Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys
3 years ago

Washington could get QB Heinicke or Allen back vs. Cowboys

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera said Wednesday that a quarterback is among the Washington players trending toward being cleared from COVID-19 protocol in time to play this weekend at the Dallas Cowboys. A big part of it too, though, is being healthy at the right time, getting players back at the right opportunity, not having a big distraction being able to stay focused as you trend towards something.” Rivera would like Washington to be trending toward a fully healthy roster after more than a dozen players were out for virus-related reasons and a few others with injuries for the Eagles game. He was 20 of 31 for 194 yards, and Rivera said Gilbert “gave us an opportunity.” “To come here midweek and to be expected to not only start at quarterback but to help us try to get into the playoffs, there’s nothing but respect for him the way he came in,” wide receiver Terry McLaurin said. INJURED Running back Antonio Gibson’s toe injury might be the biggest thing standing in the way of Washington pulling off an upset Sunday and staying in the NFC wild-card race.

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Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Taylor Heinicke goes from watching a documentary about Jim Harbaugh to playing for him with Chargers

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Taylor Heinicke was watching Netflix last Wednesday night when he received a call from Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris that he had been traded to the Los Angeles Chargers. Really fun to be around, so excited to work for him,” Heinicke said of Harbaugh, who led Michigan to the national title last season but was suspended …

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels put a smile on his coach’s face with a simple request. “Jayden has that mindset to him.” It was the latest example of the Washington Commanders’ rookie face of the franchise looking the part as their starting quarterback ahead of his NFL debut Sept. 8 at Tampa Bay. “It’s not going to be a finished …

Falcons’ Smith wants to avoid ‘musical chairs’ at QB as Heinicke prepares for second start
1 year, 1 month ago

Falcons’ Smith wants to avoid ‘musical chairs’ at QB as Heinicke prepares for second start

Associated Press  

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Arthur Smith expects to provide clarity on the Atlanta Falcons’ long-term plan at quarterback soon. Smith said Wednesday the decision is “my responsibility and what they pay me for.” He said he doesn’t want uncertainty at the position to continue through the season. “With the bye, hopefully we’ll get this win and can take a second …

AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: QB Heinicke returning home to sign with Falcons

Associated Press  

Setting up a competition at quarterback, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with Taylor Heinicke on a two-year contract worth up to $20 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. Now, after starting 24 games over the last two seasons with the Washington Commanders, he is headed to the Falcons to compete for a …

Wentz, Commanders lose to Browns, eliminated from contention
1 year, 11 months ago

Wentz, Commanders lose to Browns, eliminated from contention

Associated Press  

— Fans booed Carson Wentz and chanted for Taylor Heinicke to no avail while it was becoming abundantly clear Ron Rivera’s quarterback change backfired on the Washington Commanders. “We had a good game plan for him, and it worked out.” The Commanders’ fourth-ranked defense allowed a handful of big plays, including a 46-yard pass from Deshaun Watson to Amari Cooper …

Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz? Commanders still have to choose — Aldridge
2 years ago

Taylor Heinicke or Carson Wentz? Commanders still have to choose — Aldridge

New York Times  

— So, you’d like Ron Rivera’s job, would you? You either stay with Taylor Heinicke, who put the ball on the ground twice at the worst possible time Sunday — or go back to Carson Wentz, who hasn’t played in eight weeks and didn’t look all that good when he was on the field. But if we can get back …

Wentz returns to Commanders practice, not as starting QB
2 years, 1 month ago

Wentz returns to Commanders practice, not as starting QB

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Carson Wentz is back practicing with the Washington Commanders. Wentz returned to the practice field Wednesday and was designated to return from injured reserve, but he’s set to watch Sunday as Taylor Heinicke makes a sixth consecutive start when the Commanders host the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Ron Rivera selected Heinicke as the starter even pending Wentz’s return …

‘Underdog’ Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Underdog’ Heinicke changes Washington Commanders identity

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke is not Carson Wentz. But he does bring what coach Ron Rivera called an “underdog mentality” to the Washington Commanders as their starter with Wentz injured, and Heinicke’s philosophy on playing football has shifted their identity on offense with him in charge. “Two years ago I was out of the league, so every time I go out on …

Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp
2 years, 4 months ago

Little on-field drama at start of Washington Commanders camp

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jonathan Allen has been part of a handful of training camps with Washington that begin with loud questions about what might be next for the once-storied NFL franchise. “I would like to assume that it doesn’t affect most of the guys out there because we’re all professionals and we know how to handle our business.” This camp …

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants
2 years, 11 months ago

Rivera names Heinicke starting QB for finale vs. Giants

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke is expected to get a 15th consecutive start at quarterback for Washington in the team’s season finale at the New York Giants. A week after broaching the possibility of playing Kyle Allen some in the final two games, coach Ron Rivera said Monday, “We’ll start off with Taylor and then we’ll go from there.” Heinicke took every snap …

Heinicke starts hot, ends Washington loss with interception
2 years, 11 months ago

Heinicke starts hot, ends Washington loss with interception

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke showed his Houdini-like escape skills early in Washington’s Week 17 game against Philadelphia. “The guy was playing good, so I felt like in those scenarios we had to be aggressive.” Washington coach Ron Rivera, who broached the possibility this week of backup Kyle Allen getting some playing time before the season was over, did not have any issues …

Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys
3 years ago

Taylor Heinicke, Washington stumble to 27-20 loss to Cowboys

Associated Press  

— Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke had just been strip-sacked by Micah Parsons and stayed on the turf for an extra moment, kneeling and bowing his head, as Dorance Armstrong returned the fumble 37 yards for a touchdown. — matter, Heinicke and the rest of coach Ron Rivera’s club came back to earth, turning in an awful performance Sunday in a …

Cowboys deliver on coach’s guarantee, beat rival Washington
3 years ago

Cowboys deliver on coach’s guarantee, beat rival Washington

Associated Press  

— Beating Washington looked far from a guarantee for the Dallas Cowboys after their big lead shrunk, but coach Mike McCarthy is plenty confident winning a close game is good for his team. Micah Parsons sacked Taylor Heinicke twice and forced a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, helping the Cowboys make good on McCarthy’s “We’re going to win …

QB Heinicke re-signs with Washington for $8.75M over 2 years
3 years, 10 months ago

QB Heinicke re-signs with Washington for $8.75M over 2 years

Associated Press  

Taylor Heinicke hoped an impressive performance in his playoff debut would keep him in the NFL. I think that’s best for everybody.” Washington could also trade for or sign a veteran to compete with Heinicke and Allen or use the No. His familiarity with offensive coordinator Scott Turner’s system gave the coaching staff confidence that Heinicke could play in the …

Inside Week 17: Can Washington replicate 2015 magic with win-and-in over Eagles?
3 years, 11 months ago

Inside Week 17: Can Washington replicate 2015 magic with win-and-in over Eagles?

New York Times  

You all don’t want to see me writing nice words drumming up hope for this upcoming game. His two interceptions and lost fumble against the Panthers eventually turned into one of the three touchdowns Carolina scored in Washington’s 20-13 loss to the visitors – and Ron Rivera’s former team. What they said Rivera on how he’d look at the team …

With Haskins gone, Smith or Heinicke to start for Washington
3 years, 11 months ago

With Haskins gone, Smith or Heinicke to start for Washington

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera wants his players to focus on “what’s important, not what’s interesting” with Washington facing another win-and-get-in game in the regular-season finale. The organization released 2019 first-round pick Dwayne Haskins on Monday, and Rivera said either Alex Smith or Taylor Heinicke will get the nod at Philadelphia on Sunday night with the NFC East at stake. “When we come …

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