Ron Rivera speaks to the media after today’s practice
LIVE: HC Ron Rivera speaks with the media following practice https://t.co/5k47D3wUIt
— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) September 8, 2021
Curtis Samuel:
Ron Rivera on Curtis Samuel: pic.twitter.com/iDc4EY6j7u
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 8, 2021
Injury report: Curtis Samuel (groin) did not practice.
Rivera: He didn’t come out of Monday’s practice quite as well as we hoped. We’ll continue to monitor.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera told us that Curtis Samuel let them know something just didn’t feel right. Samuel said yesterday that part of this process involves him being honest with himself and the coaches so this groin injury doesn’t persist https://t.co/JArSh1XoAw
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
Samuel to IR?:
Ron Rivera when the words “Curtis Samuel” and “IR” were mentioned in the same question: “I don’t want to speculate that, I don’t want anybody think that’s what we’re going to do.”
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) September 8, 2021
Asked Rivera about the tricky nature of these injuries and how you weigh keeping someone around or putting them on IR (knowing can come back after 3 games). He did not want to go there; doesn’t want anyone to think that’s what they’re discussing.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 8, 2021
WR depth:
Ron Rivera is at the mic. He said he’s very confident in Washington’s options at WR if Curtis Samuel is not ready to play.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera: “If Curtis plays, great, and if he doesn’t, great, because we have a lot of confidence in the other guys.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Dyami Brown:
Rivera on Dyami Brown: he’s a big play waiting to happen.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Team captains:
Ron Rivera on Washington’s team captains pic.twitter.com/JZBKoscDpT
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsHH) September 8, 2021
Getting fans back:
Ron Rivera knows the best way to get fans back packing Washington games – “We got to produce”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 8, 2021
Chargers offense:
The Chargers have good skill players at every position, Rivera said, and a lot of their success last season starts with the quarterback.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
New team name:
“I know they’re down to three.” Ron Rivera said about the name conversation. Said they had eight and it’s been whittled down
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera said he feels it’s important the WFT’s future name is reflective of the DC area: “I think that that’s important, that the name reflects our community as well.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera said the names with the military influence make sense, when one considers the Washington, D.C. area. The other ones are reflective of the region
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
Start of the season:
Rivera said what he called a “semi-bye” last week helped them prepare for the opening portion of the schedule. Washington is the first team that’ll play two games in a week with the Chargers and Giants coming up.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
9/11 anniversary:
Ron Rivera said he and WFT president Jason Wright attended a wreath laying ceremony at the Pentagon as a 9/11 tribute. pic.twitter.com/CKoW5NaULg
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera said that he was in meetings when 9/11 happened. A secretary had the TV on and informed them of what happened. Said coach Andy Reid sent them home eventually.
Rivera said he and Jason Wright were at a ceremony at the Pentagon yesterday. The 20-year anniversary is Sat
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera and team president Jason Wright represented the WFT at a wreath ceremony at the Pentagon on Tuesday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera says that he does know the players have talked about doing a pre-game demonstration for 9/11. Doesn’t know what it is, yet, but he’s aware that they intend to do something
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021
Joey Bosa:
Rivera said Joey Bosa has a great quickness with his first step. That puts a lot of pressure on the tackles.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Rashawn Slater:
Rivera watched some tape on Rashawn Slater prior to the draft. He’s a very good football player with long arms. If he puts his hands on you, Rivera said, he can control you.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) September 8, 2021
Eddy Pineiro:
Ron Rivera said the team signed K Eddy Pineiro because he can also punt. He didn’t say it was direct competition for Dustin Hopkins, and Pineiro seems similar to Kaare Vedvik from last year.
“We signed a guy for an emergency situation.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) September 8, 2021
Ron Rivera said that Eddy Pineiro will be the emergency K/P. He will travel with the team
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) September 8, 2021