If Dwayne Haskins confidence was shaken by last weekends loss to the Cleveland Browns, he sure wasn’t showing it during his weekly meeting with reporters.
The second-year quarterback took responsibility for the 34-20 loss and said fans would see a different quarterback this weekend against the Ravens.
“I have like a 24 hour rule where in a sense you have the game emotions, what could I have fixed in the game what did I do well in the game and the next day watch the film and see what you did well and what you didn’t do well,” Haskins said. “Just realizing that I have to be better and focus in on the details that we have to do better and the details on what we did well.”
Haskins didn’t shy away from any criticisms of his three interceptions, two-touchdown, game in which he missed several open receivers and reads, resulting in big plays for the offense. Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that Haskins is still learning; however, there will come a time when he can no longer be considered a rookie.
Haskins seems to agree with the coach’s assessment.
“Coach Rivera and I had a great conversation on Monday, and I challenged myself… just showing progression keep getting better and showing what we need to see,” Haskins said.
Sunday’s contest won’t be easy. Washington faces the Baltimore Ravens, a Super Bowl contender coming off a bad defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night.
Washington has to figure out how to stop dual-threat quarterback Lamar Jackson, without rookie defensive linemen Chase Young who is still suffering from a strained groin, and Matt Ioannidis, for the season with a torn bicep.
Still, Haskins is optimistic and has shown growth in handling the aftermath of bad games such as last Sunday. Haskins refuses to blame anyone other than himself for his poor performance and feels that Washington can compete this season despite what others might think.
“In all honesty, I know I can be better. I know I can be better for this offense, and for that to happen, I have to put the work in,” the former Ohio State standout said. “I can’t worry about last week or the week before. Just worry about this week and show what I can do to show I’m this guy for this team.”