Ron Rivera Presser: I’m looking forward to seeing the new name come to life

Washington’s Wednesday practice report:

DNP
OL Saahdiq Charles (knee)
WR Curtis Samuel (hamstring)
TE Ricky Seals-Jones (concussion)
DE Montez Sweat (personal)

LIMITED
RB Antonio Gibson (hip) <-- new
OT Sam Cosmi (hip)
DE James Smith-Williams (illness)

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 5, 2022

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Opened by talking about the name change. Said it’s been cool to be a part of it and he’s looking forward to seeing it all come alive.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Ron Rivera is wearing a 2.2.22 sweater. And on the name change he says: “I’m looking forward to seeing it all come to life.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 5, 2022

Ron Rivera declined to specifically address these comments by Giants HC Joe Judge.

“I’m not going to respond to something that’s interesting.”

He said he think the Giants owners, the Maras and the Tisches, are good people. https://t.co/7C0ySoXS7y

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) January 5, 2022

Joe Judge took a few shots at the WFT franchise.. Ron Rivera said of it, “It’s interesting and I’m not going to respond to something that’s interesting. I’ve got tremendous respect for the Maras and Tischs. They’re quality people and do a great job.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 5, 2022

Rivera has said this offseason is an important one. When it comes to QB, he added that the team has been trying to figure out the answer. The position affects the entire team.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Ron lamenting the steady absence of Curtis Samuel and how he was missed all year on offense: “He would impact Terry, he would impact the tight end position, the other receivers, the running game”

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 5, 2022

LIVE: Taylor Heinicke speaks to the media https://t.co/A75fvZFAAY

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 5, 2022

Taylor Heinicke said as hard as this season has been for the team, the opportunity to start pretty much all year long has been a “dream come true.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) January 5, 2022

Taylor Heinicke at the podium. A lot of things haven’t gone as planned this season, but he’s still grateful to have “a dream come true” as a starting quarterback in the NFL.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Taylor Heinicke began this season as the unproven backup and ended up as QB1 for all but one game entering the finale. Said it’s been a “dream come true” and hopes to be here going forward.

Believes he’s answered the durability questions about him.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 5, 2022

Taylor Heinicke: “One box I checked was the whole durability question. No one thought I could go 16-17 games and here we are.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 5, 2022

Heinicke emphasized the offseason training with @SeedmanJoel and @CoachEarl_ for his improved durability this season. Wrote about such things if you’d care to read… https://t.co/xhihOyc8mp

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 5, 2022

Heinicke: no matter what my future holds, backup or starter, I’m happy for it. I just want to be in this league and help the team win.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Asked Taylor Heinicke if being a starting QB in the NFL is beginning to feel normal.

His answer: pic.twitter.com/GEpkVWobb7

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 5, 2022

LIVE: Tress Way speaks to the media https://t.co/kgpnGgwl4z

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 5, 2022

Tress Way on his covid experience. Said he sensed something was off when he felt wrecked after a workout. “Trust me, my workouts are not that hard.” Tested the day and got the unwanted news.

Watched the game Sunday, the first one he’s ever missed, with his dogs and a Pacifico.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) January 5, 2022

Welcome back to The Tress Way Experience.

Here is Tress, recounting his covid-19 experience last weekend … with his dogs … with a Pacifico … pic.twitter.com/eFVFRiJNZ1

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) January 5, 2022

Tress Way said it was tough watching from home. “Dude, I was way more into it than I thought I would be. I was screaming and yelling at the TV, special teams making big plays and Joey hitting that bomb. If it had been filmed it might have been sad and embarrassing how I was…”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 5, 2022

What does Tress Way want most once Washington’s new name comes out?

“Dude, I’m just really hoping for a dope, dope hat that I can just wear backwards.”

Get more fantastic Way answers, as well as his thoughts on the possibility of black uniforms, here

https://t.co/3XqKZtJCaD

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 5, 2022

LIVE: Jaret Patterson speaks to the media https://t.co/tFFUk7cQa4

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) January 5, 2022

Jaret Patterson is up. Thought his play in an increased workload was good, but there were some things he could improve upon as he wraps up his rookie season.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Patterson said he tries to take little bits of Antonio Gibson and J.D. McKissic’s skillsets, such as being a versatile pass-catcher and blocker, to be an all-around back

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) January 5, 2022

Jaret Patterson on the name: “It’s the Washington Football Team, but this team is the Washington Redskins to me because I’ve been watching them since I was little…In my heart it’ll always be the Redskins, but it’s kind of cool getting a new name. I kind of like a new era…”

— John Keim (@john_keim) January 5, 2022

Dax Milne has stayed in touch with his college QB, Zach Wilson, as the two have gotten used to life in the NFL pic.twitter.com/AsoRZ42Tcj

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) January 5, 2022