Ron Rivera wasn’t happy with the return of Washington’s kick that took the ball out of the end zone and wasn’t even able to get back to the 20-yard line. The team attempts to find the returnees after letting DeAndre Carter leave at free agency. This wasn’t a good start for loneliness, and Rivera called it infuriating.
He was also not happy with the defenses not being able to take advantage of second and third place. The Panthers had a few extended drives that were meant to be cut, and players probably won’t like this week’s movie session.
Rivera was asked about ball-fizzing Antonio Gibson, and the problem he faced throughout his time in Washington. He wants young RB to stop stuttering so much, plant and go. Nor does he want to see Gibson trying to extend the plays that aren’t going anywhere. This leads to problems and more opportunities for the defense to take the ball out. Rivera was delighted to play Gibson after his return to the field.
Rivera was delighted to have all three QB members play today. Wentz was meticulous, went through his lead well, and had offense under control. Sam Howell played some great ball late in the game. Rivera said he has a bright future and just needs to keep learning and developing.
Ron Rivera
kick back:
Ron Rivera addresses the media. He said he was mostly happy with the starters, but stopped the kickoff and defense in the last round. He said the team can’t start driving outside the 20-yard line and has to figure out how to get off the field in the second and long
– Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 13, 2022
Washington didn’t re-launch the first of the 20’s, and Ron Rivera found that “infuriating.”
– Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 13, 2022
defense:
It was obvious that Ron Rivera was annoyed by the kickback unit and his defenses’ inability to play second and long. Interesting to hear him challenge those groups right after the pre-season game. # leaders
Grant Paulsen August 13, 2022
Antonio Gibson:
Antonio Gibson had problems last year and lost the ball in his second campaign of the season today.
“Antonio must run hard,” Ron Rivera said after the match. pic.twitter.com/hp2c7XiTUT
– NBC Sports Leaders (NBCSCommanders) August 13, 2022
Ron Rivera said Antonio Gibson is in trouble for his excessive stuttering; I love how he ran after returning from the confusion.
– John Kim (@john_keim) August 13, 2022
Carson Wentz / Crime:
Rivera is delighted by Wentz and crime.
– George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) August 13, 2022
Rivera said the offensive line was protecting Wentz well, and QB delivered the ball with precision
– Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 13, 2022
Ron Rivera praised Carson Wentz’s performance against Carolina. He said he liked the position of the ball, how he went through his progression, etc.
– Nikki Jhabvala August 13, 2022
Amary Rogers / Curtis Hodges:
Rivera says Armani Rogers and Curtis Hodges did a “fabulous job” by essentially playing the entire game. Washington was very weak on the tight end.
He said St-Juste had a hamstring injury, which kept him out.
– Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 13, 2022
Benjamin St Just:
Ron Rivera expected Benjamin Saint-Just to play today but a tight hamstring kept the corner off the field.
– Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 13, 2022
It’s a hamstring problem for BSJ. The hammer hit him after Thursday’s training and the team suspended him today because of it
– Pete Hailey (@PetHaileyNBCS) August 13, 2022
Sam Howell:
Rivera said Sam Howell is very smart and played a lot like what he saw in college. He will continue to learn and develop
– Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 13, 2022
Ron Rivera says of Sam Howell – “The more he learns, the better…I think he’ll have a bright future”
– JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 13, 2022
Brian Robinson:
Rivera: Brian Robinson explained why we recruited him. His style sets the tone for the offensive line
– Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 13, 2022
Rivera loved what he saw from Brian Robinson. Rivera:. “Physically… downhill… a good tilt… moves the pile… produces energy.”
– John Kim (@john_keim) August 13, 2022
New fight song:
Ron Rivera has yet to hear the revised new fight song, despite the song being played during the game. Ron said someone tried to send him the song before the match but Ron said he couldn’t open it. #htc
– Darren MHaynes (@DarrenMHaynes) August 13, 2022
Camp beating:
Ron Rivera says they hit camp more often this year than last. He says they measure everything electronically to make sure not too much. # leaders
– aka Chris Russell! (@Russellmania621) August 13, 2022
Carson Wentz
Ability:
Wentz: “We have the potential to have a fun explosive attack…but we still have a long way to go.”
– Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 13, 2022