Ron Rivera and Sam Howell speak to the media after another loss
Ron Rivera spoke to the media after today’s 28-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Sam Howell was benched, and replaced by backup Jacoby Brissett. He was able to lead the offense on two scoring drives, getting Washington within a score of tying the game. Rivera said that he made the decision to switch QBs, and he did it to protect Sam Howell from the Rams pass rush. Brissett moved the offense, and made two big-time throws to Terry McLaurin.
Ron Rivera
Hear from Coach Rivera and more on Postgame LIVE https://t.co/taF4XGqOdz
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 18, 2023
Sam Howell:
Rivera says Howell remains starting QB pic.twitter.com/0kCuZUhp0P
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 18, 2023
Ron Rivera on sitting Sam Howell: “Just really trying to take care of him a little bit.”
Rivera said Howell is still their starting QB.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2023
Ron Rivera said it was his decision to sit Howell.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2023
Ron Rivera said he benched Sam Howell because he wanted to protect him from the Rams pass rush that was putting his ears back.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) December 18, 2023
Camaron Cheeseman’s bad snaps:
Ron Rivera on Camaron Cheeseman’s snaps: “That’s not good enough, and we’re going to evaluate that.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2023
Are you anticipating a change at long snapper?
Ron Rivera: “We’re going to evaluate it before making a decision.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2023
Offensive line injuries:
Sounds like sitting Tyler Larsen (knee) was precaution while Charles Leno requires an evaluation for his injury.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 18, 2023
Sam Howell
Getting pulled from the game:
Howell says getting pulled today doesn’t define him and that he needs to be better pic.twitter.com/kTxJG8zbzS
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 18, 2023
Benjamin St-Juste
Cooper Kupp’s TD:
Benjamin St-Juste on the Cooper Kupp 62-yard TD. pic.twitter.com/TyJAxt2S22
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 18, 2023
Khaleke Hudson
Ron Rivera’s post-game message:
Khaleke Hudson on Ron Rivera’s postgame message. pic.twitter.com/54c7vDbo89
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 18, 2023
Camaron Cheeseman
Job security:
Camaron Cheeseman, on if he’s worried the Commanders will make a change at LS: “I mean, I’ve been worried all year. I haven’t been performing the way I’ve been wanting to. Most places, I probably wouldn’t be around still.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 18, 2023