Ron Rivera Presser: Our guys will play in the preseason; Curtis Samuel’s speed is special
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By: Scott Jennings
Ron Rivera speaks with the media after Sunday morning’s practice in Ashburn
LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/FMFiCz2tQa
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) August 15, 2021
Temarrick Hemingway:
Ron Rivera said TE Temarrick Hemingway in the concussion protocol.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 15, 2021
Dustin Hopkins:
“He’s our kicker.” Ron Rivera on his philosophy of whether or not to bring in competition at kicker with Dustin Hopkins
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 15, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
More on Samuel: Rivera said his play speed is special. It’s very similar to the way McLaurin and Dyami run. Once he gets ready to be a full go, people will see it.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 15, 2021
on Curtis Samuel, Rivera says he doesn’t need preseason reps to be ready but sounds like he expects 10 out there at some point.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 15, 2021
Kelvin Harmon:
Rivera also said releasing WR Kelvin Harmon an indication of their depth at the position. Has been said for a while that they would lose someone that could play. Harmon’s ability to be physical helps…
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 15, 2021
Troy Apke:
Troy Apke is starting to “settle in” and starting to put himself into better position to make plays, Ron Rivera said. Apke, of course, switched to cornerback from safety this offseason.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 15, 2021
Rivera says Troy Apke is starting to “settle in” with the CB switch, having a better feel of where to be. https://t.co/B4zuMixo64
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 15, 2021
Preseason playing time:
Ron Rivera won’t speak for the #Chargers decision to not ay Herbert & other key guys in preseason but feels strongly that his guys need to play. As every HC does, says u play/evaluate more scheme than personnel (for Chargers). #WashingtonFootball @team980 @LockedWFTPod
— Chris Russell AKA The Rooster (@Russellmania621) August 15, 2021
Rivera wants to make sure his players get acclimated to game situations during the preseason. He wants them to build up the “callousness” and see the different looks that they’ll experience in those matchups.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 15, 2021
Sammis Reyes:
Rivera said Friday that he wanted to see Sammis Reyes catch the ball cleaner. So what’s Reyes doing? Catching passes from the jugs machine after practice.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) August 15, 2021
