Earlier today, Washington offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach John Donovan met with local Seattle media via a Zoom webinar to discuss their matchup versus the California Bears this weekend. Defensive coordinator/outside linebackers coach Pete Kwiatkowski also joined the media call to chime in with his thoughts as well. The outlook of the entire team which includes both sides of the ball, with the offense and defense were discussed. They are excited to finally get on the field and play a game against a real opponent and see where they are at.
Here are things of note that they said…..
JOHN DONOVAN (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach)
Washington offensive coordinator John Donovan said, “you obviously want to know who is getting the ball on each play.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “all the receivers I feel good about that are going to play.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Donovan said, “we pushed the envelope at times,” with the offense during fall camp.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “the guys are ready to go as far as the physicality part of it.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Donovan said, “he’s made a lot of good impressions from practice,” when talking about RB Kamari Pleasant being listed as the starter.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “everything happens down there and there are tighter windows,” when talking about the red zone area.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “we have four guys I have no problem trotting out there,” when talking about the quarterbacks group.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Donovan said, “the mental aspect is very underrated at that spot,” when discussing the offensive line.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “there are so many opportunities to learn a lot from that league (NFL),” when asked about his coaching tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Donovan said, “I’ve done both,” when asked about whether he coaches from the sideline or from the box.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovans says he will be calling plays from the field due to the quarterbacks getting used to a new system, etc.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Donovan said, “he’s had a great camp,” when talking about RB Kamari Pleasant and the running game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Donovan said, “for a true-freshman, he has done a pretty darn good job,” about TE Mark Redman.
“He’s going to be a helluva player here!”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
PETE KWIATKOWSKI (Defensive Coordinator/Outside Linebackers Coach)
Washington defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski said, “he’s playing fast, physical and with urgency. He’s had a good camp” when talking about DB Alex Cook.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Kwiatkowski said, “he bought into it since day one,” about DB Alex Cook.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Kwiatkowski said, “the details! He is more comfortable with the calls,” when talking about OLB Laiatu Latu.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Kwiatkowski said, “it’s a work in progress,” when talking about true-freshman OLB Sav’ell Smalls.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Kwiatkowski said, “getting off-blocks and being physical at the point of attack all work together.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Kwiatkowski said anyone on the two-deeps he expects to see the field in some capacity.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Kwiatkowski said, “We just go off the last two years,” when talking about preparing for Cal.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Kwiatkowski said LB Daniel Heimuli is making progress and has to “keep working and getting better.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
Coach Kwiatkowski said the Cal Bears use a lot of multiple personnel groupings on offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 4, 2020
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