Ron Rivera Presser: We’ve got to win to get the fans back

LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/eHGnzxiXPm

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 13, 2021

Washington injury report for Wednesday

DNP
Sam Cosmi – ankle
Brandon Scherff – knee
Antonio Gibson – shin
Jared Norris – stringer
Curtis Samuel – groin
Cam Sims – hamstring

LIMITED
Jon Allen – knee
Dyami Brown – knee
Cole Holcomb – shoulder
James Smith-Williams – toe

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 13, 2021

Ron Rivera addressing the media. He said Washington was looking for a dual returner when signing DeAndre Carter. They knew he had experience in the slot, and seeing what he did with the ball in his hands “really, really intrigued us.”

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Rivera: “I think we’re growing. We want to win football games and we have some growing to do. That shouldn’t get in the way of winning football games.”

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 13, 2021

Ron Rivera said his team does have growth still ahead of them but that it shouldn’t keep them from winning games. He mentioned that if they play to their abilities than they can win games and be successful. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/luppdgezWS

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 13, 2021

Rivera said Sam Cosmi has had a pretty big impact so far through five games.

Cosmi has been one of the more effective rookie offensive linemen for some time now. He’s a big part of why the WAS line has been so strong this year.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Rivera says he tries to implement a lot of things Andy Reid taught him.

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 13, 2021

Rivera says practice structure is a big thing he took from Andy Reid

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 13, 2021

Rivera: Andy Reid put me on the road I am today.

Rivera has pointed out multiple times how pivotal Reid has been in his coaching career.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Rivera said KC coach Andy Reid was instrumental in him becoming a coach. He mentioned Reid gave him his first chance as a position coach. He said he mimics Reid in a lot of the ways he goes about his daily routines etc. #WashingtonFootball #NFL #ChiefsKingdom @SportsJourney

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 13, 2021

Ron Rivera said Mark McCracken has pretty much “stepped up” as lead trainer in wake of Ryan Vermillion’s absence: “He’s done a nice job.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 13, 2021

Rivera said the past couple weeks have been a step in the right direction in terms of rush discipline with players staying in their lanes. They numbers, he said, meaning pressures, have been better than in weeks past.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 13, 2021

Rivera on the lack of fans at home games. “Got to win” pic.twitter.com/JkxfNTPYdm

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 13, 2021

Liked @Matthew_Paras asking Ron about FedEx Field attendance and if Ron is surprised that last year’s momentum didn’t carry over to this year. Ron: “We’ve got to hold up our bargain and get them to come back… You’ve got to be able to capture their attention”

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 13, 2021

Rivera said to get the fans back “We have to win.” He mentioned it’s a dynamic area and that winning will get the fans attention back. He said “that’s on me and on us to get them back and to get them behind us.” #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) October 13, 2021