Jacksonville Jaguars' wide receiver Parker Washington discusses what has contributed to his and the team's success this season.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington had a huge game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday.
Washington had eight catches for 114 yards, with his longest being a 37-yard catch from quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Washington talked to reporters Monday about the success he and this team have had this season.
“I feel like since the beginning, just as a unit, as a team, Liam [Head Coach Liam Coen] just said, ‘We’ve got to come together and not let anybody tear us apart.’ And I feel like that's been really cool because each time we've had an opportunity to answer to adversity,” Washington said. “We've done a great job and we've come together and became closer as a team. So, I feel like we're just building on that, keeping that momentum going, and we just want to put our best foot forward and make the run and have some fun doing it.”
Washington has been a huge part of the team’s success. He said he knew before the season started he might have a big year.
“I just more so focused on my preparation of just being ready for an opportunity. I didn't know what was in store this season," Washington said. "I was just putting the work in and just ready to put my best foot forward regardless of the situation. And so, I feel like it's just been special just to be ready for the opportunity to make the most of them."
Washington then spoke about the growth that has taken place between his second and third seasons in the league.
“It's funny like—well, I'll just say just this, it's my third year, growth has to take place. And I feel like just being more familiar with what I'm getting myself into as far as what a training camp looks like and even last year, my second year," Washington said. "I had opportunities to see what it's like to be in a bigger role as a receiver. So just more familiar with that. And I just feel like, for me, the growth is just understanding what it takes to make plays in the NFL and it's just been fun.”
Now, Washington and the team turn their attention to clinching the division Sunday and moving forward into the playoffs.
“Since I got here as a rookie, just trying to get this organization and turn it around. It's been lots of glimpses, and we know we've had a special team since then, and it's just been cool to have this staff push us to be better, and it's just cool to see where we're at now,” Washington said. “We're not just looking too far in the past of course, we're talking about this opportunity ahead, but it's just exciting to be like, we've came a long way and we're just going to keep building on that. So, I'm excited, we're excited, and we're ready to have some fun.”