Top Quotes: DB coach Chris Harris expects a tough secondary that relies on trust

Because of the novel coronavirus and the abnormal NFL offseason that it has brought with us, things have been strange with the Washington Football Team, as much of the coaching staff is getting set for their first year with a new team. Because of this, many media members and fans have yet to hear from some of the coaches just yet. However, the start of training camp has brought with it the opportunity to talk to some of the newest members in Washington, one of whom is Chris Harris, the new defensive backs coach.

On Saturday afternoon, he sat down on a video call with media members in Washington to discuss the upcoming season. Here are some of his top quotes.

Today we have DB coach Chris Harris.

Says he sees the corners getting up on receivers. Press coverage and such.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 1, 2020

Harris played in the Super Bowl when Rivera was in Chicago. The biggest thing he said that helps a secondary get to that level is trust.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 1, 2020

DB coach Chris Harris said the defensive identity of the secondary will be one that gets its hands on the ball. Harris' first season with the Chargers, they lead the league in INTs and number of players with an INT.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris didn't say they'll play Cover 3 the way the Chargers did, but said that he'll bring some of the concepts from LA to Washington. They'll use press, play off, too.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris played college ball at UL-Monroe so he knows what it's like to come to the NFL from a small school. He says that can help him motivate and teach Jimmy Moreland

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris, who played on the Chicago Bears when they went to the Super Bowl in 2006, so when asked what it takes to enjoy success in the secondary, he says trust. The CB have to trust the safeties to do their job, the safeties have to trust the CBs to reroute players if needed

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Harris and Thomas Davis were drafted in the same year. They were teammates for three seasons, and Davis is “the most competitive person I’ve ever seen.” Harris said the entire organization can learn from Davis.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 1, 2020

One thing Harris likes about Rivera: he’s not going to sugar coat anything. He’s going to tell you exactly what he expects out of his players.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris said that he knew coach Ron Rivera would be a head coach when he met him in 2005. He commands respect in a room, and doesn't sugarcoat anything.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Harris calls Kendall Fuller an exciting player and that he loves watching Jimmy Moreland on tape. Landon Collins' the headliner though

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris said that he's excited to work with Landon Collins, CB Kendall Fuller, Jimmy Moreland, who he understands being a former low-round pick himself, Ronald Darby and more.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

"We call ourselves. You're not a corner; you're not a safety. You're a defensive back." Chris Harris on his players being able to play wherever they fit best.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris says that because Kendall Fuller can play outside, nickel and some safety, they're going to wait to see where he plays the best.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris says he's exciting about allowing Landon Collins to push people back and really hit people on the blitz. You should've seen the smile on his face talking through that scenario.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Chris Harris tells us about the halftime speech Ron Rivera, then a defensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, gave the defense during that "They are who we thought they are" game against the Arizona Cardinals. That speech he told them to man up, and they eventually won.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 1, 2020

Harris said this is what sticks out about Jimmy Moreland: toughness. Many would agree. Says sees him inside and out. Know others view him as definitely able to play outside. Said he was raw there last year coming off only playing man in college.

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 1, 2020