We’ve heard from Rivera since he became the head coach of the Washington Redskins, but we’re yet to see him on as big of a stage as the NFL combine, where much of the football world will be watching.
While meeting with the media in Indianapolis on Wednesday, Rivera discussed the current roster, the upcoming draft, and where things stand in the front office.
Here are the best quotes from the media session:
Game time. Ron Rivera says his interactions with Dan Snyder have all been positive. Says considering all options with the No. 2 pick. pic.twitter.com/gQkPU3YeBq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Asked about Dwayne Haskins, Ron Rivera says the QB has been in the building a lot and is growing.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Asked if Jordan Reed's replacement is on the roster, Rivera says "that's what the draft is for."
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) February 26, 2020
Rivera: “The young players drafted over the past 3 years drew me to this roster”
— Redskins Realm (@SkinsRealm) February 26, 2020
Ron Rivera says things “are a work in progress” with Trent Williams
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Ron Rivera talked about “make your strengths stronger.”
Is that Chase Young’s music?— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Ron Rivera says he really likes guys that can play multiple positions. Could bode well for Ryan Anderson in new 4/3 scheme where he might be between spots
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Rivera said one of the things that attracted him to the #Redskins job was the group of young, talented players who have had to play out of necessity.
— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) February 26, 2020
Rivera says he likes players who are flexible and play different roles. “That’s the kind of player you look for in the draft” — says Cole Holcomb is that kind of player. Calls him “intriguing”
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) February 26, 2020
Beyond what Adrian Peterson does on the field, Ron Rivera said that his value off the field and as a person is one of the reason the team picked up his option. #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) February 26, 2020
Rivera believes the Redskins can replace Josh Norman with the young corners on the roster.
Narrator: We will see about that.— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
Rivera says he saw “progress” with Dwayne Haskins last fall. Was most impressed with fourth quarter of Detroit game
— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) February 26, 2020
The thing that excited Ron Rivera says Dwayne Haskins “is not anointed, that’s for dag on sure,” but the thing that excites him was looking at that Detroit game and Haskins poise on those two drives they needed to score. He wants a QB the team can win with and because of #HTTR
— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) February 26, 2020
It’s wild that things got so bad that Ron Rivera is publicly saying he wants the Redskins to “regain trust” in the training room. Things shouldn’t ever get like that.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 26, 2020
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