On a day where many of the media members who cover the Washington Redskins were able to first talk to some of the newest players acquired by the team this offseason, quarterback Kyle Allen was up to the plate.
After being traded for a fifth-round pick, Allen is now in Washington with much of his former coaching staff, including head coach Ron Rivera, and offensive coordinator Scott Turner. He discussed a number of things on the conference call with media members, including what it was like to watch Rivera be fired by the Panthers, what his plans are for competing with Dwayne Haskins for the QB1 position, and how his experience with Turner’s offense gives him a leg up in the competition. Here are the best quotes from the press conference.
Allen said via conf call that when Rivera was fired in Carolina, "there wasn't a dry eye in the room."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 31, 2020
Kyle Allen said he and Dwayne Haskins have texted and that he's excited to meet up. Asked about going competition, "We've been doing it all our lives."
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 31, 2020
Kyle Allen said after talking to the coaches "The expectation is to come in and compete for the job. That's an awesome opportunity."
— John Keim (@john_keim) March 31, 2020
"We get super bored."
Kyle Allen, on what he does aside from working out and throwing these days. Very relatable
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 31, 2020
Allen said the #Redskins are getting a good, young offensive coordinator in Scott Turner. "It's a good opportunity for him, and it's a good opportunity for the Redskins."
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) March 31, 2020
Allen said Thomas Davis is a great locker room presence. "He's a strong, vocal leader. I think every locker room needs a couple of those guys." #Redskins
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) March 31, 2020
"There was not a dry eye in the room. Everybody had a ton of respect for him."
-Kyle Allen on the day Ron Rivera said goodbye to the Panthers
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) March 31, 2020
Kyle Allen gives insight into HC Ron Rivera concept of competition. When in Carolina was 4th QB, Rivera said “You’re gonna get your chances, take advantage of the reps.” I’m told Haskins will start with 1-2’s, but Allen — will have his chances. #httr #redskins
— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) March 31, 2020
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