It’s easy to forget about the sheer up-and-coming talent on the Washington Redskins when wondering why Ron Rivera might’ve accepted the job.
Rivera has said the front office sold him on the job, as did, presumably, a level of control he’s attained.
But the talent isn’t far behind.
Rivera stressed this point again at the combine, as he told 104.5 The Zone in Tennessee (h/t Zach Selby, Redskins.com).
“Last year, this team had three rookie wide receivers who played a tremendous amount in every game. They had a rookie outside linebacker [in Cole Holcomb]. They had a rookie outside rush guy [in Montez Sweat] who played a lot. They’ve got an offensive line that’s got a good, solid young core with guys who have played a lot.”
And this one isn’t just coach-speak.
Defensively, Cole Holcomb looked really encouraging the more he got on the field and that only figures to continue with Jack Del Rio in town.
Sweat was a first-round pick who didn’t always get asked to do what he was comfortable with, yet continues to boast massive upside. He’ll presumably be joined by and get to play off of Chase Young.
While the Redskins might not be considered one of the most talented teams in the league outright, it isn’t hard to see why Rivera isn’t shy about praise.
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