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  6. article_body => "<p><em>Pete Hailey is rewatching Amazon's&nbsp;<\/em>All Or Nothing<em>,&nbsp;a behind-the-scenes look at the 2018 Panthers, to learn about Ron Rivera and other key people who are now a part of the Redskins. Here's his review of episode four, \"Look Good Play, Good.\"<\/em><\/p>\n<p>After he was fired by the Panthers and before he decided to take over the Redskins, Ron Rivera studied a handful of Washington games to evaluate the team's roster. While doing so, one aspect jumped out at him in particular.<\/p>\n<p>\"For the most part, the way they play, the way they fought, some of these young guys didn\u2019t know any better,\" the coach explained during his first presser back in January.&nbsp;\"They showed up and they played hard. That was impressive to me.\"<\/p>\n<p>Rivera has since reiterated that&nbsp;the Burgundy and Gold's collection of young and hungry&nbsp;talent was a key reason he chose&nbsp;to land with the Redskins. When you check out their depth chart, it's easy to see what he means.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the following players are all between 22 and 26 years old: Dwayne Haskins, Daron Payne, Derrius Guice, Tim Settle, Steven Sims, Kelvin Harmon, Cole Holcomb, Montez Sweat, Terry McLaurin, Jonathan Allen, Fabian Moreau, Ryan Anderson, Landon Collins, Matt Ioannidis and Chase Roullier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Every name on that list figures to factor in to whether Rivera is able to right the Redskins. They better be prepared for that effort, too, because he's likely going to lean on them often, even through their mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In episode four of Amazon's 2018&nbsp;<em>All Or Nothing&nbsp;<\/em>show, which followed Rivera's Panthers, DJ Moore has a very forgettable afternoon (ironically, in a game at FedEx Field). The then-rookie fumbles twice, once on a punt and once after a catch, and those turnovers lead to 10 points for the hosts. In the end, Carolina falls to Washington, 23-17.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/art19.com\/shows\/f1339a3e-06a7-41d6-bc8b-77df06fb8eae\/episodes\/8860e37f-39c7-488e-8db6-d2efbe5d4f31\/embed?theme=light-blue\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> \n<p>Afterward, a reporter asked Rivera how he balances showing a struggling, unseasoned pro he's still on his side versus punishing that pro when he continues to slip up.<\/p>\n<p>\"This is all about building confidence,\" he answered.&nbsp;\"DJ is going to be a part of what we do for a long time and we\u2019ll stick with him.\"<\/p>\n<p>It was a simple answer and one that&nbsp;hinted at a simple philosophy: If you're suiting up for Rivera, he's going to trust you to contribute and also stand by you if those contributions don't come right away, because he knows that could make the difference in the long-term future.<\/p>\n<p>That should most excite<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/redskins\/redskins-committing-dwayne-haskins-fans-can-finally-fully-envision-his-potential\" target=\"_self\"> those who want to see Dwayne Haskins succeed<\/a>. A quarterback with little NFL experience such as&nbsp;Haskins is going to have days where the interceptions stack up and the yards don't. It sounds like Rivera will&nbsp;ride out those days in order to see the ones where Haskins breaks out.<\/p>\n<p>It's a mindset that'll&nbsp;apply everywhere else, too. Whatever draft picks the Redskins end up with in April, some of the free agents he's already acquired&nbsp;and the rest of the 26-and-under group outlined above should be in line for lots of snaps and lots of chances to grow. The goal is that the majority of them will improve in that action and form the core Rivera so badly wants.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, even a leader with as much time as Rivera has to correct a franchise will run out of patience. Plus, he's made a point to keep veterans like Adrian Peterson and bring in others like Thomas Davis to ensure there's a crew of established options to call on in 2020 \u2014 a season he'd no doubt like to end with a trip to the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>But realistically, the Redskins will enter 2020 coming off of a 3-13 campaign, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcsports.com\/washington\/redskins\/questions-facing-ron-rivera-what-are-some-actual-realistic-expectations-year-1\" target=\"_self\">meaning expectations should&nbsp;be modest <\/a>at best. One thing fans can expect, though? Seeing young Redskins on the field in main roles every weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Look for Rivera to&nbsp;prioritize building their confidence immediately in hopes of building a winner eventually. 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Pete Hailey is rewatching Amazon's All Or Nothing, a behind-the-scenes look at the 2018 Panthers, to learn about Ron Rivera and other key people who are now a part of the Redskins. Here's his review of episode four, "Look Good Play, Good."

After he was fired by the Panthers and before he decided to take over the Redskins, Ron Rivera studied a handful of Washington games to evaluate the team's roster. While doing so, one aspect jumped out at him in particular.

"For the most part, the way they play, the way they fought, some of these young guys didn’t know any better," the coach explained during his first presser back in January. "They showed up and they played hard. That was impressive to me."

Rivera has since reiterated that the Burgundy and Gold's collection of young and hungry talent was a key reason he chose to land with the Redskins. When you check out their depth chart, it's easy to see what he means.

Currently, the following players are all between 22 and 26 years old: Dwayne Haskins, Daron Payne, Derrius Guice, Tim Settle, Steven Sims, Kelvin Harmon, Cole Holcomb, Montez Sweat, Terry McLaurin, Jonathan Allen, Fabian Moreau, Ryan Anderson, Landon Collins, Matt Ioannidis and Chase Roullier. 

Every name on that list figures to factor in to whether Rivera is able to right the Redskins. They better be prepared for that effort, too, because he's likely going to lean on them often, even through their mistakes. 

 

In episode four of Amazon's 2018 All Or Nothing show, which followed Rivera's Panthers, DJ Moore has a very forgettable afternoon (ironically, in a game at FedEx Field). The then-rookie fumbles twice, once on a punt and once after a catch, and those turnovers lead to 10 points for the hosts. In the end, Carolina falls to Washington, 23-17. 

Afterward, a reporter asked Rivera how he balances showing a struggling, unseasoned pro he's still on his side versus punishing that pro when he continues to slip up.

"This is all about building confidence," he answered. "DJ is going to be a part of what we do for a long time and we’ll stick with him."

It was a simple answer and one that hinted at a simple philosophy: If you're suiting up for Rivera, he's going to trust you to contribute and also stand by you if those contributions don't come right away, because he knows that could make the difference in the long-term future.

That should most excite those who want to see Dwayne Haskins succeed. A quarterback with little NFL experience such as Haskins is going to have days where the interceptions stack up and the yards don't. It sounds like Rivera will ride out those days in order to see the ones where Haskins breaks out.

It's a mindset that'll apply everywhere else, too. Whatever draft picks the Redskins end up with in April, some of the free agents he's already acquired and the rest of the 26-and-under group outlined above should be in line for lots of snaps and lots of chances to grow. The goal is that the majority of them will improve in that action and form the core Rivera so badly wants.

Of course, even a leader with as much time as Rivera has to correct a franchise will run out of patience. Plus, he's made a point to keep veterans like Adrian Peterson and bring in others like Thomas Davis to ensure there's a crew of established options to call on in 2020 — a season he'd no doubt like to end with a trip to the playoffs.

But realistically, the Redskins will enter 2020 coming off of a 3-13 campaign, meaning expectations should be modest at best. One thing fans can expect, though? Seeing young Redskins on the field in main roles every weekend.

Look for Rivera to prioritize building their confidence immediately in hopes of building a winner eventually. Year 1 could be a slog because of that, but the years that follow could very much be worth it.

Links to past reviews:

Episode 1: Rivera doesn't flinch after adversity hits

Episode 2: Rivera shows his feelings on distractions

 

Episode 3: Special teams truly mean something to Ron