Top quotes from Dwayne Haskins video conference with Redskins media

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins met with media members via a video conference on Wednesday afternoon to discuss how he’s been staying in shape this offseason, and what his expectations are for his second year in the NFL. The topic also touched on the protests that are occurring nation-wide, and what he can do to use his platform to create the change that he wants to see.

Haskins also discussed the odd offseason that NFL players have had to go through because of the coronavirus pandemic, and what that means for the future months as they look to get back onto the field. Here are the best quotes from his conference.

Dwayne Haskins said he wanted to attend a Black Lives Matter protest because he is about actions, not words. He was really impressed by the crowd. pic.twitter.com/eoV1wvLdwn

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins says that his decision to attend the #BlackLivesMatter on Saturday was because a lot of people talk but don't take action. This was his first protest, and he said the atmosphere, being a normal person in that moment resonated with him. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Haskins said he knows Rivera wants to make a change and make a difference in the DMV community. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins said regardless of whether the questions about his maturity were true, he wanted to step up. He wanted to apply pressure to himself to put all of that to rest. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

.@john_keim asked Dwayne what he's tried to change most this offseason. Haskins said "I wanted to be a man about my business," and that's not just in football but in life. Impressive awareness from the QB

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) June 10, 2020

Haskins has been working a lot with his receiver this offseason to try and simulate OTAs as much as possible. He’s hoping that work will carry over to training camp. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins said he has worked this offseason to change any perceptions about “immaturity” has mentioned leadership several times today.

— Les Carpenter (@Lescarpenter) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins says he hasn't made a decision just yet about whether to protest during the national anthem. That said, he supports his teammates who intend to do so. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins said that Kelvin Harmon and Steven Sims looked great during their workouts. He said Terry McLaurin, who he's played with since freshman year, is the best he's been. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Haskins is still learning the new offense, but he said he feels more comfortable in this new scheme. Scott Turner’s scheme is more uptempo, which will allow for him to get in a rhythm. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 10, 2020

Slimming down, Dwayne Haskins explains, is a part of his growth to become the best version of himself on the field. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Haskins said the biggest challenge to virtual meeting is the personal connection you can get with coaches in the classroom. But he added that this offseason has helped him focus on himself, which he thinks will help his growth. #Redskins

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins says that when he's been pulled over, he gets scared, and he's had crazy questions asked of him. These are the conversations he's having with his teammates. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Haskins says that both Kelvin Harmon and Steven Sims are in great shape, and he's not worried about that part. It's the communication they're missing by not being on the field mostly. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

Dwayne Haskins says that he's 218 right now, and started training in the winter at 228, and when he was drafted at 235. He said he cut out toxins in his life to achieve the weight loss. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) June 10, 2020

I'm not ignoring the many holes the team still has. I also hope I'm not Ashburning myself. But here's where I'm at: I KNOW Ron is going to have a tremendous impact on the #Redskins — he's just such a leader — and I'm starting to get the feeling Dwayne is going to really step up

— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) June 10, 2020