Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera remains confident in quarterback Sam Howell despite his recent struggles. Rivera emphasized Howell's strong performance earlier in the season and attributed his recent challenges to facing tougher defenses and the toll of a long season. Howell acknowledged his need to play better and expressed his commitment to improving and supporting his team.
Sam Howell: "It is what it is. I think at the end of the day I just got to play better. Will still try to do whatever I can to continue to get better these last two weeks and try to learn as much as I can and watch Jacoby play and support him and try to be a good teammate."
Ron Rivera, asked if Sam Howell's struggles changes his opinion of whether he can be a long-term NFL starter: "No, it doesn’t. He’s got a very good body of work. I mean. Things have gone relatively well early in the season and into the middle. ... https://t.co/YLBa2fh0T9
Ron Rivera said he remains a Howell believer while acknowledging the tough stretch by the QB. Facing tougher defenses part of the issue along with all the hits. "He's got a very good body of work. ... The length of the season is probably wearing on him as well as the number of…
Rivera said Howell's recent struggles don't alter his belief on what he can do in the future. "He has a very good body of work... [played] relatively well early in the season; [has been] tough the last few weeks."
Ron Rivera, on if Howell's play lately changes how he feels about him as a QB: "No, it doesn't. And he's got a very good body of work. ... It's been tough the last couple of weeks. ... The length of the season is probably wearing on him as well as the number of plays he's had and…