Washington’s Coordinators talk about miscommunication, accountability, and this week’s game vs the Atlanta Falcons
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By: Scott Jennings
speaks to the media after today’s practice
Scott Turner
LIVE: OC Scott Turner speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/jVpJQxr5w4
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 30, 2021
Injury Report:
Washington’s practice/injury report for Thursday:
RB Antonio Gibson (shin) – DNP
OT Charles Leno – Full
G Brandon Scherff (chest) – Full
CB Benjamine St-Juste (concussion) – DNP
DE Matt Ioannidis (knee) – DNP*Gibson was wearing a sleeve over his shin during practice yesterday.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 30, 2021
Taylor Heinicke:
Scott Turner on Taylor Heinicke: “As a quarterback, you’ve got to control the things you can control.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 30, 2021
Scott Turner at the mic. He told Heinicke after the Bills game to control what he can control. Find completions and stack up good decisions.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Terry McLaurin:
McLaurin leads the league in contested catches. If the ball is in the air, Turner knows McLaurin is gonna get it one way or the other. A big credit to his physicality and competitiveness.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
Washington OC Scott Turner on Curtis Samuel today: “Curtis did a great job. … He has a little spring in his step. … We’ll continue to evaluate it.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 30, 2021
Samuel did a “great job” at practice, Turner said. On re-incorporating Samuel to the offense: “The thing about Curtis is when he’s physically ready to go. … (Mentally), he can get back in pretty quickly.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) September 30, 2021
Tight ends:
Scott Turner mentioned it might be time to get more from Washington’s other tight ends besides Logan Thomas, namely Ricky Seals-Jones.
Through Week 3, WFT ran 12 personnel only 22 times, 4th fewest snaps in the league.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 30, 2021
Jack Del Rio
LIVE: DC Jack Del Rio speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/akdGjZm6OW
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 30, 2021
Playing assignments:
Jack Del Rio addressing the media. Said the defense is at its best when everyone is playing to their assignments.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Del Rio: “We’re at our best when we’re all doing our job.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 30, 2021
Go hard, play hard, have fun:
Jack Del Rio said he doesn’t want his guys stressed out. He wants them to go hard, play hard, and have fun. To set the tone. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/VcOXr0TpgL
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 30, 2021
Not the start they expected:
Del Rio: “Hasn’t been the start we all wanted or expected. We’ll deal with it. It starts with me.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 30, 2021
Del Rio said trophies aren’t handed out in just three weeks. He said he wants accountability and that starts with him. He said he loves his guys and coaches and enjoys the people he works with everyday. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 30, 2021
Preseason expectations:
Asked about preseason expectations: “Hype doesn’t mean a thing… Love that you all cover us; love that our fans are excited… you can have all your ranks. It’s great for the game…. It’s a performance-based business. Potential doesn’t mean much; we’re about production.” 1/2
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 30, 2021
Need to play better:
DC Jack Del Rio: “I’m not an excuse maker. I’m not going to try to explain away anything. We need to play better.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 30, 2021
Miscommunication:
DC Jack Del Rio on defensive miscommunication: “Any of those types of things are my responsibility to make better. I’ll clean that up.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 30, 2021
Del Rio said any type of defensive miscommunications are on him to clean up… Also asked about having a new group together and if it handcuffs a bit what they can do now (as far as disguises). Del Rio said, “I’m not an excuse maker…. We need to play better.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 30, 2021
Penalties:
Jack Del Rio said that both William Jackson III and Cole Holcomb were interfered with on the DPI Jackson was called for an the touchdown throw Holcomb was defending
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 30, 2021
Del Rio wasn’t happy with the pass interference call on William Jackson and the non-pushoff call in Cole Holcomb’s TD pass allowed.
“Those are two touchdowns you can take off the board,” Del Rio said.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 30, 2021
William Jackson III:
Del Rio said he loves the way William Jackson III is competing.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Chase Young:
Del Rio on Chase Young: “I love his energy. He has great energy.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 30, 2021
Jack Del Rio said that Chase Young and him were speaking on the sideline about how to make things right. Del Rio loves his passion.
“I love my guys. I love the players and coaches I work with.”
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 30, 2021
Atlanta Falcons:
Del Rio on expectation each week: “respect our opponent, but not fear out opponent. We’ve got a great attitude and giving great effort.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 30, 2021
Accountability:
“What gives us a chance is when it’s a good group of men that are working together, that are staying together, that are willing to take accountability. We’ll get it going.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 30, 2021
Chase Young
LIVE: DE Chase Young speaks with the media after practice https://t.co/CraGf30qcz
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 30, 2021
Focused on winning:
Chase Young addressing the media. When asked what he thinks a successful weekend for him would be, he simply said, “A win. The only thing I’m focused on is a win.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Breakout game:
Young said he’s “very close” to having to having the breakout game he wants to have.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
No pressure:
Chase Young (zero sacks after 3 games): “I ain’t putting no pressure on myself. Like I said, the season is young and, you know, I’m gonna be where my feet at. Right now I’m doing an interview with y’all. Sunday, I’m playing the Falcons.”
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 30, 2021
Keep pushing:
Chase Young said they won’t stop and that they will keep pushing. He said they weren’t perfect last year and had losses but didn’t stop fighting. He did say that the defense just has to play together and communicate more. #WashingtonFootball #NFL @SportsJourney pic.twitter.com/5Mh1b6nPRc
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) September 30, 2021
Stick together and tighten up:
Chase Young – we got to stick together and we’ve got to tighten up pic.twitter.com/TK8ixeB8WV
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 30, 2021
J.D. McKissic
Work together and do your job:
J.D. McKissic addressing the media. Said the team need to define who they are, meaning that all 11 guys on offense need to work together and do their jobs.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
Offensive line:
McKissic said the offensive line has been very solid and is moving guys up front.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 30, 2021
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