 12, 2021

Heinicke said he feels that Washington did a good job of getting McLaurin and Logan Thomas involved. Having Antonio Gibson in the backfield helped open things up.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Antonio Gibson said he was trying to do too much on his fumble.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021

Kam Curl said the team’s mindset is to have a short memory. They’re going to get back to work and focus in on the Giants.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 12, 2021