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Antonio Gibson
LIVE: RB Antonio Gibson speaks with the media following practice https://t.co/3IYbWN1JkV
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 8, 2021
Being more consistent:
Antonio Gibson says he "looks at last year's film and gets upset." Wants to be more consistent in finding the right gaps and show more of the talent he knows he has this year
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 8, 2021
Brandon Scherff
Playing another team/Week1:
Brandon Scherff says he’s excited to hit a different helmet. Of course. He’s ready for Week 1. pic.twitter.com/tXFGFXFznC
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Sam Cosmi:
Scherff said he believes Sam Cosmi is ready. Tells the story that Scherffs first game was against Ndumkong Suh, anything else must be easier than that
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick:
Brandon Scherff: If Fitzpatrick finds the outfit in 3XL, I’ll wear it with him. pic.twitter.com/jTQ2lJKwBJ
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) September 8, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick
LIVE: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick speaks with the media following practice https://t.co/ycvppUiBsr
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 8, 2021
Terry McLaurin:
Ryan Fitzpatrick is addressing the media. He said he heard a little bit about McLaurin before coming to Washington, but he’s been impressed with his professional demeanor and the way he tracks the deep ball.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Fitzpatrick on McLaurin: he’s a humble, lunch-pale kind of guy. That attitude is what a quarterback likes to be around, he said.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Justin Herbert:
Fitzpatrick on McLaurin: he’s a humble, lunch-pale kind of guy. That attitude is what a quarterback likes to be around, he said.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
What Justin Herbert did last year, Fitzpatrick said, is ridiculous. He has all the intangibles and tools.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Ryan Fitz on Justin Herbert as a rookie: "What he did last year was ridiculous." Said he met Herbert last year and found him to be "enormous." Said he "marvels" at what he did in 2020
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 8, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Justin Herbert: "What he did last year is ridiculous. You're not supposed to be able to come in and look that polished."
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 8, 2021
Fitzpatrick said he met Herbert at a golf tournament this offseason and was impressed by his size (listed at 6-foot-6, 237lbs).
Dyami Brown:
Fitzpatrick said Dyami Brown came in very polished. He learned very quickly and that translated to the field. He’s not worried at all about how Brown performs.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Cam Sims:
Ryan Fitzpatrick on Cam Sims. Was impressed with him; reached out to Alex Smith to make sure he was seeing it right. pic.twitter.com/8JVtZAf504
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 8, 2021
Ryan Fitzpatrick said he reached out to Alex Smith, and told him, "I like this Cam Sims." Fitzpatrick said Smith agreed and that he's very quarterback friendly and one of his favorites out there
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
When @JPFinlayNBCS asked Ryan Fitzpatrick about Cam Sims, Fitz said he reached out to Alex Smith after watching Sims to say, "Alex, I really like this guy."
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 8, 2021
"He'll go above the rim and get the ball... He's had a great offseason"
Kid’s jerseys:
Ryan Fitzpatrick said his kids all get jerseys and can put whatever name they want on the back. Usually it's dad or daddy or Fitzpatrick...One of his kids opted for "Fitzmagic"
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 8, 2021
Week 1 starter:
Ryan Fitzpatrick, who says he operates week to week, still views Week 1 as a really big deal: "No, this is a huge deal. It's a huge honor to be one of 32 guys leading a team in the NFL. ... It's not a responsibility I take lightly and it's also not something I take for granted."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Winning games:
Fitzpatrick: "I'm excited about winning. I'm excited about going out there and winning games. That's all I'm focused out about right now."
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 8, 2021
Logan Thomas
Washington’s offense:
I asked Logan Thomas how much better Washington’s offense could be this season - “We’ll see Sunday” pic.twitter.com/2dMg3Yi5Eq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Terry McLaurin
LIVE: WR Terry McLaurin speaks with the media following practice https://t.co/y5y2d99RCX
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 8, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
Terry McLaurin on how Curtis Samuel can help this offense -- and what happens if he’s out Sunday. pic.twitter.com/0g0CEA0qwo
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 8, 2021
WR depth:
Terry McLaurin says Washington is confident in young WRs if Curtis Samuel cant play on Sunday
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Dyami Brown/Dax Milne:
McLaurin said Dyami Brown and Dax Milne don’t play like rookies. They’re like silent assassins. They don’t say much, but they do their job.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Captain:
Terry McLaurin considers it a great honor to be named a captain again. Said he’s tried to develop as a vocal leader over the past two years.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Toughest CBs he’s faced:
All three on the schedule this year. https://t.co/MqVzPJ9lDR
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 8, 2021
Still hungry:
Terry McLaurin on this team's identity. Says they're hungry despite the division title last year. Don't expect him to bring up that title again after this. pic.twitter.com/Nu1tWlCiIy
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 8, 2021
Terry McLaurin said if you walk into the practice facility, you wouldn't know this is a team that won the NFC East title. They're still hungry.
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
He says coach Ron Rivera has driven home they can't expect to pickup where the team left off last season
9/11:
Terry McLaurin’s answer when asked about 9/11 is pretty fantastic. pic.twitter.com/P663jWHfK1
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Joey Bosa:
Terry McLaurin on Joey Bosa pic.twitter.com/wCQCtSDKxF
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Terry McLaurin on former Ohio State teammate and current Chargers OLB Joey Bosa: "He's quiet, but you know where he is at all times. And if you don't, you're going to find out real quick."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Scott Turner:
Terry McLaurin on Scott Turner: He has confidence in all of our playmakers to make plays....We do a good job of trying to spread the defense out and put pressure on them
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Terry McLaurin said he thinks the playbook has "really opened up" this year with the new pieces they've added on offense and Scott Turner putting his own spin on the offense.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Read my story (sorry, not sorry): https://t.co/QVLJ8rkGot
Asked Terry McLaurin about Scott Turner's growth as an OC. He believes Turner's "arsenal of plays has has grown more and more" this year, thanks in large part to Fitz. Also loves that Turner doesn't come up with plays that are simply for one guy; he has confidence in every option
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 8, 2021
Three keys for Week 1:
Terry McLaurin said he things about three keys for Week 1: "Catching the ball, protecting the ball and tackling hose things may not show up as much in preseason, but in Week 1, they're really going to show."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
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