Top quotes from OC Scott Turner’s video-conference with media

Ron Rivera may be the coach who is getting most of the shine in Washington after coming in this offseason and working to remake the culture, but a lot of the success that is within the Redskins’ grasp will rely on how effective offensive coordinator Scott Turner is.

While he may not have a perfect roster to work with, there are undoubtedly a handful of weapons that Turner will have at his disposal as he works to get them all in on the gameplan and scheme it just right so they can thrive with the ball in their hands.

On Wednesday morning, Turner sat down on a video call with local media members to discuss what his future plans with the team are, as well as how the transition has been since coming over from Carolina. Here are the best quotes from that interview.

Scott Turner said on Dwayne Haskins development that at the beginning of every meaning they're doing quizzes and tests. He can tell Haskins is putting work in away from the meetings #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said that Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon have been practicing together for awhile now #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Turner has seen a lot of positives out of Dwayne Haskins this offseason. Said he's retaining the information well, looks like he's in great shape and is putting extra time in studying and working with the receivers (Harmon, McLaurin, etc.) #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 27, 2020

"We tried to bring in players to create competition." Scott Turner on the wide receiver position. He said sometimes bringing in a flashy player doesn't actually help the team #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Turner is excited about the young #Redskins receivers he will be working with this season. They’ve also brought in players who will create competition so that when the season does begin, they know they’ll have the best players on the field.

— Zach Selby (@ZachDSelby) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said he's never gotten caught up on having a vet in a room. He wants the best players in the room. This is regarding the Cody Latimer situation. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner talked about Antonio Gibson as a RB but added that Gibson played 80 percent of his snaps at WR last year in college

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 27, 2020

Regarding the RB room, Scott Turner said that they wanted to foster competition. It's no secret the team wasn't good last year, so they're going to let the players compete in practice and evaluate them. They'll play whoever gives them the best chance. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

"Whoever wins that competition is going to be better for it, because we have guys pushing them." Scott Turner on who wins the running back battle #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner on Adrian Peterson: I have a ton of respect for Adrian….There's a role for that type of back

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said that Adrian Peterson can be good in checkdown situations or great for play action, regarding how he likes using RBs in the passing game. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said that you don't want to ever totally rebuild a player, referring to Dwayne Haskins. A lot of play in this league is about confidence and believing you can play in this league. And that's what Turner is trying to build on with him, esp the last four games. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner says he's been impressed by Dwayne Haskins with his depth of understanding and learning.
"A lot of playing in this league is just confidence."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner is confident in how Dwayne Haskins Jr is learning the offense. They quiz him daily. Haskins is showing he is grasping things. Of course, when they get on the field will determine much. #httr #redskins

— Julie Donaldson (@JDonaldsonNBCS) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said he's excited about Thaddeus Moss but he will be competing with all the other tight ends on the roster

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) May 27, 2020

One thing Scott Turner said about Dwayne Haskins is that in watching him he liked that he could operate in a tight pocket. Eyes stayed up.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 27, 2020

Turner said he tries to delegate to his position coaches to teach their respective position groups. A lot of them were with Turner in Carolina, so they already have a quality understanding of the offense. #Redskins

— Kyle Stackpole (@kylefstackpole) May 27, 2020

Turner also said the big thing for any young QB is confidence. Says it takes a while to “truly believe”. But sounds like they’ll focus on doing this. My two cents: you could see Haskins’ confidence grow late in the year, just even in the way he moved pre-game and carried himself.

— John Keim (@john_keim) May 27, 2020

Turner said that he couldn't tell you who the starting LT is going to be at the moment, but he believes John Matsko is the best OL coach in the league, and they'll have competition to weed out who the guy is. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020

Scott Turner said the biggest thing about Ron Rivera, after working with him for years, is how consistent he is. He's fair, but firm. The message and expectations remain the same. He communicates well and he sets the standard. #HTTR

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) May 27, 2020