Ron Rivera Presser: ACL injuries are not 8 months; Chase Young’s repair was more extensive

LIVE: HC Ron Rivera speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/pY1Kr1UztX

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 19, 2022

Ron Rivera on Jim Irsay’s comments about Dan Snyder…

“I’m not going to comment on that. We’re focusing in on playing football.”

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 19, 2022

Rivera at the podium. Said losing Adams has been a huge change for the Packers, but they’re still an explosive and dynamic offense

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Rivera said both Dotson and Cosmi looked good in limited action. Noted Cosmi is learning how to play with the cast on his left hand

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Right now, Chase Young’s recovery is where the doctors thought it would be, Rivera said. Young will meet with them later this week to determine the next steps.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Rivera on Chase Young’s recovery.

Says “ACL’s are not eight months.” Some guys like Adrian Peterson are freaks with their quicker returns. Could be “10 months, a year, a year-and-a-half” for a player depending on the human.

Still waiting on the re-examination with Dr. Andrews.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 19, 2022

Right now, Chase Young’s recovery is where the doctors thought it would be, Rivera said. Young will meet with them later this week to determine the next steps.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Rivera said Dotson’s route running ability is one of the reasons why he’s such a good red zone threat. Knows how to put his body between the ball and the defender. “He runs very mature routes.”

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

One subtle aspect of Jahan Dotson’s skill set that is really useful in the mind of Ron Rivera is how Dotson understands body positioning and how to ensure he’s between the ball and the defender as much as possible. It’s especially vital in the red zone

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 19, 2022

Asked Rivera about whether the coaches would consider moving Sam Cosmi to guard whenever he returns, with Cornelius Lucas remaining at RT. He seemed open to the possibility, but TBD. Cosmi’s injured thumb among the variables. Cosmi “limited” today after sitting out last 2 games.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 19, 2022

LIVE: QB Taylor Heinicke speaks to the media after practice https://t.co/UOVi1UJ2LD

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 19, 2022

Taylor Heinicke: “The biggest thing I took away from last year was just the experience.” pic.twitter.com/jxbnhMftKn

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 19, 2022

Taylor Heinicke feels like he’s “head and shoulders” above where he was when he was pushed into the starting lineup last year. Admits he was a “little overwhelmed” in 2021.

His popularity has grown too, he says— and that occasionally leads to landing free meals when he goes out pic.twitter.com/g3aHIswZIU

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 19, 2022

Taylor Heinicke on what he’s learned since last season pic.twitter.com/mocpVQjLKL

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Heinicke has focused on fine tuning his mechanics since last season. Said he wasn’t using his hips enough in his throws and called the motion similar to a golf swing. After spending time in Los Angeles this offseason and work on his own, he feels more comfortable with the motion

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Heinicke is looking forward to playing the Packers, who he played against last season. Called playing at Lambeau a great experience

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Carson Wentz told Taylor Heinicke in the locker room he thought his finger was broken.

Heinicke: “I said I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear that, because I’ve got plans to go play golf in Norfolk.”

— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) October 19, 2022

Heinicke said he understood and accepted the team going to trade for Wentz, but he continued to work hard and be ready for an opportunity if it came his way.

On Sunday, we’ll see how that work pays off

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Taylor Heinicke believes there can be “film overload” when studying for an opponent.

Kyler Murray probably agrees

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) October 19, 2022

Logan Thomas (calf) said he took a step forward today with his recovery. Will see how he feels tomorrow, but he’s hopeful for Sunday.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 19, 2022

Commanders star Terry McLaurin on Colts owner Jim Irsay calling for owner Dan Snyder to sell the team. @wusa9 #HTTC

More:https://t.co/zGPyjVkUP6 pic.twitter.com/dvUFe4GMaj

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 19, 2022

When asked if Dan Snyder’s situation has affected the locker room, Terry McLaurin said anything can be a distraction. If you get a flat tire, that can be a distraction, or you can move on.

“It’s just a matter of how much you let that stuff seep in.” pic.twitter.com/K5zIsHvssU

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 19, 2022

Jahan Dotson is stretching and in pads

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Jahan Dotson. pic.twitter.com/aZf45Zm0YQ

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 19, 2022

Logan Thomas has a uniform on but no pads it looks like.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Thin TE room today with FB Alex Armah back.

Logan Thomas (calf) and John Bates (hamstring) not with the group.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 19, 2022

And Sam Cosmi is in pads with a cast on his left hand

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Heinicke taking starting reps with Howell and Fromm behind him pic.twitter.com/NZVVxUJ8li

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022

Your new starting QB. Taylor Heinicke. #Commanders @wtop. pic.twitter.com/tJOu2DzmJF

— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 19, 2022

On the side field: Logan Thomas, John Bates, Dyami Brown

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 19, 2022

On the side field: Logan Thomas, John Bates, Dyami Brown

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 19, 2022

McKissic and Robinson going through individual drills pic.twitter.com/2ncK37NOpk

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 19, 2022