LANDOVER, Maryland (AP) – Ron Rivera did not hesitate to score two numbers in the last minute and Washington lost to the New York Giants accordingly.
Now your team has a quick chance against the Giants on Sunday to turn out that “Riverboat Ron” is right for your explanation of why to train players what it takes to gain space in the terrible NFC East taking the opportunity against New York.
“We’re going to have very smart times and low times, yet it’s all a component of growth,” Rivera said Thursday. “Everything we do, I think is just one more component of growth, so I’m really excited about where we are now. “
A few weeks after a missed opportunity in a 20-19 loss in New York, Washington (2-5) he can still move in a half-game in slow motion, Philadelphia’s first place on the night of the season with the Giants. That would turn Rivera’s 3-1 team into the department and increase confidence around the young team.
One of the reasons for this is washington’s defense, which ranks fourth in the NFL and the first to oppose the pass. A flurry of passes drove through the first circular Montez Sweat 2019 and selections No. 2 Chase Young 2020 with a rebuilt high school, combined to make that progress.
“We’ve worked hard to forge what we’re doing and to restrict the amount of explosive games we allow,” defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio said. “I like the way our organization has painted. I think we are an organization that is improving, however, we still have a lot of paintings to do, since we enter the time of year ».
The loss of former Giants protection Landon Collins due to an Achilles tendon injury that ended the season will make it an even greater challenge. Rookie Kamren Curl, a seventh-round selection, is expected to start against the Giants (1-7). who expect them to also gain advantages from the game in Washington as soon as after their first game.
“We just want to have a smart concept of your staff,” defensive back said Logan Ryan. “They gave us a merit by betting with them. We know that (receiver Terry McLaurin) is smart. We know your brokers are smart. We know his tight looks had a smart day, so we want to fix that. “
STORY OF TWO STRANDED
New York made Daniel Jones the quarterback of the 2019 draft at Number 6, and Washington followed and decided on Dwayne Haskins in 15th place. Jones and Haskins had another time in the professional season with a new coach.
Jones is experiencing expansion pain. He pitched two costly interceptions in Monday night’s nine-year loss in Tampa Bay this season, and he didn’t seem to be learning to get rid of the ball under pressure from 20 NFL careers.
“I want to better perceive when the game is over, when it’s not there and when the most productive result is to throw it away or, in some cases, take a bag,” Jones said. “In some conditions like this, I can get better. I’m going to keep working. “
Haskins failed to succeed over gambling issues after Rivera went down to the bench and degraded the Ohio State product to the third four-string season. Kyle Allen begins, Alex Smith backs down and Haskins only has limited practice shots after switching from a possible QB franchise to inactive gaming days. .
“I think Dwayne is understanding,” Rivera said. ” He and I talked and said, ‘Dwayne, this is about your progression and your growth. “
TATE OBJECTIVES
It will be attractive to see how many times Jones beat receiver Golden Tate on Sunday. The 31-year-old veteran caused a stir in the Buccaneers game when he approached a television camera after catching a landing pass and shouting “throw the ball at me. “The next day, Tate’s wife, Elise, went to social media to complain that her husband underutilized him despite his candor.
Coach Joe Judge had a long verbal exchange with Tate this week and said the team handles the stage internally.
“He’s played a lot of games in the last few years, and I’m very confident in him as a player,” Jones said. “I appreciate our relationship, I respect it. My task is to distribute the ball to our game makers. “and let them play. He’s a wonderful player and we’ll keep checking to give him the ball.
Tate has been 29 times this season, making 22 receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns in seven games.
FANS EN FEDEX
It will be Washington’s first home game this season with enthusiasts providing – a maximum of 3,000 – after being limited to friends and the circle of relatives who oppose the Rams and Cowboys due to the pandemic. Rivera can’t wait to hear how 3,000 enthusiasts watch, and its players know from some games on the road that even limited viewers can make a difference.
“It’s like the noise is affecting your game or something, but you can feel a little more of the sensations of the game,” Allen said. “You can feel a little more momentum. You can shoot a little more. “
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AP editor Tom Canavan contributed.
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