Ron Rivera Presser: We’re trying to keep as many guys that fit the culture we’re trying to create
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By: Scott Jennings
Ron Rivera speaks to the media after the first day of training camp
LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks to the media after Day 1 of camp https://t.co/b0VYpOnC9m
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) July 28, 2021
Landon Collins:
Ron Rivera time. On Landon Collins: “It’s good to see him back out on the football field. He’s ready to roll. We’re excited about the competition.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 28, 2021
Coach Ron Rivera attributed Landon Collins ability to get back from his torn Achilles to his working hard to get back on the field
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 28, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
Ron Rivera on Curtis Samuel: He had the groin injury in minicamp, so we’re just bringing him along. Wanted to make sure it was fine and we’ll go from there.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 28, 2021
Coach Ron Rivera said that putting Curtis Samuel on the PUP list to start is because the team wants to be careful with his groin injury. No need to rush him back sooner. Give him time to heal adequately
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 28, 2021
Contract extensions/Retaining talent:
Ron Rivera is addressing the media now. He said he hopes that Logan Thomas and Jon Allen will be an example for other players. They want to keep their own, and if you do things the right way, you’ll be rewarded.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Rivera said he hopes the signing of Allen/Thomas tells other players that they’re “trying to find ways to keep as many of our guys around… that fit into the culture we’re trying to create.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 28, 2021
Rivera said Washington has got some solid players in Thomas and Allen. They’re solid on the football field, they’re solid as teammates and they’re solid in the community.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Safety competition:
Ron Rivera says that he sees the SS and FS competition as a good competition. They have preseason, in addition to training camp, to help with the evaluation process
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 28, 2021
Rivera said the coaches rotated a lot of guys at safety. He trusts his coaches to make those decisions based on what they see. He added that its great to have preseason games so players can get looks against other teams.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Consistency:
Consistency of play, not just for the individual player, but also their teammates around them is what the coaches will be looking for during the safety competition. Mentioned them navigating their teammates like air traffic control. Getting them in the right spots
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) July 28, 2021
Learning how to handle success:
Says team needs to learn how to handle success and get back to how they were playing last year.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 28, 2021
1st day of training camp practice:
Rivera noticed there were a couple of minor details that needed to be improved, but overall he was pleased with the first day. He wants to make the message clear to younger players, “this is how we practice.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Ron Rivera said he had maturity concerns with his team in terms of returning this season and thinking they could pick up right from last season. He said he was pleased with today’s practice, though.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) July 28, 2021
Rivera stressed the need for maturity, specifically, “Understanding how to handle success, continue work and create more success.” On this front, Rivera said he was pleased with practice today.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 28, 2021
Jamin Davis:
Rivera said Jamin Davis and the rookies did a “really nice job” at retaining information from the spring. Retention is a big big thing for Rivera.
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 28, 2021
When asked about if anyone stood out in terms of retaining info from earlier this offseason, Ron Rivera brings up Jamin Davis right away
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) July 28, 2021
Ron Rivera mentioned yesterday that one thing he’s really looking for is players’ retention. Asked him today if any players stood out with their recall from the spring and he immediately mentioned LB Jamin Davis. Davis played a bunch at MIKE today.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 28, 2021
Jaret Patterson:
Rivera is asked about players retaining info from minicamp. He said Jamin Davis did a “really nice job” with this. Later cited Jaret Patterson in this realm as well.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 28, 2021
Kamren Curl:
Rivera said Kam Curl has great length and range. He can play plenty of spots in the secondary. Rivera also called Curl a ball hawk.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Benjamin St-Juste = Charles Tillman:
We have a player comp for Ben St-Juste from Rivera: Charles Tillman.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 28, 2021
Ron Rivera on St-Juste: “He reminds me a little bit of Charles Tillman.”
— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) July 28, 2021
Sam Cosmi:
On Cosmi, Rivera said he some position flex and knows how to practice. Also added he has a chance to fight for a starting position.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
Missed the fans:
Rivera: we really missed our fans. There’s a lot of positives about being in Richmond.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) July 28, 2021
