Top quotes from DC Jack Del Rio’s video conference with Redskins media

Though nearly everyone in Washington is excited about Ron Rivera being hired as the Washington Redskins head coach, there is also a large group of people who were through the roof when they heard that Jack Del Rio would be joining the team as the defensive coordinator.

While he has found some great success as both a DC and HC in his career, Del Rio has made his mark the most when working with young pass rushers, molding them into league superstars. Luckily for Washington, they have Chase Young. On Thursday, Del Rio sat down on a video conference with local media members to discuss the upcoming season, as well as what the transition to Washington has been like. Here are the best quotes from the interview.

Jack Del Rio feels like the coaches have been doing a great job of install portion of their virtual classes. He says Chase Young has been doing everything they ask. He can't wait to get on the field with him. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

Jack Del Rio says it's been difficult not being hands on with Chase Young but the "sky is the limit" in what he can bring to the Redskins pic.twitter.com/GZqTX7IgcW

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 28, 2020

Del Rio said Young is just one player, but having him on the defense creates more disruption and allows for other players to have success. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) May 28, 2020

One player that hasn’t gotten as much attention is Ryan Anderson. Del Rio said they’re excited to get him involved and he agrees with Ron Rivera’s earlier comment that Anderson is a versatile player. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) May 28, 2020

In a video call Jack Del Rio said Reuben Foster has been locked in well in zoom meetings and the staff is preparing him as if he will play while waiting to see if Foster will he medically cleared.

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) May 28, 2020

Jack Del Rio says that Reuben Foster has done everything the coaches can ask in the classroom. He's in the team's plans, but it ultimately comes down to him being medically cleared. They're still waiting on that. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

Del Rio seems high on the potential of linebacker Kevin Pierre Louis who was signed in free agency. Says he’s “been under the radar” but played well when given the chance last year.

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) May 28, 2020

Jack Del Rio says the common theme across different generations or the successful defenses he's coached is toughness. Not just physical, but mental toughness to keep going and move onto the next play. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

Many of the defensive players explained that the reason the D didn't play up to their potential was communication issues. Jack Del Rio says the coaches have addressed that and are continue to working on it. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

Del Rio said the #Redskins will ask their defensive line to be more penetrating and disruptive. The linebackers will know how to play off of that, and he thinks that style is going to be a lot of fun for the players.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) May 28, 2020

Jack Del Rio says the switch from 4/3 vs 3/4 isnt that big of a deal but more importantly Redskins d-line will get off gap scheme and take more aggressive approach at line of scrimmage. Thinks his D-linemen will love it

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 28, 2020

Asked about Ryan Kerrigan and the depth at defensive end with Sweat, CY, etc, Jack Del Rio says "Were fired up about having all these guys but they can’t all be on the field at the same time”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 28, 2020

Del Rio called Kendall Fuller a "valuable get" for the #Redskins because of his versatility.

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 28, 2020

Del Rio says one of his biggest challenges will come with telling some guys on the line that they won't start or get as much work as desired. Depth is great and Washington has legit options. Competition mentioned a bunch.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) May 28, 2020

Jack Del Rio discussed players having a chance to change the coaches minds about them through practice, as it relates to the virtual classes, he pointed out how Jonathan Allen is always on 15 minutes before meetings. He's picked up on those kind of tendencies with players #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

"If Coach Rivera or Mr. Snyder want to know my opinion" Jack Del Rio says he wants to bring back the white on white uniforms for Washington. But that's up to the coach and owner to do so. Fans, your prayers are being heard. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020

Really appreciate Jack Del Rio giving the media an additional 10 minutes to talk to him about anything else we were curious about. We didn't ask, he offered, and we had a good ole time talking Twitter, uniforms and joking. Good talk all around #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 28, 2020