Washington Hires NFL s First Latina Chief of Staff
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Apr 7, 2021
The Washington Football Team has hired Natalia Dorantes as its coordinator of football operations, making her the first Latina to fill that role in the NFL, the team announced.
Dorantes will report directly to head coach Ron Rivera and work closely across various departments, from medical to scouting to public relations to the coaching staff, among others.
“This is kind of new ground for us, because I’ve never had a quote-unquote chief of staff,” Rivera told
The Athletic s Rhiannon Walker. “I needed a person that is going to be able to interact with coaches, with coordinators, and may have to say quite honestly, ‘No, I don’t think Coach wants that,’ or, ‘No, Coach doesn’t want that.’ Because the one thing that I want her to understand is that she’s going to have my voice.
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It’s draft month!
We are officially 4 weeks away from the 2021 NFL Draft! A lot has changed since we looked at the latest mock drafts two weeks ago before free agency started. Washington signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Curtis Samuel, and CB William Jackson III. The needs of most teams got shifted as players were gained and lost. The draft order was also rearranged in the 1st round with major trades involving the Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Todd McShay released his latest mock draft today, and he has the Washington Football Team taking Virginia Tech Offensive Tackle Christian Darrisaw. This matches the projection from his counterpart at ESPN Mel Kiper Jr. who also gave Washington some OL help. McShay doesn’t give Fitzpatrick long to enjoy his new OT before predicting Kellen Mond will join the Burgundy and Gold. Mond also goes to Washington in another mo
Ron Rivera Presser: “Ryan Fitzpatrick will come in as QB1, but there will be a competition”
Ron Rivera speaks to the media
Ron Rivera spoke to the media today, and it will probably be the last time we hear from him until after the NFL draft which starts 4 weeks from today. Rivera said the Ryan Fitzpatrick will be the #1 QB going into training camp this year, but there will be a competition. He has talked about regretting naming Dwayne Haskins Jr. the starter without a real competition last year, and doesn’t want to make the same mistake this season.
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