A legendary player like Darrell Green has seen the Washington Redskins go through a lot of ups and downs over the years. After spending two decades with the Redskins, and winning two Super Bowls with the team as well, it’s smart to listen when Green talks about his former team.
Green is talking once again, and thanks to the addition of Ron Rivera as the new head coach, it’s safe to say that he’s excited about what lies ahead in Washington.
“I believe in him,” Green said, via Redskins.com. “I like the man. He talked about [being successful] on the field and off the field, and we need that in Washington, D.C.”
According to the piece from Redskins staff writer Kyle Stackpole, Green believes that the Redskins are in the best situation they’ve been in since the 1991 season, in which they won their most recent Super Bowl. One of the things that stuck out most to Green is Rivera’s determination to grow the team both on and off the field.
“That’s what is needed,” Green said. “We need our team to be successful on the field. We need our men to be great off the field, and I don’t think you can throw that away. I think that’s important.”
Green has seen a lot of different iterations of the Redskins during his time of watching the team. If he’s excited about this version, it’s smart for everyone to start paying attention. He may be onto something.
“I think the time is now,” Green said. “I’m pulling for him, and I seriously believe it.”
