Taylor Heinicke Presser: Game managers move the ball, get first downs, and score points

LIVE: QB Taylor Heinicke speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/giT8NuhgX7

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 29, 2021

Taylor Heinicke says being a game manager is fine with him. “Move the ball, get first downs and score some points.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

Heinicke addressing the media. There’s some negative connotations that come with being a “game manager.” That’s not how he sees it. The qualities of being a game manager - making the right calls and moving down the field - are what he aspires to be. That’s what all QBs should do

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 29, 2021

Taylor Heinicke mentioned that when QB’s hear the term game manager it’s kind of like saying that’s all they can do. He did say if he can keep moving the chains and manage the game the right way he’s ok with that, however. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/ZqS4GD9QGl

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 29, 2021

Heinicke says he envisions himself being a cornerback playing against @TheTerry_25 and that would be a scary proposition. Hence the shirt. https://t.co/6ihYXhb58w

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

Taylor Heinicke, who is from Atlanta, said that his high school and the Atlanta Falcons are working together to get current students and alumni a really good deal on tickets. Said that's pretty cool, the homecoming and starting this game will mean a lot to him

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 29, 2021

QB Taylor Heinicke grew up in the Atlanta area. He says he gave away 10 tickets to family and friends for their game against the Falcons. His high school also has a special discount on tickets. #WashingtonFootball

More: https://t.co/A7XkQxat5d pic.twitter.com/HasY3uUZEK

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) September 29, 2021

Taylor Heinicke on getting to start in his hometown of Atlanta - “If you had told me this last year I wouldn’t believe it”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

Taylor Heinicke said he didn’t have a flattering scouting report in HS: pic.twitter.com/ZblRmm1Mri

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 29, 2021

QB Taylor Heinicke gave his high school self a scouting report: "Small, weak-armed, slow. I had a bunch of good receivers who made me look good."

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 29, 2021

Taylor Heinicke said although he grew up in Atlanta he was never a Falcons fan. He said his father is from Wisconsin so he was a cheesehead all the way and grew up a Packers, Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers fan. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 29, 2021

Cole Holcomb on the over-thinking going on with the defense. pic.twitter.com/wk7ngVeLK4

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 29, 2021

Cole Holcomb at the podium. Said the defense needs to fall back on their technique when it comes to third down. “When we play what we know,” he said, “we’re a good defense.”

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 29, 2021

Holcomb said that no schematic changes have been made to the defense, but that everyone again needs to get back to the fundamentals and techniques of playing. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 29, 2021

Cole Holcomb said too many players are getting away from their techniques. As an example, he pointed to a long pass he allowed in part because he did not use his hands at the line as he should have. Need to get back to that...

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 29, 2021

Cole Holcomb says for Washington “at the linebacker position we can clean our eyes up.” Says he needs to clean his game up and trust his practices

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

Holcomb said Jamin Davis is getting more comfortable each week. As he plays more calmly, his athleticism and ability comes through, like his fourth-down stop last Sunday

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 29, 2021

Cole Holcomb - ‘Last year we didn’t have a great start and we finished first in our division. Sometimes you have to get hit in the mouth’

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

Holcolmb: Rivera has tried telling us last year doesn't matter. We start at the bottom of the mountain again this year. Says he has confidence they'll figure this out. https://t.co/fzifWd8ejl

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 29, 2021

LIVE: WR Terry McLaurin speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/UFz3KHR91C

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 29, 2021

Terry McLaurin wants Washington to play ‘cleaner football’ pic.twitter.com/PbachGuWyY

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

McLaurin on Curtis Samuel - ‘Good to see him back out there and get up to speed.’ McLaurin says he can’t wait to have Samuel out there ‘whenever that is’

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 29, 2021

I asked team captain Terry McLaurin if he's felt compelled to speak up in the locker room amid this 1-2 start. He said no but noted other captains, players have "stepped up and said some things that needed to be said." Said it's not "personal," but an assessment of the situation.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 29, 2021

Terry McLaurin said some team captains and leaders spoke to the team in the wake of their slow start to the season. He said it wasn't "personal" and not because they're "panicking," but rather to remind players of their standard.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 29, 2021

WR Terry McLaurin said team leaders have spoken up in the locker room about the disappointing start. He declined to say who it was or what they said -- just that it wasn't him -- and added it's not out of panic but to help remind everyone of the expectations.

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 29, 2021

Kam Curl said the defense is confident they'll get their problems fixed.

"It's just the talent. You can just look at the talent in our room. It's going to come, and it's going to come sooner rather than later, so be ready for it."

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 29, 2021

Ereck Flowers on Antonio Gibson: “really talented…” best he’s played with. pic.twitter.com/mJrKaNr67O

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 29, 2021

Ereck Flowers on @AntonioGibson14: “I think he’s the best back I’ve played with. He’s just natural.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 29, 2021

Ereck Flowers said a few times "i love it here". says the OL room is the best he's been around. Said it can affect your work if you don't like coming in every day, as was the case in some other stops.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 29, 2021