Sam Howell talks to the media before today’s practice
Sam Howell held his weekly presser before the team’s first practice. The Washington Commanders won last week, and are now preparing for a division game against the New York Giants. Howell was asked about WR Jahan Dotson not getting many targets, only getting one last week that was dropped. He said he spoke with Jahan, and the team trusts him. He wants to get everyone more targets, but some of it is situational. Curtis Samuel has been making big plays this season, and Howell said he’s a dynamic player who puts stress on defenses.
Sam Howell was sacked 5 times during Washington’s win over the Falcons, and he was once again asked about his sack problem. He is working on getting the ball out quicker, and cut down on drive-killing sacks. He took the blame after the game, and said some of them were coverage sacks. Howell said he’s living his childhood dream, and he has fun at work every day(despite the record amount of hits he’s taking).
LIVE: QB Sam Howell speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/XDe7GNgXIg
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 18, 2023
Jahan Dotson:
Feed Jahan Dotson!
After 6 games, the Commanders second year WR has 17 catches for 140 yards.
That’s a big drop off from last season.
QB Sam Howell said, “we trust Jahan, he’s a hell of a player. I want to get him the ball more.” pic.twitter.com/VvSZSZdozg
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 18, 2023
Sam Howell addressing the media. Said he let Jahan know after the game that he still trusts him. He’s gonna do whatever he can to get him the ball like he does all his other receivers
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 18, 2023
Sam Howell said Jahan Dotson’s lack of targets this year is circumstantial and that he wants to get him the ball more.
“We trust Jahan. He’s a hell of a player.”
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 18, 2023
Curtis Samuel:
Sam Howell on Curtis Samuel, who is second on the team with 27 catches: pic.twitter.com/4qwBagPSsI
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 18, 2023
Howell said Curtis Samuel can do so many things to put stress on defenses and is a dynamic player
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 18, 2023
Too many sacks:
Sam Howell on getting the football out quicker
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 18, 2023
Sam Howell: I’ve got to try to limit the sacks, most of the time they kill drives. pic.twitter.com/SnbSt8lzmX
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 18, 2023
Howell: obviously the sack numbers are up there. It’s my job to try and get that number down
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 18, 2023
Living the dream:
Not many people can say they’re an NFL player.
Sam Howell can.
Today he said, “I’m living my dream”
That’s what it’s all about! pic.twitter.com/K3bp0gZy4Y
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 18, 2023
Sam Howell keeps it calm, but makes it clear, “I’m having fun. I’m living my dream.”
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 18, 2023
Practice Updates
Daron Payne/Montez Sweat:
And Montez Sweat is at practice too https://t.co/uzORwAs4dZ
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 18, 2023
Charles Leno:
So good to see Commanders left tackle Charles Leno Jr. back at practice today.
He missed Sunday’s game in Atlanta after his wife shared on social media that she had a miscarriage. pic.twitter.com/xEknxx7tam
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 18, 2023
Kendall Fuller:
Don’t see CB Kendall Fuller on the field today. Forbes working in his place.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 18, 2023
Chris Rodriguez:
Also: RB Chris Rodriguez also not out here.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 18, 2023
Jahan Dotson:
Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson working with Special Teams coordinator Nate Kaczor before today’s practice. pic.twitter.com/CSotQYAASZ
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 18, 2023