Ron Rivera Presser: “Figures lie, and liars figure”

Head Coach Ron Rivera speaks to the media after Day 2 of minicamp https://t.co/lff0HyeIOI

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 9, 2021

Head coach Ron Rivera is addressing the media now. He wants to see the receivers develop a rapport with the QBs. Both groups are going to be competitive, and there’s going to be a lot of moving parts for the next few months.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Rivera said Antonio Gibson’s progression has been very steady, as did all of the other rookies last year, given the hurdles they had to overcome.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Rivera has seen Gibson learning a lot throughout OTAs. He appreciates how hard Gibson works during individual drills, as Randy Jordan is trying to fine-tune his cuts and other more minute details

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Rivera has seen Chase Young feel for things improve over the past few days. There’s some natural synergy, he said, between him and the guys he works with. His natural leadership is apparent, and his ability as a pass-rusher has also improved.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera says Chase Young’s natural leadership is showing, but so is his pass rush feel. He looked fluid today for sure

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 9, 2021

Rivera is looking for a safety that can play with range and make sure teammates are lined up in the right spot and communicating with them. As far as developing chemistry, he hopes that will develop the more they work together with all the players rotating during plays.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Rivera said Matt Ioannidis has had a lot of growth and development. He’s working on the little things that help develop his skillset and Rivera’s excited to get him back on the field.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera said the defensive line was good last year, but it can be even better now that Matt Ioannidis was back. Rivera said he’s seen a lot of growth in Ioannidis, too.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 9, 2021

Rivera said Sam Cosmi has a really good mentality. If he makes a mistakes, he wants to put in the work to fix it. He also works well with his teammates, and he foresees that he could have a long and successful career.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera reveals Peyton Barber has slimmed down this offseason, but the coach isn’t worried about the thumper RB losing any power or short yardage ability

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera on Troy Apke getting corner reps: We feel like this can be one of those situations where you move a guy and he ends up playing his new position for a long time. Did say Apke has plenty of room to grow at corner, which has been evident at minicamp

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera said JD McKissic had a family matter he had to tend to.

He said Tim Settle has “an ailment” he’s dealing with. Not covid – Settle was on the sideline at practice in street clothes.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 9, 2021

Note: Curtis Samuel (groin), Tim Settle (ailment/not Covid) and JD McKissic (personal matter) did not Practice.

— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021

Coach Rivera says all the #WashingtonFootball coaches and employees in the building are vaccinated, and they are getting close to 50% of players vaccinated. The team also had a vaccine expert talk to the players last night.@nbcwashington pic.twitter.com/cpbRutd5up

— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera said all of Washington’s coaches and employees are vaccinated. He said he thinks about 50% of the players are vaccinated.

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) June 9, 2021

Rivera said they’re nearing 50 percent of the players vaccinated. Said they had a vaccine expert speak to the players last night. Said off that several players got vaccinated. Trying to give them more info.

— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021

Rivera added, “If we could get herd immunity, we could really cut it loose.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 9, 2021

Rivera praised Sammis Reyes’ commitment over the past month. He’s dove in head first and works very hard at it. He follows Logan everywhere he goes, Rivera said. He gets it, and it’s been fun to watch.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Ron Rivera admits Sammis Reyes has a long way to go but says he has a tremendous skill set and the right mindset. Also, this: “he reminds me a lot of a guy like Jimmy Graham”

— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) June 9, 2021

Rivera talked about his discipline — with his eyes, with his positioning. Saw this last week in some OTA sessions as well. Sometimes it’s not about making a play but preventing one. Last week prevented; today he made. https://t.co/jgX5vtRhJ1

— John Keim (@john_keim) June 9, 2021

DT Jonathan Allen speaks to the media after Day 2 of minicamp https://t.co/MXPnJP6W8O

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) June 9, 2021

Jon Allen is addressing the media. He agrees with Chase Young that this defense could be the best in the league, but paper and pencils don’t win football games.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Jon Allen if he’s close to a new deal: “We’re both operating in good faith. No telling when anything might get done — if and when.

“I want to be here.”

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 9, 2021

Jon Allen says he and Washington continue to work on a new deal, but has nothing to report as of now

— Ethan Cadeaux (@Ethan_Cadeaux) June 9, 2021

Allen is excited for the continuity coming into this year. He said the team has great players and great leadership.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) June 9, 2021

Jonathan Allen: “I get paid to whoop people’s asses… I get paid to stuff the run and rush the passer.”

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) June 9, 2021