Daily Slop: WFT’s defense must fix issues as QB gauntlet awaits; Terry McLaurin Prepares For Round 2 With Tre’Davious White

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Washington Football Team’s defense must fix issues as QB gauntlet awaits – Washington Blog- ESPN
The unit expected to anchor the team has allowed 49 points and 815 yards over two games, with a daunting list of opposing passers on the schedule.

Stats show rookie Sam Cosmi is quickly learning from early struggles | RSN
WFT’s second-round pick has already shown improvement over the two games he’s started in the pros.

Washington QB Taylor Heinicke’s unique offseason workouts prepared him for his NFL opportunity – The Athletic
Taylor Heinicke knew he had to shed his “injury-prone” label to stay in the NFL. His uncommon workouts have paid off thus far.

Rookies Jamin Davis, Sam Cosmi show growth for Washington Football Team – The Washington Post
Ron Rivera’s rookies got their “Welcome to the NFL” moments but have improved since then, he said.

Terry McLaurin Prepares For Round 2 With Tre’Davious White
McLaurin named White as one of the toughest corners he’s faced in the NFL. Sunday will feature a rematch between the two.

Taylor Heinicke is now an NFL star, but he’s also still just a regular guy | Professional Sports | richmond.com
With no game this past weekend, Taylor Heinicke had big plans. “Watched a lot of college football, watched a lot of NFL football, had a couple Heinickens,” the quarterback said.

Ron Rivera wants to get WR Cam Sims more involved in Washington’s offense | RSN
The wide receiver has played sparingly through the first two weeks of the season.

Taylor Heinicke isn’t anxious at all about making first road start in the NFL | RSN
Sunday will be the first time Taylor Heinicke sees significant road action in the NFL. The WFT quarterback doesn’t seem too worried.

Washington removing Sean Taylor’s locker drove Clinton Portis to retire | RSN
Former Washington running back Clinton Portis talked with Shannon Sharpe about his decision to retire from the NFL at 30 years old.

PHOTOS: Bills Practice Week 9/21
The Washington Football Team begins its week of practice to prepare for its first road matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3. (Photos by Emilee Fails and Karlee Sell/Washington Football Team)

Terry McLaurin: All-22 Coaches Film (11 Catches) & My Thoughts | Washington Football Team