Top quotes: DL coach Sam Mills emphasizes hard work and depth in elite unit

As we continue to hear from some of the new coaches in Washington for the first time since being hired this offseason, it was defensive line coach Sam Mill’s turn on Monday, as he met with media members in Washington to discuss his transition to a new team, and what his outlook was for the coming season.

Mills is in a unique position as far as coaches in Washington go, as the defensive line is supposed to be far and away the best unit on the team. While the rest of the positional units on the team will be working to develop young players and best strive for a bright future, the time is now for Washington’s defensive line. Here are some of the top quotes from what Mills had to say about that.

DL coach Sam Mills III said that the defensive line added some juice with Chase Young and James Smith-Williams. He's excited about the line getting after the QB.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills III said that he sees all of the depth that the team has as an opportunity to have fresh rushers. When one guy is all spent, you have another one ready to go.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Mills says he wants his guys to be versatile. "A big component of our defense will be penetrating and attacking"

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills III when asked about the formula for his Carolina Panthers' defensive lines leading the league in sacks since 2012, started with saying first they're going to stop the run, then when teams try to pass, they're going to suffocate the line.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Mills on how Ryan Kerrigan fits in: "It's been a pleasure to work with Ryan so far. First and foremost, he's a great student of the game."

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills says that if the defense is having a good game they should play around 55-65 snaps a game. No one should be playing all of those snaps and players should be very fresh.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills III said that he'd describe coach Ron Rivera's culture as "Not a sometimes thing." It's about commitment all the time, from coaches to players on down.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills III said that Chase Young comes to the field everyday with the attitude he wants to be better than what he's done. Said he was prepared and he's excited about how fast he's picked everything up.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills on Chase Young – “The young man is determined.”
Says no worries about rookie mental overload with Young.

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 3, 2020

"Responsibility and accountability." Sam Mills III said the reality is they're going to lead the defense, and they're going to be better this year stopping the run.

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills on Tim Settle: “talented talented man who has a bright future.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 3, 2020

Mills on Chase Young: “he’s determined to not just come here and sit on what he did in college.”

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 3, 2020

Sam Mills said it's easy to work for Ron Rivera; says his philosophy is "it's not always easy, but you have to do the right things."

— John Keim (@john_keim) August 3, 2020