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Wake Up Washington 10/9: Ron Rivera Has Confidence In Alex Smith

Oct 09, 2020 at 10:58 AM

Logan Campbell

Team Reporter

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A morning roundup of what the local and national media have to say about the Washington Football Team on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020.

All reports, rumors and conjecture are a reflection of the media conversation and are not endorsed or confirmed by the Washington Football Team.

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-- The Washington Post's Thomas Boswell gives his perspective on the quarterback change.

-- The Washington Post's Scott Allen writes about analysts' reaction to the quarterback change.

-- ESPN's John Keim writes about how Ron Rivera has 'no trepidation' playing Alex Smith.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Peter Hailey gives his perspective on Ryan Kerrigan's performance since Week 1.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Ryan Homler writes about how Washington will allow close family members into FedExField.

-- NBC Sports Washington's Matt Wyrich writes about how Fuller and teammates appreciated Rivera being 'forward' on the QB change.

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras writes about how Washington will allow a limited number of family members to attend the game against the Rams.

-- The Washington Times' Matthew Paras also gives his perspective on how Smith's return draws closer.

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