Daily Slop: Washington Football Media Links Roundup

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Washington Has Embraced ‘Next Man Up’ Mentality
Seals-Jones explains how he found out he was switching to tight end and how he learned the position.

Most of Washington’s key additions are subtracting from the 2021 season so far | RSN
Washington’s season isn’t going the way anyone wants it to thanks to an offseason full of moves that haven’t paid off yet.

Washington Football Team notes: Success on offense, criticism of Jack Del Rio – The Washington Post
Before the season, it seemed as though Washington could succeed with an average offense and a dominant defense. The offense is holding up its end of the deal.

‘If I see the ball, I’m attacking it’: The anatomy of the Saints’ successful Hail Mary pass vs. Washington – The Athletic
“It is not random.” The Saints got a little lucky in completing a Hail Mary pass Sunday, but mostly it was practice and attention to detail.

Ron Rivera’s decision-making in Washington is facing another test – The Washington Post
For once in Washington, the focus is on football, and it hasn’t been good enough.

Roger Goodell needs to make Wilklinson report public – Washington Times
The Gruden revelations just raise more concerns that the league is covering up embarrassing information that could further damage Snyder. What is in the rest of those emails?

Jay Gruden defends brother Jon after resignation: ‘We’re going to stay together’ – Washington Times
Former Washington coach Jay Gruden said it was “brutal” to see his brother Jon resign as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in a local radio interview Tuesday, speaking for the first time publicly since his older sibling stepped down.

Jon Gruden’s resignation raises new questions about how Washington investigation was handled, and how much the NFL knows | Professional Sports | richmond.com
A number of prominent NFL analysts, as well as other stakeholders, called Tuesday for the league to release its findings from an investigation into the Washington Football Team.

Antonio Gibson: Offense can’t keep beating itself
Washington’s offense got in its own way several times against the Saints. With the Kansas City Chiefs coming up next, the unit can’t afford to give opponents any more gifts.

Washington signs S Cole Luke amid multiple roster moves
The team announced the following roster moves Wednesday.

Washington takeaways: Coaches searching for defensive fixes; Chase Young’s new home – The Athletic
Chase Young doesn’t need to carry a defense that’s loaded on the line, but Washington needs steadier, more dynamic play from him.

Washington Football Team: All-22 Coaches Film – Select Defensive Plays | My Thoughts – WFT vs Saints