Washington still has no name but bears higher expectations
Associated PressASHBURN, Va. — Before Washington gets a new name, Ron Rivera’s team has one more chance to add another division title. After winning the NFC East at 7-9 in Rivera’s first year, Washington faces higher expectations in what should be the final season before a new moniker is unveiled. We’re not going to understand what it takes to get back to where we need to be.” With Fitzpatrick, top receiver Terry McLaurin and second-year back Antonio Gibson running the show on offense and a stacked defense led by reigning AP Defensive Rookie of the Year Chase Young and stalwart defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne, Washington should again be in the mix for first in the NFC East. So our focus is really on preparing for the year, coming in here in good shape, coming in here and understanding what we’re asking you to do up front, on the back end, how it all ties together and, really, we just want them to do their job and do it at the highest level possible.” LOCALS, REAL AND ADOPTED Washington already had a handful of local products, including Young, Allen and cornerback Kendall Fuller and added another in undrafted rookie running back Jaret Patterson, who impressed in camp to make the roster. Reyes called Washington his “dream team” because his girlfriend’s family in the area has become like his, and he did not want to play anywhere else.
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