Earlier today, Washington head football coach Kalen DeBoer, offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Ryan Grubb, and co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach Chuck Morrell met with the local Seattle media to discuss the outlook of the season as they prepare for their season opener against Boise State this weekend. They spoke about the development and progression on both sides of the ball during Fall Camp. DeBoer also took the time to talk about the Broncos and what that challenge will present for the Huskies this Saturday afternoon.

Here are things of note that each coach said…..

RYAN GRUBB (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)

Coach Ryan Grubb said OL Parker Brailsford is twitchy and had a good camp!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“What makes Mike a great quarterback is his ability to stay middle-grounded,” Grubb said about UW QB Michael Penix Jr.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

Grubb said, “the running back position is wide open.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“They do a great job of being disciplined,” Grubb said about Boise State’s defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“I think he is going to be out there during the course of the game taking lots of reps,” Grubb said about WR Denzel Boston.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

CHUCK MORRELL (Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach)

“We have a very veteran linebacker group at this point,” UW Coach Chuck Morrell said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“Letting it fly on the field,” is what Coach Morrell said he is most excited about for the season opener on Saturday vs. Boise State.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“All the guys understand the big picture,” Morrell said about the difference from last year to this this year (year two).@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“Coach DeBoer does a great job of keeping what is in front of you,” Morrell said about not looking ahead or past anyone.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

Morrell said DB Asa’s Turner’s body condition is the best it’s been!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

KALEN DEBOER (Head Coach)

UW head coach Kalen DeBoer said Zach Durfee’s eligibilty waiver is still in process with nothing definitive yet@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“As fall camp
had gone on he had continued to climb,” DeBoer said about RB Dillon Johnson.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“I think when you are most uncomfortable those are your greatest growth moments,” DeBoer said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“He love his teammates and has really grown into a leader,” DeBoer said about Penix Jr. giving all his teammates Beats headphone equipment this past week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023

“Our guys will not take this lightly!” DeBoer said about their season opener matchup vs. Boise State.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign #DubLife

— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) August 28, 2023