Michael Phillips
"We’ve got a ways to go. You probably really won’t see it or get a feel for it until really next season."
As is their custom, the Washington Football Team traveled to Arizona after Friday’s practice to avoid a long flight right before Sunday’s game.
With Rivera not in the locker room, Haskins took it upon himself to give the halftime speech to the team, unprompted.
"He’s such an elusive guy; he gives me anxiety."
The last time Washington had a player on the AP's All-Pro first team was punter Matt Turk, in 1996.
It's a play I've seen attempted often in peewee football. Can't say I've ever seen it at the NFL level.
As a 17-0 deficit turned into 17-17 in the fourth quarter, two decisive moments showed this isn't like previous Washington teams.
"At the end of the day this football thing will be over, and I’ll have to raise my family and raise my kids in a world that I hope is inclusive, that’s built on equality."
It was the first time the truck series raced at Richmond since 2005, and the same crew chief came away with the win.
Washington coach Ron Rivera said he'll try to brace his team for potential trick plays, knowing the Eagles penchant for misdirection.