Ryquell Armstead

Our latest episode with DC Defenders RB Ryquell Armstead fresh from a week 1 win vs Seattle Sea Dragons. Available on Google Podcast, Spotify, Spreaker, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio

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DC won their opening game of the XFL 2023 season and Ryquell Armstead who was their lead back this weekend came on to talk to Gareth. Ryquell said about the opening game,

I feel great. I feel my team did a good job coming together when things we not going well. You know not pointing the finger at each other and those are the moments that I’m thankful and proud of. We came together and stuck together. We trusted in one another when things was going good, bad or indifferent. I am just glad we put things together. We had a long time together in camp preparing for these moments and glad guys got to live their truths and be themselves and showcase the talents we do have.

A lot of early season hype around DC and Seattle was discussed and how he found playing against that tough defence in Seattle and how good the atmosphere was in DC at that opening game. Beer Snake gate also got discussed and how devoted and passionate the fans at DC are. He said,

I think it is very important, we want to give DC something to be happy for. We wont have a good fan base if we do not play good. So it is important we go out there and showcase our talents. Show they how much we care about DC and defend DC. That is our slogan and Motto and we want to give them a show and give them a reason to show up. I’m a Jersey guy, I’ve played in Philadelphia and been and played around DC. I know how these fans are some of the realist cut throat fan. They will support you if you are good bad or indifferent. it’s just a blessing.

They also discussed his performance and how well he played and his leadership ability. The enhanced viewer experience was also discussed and how good it was for the fans. He also talked about how good the relationship they have built. He said about the preparation for Vegas,

I watched their game and we have watched their film. The coaches are doing a great job of getting us prepared for that game.

He also discussed about how he hoped for a good following of British fans due to the connection between the Jaguars and the UK and him and Coach Barlow being ex Jags.

You can tell that Ryquell is truly loving this experience in the XFL and was a true pleasure talking to him.