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Ron Rivera Presser: Cole Holcomb will get a shot at MLB, but we need more veteran LBs on the depth chart

May 7, 2022 by Hogs Haven


Ron Rivera and players speak to the media at rookie mini-camp

LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/HPhQkRbZ70

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 6, 2022

Rookies:

“Well, there was a lot of good things. I mean we were real positive, got an opportunity to watch the guys really go through their early paces. There’s a couple things that really stood out that was really impressive. You know, we got an opportunity to just watch the whole group. [WR] Jahan [Dotson] looks as solid as advertised. We were real pleased to see what we saw from him. I thought he moved around really well. [DT Phidarian Mathis] Phil looked solid, big stout guy on the inside. That was really good. We saw [RB] [Brian] Robinson run the ball, a big physical body. When you see him out here it’s impressive. It really is. He moves well for a big guy. He’s got good lateral quickness, good footwork. That was really good to see. [S] Percy [Butler] looked fast, big, long and can move. That was really good. I’m trying to remember all of our picks. [QB] Sam [Howell] threw the ball very well. He’s got good footwork and a strong arm. That was very evident. [TE Cole Turner], when you see him out here moving, he he’s a big body, moves well and presents a good target. Like we talked about, he’s a guy that’s gonna help us. Then [G] Chris [Paul] looked good. He’s a big physical guy, good size body. [CB] Christian [Holmes] looked good. For a big guy you look at him, you’re gonna think this guy’s a safety, but he moves well for a corner. He’s got some things to learn obviously, but he’s a big body, so we are pleased for the most part. And then some of the UDFAs that we signed, we thought moved around well. It’s an exciting group. It’s still early and it is the underwear Olympics, so we just try to temper all that.”

Sam Howell:

Ron Rivera speaking now – complimented Sam Howell’s footwork so far during rookie camp.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 6, 2022

“I think he’ll be okay. I really do. I think he and [QB] Cole Kelley, the other quarterback we brought in are two guys that we did pay a lot of attention to. Both guys are really football smart, football savvy guys. And I don’t think either one of ‘em is gonna have a huge learning curve. But I think they’re young guys that aren’t gonna have any timeframe where they have to hurry to get anything done. We feel just good about who they are.”

Jahan Dotson:

Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera on first round draft pick WR Jahan Dotson. #HTTC

“Jahan Dotson looked as advertised” pic.twitter.com/xB8RpXDmUY

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) May 6, 2022

Teamwork:

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Said the rookie class is an exciting group and several stood out. With the veterans, he said it’s been good to watch Carson Wentz get the ball to the group of WRs. The offensive line is “really coming together”

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

Cole Holcomb:

We’re at rookie camp in Ashburn but not just talking about rookies. Ron Rivera reiterates his intention to give Cole Holcomb a shot at Mike LB but also acknowledges the Commanders may need more vets there pic.twitter.com/0PCNPiG5Mr

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 6, 2022

Ron Rivera, talking to the reporters at rookie minicamp, about other positions they want to add to: “If we’re looking at one position, it is linebacker. … We don’t have another veteran-type of guy once we get past Khaleke [Hudson].”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) May 6, 2022

Cole Turner:

Rivera: Cole Turner, I think, is going to “wow” a lot of guys

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

Brian Robinson Jr.:

Rivera said Brian Robinson catching a ball out of the flat today and keeping his shoulders square “is a pretty imposing figure”

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

Washington’s offense:

Rivera said that a fully healthy Washington offense force defenses to spread out, not just because of the receivers but also because of the tight ends and running backs

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

Deionte Knight:

“Well, one of the things about him is his athleticism and it’s something we wanted to see just how it translates to our game. He was a little bit of a long shot, but bringing a guy in, it doesn’t cost anything to take a look at him and just kind of see where he is and if there is a possibility for him to fit. But, the biggest thing that they really talked about was his athleticism and his athletic ability.”

Chris Paul:

“He seems to be pretty easy going for the most part. And so there seems to not be many issues about fit. He’s a stout, physical guy and just from watching him do the drills this morning with [Offensive Line] Coach [John Matsko], I think he’s a guy that’s got an opportunity to help us.”

Jamin Davis:

“Well, based on what I’ve seen as far as the way he’s practiced during the OTA periods, he’s looking good, he’s moving fast. We’re doing a lot of walkthrough stuff right now, a lot of formation recognition and adjustment and listening to him communicate and talk out there has been good. Again, right now all we’re really looking for is that we’re going in the right direction and that’s probably been one of the biggest pluses right now.”

Late round picks:

“First of all, it was athleticism more so than anything else. That’s when you look at Chris, Paul, you look at Christian and you see guys that are athletic to begin with. For a big guy, Chris Paul moves very well, very exciting. When you look at Christian, you sit there and think to yourself, ‘Man, he’s built like a safety. I mean, you guys see him out here moving around, but he’s a guy that can run. He’s got a quick twitch, he’s a physical guy. I also think that in both cases, those guys were smart football players. They really were. They understood the game, and they knew how to do things. I think looking at these guys, they both know the game just based on what you’ve seen, and they are athletic. So, that gives you some hope that these guys have a chance and they’ll be there to help us.”

Jahan Dotson

LIVE: Jahan Dotson speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/4RWMZVTedD

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 6, 2022

PSU graduation:

Jahan Dotson on “the most exciting, spontaneous week of his life.” Graduation tomorrow at Penn State on top of, you know, getting drafted 16th overall. pic.twitter.com/nkUjB0BKmP

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 7, 2022

Commanders first round WR Jahan Dotson is set to graduate from Penn State tomorrow – a huge moment for him and his family. But with Washington in rookie minicamp, he was planning on skipping graduation.

Until coach Ron Rivera urged him to attend.

Really cool from Rivera pic.twitter.com/K7XOygAnOS

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 7, 2022

Jahan was willing to skip graduation tomorrow to attend the last minicamp practice by the way. But Ron Rivera told him that wouldn’t be necessary https://t.co/NA0SPFrX0S

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 6, 2022

Jahan Dotson said he was going to skip Penn State graduation so he wouldn’t miss a day of rookie minicamp. Ron Rivera said no, go to graduation, “that’s a one in a million thing.” Cool move by the coach.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 6, 2022

Developing his game:

Jahan Dotson on how he developed that polish to his game. (@PeteHaileyNBCS) pic.twitter.com/OIuSbWLfTr

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 6, 2022

Phidarian Mathis

LIVE: Phidarian Mathis speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/Z1fipQ096t

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 6, 2022

Cole Turner

LIVE: Cole Turner speaks to the media during rookie minicamp https://t.co/TNlrjhFCVg

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) May 6, 2022

Coordination:

Cole Turner says he’s always been tall for his age but didn’t get coordinated until high school. Before that? “I looked goofy” pic.twitter.com/hmrQShi1OK

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) May 6, 2022

Wide receiver background:

Cole Turner addressing the media. He said he prides himself on being a downfield target and relies on his background as a receiver to make plays

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

Madden:

Turner said he plays Madden all the time and is excited to be playing himself on the next version of the game. His goal is to get the X Factor eventually

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) May 6, 2022

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